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Words Matter Conference

For Middle and Upper School Students & All Faculty/Staff

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Words Matter

Our theme for this event is "Words Matter Conference: Joy and Courage through Community Storytelling.” The words we choose shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and build our communities. Words Matter is an engaging, interactive conference designed for faculty, staff, and middle and high school students to explore how language influences relationships, classroom dynamics, and society. This conference aims to support NCAIS schools as they work to be courageous and unified, and to consider the impact of words and stories in their communities. 

As has been our custom, this event has a faculty/staff track, an Upper School student track, and a Middle School student track.

We know that certain words and phrases carry meaning in different ways to different people. In an effort to continue the spirit of the work that has been part of the NCAIS community for decades, we are renaming our Diversity and Inclusion Conference to the Words Matter Conference. We are still committed to helping those from different experiences and backgrounds find common ground and understanding. It is because of this that we have renamed the conference the "Words Matter Conference."

Registration Options

Credits Price
NCAIS Faculty Member Registration
7.00 (CEU) $195.00
Guest Faculty Member Registration
7.00 (CEU) $245.00
Student Registration: High School
IMPORTANT: Register your TOTAL NUMBER of HIGH SCHOOLERS. However, do NOT enter any student names into the registration form. Instead, in the name field, enter “TBD” for each slot, even if you know who will attend. After you register, NCAIS will email you a Google form to collect important student details, including names, session preferences, affinity group choices, and dietary restrictions. 
$99.00
Student Registration: Middle School
IMPORTANT: Register your TOTAL NUMBER of MIDDLE SCHOOLERS. However, do NOT enter any student names into the registration form. Instead, in the name field, enter “TBD” for each slot, even if you know who will attend. After you register, NCAIS will email you a Google form to collect important student details, including names, session preferences, affinity group choices, and dietary restrictions. 
$99.00
Student Presenter Registration
IMPORTANT: Register your TOTAL NUMBER of STUDENT PRESENTERS. However, do NOT enter any student names into the registration form. Instead, in the name field, enter “TBD” for each slot, even if you know who will attend. After you register, NCAIS will email you a Google form to collect important student details, including names, session preferences, affinity group choices, and dietary restrictions. 
$50.00

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON

CHARLOTTE UPTOWN FIRST WARD

508 N COLLEGE STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

NCAIS has reserved a block of rooms at the cost of $139 per night for a single-occupancy room with a King bed.

For More Information:

Ayesha Swinton
Ayesha Swinton
North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (704)461-1812
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