Wednesday April 29, 2026

9:00 am – 1:00 pm MT

Event Overview

Join Colorado’s leading voices in education for the 2026 Colorado School Board Symposium, hosted by the University of Denver’s Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS). This signature event brings together PK–12 leaders, school board members, and community advocates from urban, suburban, and rural districts to explore the most pressing issues shaping Colorado’s schools, including federal policy shifts, teacher retention, AI innovation, equity in access, and school closures.

Attendees will engage in timely, solutions-focused conversations that inform, inspire, and strengthen educational leadership across diverse communities. Together, we will reimagine what it means to lead through change and build a more equitable and sustainable future for all Colorado students.

What you’ll learn:

• Across five powerful sessions, we’ll unpack the most pressing issues facing Colorado school boards with research that cuts through noise and gives you clear direction.

Topics include:

• Federal Policy in Focus: Leading Locally Amid National Shifts
• The Teaching Profession at a Crossroads: Leadership Strategies for Retention and Renewal
• Whole-Child, Whole-System Support: What Works
• AI, Innovation, and the Future of Learning: What Every Board Member Should Understand
• Leading Through Enrollment Decline: Navigating Difficult Decisions with Care

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Free for all school board members, superintendents, and community members.

Hosted at:

Morgridge College of Education
University of Denver
1999 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80210

In partnership with:

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Agenda at a Glance

9:00 AM: Check-In, Breakfast, and Networking
10:00 AM: Welcoming Remarks by Dean and Provost
10:30 AM: Panel Discussion
11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
12:45 PM: Closing Remarks
1:00 PM: Boxed Lunches and Networking