2026 Engage Learning Conference

Based on the text, Training Design, Delivery, and Diplomacy by Keith Young and Tamarra Osborne, instructional leaders, coaches, and administrators will learn a framework for building professional development for teachers. Participants will explore how to best design professional learning, deliver engaging experiences for adult learners, and navigate the interpersonal dynamics that determine impact. The session will also highlight insights and practical lessons learned from Madison City Schools’ implementation of this framework with their instructional partners.

Leadership isn’t found in a framework; it’s forged in real moments. Join this dynamic conversation with two seasoned K-12 edtech leaders as they unpack what leading with authenticity, humor, and heart looks like in practice. From navigating crises to building strong teams, this session blends storytelling with actionable strategies. Expect candid insights, a few laughs, and leadership lessons you won’t find in a textbook.

Authentic leadership begins with alignment, when who you are privately reflects how you lead publicly. What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t a new skill, but becoming the same leader everywhere you go? In this engaging session, you’ll explore what it means to lead consistently and with integrity across every environment, at work, at home with your family, and in your community. Through story‑driven teaching, guided reflection, and interactive application, you’ll discover how personal alignment fuels trust, influence, and lasting impact. The goal of this session is to help leaders bridge the gap between intention and action by developing self‑awareness, authenticity, and alignment that strengthen both professional performance and personal relationships. You’ll leave renewed, grounded, and ready to live and lead full circle in all areas of life.