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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.Goals of EdcampEmpower 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.
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Hello Educators,I wanted to share an early heads-up about a conference coming up right here in St. Louis, and make sure our local Missouri and Southern Illinois school districts hear about it first.The A4LE Midwest Great Lakes Regional Conference will be in St. Louis June 1–3, 2026, and we’re hoping to see strong participation from districts across our region.Save the DateJune 1–3, 2026
Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel – St. LouisThis note is going only to local districts as a first notice, before we open things up more broadly. Our goal is to get Missouri and Southern Illinois schools involved early and well represented.Call for SpeakersWe’re opening our Call for Speakers, and this is a great opportunity for districts to share what you’re working on.If you or someone on your team has experience to share — whether it’s a project that went well, a lesson learned, or something you’d do differently next time — we’d love to hear from you.Speaker submissions are open through January 30Breakout sessions will focus on real work happening in schools and districtsIt’s a great way to highlight your district and connect with peers across the region
If presenting has ever crossed your mind, this is a good chance to raise your hand.School ToursWe’re also beginning to look for schools to tour as part of the conference.Tours can include:New school buildingsRenovations or additionsProjects currently under construction (including hard-hat tours)
If your district would be interested in hosting a tour, please note that tour sites will need to be within approximately a one-hour driving radius of the conference hotel.These tours are always a highlight of the conference and a great way to showcase real work happening in local districts.What’s nextWe’ll be sending more details as the conference takes shape. For now, I just wanted to:Get this on your calendar earlyInvite local districts to be among the first involvedEncourage you to consider submitting a speaker proposal or hosting a tour
Conference details and the Call for Speakers can be found here:
Conference RegistrationMore to come soon. Hope to see a lot of familiar Missouri and Southern Illinois faces in 2026. |
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