2026 Middle & Upper School Educators Conference
Innovative Teaching for a Changing Educational Landscape
Join us for an inspiring and practical professional learning experience designed specifically for middle and high school educators and administrators. This conference brings together innovative strategies, real-world applications, and actionable insights to help you elevate teaching, enhance student learning, and build thriving school communities.
We kick off with an energizing keynote by Dr. Glova, “Blueprint to Innovation,” where attendees will explore how to move beyond the buzzword of innovation. Through compelling stories and practical strategies, Dr. Glova will empower educators to become creative problem-solvers and catalysts for change—nurturing curiosity, courage, and growth in themselves and their students.
Breakout sessions cover a wide range of topics that address the most pressing needs in today’s schools, including:
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Student Growth and Success: Strategies for fostering executive functioning, study skills, social-emotional learning, and student ownership of learning.
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Innovative Teaching and Learning: Practical approaches for gamification, project-based learning, digital portfolios, and student-driven inquiry across disciplines.
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Supporting Educators and School Communities: Effective onboarding, competency-based practices, advisory programs, and tools to streamline curriculum design and classroom management.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights, practical strategies, and hands-on ideas that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms and schools. This conference is an opportunity to connect with peers, explore innovative practices, and return to your school energized and equipped to inspire meaningful growth for both educators and students.
Many Thanks to our event sponsors:
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Member (by Feb 16)
Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 11:59 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $195.00 |
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Non-member (by Feb 16)
Registration Ends 2/16/26 at 11:59 PM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $245.00 |
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Member (after Feb 16)
Registration Opens 2/17/26 at 12:00 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $245.00 |
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Non-member (after Feb 16)
Registration Opens 2/17/26 at 12:00 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $295.00 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
111 Hampton Woods Lane, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-1798
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites at a rate of $119/night for a King room. To ensure you receive this discounted conference rate, please use the booking link below or call the hotel directly and reference the NCAIS Middle & Upper School Educators Conference.
Booking Link: NCAIS Middle/Upper School Educators Room Block @ Hampton Inn and Suites: Raleigh/Cary/Lenovo
Please note, the cutoff date to book at the group rate is 8:00 PM on February 2, 2026.
Middle & Upper School by Bonnie Meyer
For More Information:
Keynote Presenter: Dr. Sarah Glova