AMSD/BrightWorks 2026 Policy Conference

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 2026

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Check-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.

Featuring:

Dr. Tommy Watson: Leading Through the Storm: A Systems Approach to Resilient Leadership

Breakout Sessions Include:

The Resilient Leader: Building a Motivated System That Multiplies | Hosted by Dr. Tommy Watson

Building Belonging Through Inclusive Initiatives | Hosted by Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Resilience in Educational Leadership: An approach to system wide resilience and student support to become resilient learners. | Hosted by Orono Public Schools

Building Trust Through Engagement | Hosted by Osseo Area Schools

Is Culturally Relevant Reading Instruction Still Relevant? | Hosted by St. Louis Park Public Schools and University of MinnesotaTwin Cities

Resilient by Necessity: What Districts Already Know About Supporting Highly Mobile and Vulnerable Students | Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education

Attendance Matters: Practical Strategies for School Leaders | Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education and COMPASS Team

Supporting and Sustaining Systemic Educator Well-Being | Hosted by Minnesota Department of Education and COMPASS Team