Denver, CO
Colorado Convention Center
Organizer: ESEA Network
The National ESEA Conference is the annual professional event of the ESEA Network (formerly the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators) focused on federal education programs and strategies to support the academic success of disadvantaged students. The conference brings together educators and leaders from state, district, and school levels for keynotes, concurrent sessions, workshops, and an exhibit hall featuring organizations with education resources and solutions. The program centers on strengthening collaboration and capacity around federal programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including instructional leadership, data-informed decision-making, equity and access, family and community engagement, and supports for English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, and other priority populations. Attendees also have opportunities to network with peers, stay up to date on policy and practice, and earn professional development credits.
Key topics:
- Federal education program implementation (Title I, Title II, Title III, etc.) and compliance
- Strategies for supporting disadvantaged and high-need students
- Family and community engagement to improve student outcomes
- English learner instruction and supports
- Tribal history/shared history and culturally responsive education
- Leadership and systems for accelerating school improvement
- Instructional coaching and teacher efficacy frameworks
- Using data and technology (including AI) to inform instruction and assessment
Who should attend: education leaders and practitioners who work with federal education programs and equity-focused initiatives
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