
Join WestEd at Connecting to Lead, Supporting to Thrive, a one-day conference designed for site and district leaders to connect, collaborate, and share expertise to lead with purpose and support one another to thrive.
The conference will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Conference Details
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Price: $150/person
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauryn Fullerton at [email protected].
Conference Strands
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Examine how AI can be leveraged as a powerful tool to enhance leadership, support educators, and expand student opportunities.
 
 - Interpersonal Leadership and Wellness
- Develop personal leadership skills and wellness practices that build trust, strengthen relationships, and sustain thriving school communities.
 
 - Instructional Leadership
- Focus on the leadership required to drive instructional excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
 
 - Strategic Initiatives
- Explore strategies to select, align, and evaluate initiatives to ensure school and district goals are achieved.
 
 
Make Connecting to Lead, Supporting to Thrive part of your professional learning journey and register today!