2026 Model Schools Conference
The Model Schools Conference brings together educators, school leaders, and district administrators to share proven practices from high-performing schools. Features keynotes, breakout sessions, and Model School showcases spanning AI, literacy, leadership, STEM, and instructional improvement.
Sessions (35)
Andrea Burkiett,
Andrea Burkiett,
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Franklin, MA: From Questions to Knowledge: Designing Instruction That Transfers and Sticks
Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham, AL: From Crisis to Connection: Strengthening Student Outcomes Through an Integrated Systems Approach
Building Literacy Systems That Work: Practical, Research-Aligned Strategies That Improve Student Outcomes
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Cy Park High School, Cypress, TX: The Principal as the Compass: Empowering Leadership Teams to Execute
Denham Springs Junior High School, Denham Springs, LA: Becoming A Capacity Catalyst: Building Blocks to Multiply Your Impact
Dorchester District Two, SC: How We Leveraged Our Human Intelligence with AI to Customize Lessons in Year 2
Dorchester District Two, SC: Planning with Purpose: Using an Instructional Planning Guide to Align HMH Into Reading
East Lee County High School, Lehigh Acres, FL: Building from the Bottom Up: How Culture, Commitment, and Community Transformed Graduation
Estrella Vista STEM Academy, Littleton, AZ: All Hands, One System: Replicable PLC Structures that Transform Learning in K-8 Schools
Gibraltar Area School District, WI: Creating a Culture of Excellence: A focus on student achievement and growth, a "name-by-face" approach
Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary, Terrell ISD; The Power of Consistency: Culture, Collaboration, and Results Angela Abrams-Malone, principal Renee Judie, assistant principal Edna Bell, RLA Instructional
Gorham Schools, ME: From Exposure to Experience: Building a PK–12 System of Career-Connected Learning
Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy, Arlington, TX: Blueprints, Bridges, and Building Culture - A Structural Design for Sustainable Growth
Henry County Schools, GA: Game Changers: The Playbook for Accelerating Instructional Improvement and Data Outcomes District-Wide
Hueytown High School, Jefferson, AL: Building Success Through PLCs and a School-Wide Advisory/Intervention Period (High School)
Iberville Math, Science, and Arts Academy East (MSA East) St. Gabriel, LA: Leading with Purpose: Building Teams, Inspiring Growth, and Driving Student Success Dr. Amanda Austin, Principal -->
Julian Childers,
Lauderdale County School District, MS: From Compliance to Connection: How a Rural District Built an AI-Powered Career & Workforce Readiness Framework for Every Student 7–12
Manorhaven Elementary School, Port Washington, NY: How Strong Systems and Student Belonging Drove Literacy and ENL Growth in a Title I School Eric Mace, Principal Chantelle Persaud, AIS Teacher Nina E
McNair Middle School, TX: Smarter Walks, Better Teaching: Leveraging AI for Evaluation Precision and Instructional Growth
Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV: How Collective Efficacy and Experience-Based Professional Development Improves Student Engagement and Success
North Mecklenburg High School, Huntersville, NC: Excellence Through Engagement: Building High Expectations and Student Success
Northshore High School, Slidell, LA: Sowing the C's of Success: Culture - Communication - Consistency
Reese Road Leadership Academy, Columbus, GA: From Engagement to Attendance: The Impact of STEM and Student Leadership
Rockfield Elementary, Warren, KY: Aligning culture with actions Brooke Knight, Principal William Downing, Assistant Principal Ceann Cassady, Dean of Students -->
Six Mile Elementary School, Pickens, SC: Together We Teach, Together We Grow Melissa Terry, Principal Kyla Holcombe, 5th Grade Teacher Kylie Fitzwater, 5th Grade Teacher Elaine Hedden, 4th Grade Teach
Smithridge STEM Academy, Reno, NV: Systematic Leadership, Powerful Instruction: Building Sustainable Literacy Growth in a Multilingual School. Michael Dixon, Principal Elyse Hansen, 2nd grade teacher
State College Area High School, State College, PA: Rethinking Space and Support: Innovative Learning Environments That Drive Achievement
Stuart Middle School, Stuart, FL: Partnering with the Community to Build a Pipeline of Pride: Strengthening Belonging and Achievement Across Schools
The Greatness Formula: Student Mental Health, Belonging, and Academic Performance—How Schools Can Rebuild Hope & Fuel Achievement
William Davies Middle School, Mays Landing, NJ: From Chaos to Culture: How One Middle School Transformed Through Connection, and Building Community
Wilson Middle School, Moline, IL: Cracking the Code to Repeatable Growth: A Systematic Approach to Making Great Decisions for Learning