Explore the full schedule from Leadership Summit 2026 a day full of learning, connection and collaboration. From the opening general session to interactive workshops and networking opportunities, each part of the day is designed to help Colorado’s charter school leaders build meaningful connections and navigate the crossroads shaping public education.

Friday 2 October
8am – 9am
Breakfast

Meals/Social Time

8.30am – 9.30am
The Science of Leadership: How to Shape Your Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors to Become a More Authentic Leader

General Sessions

9.30am – 10am
Networking

Meals/Social Time

10am – 11.30am
Rise Together: From Reactive Leadership to Instructional Consistency

Workshop Sessions

What Strong Authorizing Looks Like: Promising Practices from Colorado Districts

Workshop Sessions

SGOs - The Next Big Opportunity Coming to Public Education

Workshop Sessions

From Warning Signs to Wise Decisions: How Collaborative Leadership can Change a School’s Trajectory

Workshop Sessions

11.30am – 12.30pm
Lunch

Meals/Social Time

12.30pm – 1pm
Networking

Meals/Social Time

1pm – 2.15pm
Honoring the Past, Leading the Next Chapter: Lessons from Highline Academy

Workshop Sessions

Strong District Boards, Strong Authorizing: CACSA’s Board Training Initiative

Workshop Sessions

Financial Governance That Works: School Leader + Finance Committee + Board

Workshop Sessions

Charter School Accountability: What Every Board Needs to Know

Workshop Sessions

2.15pm – 2.30pm
Networking

Meals/Social Time

2.30pm – 3.30pm
More than a Tour: Making Legislative School Visits Matter

General Sessions

3.30pm – 5pm
Happy Hour LS26

Meals/Social Time