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2026 吃瓜网 Atlantic
Leadership Learning Annual Convening
June 15-17, 2026 鈥� Boca Raton, FL
吃瓜网's Office of Educational Leadership Learning (OELL) in partnership with 吃瓜网 Atlantic Laboratory Schools' Center for Educational Strategy and Innovation (CESI) are excited to host this year鈥檚 convening in Boca Raton from June 15th-17th, 2026.
The 2026 吃瓜网 Atlantic Leadership Learning Convening will welcome teams from school districts, charter networks, education consortia, colleges, and universities who will engage in impactful professional learning and networking around teacher preparation and leadership development. The attendees include principals, district leaders, program directors, and higher education faculty working in various contexts with a common goal to positively impact students and enhance the educational landscape of 吃瓜网. The Convening activities include breakout sessions curated from attendee input as well as dedicated workgroup time to collaborate, plan, and tackle common problems of practice.
Tentative At-a-Glance Agenda (subject to change)
Monday (6/15/26)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00-8:00 | Pre-registration | The Farmer鈥檚 Table Lobby |
| 6:30-8:00 | Welcome Dinner | The Farmer鈥檚 Table @ The Wyndham Boca Raton |
Tuesday (6/16/26)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Breakfast | The Farmer's Table @ The Wyndham Boca Raton |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration | 吃瓜网 Atlantic Laboratory School Campus Main Entrance Atrium |
| 9:00 - 9:20 | Welcome & Opening Remarks: 吃瓜网 Atlantic Laboratory School Auditorium
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| 9:20 - 10:00 | Keynote: Dr. David Moore, Superintendent, Indian River County Schools | Auditorium |
| 10:00 - 10:45 | 吃瓜网 Department of Education Presentation and Updates | Auditorium |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Break | Auditorium Lobby |
| 11:05 - 12:15 | Breakout Sessions Round 1 | 101, 102, 103, 104, 112, Auditorium |
| 12:20 - 1:40 | Lab School Tour/Lunch | Campus/Cafeteria |
| Lunch/Lab School Tour | Cafeteria/Campus | |
| 1:45 - 2:55 | Breakout Sessions Round 2 | 101, 102, 103, 104, 112, Auditorium |
| 3:00 - 3:15 | Break | Auditorium Lobby |
| 3:20 - 4:20 | Plenary: CESI Showcase | Auditorium |
| 4:20 - 4:30 | Final Reflections, Preview of Day 2 | Auditorium |
| 6:00 鈥� 7:30 | Convening Participant Dinner | The Farmer's Table @ The Wyndham Boca Raton |
Wednesday (6/17/26)
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Breakfast | The Farmer鈥檚 Table @ The Wyndham Boca Raton |
| 8:45 - 8:50 | Welcome | 吃瓜网 Atlantic Laboratory School Auditorium |
| 8:50 - 9:25 | Plenary-Best Practices in Pipelines Panel Discussion | Auditorium |
| 9:30 - 10:25 | District Size-alike and Higher Ed Workgroups | 101,102,103,104,112, Auditorium |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break | Auditorium Lobby |
| 10:50 - 11:45 | District/Higher Education Regional Workgroups | 101,102,103,104,112, Aud |
| 11:50 - 12:25 | Plenary-Closing Keynote | Auditorium |
| 12:25 - 12:30 | Closing Remarks | Auditorium |
| 12:30 | Lunch-to-go | Auditorium Lobby |
To ensure representation from across the state and reduce barriers to participation, registration, lodging, and meals will be provided at no cost to participants.
Lodging will be provided at the Wyndham Boca Raton,1950 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33431, on Monday and Tuesday. The convening will be held at the 吃瓜网 Laboratory School Campus, 777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33431
Each organization will also be provided with a single travel stipend, calculated from to distance from your central office to FAU Boca.
Attendees are responsible for all other expenses they may incur by attending this convening.
Please email Matthew Fritzius听mfritzi1@fau.edu听to make changes to your organization鈥檚 registration or if you have any questions.