EFFECT Fall Conference 2025

We’re excited to invite you to the next EFFECT virtual conference, Re-Engage, Re-Imagine, Re-Ignite: Building Belonging for Every Learner, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET — featuring keynote speaker Heather Hester, one of our own model site leaders.

Heather has dedicated her career to fostering authentic partnerships between families, schools, and communities. She has led district-wide initiatives in culturally responsive teaching, facilitated large-scale workshops, and coached school leaders on embedding learner and family-centered practices and belonging into everyday practice. Her insight and experience will make this a truly energizing and practical session.

What you’ll gain:

·   Strategies to re-engage families and strengthen trust

·   Ideas to re-imagine partnerships so every voice is valued

·   Tools to re-ignite belonging as part of everyday school life

Who should attend: District leadership teams, family engagement coordinators, instructional coaches, community partners, and family leaders.

Register here: EFFECT Fall Conference 2025