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Education Leadership Conference 2026

Leading learning through change

Dates: December 4, 2026 – December 5, 20268:00 AM CST – 4:00 PM CST
Location: Regional Conference CenterHouston, TX
326 places remainingof 400 total
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Overview

A two-day gathering for campus and district leaders across the region. Sessions cover instructional leadership, data-informed decision making, staff retention and operational planning, with dedicated tracks for new and experienced administrators.

Agenda

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Operations & Finance
  • People & Culture

Friday, December 4

  • 8:30 AMto 9:45 AM

    Opening Keynote: Leading Through Change

    1.25 CPE hours

    How district leaders sustain instructional focus while managing continuous change in staffing, funding and community expectations.

    Main HallCurtis NwosuCapacity 400
  • 10:15 AMto 11:30 AM

    Data-Informed Instructional Rounds

    Instructional Leadership1.25 CPE hours

    A practical model for classroom walkthroughs that produces usable evidence rather than compliance paperwork.

    Room AMaya DelacroixCapacity 90
  • 10:15 AMto 11:30 AM

    Budget Planning Under Constraint

    Operations & Finance1.25 CPE hours

    Building a defensible campus budget when enrollment and funding are both moving.

    Room BCapacity 90
  • 1:00 PMto 2:15 PM

    Retaining Early-Career Teachers

    People & Culture1.25 CPE hours

    What the exit-interview data actually says, and the campus practices that change it.

    Room CCapacity 60

Saturday, December 5

  • 9:00 AMto 10:30 AM

    Day Two: Regional Superintendent Panel

    1.5 CPE hours

    Superintendents from four districts answer questions submitted by attendees during day one.

    Main HallCurtis NwosuCapacity 400
  • 11:00 AMto 12:15 PM

    Coaching Cycles That Stick

    Instructional Leadership1.25 CPE hours

    Structuring instructional coaching so it survives a busy semester.

    Room AMaya DelacroixCapacity 90

Speakers

  • Curtis Nwosu

    Superintendent · Bayou Creek ISD

    Curtis has served as a superintendent for nine years, following a decade as a high-school principal and district operations officer.

  • Maya Delacroix

    Instructional Coach · Regional Service Center

    Maya coaches instructional teams on differentiation and assessment design, and has facilitated professional learning for more than 4,000 educators.

Sponsors

  • Platinum

    Meridian Learning Systems

    Assessment and curriculum platforms for K-12 districts.

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  • Gold

    Gulf Coast School Furnishings

    Classroom and library furniture supplier serving the Gulf Coast region.

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Venue & Directions

Regional Conference CenterMain Hall6300 Irvington BoulevardHouston TX 77022

Regional Conference Center, Main Hall 6300 Irvington Boulevard Houston, TX 77022

Parking is free in the visitor lot. Accessible entrances are located on the north and east sides of the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

Registration includes all sessions, materials and refreshments.

Can I send someone in my place?

Yes. Contact the registration office and we will transfer the registration.

Will I receive credit hours?

Yes — a certificate with your earned hours is issued after the event once attendance is recorded.

Policies

Cancellations received more than 14 days before the event starts are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations after that point remain payable. Substitutions are accepted at any time — contact the registration office with the replacement participant's details.

This event follows the organization's photography, accessibility and code-of-conduct policies.

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