Utah Coalition for Community Schools

Join the SLCC Community Writing Center for an interactive workshop on the basics of grant writing. We’ll cover the basics of grant proposals and explore strategies of persuasive storytelling to make a strong case for your projects and organization.

NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the sole national event dedicated to enhancing the partnership between Head Start parents, families, and staff to foster family engagement and children’s development.
Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of new resources and innovative ideas on important topics in early childhood development. Partnering with families is a vital component of the Head Start program. You will discover new methods to engage with families, learn how to build strong relationships, and develop open lines of communication. Programs and families working together promote children’s success both at home and school.

Join us at NAA25
Celebrate yourself and others at NAA 2025 Convention from March 9-12, 2025 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee!
Learn & Connect: Afterschool professionals will be recognized in their work and gain practical tips, proven strategies, and new ideas at NAA25. Every learning session values human connection and inspired learning. NAA Convention is an inclusive community where afterschool professionals learn, play, and advocate for ourselves, each other, and our profession.
Be Inspired: Experience vibrant Nashville, Tennessee! The Opryland Resort & Convention Center reflects the city’s unparalleled music and entertainment offerings less than 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

This national conference brings together people from across the country who believe all children deserve a safe place to live and opportunities to learn and thrive. Inspired by our theme: Rising Together: Powering the Movement, the conference catalyzes collaboration, action, and a renewed commitment to transforming our practices, partnerships, and systems.

Network, learn, and take action over a 3-day conference filled with skill-building sessions. Throughout WPS, you will have an opportunity to:
Advance understanding of the federal role in education;
Participate in a role play exercise to gain an understanding of factors that can influence legislative decision-making process and visit with lawmakers on Capitol Hill;
Build a toolbox of skills on how to take action on equitable education policy; and,
Network with colleagues from across the country.

The Institute for Educational Leadership is proud to host the 2025 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota! This national conference brings together people from across the country who believe all children deserve a safe place to live and opportunities to learn and thrive. Inspired by our theme: Rising Together: Powering the Movement, the conference catalyzes collaboration, action, and a renewed commitment to transforming our practices, partnerships, and systems. Learn More

This national conference brings together people from across the country who believe all children deserve a safe place to live and opportunities to learn and thrive. Inspired by our theme: Rising Together: Powering the Movement, the conference catalyzes collaboration, action, and a renewed commitment to transforming our practices, partnerships, and systems.

Erie’s inaugural Community Schools Conference will be an in-person learning and networking opportunity designed specifically for our local United Way friends, colleagues, school districts and other partner organizations working to address the complex social issue of generational poverty in their communities.