Educator Showcase for Independent Schools
April 28, 2026
EmpowerED - Where Every Learner Thrives
Join independent school educators from across New England to reimagine teaching and learning so that every student can flourish.
Through hands-on workshops — showcasing innovative practices, by teachers, for teachers — explore how to design learning environments that honor the whole child, blend emerging technologies with timeless values, and strengthen connections academically, socially, and ethically between curriculum and community.
Co-presented by NEASC and the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), this event celebrates the transformative power of personalized, inclusive, and purpose-driven education.
Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sessions, Lunch with Panel Discussion
Location/Accommodations
Heritage Hotel
522 Heritage Road, Southbury, Connecticut
Hotel room event rate of $129.00 USD per night is available until April 21, 2026, based upon availability.
To reserve a room call the hotel directly at 203-264-8200 and reference "NEASC Showcase".
Who should attend?
The Showcase is open to independent school educators from across New England.
Together we can empower:
- educators by advancing teacher agency, supporting professional growth, and encouraging innovation in pedagogy.
- students by developing their voice, choice, and ownership in learning.
- schools by creating cultures of belonging, resilience, and bold leadership
Registration
Fees:
$175 Individual registration
$600 for a team (up to 4 people from one school/district)
Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and sessions.
Call for Proposals (Deadline = December 17, 2025)
We invite proposals for 70-minute breakout sessions that offer practical strategies, artifacts, and take-home tools.
Proposals from any members of the school team at NEASC-Accredited or CAIS-Accredited independent schools are welcome: educators, counselors, specialists, and administrators. Student co-presenters are encouraged. Learn more
Do you have questions?
For more information about session content or format:
Edie Traina, etraina@neasc.org
Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, NEASC
Joan Edwards, j_edwards@caisct.org
Director of Equity & Professional Collaboration, CAIS
For information on registration and event logistics:
Misha Larson, Events Manager, mlarson@neasc.org