EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to welcome Sucheta Kamath, Executive Function Expert, to the main stage of the 2023 EdLeader21 Annual Event as our keynote speaker. As a precursor to student agency, executive function— cognitive processes and mental skills that help individuals plan, monitor, and successfully execute their goals— is essential for building Portrait of a Graduate skills and competencies.
Sucheta is a world-renowned educational leader specializing in executive function, an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, and an entrepreneur. A life-long learner, educator, and mentor, Sucheta is the recipient of multiple professional awards for developing process-specific training programs designed to teach mastery of executive function, memory, higher-order cognition, and self-regulation.
Plenary Sessions
Thought-provoking and innovative presentations from national education leaders. More details coming soon!
Learning Sessions
In these sessions, educators share their innovative ideas, strategies, and initiatives around creating and implementing their district’s vision for 21st century education. Learn more about learning sessions.
School Tour (Add-On Experience)
At this year’s Annual Event, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in unique school tours of the Mehlville School District. You and your team can sign up for this add-on experience when you register for the Annual Event in St. Louis. Learn more about the school tour.
Portrait to Practice Expo
Learn how members are implementing their district's vision for 21st century learning—making the Portrait of a Graduate a reality for every student. Innovative stories and artifacts will illustrate how members are putting their Portraits into practice
and the impact it has on student learning. Learn more about the Portrait to Practice Expo.
see an example Portrait to Practice submission