Florida Educator Preparation and Leadership Network (FEPLN): A Collaborative Space for Educational Leaders

2026 Florida Atlantic
Leadership Learning Annual Convening
June 15-17, 2026 – Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University's Office of Educational Leadership Learning (OELL) in partnership with Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools' Center for Educational Strategy and Innovation (CESI) were thrilled to host this year's convening in Boca Raton. Teams from school districts, charter networks, education consortia, colleges, and universities engaged in impactful professional learning and networking around teacher preparation and leadership development. Resources from the convening can be found below.

2026 Convening Resources

Session	Presentation
TUESDAY (6/16/26)
Keynote: Dr. David Moore, Superintendent, Indian River County Schools	Presentation
Florida Department of Education Presentation and Updates Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development, and Retention	Presentation
Building Data-Literate Schools: Leadership for Teacher Research and Student Growth Dr. Michelle McGovern and Dr. Tricia Meredith, Florida Atlantic University	Presentation
ALIEN SUPERSTAR: Crafting A Plan for Resilient New Teachers From Alternative Places Dr. Kevin E. Forehand, Program Director, Florida State University	Presentation
Session	Presentation
WEDNESDAY (6/17/26)
From Science to System: Rethinking Education and Professional Learning for Adolescent Development, Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and Dr. Doug Knecht, USC CANDLE	Presentation

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