Why Attend

• 1000 Educators
• 60+ Concurrent Sessions
• 2 National Speakers
• 1 Common Mission: Promote, support, and develop educator and student successes.

For more than 20 years, the Powerful Learning Conference has provided top-notch professional learning, helping Missouri educators implement effective, evidence-based practices with the goal of improved student learning for every student in every school.

How to Register

Information about the 2027 Powerful Learning Conference Registration and Lodging will be updated soon. The conference will be held at Tan-Tar-A Conference Center in Osage Beach, MO. 

What to Expect

The Continuous Improvement System guides the conference, showcasing effective, evidence-based practices in:

• Leadership – Strong leaders set the vision and influence direction at every level of the organization to create and support a culture of teaching and learning for continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Climate and Culture – Shared values and common goals are the foundation of a collaborative climate and culture of systemic growth and improvement within an educational system.
• Effective Teaching and Learning – Effective academic, behavioral, and social skill practices — supported by research and meeting the needs of each student — lead to the highest levels of student learning.
• Data-Based Decision Making – Accurate, relevant measures across multiple points in time provide the basis for informing on progress, setting goals, and guiding decisions leading to improved student learning.
• Alignment of Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment – Connection, clarity, and coherence must exist between standards, curriculum, and assessments in order to provide accurate and actionable information regarding student learning.

Who Presents

• Nationally Acclaimed Speakers – Renowned educations experts bring fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and inspiration that elevate the learning experience. 
• Missouri Practitioners – High quality concurrent sessions led by Missouri educators are the heart of the Powerful Learning Conference. These sessions showcase proven practices and innovative ideas that make a real difference for students across the state. 
• 2027 Proposals – The call for proposals is open! We invite you to collaborate with a team of educators to develop and submit a proposal for a 60-minute breakout session to showcase your impactful work. 

Submission Process:

1. Review the Proposal Scoring Guide and the Call for Proposals fillable Worksheet.
2. Work with your team to draft your session details using the worksheet.
3. Complete the online proposal form. We recommend finishing it in one sitting once your draft is ready.

                Due Date: All proposals must be submitted by September 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Based on feedback from our successful 2026 conference, we are seeking sessions that follow these best practices:

• Accuracy: Descriptions clearly reflect session content. 
• Adaptability: Practices are applicable to a variety of school settings (rural, urban, suburban, large, small, etc.) without requiring specific purchases.
• Engagement: Sessions prioritize interactive activities and meaningful networking over passive listening.
• Practicality: Attendees receive actionable takeaways for their classrooms or districts.
• Resources: Presenters provide digital resources via the conference app.
• School-Focused: At least one presenter in each session is a Missouri school-based practitioner.

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