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2026 Summer Institute

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Transforming Systems for Innovation

SAVE THE DATE for a three-day retreat for school teams on innovation and growing hope
 

When: June 22–25, 20256

Where: Anticipated location: Lowenwood, Land O'Lakes

Who: School teams of between 4–6 people, including (but not limited to) at least one administrators, educators, and instructional leaders.

What: ​Joyfully explore ways to create pathways to innovation through hands-on experiences, concurrent sessions, small-group discussion, networking, and reflection. Participants will also receive implementation support throughout the 2026-27 school year through online sessions.

Topics include: 

  • Authentic Assessment 
  • Interdisciplinary Instruction​
  • Flexibility within the Law
  • Building Relationships with Staff and Students
  • Personalized, Competency-based learning ​
  • and more…​

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Accepted schools will attend free of charge, including food and lodging. Limited to 60 participants. Priority will be given to school teams of between 4–6 people, one who must be an administrator. Preview 2025 questions and plan responses.

Application coming soon.