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We are inviting you — not just to present — but to help shape the leadership conversation for our region. 

The LEAD Summit invites dynamic presenters to submit session proposals for our inaugural leadership event serving district and campus leaders across West Texas, New Mexico, and the greater Southwest region. Our theme for this year's summit is Leading with Purpose.

Grounded in the Effective District Framework (EDF),  the LEAD Summit is designed to strengthen leadership systems that drive student success. 

Call for Proposals

 

👉 SUBMIT your proposal TODAY!

• Proposal Deadline: 
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
 
• Selected presenters will be notified in late April.
 

Have questions, please contact us!

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Presenter Benefits

• Registration fee waived for accepted presenters
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch on the day of the summit
• Opportunity to engage with district and campus leaders across the region

Session Strands

We are seeking sessions that provide practical strategies, actionable tools, and systems-level thinking aligned to one or more of the following strands:

• Vision, Strategy & Performance Management
(Strategic planning, improvement systems, accountability, data-driven leadership)

• Talent Systems & Leadership Development
(Recruitment, retention, coaching, leadership pipelines, evaluation systems)

• Culture, Climate & Integrated Student Supports
(MTSS, student supports, school culture, safety, family engagement)

• Academic Experience & Instructional Systems
(Curriculum leadership, instructional frameworks, assessment, intervention systems)

• Instructional Leadership & Capacity Building
(Coaching models, leadership teams, developing instructional coherence)

• Finance, Operations & Resource Alignment
(Budget alignment, technology systems, operational efficiency, compliance)

• Governance & Board Leadership
(Board-superintendent alignment, policy leadership, governance roles)

Sessions will be 45–50 minutes in length and should be strategic, applied, and relevant to district and campus leadership. We strongly encourage interactive design and practical takeaways such as tools, templates, frameworks, or implementation steps participants can use immediately.

Target Audience

We welcome proposals tailored to:

  • Superintendents/Cabinet

  • District-Level Leaders

  • Principals / Assistant Principals

  • Aspiring Leaders

Sessions should prioritize implementation, sustainability, and measurable impact.

📅 Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
🔗 Submit Your Proposal: LEAD Summit Proposal Link