National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference
May 27 to May 29, 2026
Grand Ballroom
Pacific Ballroom
Prom 100 + 200 Series
Seaside Meeting Rooms
The Institute for Educational Leadership’s 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference is an annual gathering to recharge, connect, and recommit to ensuring every child has a safe home, strong schools, and the opportunity to thrive. Our guiding lights will illuminate the path forward. Join us!
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Early Registration
Pre-conference Meetings (Invitation only)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration open. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast!
Site-Visits (Additional cost)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pre-conference Sessions (Additional cost)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Opening Plenary Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Enjoy a break with complimentary snacks!
Breakout Session 1: Breakout Sessions will be available in April.
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
State Coalition Building & Networking
(Please go to your state's assigned room. State rooms will be avialable April/May)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Party & Awards - small bites and beverages
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration open. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast!
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Plenary Session
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session 2: Breakout Sessions will be available in April.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch - Grab lunch and head to your networking room - Lunch will be provided (Networking rooms will be available April/May)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Transformation & Engagement Plenary
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Breakout Session 3: Breakout Sessions will be available in April.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Various Partner's Receptions
Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration open. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast!
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Plenary Session
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session 2: Breakout Sessions will be available in April.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch - Grab lunch and head to your networking room - Lunch will be provided (Networking rooms will be available April/May)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Transformation & Engagement Plenary
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Breakout Session 3: Breakout Sessions will be available in April.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Various Partner's Receptions