Student futures in your district are being shaped right now — by shifting federal policies, rapid advances in AI, and a labor market that demands more from K–12 education than ever before. You are the decision-maker responsible for how your district responds. No one is better positioned to lead.

This December in Houston, join the only national convening built for K–12 school board members and education officials serving our communities — two focused days to build the knowledge, strategies, and peer networks to lead through it.

This isn’t a lecture series. It’s two focused days of expert-led sessions and hands-on work — alongside fellow trustees, education leaders, and workforce experts — tackling the legal, technological, and economic shifts reshaping K–12 education right now.

At the Institute, you’ll:

• Get clear guidance on your legal responsibilities and governance authority under Plyler v. Doe and today’s shifting policy landscape
• Build a working understanding of how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping student opportunity — and your role in overseeing it responsibly
• Develop practical strategies to strengthen STEM pathways and align K–12, higher education, and employer partnerships in your community
• Connect with peer education leaders from across the country — plus energy officials at the municipal, county, and state levels — and build relationships that last beyond the Institute

You’ll be in the room with Hon. Fernando Hinojosa (Trustee, Alvin ISD Board of Trustees), Shane Woods (Executive Director, Girlstart), and Mariana Acuña Delgado (Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) — with more to be announced.

Head home with a concrete action plan, governance tools you can put to work immediately, and the peer network to help you deliver for students and families.

Application Deadline: Extended to October 9, 2026
Registration Fee: $100

Current, paid NALEO Members are eligible to receive travel and lodging scholarships.

This Policy Institute is by invitation only, non-transferable, and space is limited.