April 28, 2026
Educator Showcase for Independent Schools
EmpowerED - Where Every Learner Thrives
Join independent school educators from across New England to reimagine teaching and learning so that every student can flourish.
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.
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.
Introducing our presenters
Berkshire School - Sheffield, MA
Center for Teaching and Learning - Edgecomb, ME
Christian Heritage School - Trumbull, CT
Fairfield College Preparatory School - Fairfield, CT
Forman School - Litchfield, CT
Greens Farms Academy - Westport, CT
Greenwich Academy - Greenwich, CT
Greenwich Country Day School - Greenwich, CT
Hamden Hall Country Day School - Hamden, CT
Kent School - Kent, CT
Living Room Conversations
Perkins School for the Blind - Watertown, CT
The Taft School - Watertown, CT
Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8:00 a.m. Registration and 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.
Thank you to our sponsor, PC University, for their support of this event.
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