Agenda at a Glance

Updated as of September 3, 2026

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Day 1)
  • Chiefs-only Reception with U.S. Department of Education
    8:00 - 8:45AM
  • General Registration & Networking
    8:00 - 8:50AM
  • Welcome & Opening Remarks
    Starts at 9:00AM
  • Plenary 1: State Learning Agenda
    Starts at 9:45AM
    Stronger SEAs, Stronger Outcomes: Building Capacity to Turn Evidence into Action
  • The Capacity Showcase - Session A
    11:00 - 11:50AM
  • The Capacity Showcase - Session B
    12:00 - 12:30PM
  • The Capacity Showcase - Session C
    2:00 - 2:50PM
  • The Capacity Showcase - Session D
    3:00 - 3:50PM
  • Working Session: Learning in Action
    4:00 - 5:00PM
  • Adjourn for the Day
    End at 5:00PM
Thursday, September 10, 2026 (Day 2)
  • Welcome & Opening Activities
    Starts at 9:00AM
  • Plenary Session 2: Federal Flexibilities
    Starts at 9:15AM
    Unlocking Innovation: How SEAs Leverage RES Waivers, Ed Flex Authority, and ESEA Amendments for Impact for Local Impact
  • Working Session: Learning in Action
    10:00 - 10:20AM
  • The Consultative Exchange: Peer-to-Peer Choice Roundtables
    Starts at 10:30AM
    Connect directly with featured SEA leaders and peers to ask targeted, scenario-based questions and unpack the technical details of policy execution, resource alignment, and organizational capacity building
  • Learning Remix: From Insights to Impact
    Starts at 11:45AM
  • Closing Remarks
    Starts at 12:15PM
  • Adjourn for the Day
    End at 12:30PM
  • Invite Only: NCC Evaluation Focus Groups
    12:30 - 2:00PM
  • Optional: The State Learning Agenda Playbook: A Primer for the CCNetwork and RELs
    2:00 - 3:15PM