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Words Matter Conference 2027

For Middle and Upper School Students & All Faculty/Staff

Friday, March 12, 2027
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Words Matter

This year's theme is Uniquely Connected: Using Wisdom, Experience, and Action to Build Resilient Communities of Belonging. The words we choose shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we create spaces where everyone feels they belong. Words Matter is an interactive conference where participants explore how language influences relationships, classroom dynamics, and society. Together, participants draw on their shared wisdom and different experiences to turn conversations into action and to consider the lasting 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.

The Words Matter Conference continues our decades-long commitment to helping those from different experiences and backgrounds find common ground and understanding.
Credits Price
NCAIS Faculty
Register by March 1, 2027 for the lowest rate.
7.00 (CEU) $195.00
Price will increase to $245.00 on 3/2/27 12:00 AM EST
Non-member Faculty
Register by March 1, 2027 for the lowest rate.
7.00 (CEU) $295.00
Price will increase to $345.00 on 3/2/27 12:00 AM EST
Credits Price
Middle School Student
IMPORTANT: Register the TOTAL NUMBER of MIDDLE SCHOOLERS. However, do NOT enter student names on this form. In the name field, enter your school name, even if you know who will attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Google Form to collect required student details, including names, session preferences, affinity group selections, and dietary restrictions.
$99.00
Upper School Student
IMPORTANT: Register the TOTAL NUMBER of UPPER SCHOOLERS. However, do NOT enter student names on this form. In the name field, enter your school name, even if you know who will attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a Google Form to collect required student details, including names, session preferences, affinity group selections, and dietary restrictions.
$99.00

Justin Stagner, Canterbury School

Dan Gilson, Durham Academy

Dominique Taylor, Ravenscroft School

Sarah Sims, Ravenscroft School

Dr. Diana Parente, Westchester Day School

Melissa Ramel, Ravenscroft School

For More Information:

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