Lead IDEA Center to Attend the National School Leaders Conference
The Lead IDEA Center will attend the National School Leaders Conference powered by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) from July 13-15, 2026 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL.
The National School Leaders Conference is designed with school leaders, from early childhood through secondary education, in mind. This event includes over a hundred activities and sessions organized around key strands that reflect the real challenges and opportunities school leaders face today, including:
- Building leadership capacity
- Instructional leadership
- School climate, culture, and inclusivity
- Whole school wellness
- Leveraging student voice and agency
Visit the Lead IDEA Center at Booth #500 to connect with our experts and learn how our free resources can help you effectively implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), strengthen family–school partnerships, and advance systems that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Presentations featuring our experts and our work are listed below.
July 14
8:30am-9:30am ET
Session: From Conflict to Connection: Principal Leadership in Challenging IEP Meetings
Location: Fiesta Ballroom 7/8
Presenters: Paul Steinle, Jenna Basile, and Mary Lynn Boscardin
10:30am-11:30am ET
Session: IDEA in Action: Strengthening Principal Leadership in Special Education
Location: Fiesta Ballroom 7/8
Presenters: Jenna Basile, Dena Slanda, and Jamon Flowers
Would you like to connect with us at the conference? Send us a message on LinkedIn to let us know.