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We are excited to announce the 6th Annual PEDC Summit, dedicated to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in education across Pennsylvania. This event will bring together educators, administrators, policymakers, community members, partners, and advocates committed to creating a more inclusive educational landscape.
Why A Summit?
Summits are all about discussion and idea-sharing.
Summits tend to be dedicated to the interests
of a specific group of people.
Summits typically focus on a specific problem.
What to Expect:
Keynote Speakers:
Engage with thought leaders in the field of education and diversity.
Concurrent Sessions: Participate in dynamic sessions designed to provide practical strategies and insights.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators and advocates to share ideas and experiences.
What to Expect:
Registration Details:
Information on registration and programming will be available in the new year. Stay tuned for updates!
Sponsorship Request:
We are seeking sponsors for this year’s Summit. Individuals or organizations interested in sponsorship are encouraged to reach out to pedcsummit@paeddiversity.org.
Detailed sponsorship information
will be available soon.
Mark your calendars and be part of this important conversation!
For questions or inquiries, please contact our team at
Driving Progress with the 6 's
This exciting new framework will allow us to collectively engage, connect, learn, and share to drive progress toward our common agenda.
1
ENERGIZE
Renew energy, passion, and enthusiasm to work toward achieving our common agenda
3
ENVISION
Define what needs to be done now! Develop and effectively communicate a clear and compelling vision
5
EXECUTE
Design high-impact actions to drive meaningful change. Here is where the work really happens, and actual progress is made
2
ENABLE
Strengthen capability, confidence, and commitment to continuous learning. Share resources, tools, and best practices
4
ENGAGE
Establish strong and collaborative relationships and collectively translate our shared vision into mutually reinforcing actions
6
EXPAND
Accelerate growth and progress by leveraging the power of working groups. Continuously broaden and diversify the range of action to reach new audiences and amplify impact
Presenter Preview
TREBLE NLS
EMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST
Treble NLS is from Pittsburgh, PA and works with 1Hood Media as lead teaching artist and arts coordinator. Treble’s message lies within his name, NLS, which means Never Lose Sight.
CHRISTA L. CACERES
PRESIDENT OF THE MONROE COUNTY CHAPTER NAACP
Christa Caceres holds an M.S. in Law and Public Policy from California University of PA. She is the 2nd Vice-President & Political Action Chair for the NAACP PA State Conference.
STATE SENATOR VINCENT HUGHES
DEMOCRATIC APPROPRIATIONS CHAIR
Sen. Hughes has been a member of the PA Senate for over 20 years. He holds a major role in developing Pennsylvania’s annual budget, carefully guiding the state’s spending priorities.
DAVID LAPP
DIRECTOR OF POLICY RESEARCH AT RESEARCH FOR ACTION
David Lapp oversees a range of education research and policy projects. He directed the creation of RFA’s Educational Opportunity Dashboard, a tool to examine disparities in access to educational opportunities.
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Submit a Proposal
Join the conversation!
We invite you to submit a proposal to engage with our audience and collectively create actionable paths to diversifying the educator workforce. Concurrent sessions will be offered each of the three days of the virtual summit (June 20th, June 21st and June 22nd). Sessions will be about 75 minutes in length. We encourage presenters to think outside the box and propose innovative session formats that encourage audience participation and engagement.
Click the form below to learn more.
DUE BY: June 5th, 2023 11:59 PM EST