Lead with Purpose. Connect with Peers. Return Inspired.
The 2026 Leadership Summit brings together charter school leaders from across Colorado for a day dedicated to leadership growth, meaningful conversations, and shared learning.
Designed specifically for school, network, and building administrators, this event provides a unique opportunity to step away from daily responsibilities, connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, and explore ideas that strengthen schools and communities for core groups of leaders, business managers, board members, and other senior leaders at charter schools.
Got your ticket? Now it's time to book your stay.
Complimentary Registration Opportunities
Select organizations and participants may be eligible for complimentary registration to the 2026 Leadership Summit through Great Schools Colorado or the Colorado Association of Charter School Authorizers.
If your organization falls into one of the categories below, connect with the appropriate contact to learn more about eligibility and registration.
Great Schools Colorado Subgrantees
Current Great Schools Colorado subgrantees may be eligible for up to two complimentary registrations per organization.
To confirm eligibility and request complimentary registrations, contact the Great Schools Colorado team at [email protected].
Great Schools Colorado Pipeline Participants
Organizations participating in the Great Schools Colorado Pipeline Program may be eligible for up to two complimentary registrations per organization.
Pipeline participants should contact Bill Knous for information about eligibility and registration.
Charter School Authorizers
Colorado charter school authorizers may be eligible for up to two complimentary registrations per organization.
Authorizers should contact CACSA for information about eligibility and registration.
Not sure if you qualify? Reach out to the contact associated with the opportunity above to confirm your organization’s eligibility before registering.
Who You'll Meet
Leadership Summit is designed for leaders throughout Colorado's charter school community, including:
Executive Directors • School Leaders & Principals • Assistant Principals • Leadership Teams • Business & Operations Leaders • Board Members • Charter School Founders • Emerging Leaders
Pricing | July–August
Members: $275 | Non-Members: $325
Pricing Grid
*To ensure you receive the best available rate, we encourage you to register as early as possible. Once a pricing deadline has passed and rates increase, previously available pricing cannot be reinstated or adjusted. Registration fees are final and cannot be modified retroactively after a rate change has taken effect.
Why Leadership Summit?
Leadership is better when you don't have to do it alone.
Leadership Summit creates space to connect, learn, reflect, and recharge alongside leaders navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges you are.
Make a Night of It
Stay at the Westin Denver Downtown
A discounted room block is available for Leadership Summit attendees at the Westin Denver Downtown, so you can stay right where the event is happening.
Getting There
🚆 By Train
Take the A Line from Denver International Airport to Union Station (approximately 37 minutes). The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
🚕 Rideshare or Taxi
Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available from DEN. Estimated travel time is 35–45 minutes.
🚗 Driving
Self-parking is available at the Tabor Center Garage through ParkChirp. Garage elevators provide direct access to the hotel lobby.
Hotel & Parking Details
Valet Parking
- 0–3 hours: $24
- 3–8 hours: $30
- 8+ hours/overnight: $54
Dining at the Westin
- V's Social Kitchen: 6:30 AM–10:00 PM daily
- In-room dining: 6:00 AM–11:00 PM
Parking rates and availability are subject to change.