Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026: Full Schedule

8:15am EDT

Opening Keynote: What Great Educators Do Differently

Friday July 31, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT

Speakers

Todd Whitaker

Speaker, Author

Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to be able to blend his passion with his career. Recognized as a leading presenter in the field of education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators around the world. Todd is a research... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
Gym

Keynote

Audience General Audience, Admin, Bookkeepers, Office Staff, Attendance Clerks, School Counselors, Nurses, Related Arts, Athletics, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High, K4, New to District, Special Education, Classroom Assistants

9:30am EDT

K4 Opening Meeting

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am EDT

414

Limited Capacity seats available

This meeting is for all K4 teachers and assistants.

Speakers

Karen Sweat

Early Learning Literacy Specialist, Palmetto Elementary School

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am EDT
414

Elementary (EC/ES)

Audience K4

11:30am EDT

Lunch - Multiple Locations

Friday July 31, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Multiple Locations

Lunch is provided at three lunch stations around the building. If your second session is in the Library, WRHS, or a 200 Classroom, you will pick up your lunch in the WRMS Cafeteria. If your second session is in a 400 classroom, you will pick up your lunch in the WRMS main hallway. If your second session is in a 500 classroom, you will pick up your lunch in the WRMS learning stairs area. Eating locations include: gym, cafeteria, learning stairs, courtyards, outside tables, or a classroom.

Friday July 31, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Multiple Locations

Lunch

Audience General Audience, Admin, Bookkeepers, Office Staff, Attendance Clerks, School Counselors, Related Arts, Athletics, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, High, K4, New to District, Special Education, Assistants

Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026