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SUMMARY:Chiefs-only Reception with US Department of Education
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CATEGORIES:CHIEFS ONLY
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC 20001\, USA
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SUMMARY:General Registration and Networking
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CATEGORIES:PRE/POST-CONFERENCE
LOCATION:Registration Desk\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260909T130000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Remarks
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:Plenary 1: State Learning Agenda Stronger SEAs\, Stronger Outcomes: Building Capacity to Turn Evidence into Action
DESCRIPTION:To move the needle on student outcomes\, state educational agencies (SEAs) are shifting from compliance-driven reporting toward evidence-informed decision-making. State Learning Agendas offer a blueprint for building this capacity.\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Break & Transition
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:A1: Strengthen Your SEA’s Capacity through a Learning Agenda (CHIEFS ONLY)
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CATEGORIES:CHIEFS ONLY
LOCATION:Independence FG\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:A3: Early Childhood Literacy Practices – Puerto Rico // Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood - Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:One Island with One Vision: Building a Unified Early Literacy System Across Puerto Rico \nConsistent early literacy instruction depends on clear expectations\, aligned supports\, and a shared vision across the early grades. Puerto Rico will share how the Department of Education and Islands Comprehensive Center are strengthening literacy instruction from prekindergarten through grade 1 by building coherence across systems. The work includes codifying grade-level expectations\, defining essential practices and outcomes\, and developing a shared toolkit with observation indicators and coaching supports. Implemented through a phased clarify-design-pilot process\, the approach uses existing SEA leaders\, principals\, and literacy facilitators to support continuous improvement rather than create parallel structures. Participants will learn how Puerto Rico is aligning policy\, professional learning\, and instructional practice to build a more consistent and sustainable early literacy system.&nbsp\;\n\nBuilding School and Teacher Capacity for Play-Based Learning in Oklahoma \nPlay-based learning is most effective when school leaders and educators understand both its value and how to put it into practice. Oklahoma will share how the Department of Education and REL Southwest co-developed the Leading Early Childhood and Achievement Development initiative to strengthen research-based early learning practices in prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. Now in its third cohort\, the initiative has trained 69 teachers and 15 school leaders across six districts and has expanded supports through demonstration videos and learning modules for teacher aides. Participants will learn how Oklahoma designed\, tested\, and sustained a professional learning model that builds educator knowledge\, supports high-quality interactions\, reduces implementation barriers\, and uses federal resources to strengthen evidence-based early childhood instruction.
CATEGORIES:INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Farragut Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:A2: Mentor Teachers in the Apprenticeship Program - Delaware // Redesigning Mentorship – North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Building Mentor Supports for Delaware’s Educator Apprenticeship Program \nTeacher apprenticeship programs depend on mentor teachers who can turn classroom experience into meaningful instructional growth. Delaware will share how it is building an “arc of support” for mentors in its Educator Apprenticeship Program\, which combines paid\, school-based experience with certification coursework. In partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center\, the Delaware Department of Education is co-designing mentor tools\, resources\, and a support framework intended to strengthen apprentice success and support statewide scale. The work also brings together the Department of Labor\, local education agencies\, and educator preparation programs. Participants will leave with practical lessons\, a sample mentor support framework\, and implementation considerations for strengthening mentor capacity within new or existing teacher apprenticeship programs.\n\nBuilding a Coherent Statewide Mentorship System in North Carolina \n Featuring: NC Mentorship is most effective when expectations\, roles\, and supports are clear across programs and settings. North Carolina will share how it is redesigning mentorship as a coherent statewide system to strengthen early-career teacher retention and prepare for a proposed registered apprenticeship pathway. In partnership with the Center on Strengthening and Supporting the Educator Workforce\, BEST NC\, and local education agencies\, the state is mapping mentor roles\, identifying gaps\, developing role-specific frameworks\, and creating modular training and statewide implementation tools. The work also centers practitioner input and continuous improvement to support quality and scale. Participants will learn how North Carolina is aligning mentorship across existing programs\, clarifying supervision expectations\, and building an infrastructure that can support future educator workforce strategies.
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Independence HI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:A4: Scaling Cross-Functional Strategy – South Carolina // Statewide Attendance Improvement – Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Aligning SEA Structure and Resources to Improve Student Outcomes in South Carolina \nSC Ambitious student goals require an agency structure that aligns people\, priorities\, and resources around the outcomes that matter most. South Carolina will share how the Department of Education reorganized its work through a “1-4-1-4” strategic framework connecting a statewide 2030 goal to multiyear objectives\, annual alignment priorities\, and 90-day actions. Cross-functional teams bring together SEA offices\, LEAs\, state partners\, and industry around foundational skills\, career pathways\, civics\, and community partnerships. The state is also aligning investments to evidence-based strategies\, including LETRS and Palmetto Math. Participants will learn how South Carolina is using shared goals\, cross-office governance\, and strategic resource alignment to strengthen coherence\, build accountability\, and support implementation across the agency. \nEllen Weaver\, Abbey Duggins\, Rebecca Gunnlaugsson\n\nFrom Data to Action: Building a Unified Statewide Attendance Strategy in Rhode Island \nImproving attendance at scale requires more than isolated initiatives\; it requires aligned systems\, timely data\, and coordinated support for schools and families. Rhode Island will share how the Department of Education partnered with the Governor’s Office and teams across data\, communications\, school improvement\, student support\, accountability\, and community engagement to build a unified statewide strategy. Through #AttendanceMattersRI\, the state combines real-time attendance leaderboards\, monthly heatmaps\, professional learning\, family engagement\, and cross-office governance. Since the height of the pandemic\, Rhode Island reports reducing chronic absenteeism by more than 12 percentage points and regaining more than 3.7 million hours of instructional time. Participants will learn practical strategies for aligning SEA teams\, strengthening local capacity\, and turning attendance data into action. \n\n
CATEGORIES:STRATEGY & RESOURCES
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:A5: Leveraging Resources for Native Learners - BIE // Building Capacity for Family and Community Engagement - Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Building Cross-System Capacity to Accelerate Outcomes for Native Students \n Geographically dispersed education systems face distinct challenges in building capacity while honoring Tribal sovereignty\, culture\, and community priorities. The Bureau of Indian Education\, in partnership with the Region 14 BIE Comprehensive Center\, will share how it supports more than 183 schools across 23 states through continuous improvement\, evidence-based practices\, stakeholder engagement\, and responsive technical assistance. Operating as both a state and local education agency\, BIE uses strategic planning\, needs-sensing\, targeted supports\, and federal resources to address geographic isolation\, workforce capacity\, and access to high-quality educational opportunities. Participants will learn how cross-system partnerships can strengthen leadership\, inform decision-making\, build organizational capacity\, and support sustainable improvement in rural and Tribal communities. \n\n\nBuilding a Unified Statewide Framework for Family and Community Engagement in Alabama \nIn what ways can a state bring separate family and community engagement efforts into a unified approach? The Alabama State Department of Education will share how it redesigned work across literacy\, mathematics\, school improvement\, extended learning\, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. With support from the Gulf Coast Comprehensive Center\, Alabama developed a three-pillar framework focused on building understanding\, implementing practical strategies and practices\, and sustaining engagement. The framework has helped align teams\, streamline resources\, strengthen cross-office collaboration\, and provide clearer guidance to local education agencies. Participants will learn strategies for aligning initiatives\, reorganizing internal processes\, leveraging federal technical assistance\, and supporting districts in building authentic family partnerships.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B3: Multi-grade Instruction - Marshall Islands
DESCRIPTION:Co-Creating Multigrade Thematic Units for Rural Atoll Schools \nMultigrade instruction requires materials and professional learning designed for the realities of rural and remote classrooms. The Republic of the Marshall Islands Public School System will share how it is using federal technical assistance to build local curriculum-development capacity for rural atoll schools. Through a series of collaborative “write shops\,” curriculum staff\, bilingual educators\, and Comprehensive Center Region 12 partners are co-creating pilot thematic units rooted in Marshallese language\, knowledge\, values\, and practices. The process also uses a training-of-trainers model to strengthen local expertise and support future unit development. Participants will learn how co-creation\, place-based design\, and targeted technical assistance can help small and geographically dispersed systems develop practical\, scalable supports for multigrade teaching.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Farragut Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B2: Investing in the Teachers Through the LEARNS ACT - Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:Investing in Teachers to Strengthen Student Outcomes in Arkansas \nStrong educator workforce policies can improve the teaching experience while directing effective educators to the students who need them most. Arkansas will share how the LEARNS Act is reshaping teacher compensation\, benefits\, incentives\, and strategic staffing. The state raised the minimum teacher salary to $50\,000\, added paid maternity leave\, expanded educator scholarships\, and created merit incentives of up to $10\,000 tied to student growth\, shortage-area service\, advanced licensure\, and mentorship. Arkansas is also connecting these investments to literacy goals and its third-grade promotion policy by prioritizing highly qualified\, effective teachers for students with the greatest learning needs. Participants will learn how Arkansas is linking educator investments to workforce conditions\, instructional priorities\, and student outcomes. \n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Independence HI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B1: Poster Session - Map the Learning Agenda Experience
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CATEGORIES:POSTER SESSION
LOCATION:Independence FG\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B4: Resource Allocation Review - Wyoming
DESCRIPTION:From Mandate to Meaning: Building a Strategic Resource Allocation Review Process in Wyoming \nResource allocation reviews can do more than satisfy federal requirements\; they can help districts connect funding\, staffing\, and programs to student needs and improvement priorities. Wyoming will share how the Department of Education partnered with the Central Comprehensive Center and Strategic Funding and Finance Center to design and pilot a state-supported review process. Through co-development\, feedback\, and targeted technical assistance\, the partners created a multi-phase framework\, guidebook\, and tools for examining financial\, staffing\, and programmatic data. More than 40 district leaders contributed early feedback ahead of the 2026 pilot. Participants will learn how Wyoming is aligning compliance with improvement planning\, building SEA infrastructure\, and equipping districts with practical tools for more strategic resource decisions.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:STRATEGY & RESOURCES
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B5: School Leadership & Teacher Retention - Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Leader Effectiveness and Teacher Retention in Mississippi \nTeacher retention is closely tied to the quality of school leadership and the systems that prepare\, develop\, and support administrators. Mississippi will share how the Mississippi LEADS initiative is building a leadership development continuum from teacher to superintendent. With support from the Gulf Comprehensive Center\, the state has reduced its principal standards from 19 to 9 evidence-based standards\, revised the Administrator Growth Rubric guidance and training\, aligned leader preparation assessments\, and reviewed its principal induction program. The work also brings together higher education\, districts\, and schools to strengthen coherence across the educator continuum. Participants will learn how Mississippi is using technical assistance and cross-sector partnerships to improve administrator effectiveness\, strengthen teaching conditions\, and support teacher retention.
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:B6: Artificial Intelligence Policy - Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Districts to Implement Local AI Policies in Ohio \nStatewide policy requirements are most effective when districts have clear guidance\, practical tools\, and access to aligned support. Ohio will share how it is helping every public school district\, community school\, and STEM school adopt and implement a local artificial intelligence policy by July 1\, 2026. Informed by the Ohio AI in Education Coalition\, the Department of Education and Workforce developed a model policy and is working with the Midwest Comprehensive Center to create research briefs\, promising practice briefs\, and implementation tools. Ohio is also using Title II-A state activities funds to support educator AI literacy and local projects. Participants will learn how Ohio is aligning policy\, technical assistance\, and federal resources to support responsible AI implementation.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:Lunch (On Your Own)
DESCRIPTION:Restaurants within walking distance of the Grand Hyatt Washington:\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Washington DC
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SUMMARY:C3: Statewide Approaches to Adolescent Literacy in Ohio and Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Scaling Evidence-Based Adolescent Literacy in Ohio and Virginia \nExtending literacy improvement into the secondary grades requires coherent policies\, strong implementation supports\, and sustained investment in educator capacity. Ohio and Virginia will share complementary statewide approaches to strengthening evidence-based literacy instruction for adolescent learners. Ohio will highlight the ReadOhio initiative\, including regional literacy specialists\, cross-agency partnerships\, and professional networks that help translate research into practice. Virginia will describe its policy framework for literacy instruction\, screening\, intervention\, and educator preparation\, including its language and literacy screening system for grades 4–8. Participants will learn practical strategies for aligning policy\, funding\, data\, partnerships\, and professional learning to build scalable systems that address the complex literacy needs of students in grades 4–12.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Farragut Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:C1: Getting Started with a Learning Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started Unpack the foundational steps for building state agency capacity. Attendees will learn how to leverage the Learning Agenda Playbook’s Capacity Assessment to identify their team’s unique entry point. State leaders will share frontline stories of how they got started\, established key priorities\, and launched their efforts.
CATEGORIES:LEARNING AGENDA
LOCATION:Independence FG\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:C2: Literacy through Family Engagement - Arkansas // Academic Parent-Teacher Teaming - Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Literacy Through Family Partnerships in Arkansas \nImproving literacy outcomes requires more than strong instruction\; it also depends on families understanding student progress and knowing how to support learning at home. Arkansas will share how it is embedding family engagement into implementation of the state’s third-grade promotion policy. The approach centers on three connected strategies: improving communication about literacy and promotion requirements\, increasing family awareness of reading progress\, and building educator capacity to strengthen home–school partnerships. Informed by state and national parent research\, the work brings together cross-agency partners and technical assistance resources to connect classroom and at-home learning. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating family engagement into literacy policy and practice\, strengthening trust\, and helping educators and families navigate reading-progress conversations more clearly and effectively.&nbsp\;\n\nUsing Data to Strengthen Family Engagement in Puerto Rico \nData can strengthen family partnerships when educators are prepared to explain student progress clearly and engage families in shared learning goals. Puerto Rico will share how the Department of Education and REL Northeast & Islands built on a long-term data literacy partnership to implement Academic Parent-Teacher Teams across seven schools in three regions. The work connects regional Data Coaches\, collaborative inquiry\, and Puerto Rico’s Effective Data Use Guide with practical family engagement strategies. A train-the-trainer model\, implementation resources\, and a video series are supporting sustainability and broader use. Participants will learn how Puerto Rico integrated family engagement into an existing data-use system\, strengthened educator capacity\, and created practical tools to support continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Independence HI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:C4: Grant Consolidation Strategy - Colorado // Unified Planning Approach - Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:From Fragmented Grants to a Coherent State Investment Strategy in Colorado \nHow can states move from managing separate grant programs to directing resources through a coherent strategy tied to student needs and outcomes? The Colorado Department of Education will share how it analyzed 31 competitive grant programs across seven units and 17 offices and found that nearly 30 percent of districts—most of them rural—were not accessing available opportunities. Colorado used grant participation data\, stakeholder input\, and state policy priorities to redesign its investment approach. As an early step\, the department consolidated six funding streams into a formula-based model intended to streamline access\, reduce administrative burden\, and strengthen accountability. Participants will learn strategies for reviewing a grant portfolio\, aligning investments with priorities\, and building support for difficult funding changes.&nbsp\;\n\nFrom Red Tape to Results: Using a Unified Planning Tool to Align Funding and State Priorities in Arkansas \nDistricts are better positioned to focus on student outcomes when planning and reporting requirements are organized around priorities rather than separate funding streams. Arkansas will share how it created the AR App\, a unified tool that consolidated 17 federal and state applications and plans into one district planning process. The application asks districts to address concrete implementation questions tied to state priorities\, while giving the Arkansas Department of Education annual data on local choices and areas where additional support may be needed. Arkansas will also describe how regional cooperatives support district planning and implementation. Participants will learn how a unified planning and funding tool can reduce administrative burden\, promote federal flexibility\, strengthen alignment\, and help states monitor implementation over time.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:STRATEGY & RESOURCES
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:C5: Literacy and Mathematics Achievement Strategy - Tennessee // Strategies to Build Literacy Capacity - North Dakota
DESCRIPTION:From Evidence to Impact: Building a Statewide System for Literacy and Mathematics Improvement in Tennessee \nSustained gains in literacy and mathematics require aligned policy\, strong district relationships\, and practical support for implementation. Tennessee will share how the Department of Education has consolidated internal structures\, organized cross-functional teams\, deployed regional consultants\, and invested in educator leaders to support evidence-based instruction across diverse local contexts. The state will also highlight implementation resources\, monitoring tools\, professional learning networks\, and its use of federal and state funds to strengthen coherence and scale. Tennessee reports historic gains in state assessment results and progress on national measures. Participants will learn how the state is using lessons from literacy implementation\, regional technical assistance\, and a developing learning agenda to build SEA capacity and sustain high-quality instruction across districts.&nbsp\;\n\nUsing Data and Evidence-Based Supports to Strengthen Literacy Capacity in North Dakota \nData are most useful when state leaders can translate them into clear guidance and practical support for districts and schools. North Dakota will share how the Department of Public Instruction and REL Central are using existing implementation and achievement data to strengthen literacy capacity. The partnership is helping the state analyze Science of Reading and dyslexia implementation\, identify areas of strength and need\, develop data stories\, and create evidence-based tip sheets on instructional time and support for students with dyslexic characteristics. The work also highlights schools performing beyond expectations and opportunities to identify practices that may be scalable. Participants will learn how North Dakota is using federally funded technical assistance to strengthen analytic capacity\, improve continuous improvement efforts\, and turn compliance data into actionable support.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:D3: Adolescent Literacy Playbook - Georgia // Supporting LEAs in Evidence-Based Instruction - Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Building Leadership Capacity for Adolescent Literacy in Georgia \nStrong adolescent literacy systems depend on leaders who understand the conditions needed for effective instruction. Georgia will share how the Department of Education is developing an Adolescent Literacy Playbook for school and system leaders in grades 4 and above. Created through collaboration between the Offices of Teaching and Learning and Whole Child Supports\, with assistance from the Southeast Region 5 Comprehensive Center\, the playbook will provide guidance\, tools\, and a foundation for future professional learning. The development process is also strengthening cross-office collaboration\, shared language around literacy and MTSS\, and the state’s understanding of evidence-based practice. Participants will learn how Georgia is using a practical leadership resource to expand SEA capacity and support LEAs and schools.&nbsp\;\n\nSupporting LEAs in Evidence-Based Instruction - Poster SessionImplementing Evidence-Based State Policies for English Learners - CaliforniaCircles of Reflection: Resources to Advance Education of Native Students - NCCState Actions Advancing Secondary Literacy - NCCHigh-Impact Instructional Practices Toolkit - NCCScaling Evidence-Based Math Instruction with REL Professional Learning Toolkits
CATEGORIES:INSTRUCTION
LOCATION:Farragut Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:D1: High-Value Questions and Activities for a Learning Agenda - Kansas\, Utah
DESCRIPTION:Questions & Activities Designed for SEA teams with established priorities\, this session focuses on sharpening core learning questions and mapping out practice- and research-based activities. Featuring insights from SEAs piloting the creation of a Learning Agenda\, participants will learn how to refine their questions to drive targeted evidence-building and turn strategic goals into actionable results.
CATEGORIES:LEARNING AGENDA
LOCATION:Independence FG\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
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SUMMARY:D2: Networking Across Agencies to Support Attendance - New Mexico // Aligning Education\, Workforce\, and Housing Systems - Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Building an Agency-Wide Family Engagement Strategy in New Mexico \n Chronic absenteeism and low family engagement are rarely isolated problems\; they often reflect barriers that cut across programs\, agencies\, and communities. New Mexico will share how the Public Education Department is connecting work across attendance\, housing support\, special education\, and Tribal and multilingual programs to build a more unified approach. The state is scaling the Dual Capacity-Building Framework\, engaging families through the PED Family Cabinet and Parent Ambassadors Program\, and using initiatives such as Guaranteed Payment for Attendance to address financial barriers affecting students. Participants will learn strategies for breaking down agency silos\, integrating family leadership into state systems\, aligning funding and policy\, and shifting attendance efforts from punitive enforcement toward coordinated\, dignified support.&nbsp\;\n\nAligning Education\, Workforce\, and Housing Systems in Rural Virginia \nRural communities are stronger when education\, workforce\, and community partners align around shared regional priorities. Virginia will share how partners in four Southwest Virginia counties are connecting K–12 education\, community colleges\, adult education\, housing organizations\, and workforce leaders through a structured needs-sensing process. With support from the Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center and the Wellspring Foundation’s Appalachia Highlands Housing Partners\, the work uses site visits\, stakeholder engagement\, and qualitative data to inform locally driven solutions. Current efforts include aligning career and technical education programs with construction workforce needs and regional economic priorities. Participants will learn practical strategies for conducting effective needs sensing\, strengthening cross-sector partnerships\, and translating local insights into program design\, policy considerations\, and sustained community action.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Independence HI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bd067195357435609cbb80ee3601c568
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/bd067195357435609cbb80ee3601c568
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260909T190000Z
DTEND:20260909T195000Z
SUMMARY:D4: Funding Alignment and Agency Reorganization - CNMI // Strengthening SEAs - Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Weathering the Storm: Building Fiscal and Organizational Resilience in CNMI \nFiscal crises can force education agencies to rethink how funding\, staffing\, and operations work together. The CNMI Public School System will share how it responded to severe storm damage\, school closures\, declining local appropriations\, and the expiration of $160 million in American Rescue Plan funds. CNMI cross-mapped Title programs\, FEMA public assistance\, and other federal grants to support shared administrative infrastructure and cross-functional capacity. By pooling resources and reorganizing staff\, the agency reports redirecting 15 percent of overhead capacity to classroom recovery. Participants will learn how CNMI navigated cost-allocation approvals\, crosswalked funding streams\, reduced program silos\, and built a more flexible operating model for fiscal emergencies.&nbsp\;\n\nStrengthening SEA Strategy & Coherence - Poster Session\nGoing Beyond the Committee: Refreshing and Aligning Strategic Priorities - North DakotaAligning Research for Impact: Texas’ Journey to a Statewide Research Agenda - TexasFlexibility in Action: How States Can Strengthen District-Led School Improvement - NCCCraving Coherence: A recipe for SEAs - NCCStrategic Spending & Outcomes Snapshot - NCC\n
CATEGORIES:STRATEGY & RESOURCES
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5043e4c2089574125b29df32c2befc9e
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/5043e4c2089574125b29df32c2befc9e
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260909T190000Z
DTEND:20260909T195000Z
SUMMARY:D5: Building Statewide Numeracy Systems - Kentucky // K-5 Mathematics Coaching Framework - Alabama
DESCRIPTION:Building a Coherent Statewide Numeracy System in Kentucky Through Evidence-Based MTSS \nA strong statewide numeracy system requires more than aligned requirements\; it requires clear tools\, consistent guidance\, and coordinated support for implementation. Kentucky will share how it is connecting the Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act\, Math Improvement Plans\, and KyMTSS within a unified framework. In partnership with the Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center\, the state is developing assessment flowcharts\, implementation guides\, progress-monitoring resources\, readiness tools\, and clearer processes for reviewing assessment vendors. The work is also strengthening alignment among policy\, practice\, and technical assistance while improving the state’s ability to support districts with evidence-based instruction and intervention. Participants will learn how Kentucky is using embedded technical assistance\, practical tools\, and system redesign to move from fragmented compliance requirements toward greater coherence and instructional capacity.&nbsp\;\n\nBuilding a Statewide System for Effective Instructional Coaching in Alabama \n How can states build an accountability system that strengthens instructional coaching rather than simply evaluating it? The Alabama State Department of Education will share how it developed the Evidence-Based Coaching Accountability System in response to the Alabama Numeracy Act and feedback from more than 600 coaches and 300 administrators. With support from the Gulf Comprehensive Center\, Alabama engaged state and district leaders\, coaches\, principals\, and curriculum leaders to create common coaching standards\, indicators\, and a continuum of practice. Participants will learn how Alabama moved from a content-specific requirement to a broader statewide coaching framework\, engaged stakeholders in system design\, and used accountability to support growth\, consistency\, and stronger instructional practice.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:84bc03229f0ce9abf193218feb2e1c04
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/84bc03229f0ce9abf193218feb2e1c04
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260909T190000Z
DTEND:20260909T195000Z
SUMMARY:D6: School Improvement Networking for Superintendents - Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:School turnaround efforts are stronger when superintendents have structured opportunities to test ideas\, examine implementation data\, and learn with peers. Oklahoma will share how the Department of Education and Southwest Comprehensive Center designed a Superintendent Networked Improvement Community for district leaders serving CSI\, TSI\, and ATSI schools. Through regular learning sessions\, cross-district collaboration\, and Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles\, participants identify common problems of practice\, test evidence-based strategies\, and strengthen continuous improvement routines. The network is intended to build instructional leadership\, improve the use of implementation data\, and support stronger decision-making from the district office to the classroom. Participants will learn how Oklahoma is using improvement science and peer learning to shift school improvement support from compliance monitoring toward sustained capacity building.\n\n
CATEGORIES:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ab7dec7cabec19fd5f6265f95dc480b7
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/ab7dec7cabec19fd5f6265f95dc480b7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260909T200000Z
DTEND:20260909T210000Z
SUMMARY:Working Session: Learning in Action
DESCRIPTION:Working together in your SEA teams alongside CCNetwork and REL partners\, you will reflect on&nbsp\;our current organizational capacity and process the day’s learnings through the lens of your agency’s strategic priorities. Designed as a bridge between listening and doing\, this session&nbsp\;ensures your team leaves Day 1 with shared clarity on key takeaways and a clear focus for Day 2.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a33b9f6d2c85523bac2c64f0a6bd09e
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/4a33b9f6d2c85523bac2c64f0a6bd09e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T120000Z
DTEND:20260910T130000Z
SUMMARY:Networking: SEA & NCC Posters
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Independence Foyer\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:df443f92d2cbb56438dc8f745e06b716
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/df443f92d2cbb56438dc8f745e06b716
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T120000Z
DTEND:20260910T180000Z
SUMMARY:Registration/Information Desk
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Registration Desk\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b8ec4c679f2bc9b7ba15e534d5a8f801
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/b8ec4c679f2bc9b7ba15e534d5a8f801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T130000Z
DTEND:20260910T131500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Activities
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4ee184edd423a4805b35d1bc27ad33d0
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/4ee184edd423a4805b35d1bc27ad33d0
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T131500Z
DTEND:20260910T142000Z
SUMMARY:Plenary 2: Federal Flexibilities Unlocking Innovation: How SEAs Leverage RES Waivers\, Ed Flex Authority\, and ESEA Amendments for Impact for Local Impact
DESCRIPTION:Aligned with the U.S. Department of Education’s “Returning Education to the States” strategy\, federal flexibilities can help SEAs reduce administrative burden\, align funding\, and tailor policies to local priorities. Through concise “stopwatch” presentations from SEA leaders\, participants will gain practical examples of using federal flexibilities\, such as Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waivers and Ed-Flex\, to strengthen accountability\,&nbsp\;consolidate&nbsp\;funds\, and align federal programs with SEA initiatives.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:95411e7132a18f0cfc326784866372c3
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/95411e7132a18f0cfc326784866372c3
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T142000Z
DTEND:20260910T143000Z
SUMMARY:Break & Transition
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3e42b9d877281c7ee58eeb1faf1e73c8
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/3e42b9d877281c7ee58eeb1faf1e73c8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:Indiana: Federal Flexibilities\, McPherson Square&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:011a450b0fc265baa621bd3fc455fb75
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/011a450b0fc265baa621bd3fc455fb75
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:BIE: Native student outcomes\, Lafayette Park\, Table 1CNMI: Funding alignment and agency reorganization\,&nbsp\;Lafayette Park\, Table 2Mississippi: Leadership effectiveness & teacher retention\, Lafayette Park\, Table 3Puerto Rico: Academic parent-teacher teaming\, Lafayette Park\, Table 4Puerto Rico: Early childhood literacy practices\, Lafayette Park\, Table 5Rhode Island: Statewide attendance improvement\, Lafayette Park\, Table 6\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:153cde7d9bbb08c7852ef1959a34026c
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/153cde7d9bbb08c7852ef1959a34026c
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:Colorado: Strategic investment strategies\, Independence FGHI\, Table 1Delaware: Mentor teachers in the apprenticeship program\, Independence FGHI\, Table 2Georgia: Adolescent literacy playbook for school leaders\, Independence FGHI\, Table 3Kentucky: Building a statewide numeracy system\, Independence FGHI\, Table 4New Mexico: Networking across agencies to support attendance\, Independence FGHI\, Table 5South Carolina: Scaling cross-functional strategy\, Independence FGHI\, Table 6
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence FGHI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5864e95f77e7f9c3fe9e7fcda90360bc
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/5864e95f77e7f9c3fe9e7fcda90360bc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee: &nbsp\;Learning Agenda - What's next?\, Independence A\, Table 5&nbsp\;Tennessee: Literacy and mathematics achievement strategy\, Independence A\, Table 15Wyoming: Resource allocation review\, Independence A\, Table 26\nAdditional options to consider\nNorth Dakota\, Texas\, NCC: Strengthening SEA strategy & coherence posters\, Independence A\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:67c61bc68bb1a7bcea86383b5f4aa0de
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/67c61bc68bb1a7bcea86383b5f4aa0de
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:Additional options to consider\n\nED: Federal flexibilities\, Franklin Square&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a761c8cd1cb2c334166d513db54a0877
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/a761c8cd1cb2c334166d513db54a0877
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T150000Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 1)
DESCRIPTION:Additional options to considerPilot SEAs\, NCC: Learning Agenda posters\, Independence FoyerNCC: School spending and outcome snapshots\, Independence Foyer\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence Foyer\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cf8b9a6e05b01cbbf370948b38ff889e
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/cf8b9a6e05b01cbbf370948b38ff889e
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DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Arkansas: Federal flexibilities\, McPherson Square&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2bd436712a225d02b95e014c557c01c0
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/2bd436712a225d02b95e014c557c01c0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Alabama: Family & community engagement\, Independence FGHI\, Table 1Alabama: Mathematics coaching\, Independence FGHI\, Table 2North Carolina: Redesigning mentorship\, Independence FGHI\, Table 3North Dakota: Strategies to build literacy capacity\, Independence FGHI\, Table 4Ohio: Artificial intelligence policy\, Independence FGHI\, Table 5Ohio: Statewide approach to adolescent literacy\, Independence FGHI\, Table 6\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence FGHI\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:805888ca8f8a92f351a5814b44c641da
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/805888ca8f8a92f351a5814b44c641da
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Additional options to considerPilot SEAs\, NCC: Learning Agenda posters\, Independence Foyer&nbsp\;&nbsp\;NCC: School spending and outcomes snapshot\, Independence Foyer&nbsp\;\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence Foyer\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:87b8266002c18d7b52fa2f5ebcacecac
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/87b8266002c18d7b52fa2f5ebcacecac
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Arkansas: Family engagement in literacy\, Lafayette Park\, Table 1Arkansas: Unified planning approach\,&nbsp\;Lafayette Park\, Table 2Marshall Islands: Multi-grade instruction\, Lafayette Park\, Table 3Oklahoma: Play-based learning in early childhood\, Lafayette Park\, Table 4Oklahoma: School Improvement networking for superintendents\, Lafayette Park\, Table 4\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8c1e8e2123c97a84fdcb8f118d98a5c4
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/8c1e8e2123c97a84fdcb8f118d98a5c4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Virginia: Aligning education\, workforce\, and housing systems\, Independence FGHI\, Table 21Virginia:&nbsp\;Statewide approach to adolescent literacy\,&nbsp\;Independence FGHI\, Table 31\nAdditional options to consider\nNCC: Getting started with a Learning Agenda\, Independence A\, Table 15NCC: Supporting the Learning Agenda as a coach\, Independence A\, Table 15California\, NCC: Supporting LEAs in evidence-based instruction - posters\, Independence A
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bd8e03bd1c0cacbc7e897b5a6b426997
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/bd8e03bd1c0cacbc7e897b5a6b426997
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T151000Z
DTEND:20260910T153500Z
SUMMARY:Consultative Exchange (Round 2)
DESCRIPTION:Vermont: Federal flexibilities\, Franklin Square&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CONSULTATIVE EXCHANGE
LOCATION:Franklin Square\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d9e03e5d34c0ccf873c8dad7ae6cf0f8
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/d9e03e5d34c0ccf873c8dad7ae6cf0f8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T153500Z
DTEND:20260910T154500Z
SUMMARY:Break & Transition
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:edfc7016dd0b5150a4038da7422b758e
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/edfc7016dd0b5150a4038da7422b758e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T161500Z
SUMMARY:Learning Remix: From Insights to Impact
DESCRIPTION:As the convening concludes\, we will synthesize lessons learned\, align cross-functional perspectives\, and&nbsp\;lay&nbsp\;the groundwork for implementation.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3f5e4b571b0f8eac3c4cba1fd6e2c37c
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/3f5e4b571b0f8eac3c4cba1fd6e2c37c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T161500Z
DTEND:20260910T163000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks
DESCRIPTION:\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Independence Ballroom A\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8f7230a61760624e2962abad8528b631
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/8f7230a61760624e2962abad8528b631
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T163000Z
DTEND:20260910T174500Z
SUMMARY:Adjourn
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2d737c839069b76a78c974ff0a4abab6
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/2d737c839069b76a78c974ff0a4abab6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T164500Z
DTEND:20260910T180000Z
SUMMARY:Invite Only: NCC Evaluation Focus Groups
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PRE/POST-CONFERENCE
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC 20001\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ee7e0e3378e01e7641c58bafb1b5d79f
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/ee7e0e3378e01e7641c58bafb1b5d79f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260904T174815Z
DTSTART:20260910T180000Z
DTEND:20260910T191500Z
SUMMARY:Optional: The State Learning Agenda Playbook: A Primer for the CCNetwork and RELs
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PRE/POST-CONFERENCE
LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, Independence Level\, Washington DC
SEQUENCE:0
UID:896d6fadad9f6b28c348beb6306d1ddf
URL:http://strongerstatesstrongeroutcomes.sched.com/event/896d6fadad9f6b28c348beb6306d1ddf
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