Overview

The D91 Family and Community Engagement ensemble is proud to host its 3rd annual education summit:  Education is the Key: Opening Doors for Stronger School-Home Partnerships. Attendees will be able to experience a keynote speaker, breakout sessions and hands on experiences that empower caregivers as they support their youth. 

Primary goals or purposes of the educational summit are to:

1. Offer an opportunity for families to learn from experts in the field of education and child/youth development.

2. Create opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas, experiences and build connections to better support their children.

3. Connect families and caregivers to community resources and organizations that may benefit their families both educationally and social-emotionally.

4. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies and resources to positively impact their families in their everyday lives.

We invite dynamic and innovative educators, community partners and professional experts to submit proposals for engaging workshops at the 2026 Education Summit, where cutting-edge ideas and best practices will shape the future of learning. Share your expertise and inspire a diverse audience by leading interactive sessions that empower educators, students, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change in education.

We welcome workshop proposal on the following topics:

• Academic Support 

• Community Resources 

• Health and Wellness 

• Local Governance 

• Parenting Skills 

• Social Media 

• Special Education

• Career Readiness 

• Technology

• And more!

Please review the 2026 Workshop Proposal Criteria for more details here.

Submission Instructions

Proposals should be submitted through an application online here.

Important dates for workshop presenters:

• Workshop Application Period: November 5, 2025 - January 23, 2026

• Workshop Application Deadline: January 23, 2026, at 5:00pm (CST)

• Workshop Acceptance Notification: February 2, 2026

• Mandatory Accepted Speaker Notification Date: February 5, 2026

We are seeking community partners and businesses to participate as exhibitors in our Resource Fair. Exhibitors play a vital role in connecting families and community members with valuable information, services, and tools that help meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of children and families.

We welcome exhibitors representing a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:

• Academic Support

• Career Development

• Community Resources

• Health and Wellness

• Local Governance

• Social Media Awareness and Safety

• Special Education Services

• Technology

• Youth Development

By joining us as an exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to share your organization’s mission, network with local families and educators, and strengthen partnerships that promote the overall well-being and success of our students and community.

Important Dates for Exhibitors:

• Application Open Period: November 5, 2025 – January 30, 2026

• Application Deadline: January 30, 2026, at 5:00pm (CST)

• Acceptance Notification: February 2, 2026

• Mandatory Accepted Exhibitor Notification Date: February 5, 2026

To become an exhibitor at the 2026 Education Summit Resource Fair, please register here.