2026 Designing Inclusion: A Mission-Centered Institute | Schedule


Wednesday, February 11

2:30-3:00 PM

Registration + Exhibits

3:00-5:00 PM

Keynote: Inclusion: Managing Transitions with Resilience, Vision, and Strategic Clarity

5:00-6:00 PM

Reception

Thursday, February 12

Thursday is School Spirit Day! Show your school pride by wearing your school’s colors, shirts, or any spirited apparel. Let’s fill the final day of the conference with energy and excitement as we celebrate the schools we support.

8:30-9:30 AM

Breakouts

  • From Margin to Mission: Understanding the History and Future of Inclusion in Education
  • Creating an Environment of Belonging: Onboarding New Faculty: A Multi-Year Process

9:30-10:00 AM

Break

10:00-11:00 AM

Breakouts

  • Collective Voices, Strategic Direction
  • Design for Inclusion

11:00-11:15 AM

Break

11:15 AM-12:30 PM

Breakouts

  • Recruiting Rewired: AI & the Future of Hiring
  • Trust on Mission-Centered Teams

12:30-1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30-3:00 PM

Keynote: From Vision to Practice: Leading Inclusive Transformation in Schools

3:00 PM

Adjourn