Sponsorship Opportunities

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Join the planning team to create year 15 of our annual UNconference celebrating learning across the Midwest region!

Our theme this year is going to be decided by you, planned by all of us and made amazing by so many others we bring into our space and on our team.

Join us!

What is Edcamp?

Edcamps are free public events that leverage the knowledge and experiences of attendees by allowing educators to collaboratively determine topics for discussion the day of the event.

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Goals of Edcamp

• Empower Educators: To empower educators to share their knowledge, learn from peers, and network with like-minded professionals.

• Foster Innovation: To encourage innovation and creativity in education by providing a platform for educators to explore new ideas and approaches.

• Build Community: To create a supportive and collaborative community of educators who can learn and grow together.

• Address Specific Needs: To address the specific needs and challenges of educators in a particular field or region.

• Promote Professional Growth: To help educators develop their professional skills and advance their careers.

A 9-month fellowship that combines professional development with a cultural immersion experience in Mexico, specifically designed for educators working with multilingual students and families. The research behind it is compelling - cultural immersion paired with guided reflection is significantly more effective than traditional PD alone for developing cultural responsiveness.

SAVE THE DATE!

2026 Midwest Great Lakes Regional Conference

June 1-3, 2026
Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis
191 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO

Call for Speakers

The 2026 Midwest Great Lakes Region conference committee is now accepting submissions for speaking engagements for the in person conference June 1-3, 2025 in St. Louis, MO.

Conference Theme: The Gateway: Schools for Tomorrow’s Learning

All speakers must be available to speak on all or any of the session days as sessions will be assigned time slots.

All speakers MUST register for the conference. A discount of$75will be offered to selected speakers for FULL conference registrations (does not apply to daily rates).No compensation will be provided for speaking, expenses, travel, or lodging.

Primary preference will be given to submissions:

• Related to the conference theme.

• Offer a fresh perspective.

• Are relevant and of interest.

• Have measurable and achievable learning objectives and call to action.

• Proposals that include students, teachers, or administrators.

Deadline for Proposals: January 30, 2026
Speakers notified on/about: February 18, 2026

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