What Becomes Possible When Schools and Families Thrive Together?

The Family Leadership Summit brings school and district leaders together to strengthen family partnerships through practical strategies and shared leadership.

June 9–11, 2026 • San Diego, California

Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time

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Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time

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Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time ✳︎ Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time ✳︎

Why This Summit Exists

Most schools are doing something to engage families.

But thriving partnerships require more than:

  • Events on the calendar

  • Programs layered on top of busy schedules

  • Communication that flows in only one direction

Leaders everywhere are asking the same question:

How do we move from involvement to partnership?

The Family Leadership Summit exists to help leaders step back, reflect, and lead family engagement in ways that are sustainable, intentional, and impactful.

What Makes the Family Leadership Summit Different

This is not a conference about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most.

At the Summit, leaders experience:

  • Practical strategies that can be implemented immediately

  • Real examples from schools and districts doing this work well

  • Collaborative learning with peers facing similar challenges

  • Time and space to rethink how family engagement truly works

What You’ll Gain From Attending

Leaders leave the Summit with:

Clear ways to strengthen trust with families

Tools to create more inclusive, responsive engagement

Strategies that support attendance, connection, and student success

A shared language and vision to bring back to their teams

Renewed confidence in their leadership

This is learning you can act on, not just think about.

What Attendess Say

  • "This summit gave me clarity I didn’t even realize I was missing."

    — 2025 Summit Attendee

  • "It helped me slow down and refocus on what actually matters."

    — 2025 Summit Attendee

  • "The summit was exactly what our team needed at the right time. We left aligned, encouraged, and ready to take action."

    — 2025 Summit Attendee

EVENT DETAILS

June 8: Networking Kickoff

June 9-11: Main SummIt Sessions

Location: THE DANA ON MISSION BAY

COST & REGISTRATION

Individual Tickets

  • Early Bird: $299 per person

  • Regular: $360 per person

Teams of 5-9

  • Early Bird: $280 per person

  • Regular: $320 per person

Teams of 10+

  • Early Bird: $260 per person

  • Regular: $300 per person

  • Your registration covers a full summit experience, including:

    • Pre-Summit Mixer (June 8) – Enjoy appetizers and connect with other attendees before the Summit officially begins.

    • Meals During the Summit:

      • June 9: Breakfast & lunch

      • June 10: Breakfast & lunch

      • June 11: Breakfast

    • Snacks and drinks throughout the Summit

    • Conference materials to support your learning and engagement

    Please note: lodging, dinners, and transportation are not included and should be budgeted separately.

SUMMIT HOTEL & LOCATION

THE DANA ON MISSION BAY, San Diego, CA

 

The Dana on Mission Bay
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109

Limited spots are available at a discounted rate. Group Rates are available.

View Rooms & Suites are also offered at a group rate, based on availability.

Make Reservations

To secure your spot at the group rate, use the link below.

If you believe family engagement can be more meaningful, more effective, and more human, this Summit is for you