As school leaders navigate a landscape of academic recovery, staff retention, technology integration, and student well-being, staying connected with the broader education community is more essential than ever. The latter half of 2025 offers an impressive lineup of professional development events tailored to K–12 administrators.
From national assemblies and leadership summits to cutting-edge research conferences and virtual seminars, these gatherings provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and practical tools to lead with confidence and clarity.
Check out School Principal 411’s suggested events, tailored just for you!
NEA’s Annual Meeting & Representative Assembly
📍 Portland, Oregon
📅 July 3–6, 2025
The largest democratic deliberative body in the world brings together thousands of educators to shape policy, share perspectives, and strengthen advocacy for students and schools.
UNITED: The National Conference on School Leadership
📍 Seattle, Washington
📅 July 11–13, 2025
Hosted by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), this event focuses on collaboration, equity, and best practices in leadership to support student success and teacher development.
Innovative Schools Summit
📍 Las Vegas | 📅 July 7–11, 2025
📍 Nashville | 📅 July 14–18, 2025
📍 San Antonio | 📅 December 3–6, 2025
This multi-city summit series offers school leaders research-based strategies on trauma-informed practices, school climate, student behavior, and innovation in education.
2025 Annual Visible Learning Conference
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
📅 July 21–26, 2025
Based on the work of John Hattie, this conference explores evidence-based strategies proven to enhance student achievement, featuring top thought leaders in education.
Education Week Webinar – The Power of Emotion Regulation to Drive K-12 Academic Performance and Wellbeing
📍 Online
📅 September 18, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
This one-hour webinar will explore how helping students manage emotions can lead to improved academic outcomes and healthier learning environments.
National Forum to Advance Rural Education
📍 Salt Lake City, Utah
📅 October 13–15, 2025
Co-hosted by the Rural Schools Collaborative and the National Rural Education Association, this forum addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in rural education systems.
27th ILA Global Conference
📍 Prague, Czechia
📅 October 15–18, 2025
While global in focus, this leadership conference includes many cross-sector lessons applicable to K–12 leaders, especially those focused on ethical leadership and strategic transformation.
2025 NASDSE Annual Conference
📍 San Diego, California
📅 October 27–29, 2025
Focused on supporting students with disabilities, this event equips administrators with tools and policy insights to improve special education outcomes and promote inclusive learning environments.
Learning Forward Annual Conference
📍 Denver, Colorado
📅 December 7–10, 2025
The premier conference for professional learning in education, offering actionable strategies to elevate teacher effectiveness and school culture.
