Elevating Excellence Conference

Strengthening Equitable Systems

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The goal for this year’s Elevating Excellence Conference is for attendees from diverse professional backgrounds to learn and share ideas, strategies, and plans for how to strengthen equitable systems.

September 17 -18, 2025

NO REGISTRATION FEES

Adams County Government Building

Brighton, CO

All educators in CO, targeting district staff bringing a team of school leaders are invited to attend, including but not limited to:

Core instructional and general education educators and leaders
Federal programs leaders
Special education leaders
English language development leaders
Leaders from BOCES, Administrative Units, and other local educational providers

CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:

Increase Student Engagement
Accelerate Student Outcomes
Strengthen the Educator Workforce
LEA Operational Excellence.

Presenters Needed

Schools and LEAs may submit a proposal to present a 60-minute breakout session or poster at the conference.

Proposals can be submitted here by May 30, 2025.

The Conference has been made possible with the support of the following CDE Teams:

Accountability & Continuous Improvement
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
Educator Talent
Exceptional Student Services
Federal Programs and Supports
Field Services and Supports
Migrant Education Program
School and District Transformation
Schools of Choice
Standards and Instructional Support
State Library
Student Pathways
Teaching and Learning

NOTE: Funding for travel, accommodations and meals, including lunch, will be the responsibility of the attendee or their organization. There is no room block reserved or special room rates for this conference.

Questions? If you have questions about the conference, please contact elevatingexcellence@cde.state.co.us.