At this conference, over 3,000 participants will engage in an abundance of learning and networking opportunities designed to increase their knowledge of family engagement and Community Schools, sharpen their skillsets to lead collaboratively, and implement effective strategies. It takes all of us working together, at every level, to successfully engage families and strengthen family-school-community partnerships that eliminate inequities of access and opportunity and co-create a new normal. Regardless of your role in the eco-system (parent and youth leaders; school and district leaders; community organizers and union activists; elected officials; Community School coordinators and initiative leaders; education, justice and health system professionals; early childhood educators; university partners; disability advocates; researchers; and more), this conference is for you!

See highlights from IEL's 2022 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference

This year's conference will be hosted at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 28 - July 3, 2023. This will mark our 33rd year of gathering to train school resource officers, have fellowship, enjoy family-friendly activities, and learn from top-notch keynote speakers including member favorite Bernie James, J.D.

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BACKGROUND - What You Need to Know
In anticipation of the 29th Annual Executive Institute offered by the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, we are preparing these Responses to Frequent Questions about the Institute: on what to expect, what to wear, and popular activities to fully enjoy the week with family, friends, and colleagues. As most say, this is a conference you cannot miss.
 
Please review this primer document that helps detail daily activities for our growing attendance of 400 administrators with most school districts represented and a program for both current and aspiring administrators.