2026 Summer institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership
JOIN US IN COLUMBUS, OH (UPPER ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL), JULY 15-16, 2026Creating Schools That Are Out of This World! Continuing the Journey of Discovery and Innovation!
Join us July 15-16, 2026 for the 5th Annual Summer Institute! As always, you’ll find an environment of innovation, creativity, collaboration – and oh yes, joy! You’ll meet new people, gain new ideas, and leave with an actionable plan/strategy for the coming school year. Shape the future. Inspire change. Be part of the journey!
About the Event
Approximately 500 educators and high school students, from near and far, will join us for two inspiring days, July 15-16, 2026. The Summer Institute will be filled with hope, creativity, collaboration, innovation, and intentional experiences to help educators make learning irresistible—for both students and teachers.
This K-12 conference helps participants:
envision authentic learning and leadership;
be inspired by the work of others;
experience authentic instructional strategies; and
commit to next steps.
In addition, we'll explore frontiers of space together—not just outer space, but also inner space, school and classroom space, community and workforce space, and the global space we share. This special theme will help us transform the setting at Upper Arlington High School with a sense of curiosity, wonder, adventure, and shared vision and mission. It will also enhance our attention to student and staff well-being, school environment and culture, career and workforce development, and civic engagement and responsibility. All of these elements are key components of authentic learning and leadership.
Regardless of your role, level, or subject area, there will be sessions that engage your heart and mind. We’re working hard to provide sessions that will resonate with you and meet your needs. Most importantly, educators will experience and dream about ways to help students connect intellectually and emotionally with their own learning.
So, please join us July 15-16, 2026. Together, we can "make learning irresistible." Together, we can create schools that are out of this world!
Check back to this event often (or our website), as we add keynote, featured and breakout presenters to the program.
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
After reading these registration directions, you will find a "Reserve Tickets" button on the upper, right side of this page. Click that button. On the next screen, select your ticket, and you will be directed "to continue with ticket purchase, "Sign up or Log in."
Step 1
If this is your first Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership, and you do not have an existing Sched account, you will click on "Sign up" to create a free Sched account. If your school/district is a Google Workspace district, it is as easy as clicking “Sign in with Google.” Otherwise, you can create a Sched account with your work email address and a password.
If you have attended the Summer Institute in the past, or have an existing Sched account from a different conference, simply click "Log In."
Step 2
Once you are signed into Sched, you will be prompted to purchase your registration “ticket.” Because of how Sched works, individuals must have their own Sched account and register for the conference themselves.
Note: Due to Google and Apple’s App Store policies, tickets must be purchased through the Sched website and cannot be purchased through the Sched mobile app. Once registration is complete, you can use the app to create your conference schedule.
Step3
Participants have two options for payment at the time of Institute registration:
Pay by Check
Personal/Organization checks should be made payable to:
Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership
15330 Beechwood Rd.
Findlay, OH 45840
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders should be made payable to:Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership
15330 Beechwood Rd.
Findlay, OH 45840
We ask that the creator of the Purchase Order email a copy to [email protected] before distributing the PO number to your attendees for registration.
Registration Fees
General Admission (after 4/17/26) -- $450
Pre-service Educator -- $100 (with ticket code provided to registrant by Partnerships)
Teams of 15 or more -- $375 each (purchase order only)
Teams of 40 or more -- $350 each (purchase order only)
Confirmed Breakout Presenter -- $350 (with ticket code provided to presenter by Partnerships
Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations received up to ten (10) business days prior to the date of the conference will receive a full refund, minus any credit card processing fees if applicable. Cancellations received less than 10 business days prior to the event may tra
Early Bird Registration (ends 4/16/26) -- $350
nsfer their registration to another person. Registrations will not be refunded.
Graduate Credit/CEU Certificates
You will find information regarding Ashland graduate credit and contact hour certificates on the Partnerships website.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Sched, registration, or refunds/cancellations, please reach out to: [email protected].
Other Questions
If you have any questions regarding the Summer Institute program, Call for Presenters application, hotel information, etc., visit Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership or email [email protected].
Comments from the 2025 Summer Institute...
"The keynotes were very inspiring! The breakouts were fun. The food was great!"
