#NEASC2024
Conference
Please note that the 2024 NEASC Leadership Conference is SOLD OUT
If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please email Misha Larson at
Cultivating Common Purpose
As educational leaders in a world of diverse cultures, values, and conflict, it is more important than ever to put the well-being of students at the center of everything we do. By encouraging diplomacy and candor in our schools, we can build common ground and shift conversations toward meeting the needs of all students. Connecting our learning communities around shared purpose is not just a choice, but a necessity. We know there is a deep connection between student well-being and academic success; as leaders, we must cultivate compassionate learning communities that empower students to navigate the complexities of the world beyond school with empathy and resilience.
Bringing a global community of K-12 school leaders together for three days of deep collaborative learning, the NEASC Leadership Conference promises to deliver a dynamic exchange of insights and ideas on how to bridge divides. From addressing implicit biases to fostering courageous conversations on sensitive topics, attendees will gain practical tools and frameworks to promote empathy and unity.
Conference Overview
Pre-conference Workshops | Welcome Reception
- 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Workshops
- 12:00–12:45 p.m. Lunch
- 4:00–5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Workshop fee: $169
Please note that main conference registration is required to attend the pre-conference. Workshop fee is in addition to conference registration.
Keynotes | Breakout sessions | EdTalks | Networking
View the full conference schedule
Please note schedule is subject to change. Details are updated regularly to reflect the latest information.
Registration is now closed. The conference is SOLD OUT.
If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please email Misha Larson at mlarson@neasc.org.
We will explore best practices such as:
- Building inclusive school cultures
- Managing difficult conversations and conflict
- Fostering student agency and engagement
- Media literacy/information and disinformation
- Leveraging technology for educational equity
- Engaging with diverse stakeholders
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
606 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Reserve a room at the Renaissance - Discounted event rates available November 19-23, 2024
Alternate hotel options nearby:
Featured speakers
Donna Hayward
Principal, Haddam-Killingworth High School, CT, USA; NASSP’s National Principal of the Year 2023
Pre-conference Workshops
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Using ACE to Move from Foundations to Impact on Learning
Presenters:
- Andreas Koini, Head of School at Antwerp International School, Belgium
- Lucy Gowdie, Head of School at the Inter-Community School in Zurich, Switzerland
- Trillium Hibbeln, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on International Education
Creation, Implementation, and Assessment of your Vision of the Graduate/Portrait of the Learner
Presenters:
- Alyson Geary, Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
- Carl Johnson, Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
- Bill Wehrli, Leadership Coach
Empowering Schools to Leverage AI with Tools, Policy, and Strategy
Presenters:
- Shandor Simon, Director of Technology, Beaver Country Day School
- Christina Lewellen, Executive Director for Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools
- Eric Hudson, Facilitator, Strategic Advisor, and Consultant
Presenters:
- Abby Benedetto, Deeper Learning Coach, Core Shifts
- Kelly Camak Niccolls, Director, Teaching and Learning, School Leadership and Outcomes - Cheney Public Schools, WA
FAQ
We are using Sched.com as the conference app for "NEASC2024". The basic conference information - schedule, speakers, session descriptions, exhibitor gallery, etc. - is easily accessible via the Sched website or the app.
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Registered attendees who wish to create a personal agenda, access session resources, network, and use other interactive features during the conference must create a Sched account, log in, and connect to the event to do so. Confirmed registrants will receive a welcome email from Sched closer to the conference date [from notifications @sched.com with the subject ‘You’re invited…’ or ‘Build your schedule…’]. Follow the included instructions to add yourself as an attendee, set your profile to public, and enable the event features.
If you have questions related to the conference, please contact
Misha Larson
NEASC Events Manager
mlarson@neasc.org
For full details and prices, please contact sponsor@neasc.org.
