Click the headings below to read more about the session strands for the conference!
Curiosity ignites learning, innovation, and growth. The sessions in this strand will explore how to cultivate a spirit of inquiry in yourself and in students. Sessions will invite participants to engage in experiences that inspire engagement, investigate something new, or stretch previously held ideas into new insights. Use the power of curiosity to transform the workplace and learning spaces into settings of possibility.
Commitment keeps the light burning when challenges arise. Sessions in this strand focus on the dedication and follow-through that sustain meaningful roles in education. Sessions will explore strategies for nurturing professional resilience while maintaining focus on what matters in schools. Participants will leave inspired to persist in the meaningful work of education.
Connection is the light that brings every learning community to life. Sessions in this strand will highlight the importance of authentic relationships—between educators, students, families, and colleagues—that foster trust, belonging, and collaboration. Sessions will explore how connection deepens engagement, strengthens school culture, and empowers collective growth. Connections build relationships for learning and life.
Clarity brings light to what matters most. Sessions in this strand will explore ways to define priorities and align goals to impact both teaching and learning. Sessions will focus on developing shared understanding, refining instructional practices, and using evidence to guide decisions. Participants will gain tools to move forward with confidence, vision, and intentionality.
Registration for District Employees is FREE! Link to register is COMING SOON!
Substitutes who have worked 65+ days in Olathe may attend Summer Conference for FREE!
Substitutes who have worked for 64 days or less may attend Summer Conference for a discounted fee.
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Out of District Participants may attend Summer Conference for a registration fee of $300.00.
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