International Center for Leadership in Education

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The Model Schools Conference features model high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and CTE programs that are highly successful at providing every student with a rigorous and relevant education.

25 of the nation’s highest performing and most rapidly improving schools that are using their resources most efficiently and effectively
Focused strands on leadership, effective teaching practices, interventions and improving the performance of students with disabilities, whole school reform, and CTE
Instructional practices and leadership approaches presented by schools that have achieved dramatic improvement in student performance
Cutting-edge research on best practices and the skills and knowledge needed for success in the 21st century
How-to sessions with strategies and practices that you can put into immediate use

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fun Run/Walk
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"The absolute best education conference I have ever attended in 35 years. I appreciated the truth and the possibilities for addressing the challenges that were shared. The conference created a strong sense of urgency and yet gave us tools to feel empowered to address things NOW!"
Cynthia Heupel, School Improvement Consultant
Muskogee, Oklahoma

"Every session I attended helped me in a different way. The variety of presentations is what makes this conference worthwhile."
Lana Clark, Teacher/Technology Coordinator
North DeSoto High School, Louisiana