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Elevating Excellence Conference

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Excellence by Design: Innovate, Elevate, Impact

 

What

The goal for this year’s Elevating Excellence Conference is to increase academic performance for all students, particularly historically underserved students, through LEAs

  • Beginning and continuing deep discussions around equitable systems;
  • Sharing tools and resources for all educators to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate equitable systems; and 
  • Increasing knowledge of how to leverage State and Federal funds (ESEA and IDEA) for equity initiatives.

When

November 17 -18, 2026

NO REGISTRATION FEES

Where

Adams County Government Building

4430 S Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO, 80601


Who

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

Presenters Needed

Schools and LEAs may submit a proposal to present a 60-minute breakout session or poster at the conference. Call for Proposals will open in March, 2026.

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

  • Improvement & Innovation
  • Charter Schools Office
  • 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
  • School Quality and Support Division
  • 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.