Three days of actionable strategies, meaningful collaboration, and interactive breakout sessions to deepen student learning.
Planning for your school or district? Bring your team and receive group discounts.
Building Expertise for Deeper Learning
Educators’ Conference
Reimagining Instruction: Student-Led, Future-Ready
June 24-26, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
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One of the Highest-Rated Educator Conferences
15th Annual Conference | 900+ Educators | Nationally Recognized Experts | Hands-On, Practical Learning
Join Us This June—Live in Orlando or Virtual from Anywhere
Building Expertise for Deeper Learning Educators’ Conference
June 24–26, 2026 | Live at the Rosen Centre on International Drive, Orlando | Virtual Option
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Join 900+ teachers, principals, and district leaders who are serious about improving instruction.
A Conference Built for Real Classroom Impact
Many conferences leave educators feeling inspired. But when you return to school, it can be difficult to translate those ideas into classroom practice. The Building Expertise Conference is different.
Every session is designed to help educators strengthen instruction and deepen student learning.
- Role-Specific
One of the few conferences with specific sessions for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and district leaders. - Hands-On
Interactive and engaging sessions empower you to perfect your craft. - Actionable
Leave with tools and strategies you can use immediately. - More Educator Voices
This year’s conference features more sessions led by teachers and school leaders implementing deeper learning in their schools. - Meaningful Collaboration
Learn alongside educators who share your passion for deeper learning. - Research That Connects to Practice
Learn how leading research translates into real instructional improvement.
Three Days of Engaging, Actionable Learning Sessions
50+ breakout sessions | Teacher and leader tracks | Expert-led, hands-on learning | Virtual or In-Person
Classroom Practice
- Student-Led Learning
- Collaboration & Student Teams
- Critical Thinking & Classroom Discourse
- Designing Rigorous Learning Tasks
- Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Leadership & School Systems
- Panel Discussions with School & District Leaders
- Scaling Rigor Across Schools
- Instructional Coaching & Feedback
- Building Communities of Practice
- Using Data to Improve Instruction
Plus, sessions on student engagement, assessment, coaching, instructional strategies, and more.
Select sessions will be available on demand for up to three months after the conference — included with registration.
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Insights from Nationally Recognized Experts
Keynote sessions feature nationally recognized experts who connect big ideas to the everyday work of educators.
Why Educators Love This Conference
Bring Your Team to One of the Highest-Rated Education Conferences
June 24–26, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
Attend individually or bring your school or district team to learn together and strengthen instructional practice across classrooms.
In-Person Conference Registration: $1,299
Virtual Conference Access: $650
Group discounts are available for teams.
Secure Your Spot at the 15th Annual Conference
Join 900+ teachers, principals, and district leaders from across the country—virtually or in-person in Orlando, Florida.
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