Educator Showcase for Public Schools
April 2, 2026
Building Bridges for High-Quality Learning
Great teaching doesn’t happen in isolation - it grows through collaboration, curiosity, and shared purpose.
The NEASC Educator Showcase for Public Schools celebrates the power of connection between educators, classrooms, and communities. It is built on one of our core beliefs: we learn best when we learn from each other.
Spark new connections that strengthen learning for all students!
Across New England, educators are designing creative, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences that raise the quality of education for every student. This year’s Showcase is your chance to connect with peers who are diving deeply into what high-quality learning looks like and walk away with fresh ideas you can use in your own schools right away.
Schedule
Thursday, April 2, 2026
7:45 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sessions, Lunch with Panel Discussion
Location/Accommodations
Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA
Hotel room event rate of $119.00 USD per night is available until Friday, February 27, 2026.
To reserve a room, call the hotel directly at 508-460-0700 and reference "NEASC Showcase".
Who should attend?
The Showcase is open to public school educators from across New England. Teams of educators from public schools/districts are encouraged to attend and participate together.
Together, we’ll highlight the innovative work happening in schools across our region.
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 12, 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 public 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:
Kristen Smidy, Associate Director, NEASC – ksmidy@neasc.org
Alyson Geary, Director, NEASC – ageary@neasc.org
For information on registration and event logistics:
Misha Larson, Events Manager, mlarson@neasc.org