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Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii)

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2026 CEii Summer Leadership Conference:
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
June 24 - 26, 2026

Designed Especially For:

Principals

Assistant Principals

School Leaders

Teacher Leaders

Central Office Staff and Administrators

Higher Education Faculty

Graduate Students Studying Education

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Where Education Leaders Shape What's Next

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The CEii Summer Leadership Conference convenes visionary education leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic to accelerate innovation, deepen collaboration, and drive meaningful change across schools, districts, and universities.  This three-day event will spark bold conversations and build collective capacity for educational innovation, continuous improvement, and equity-centered leadership. Participants will engage in keynotes, fireside chats, concurrent sessions, problem-solving consultancies, and community-building experiences with peers, researchers, and national thought leaders.

 

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~ Fireside Chat ~
Courageous Leadership - Challenging Times
June 24, 2026

Enter the Fireside Experience Featuring Influential Education Leaders, Innovators, and Changemakers.  Dynamic Conversations will go beyond presentations that will explore the real stories, bold ideas, leadership lessons, and transformative strategies that are Shaping the Future of Education.

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Don't Miss The Conversation That's Shaping Education Leadership!

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Leading The Moment:  Keynote with the Dean
June 25, 2026

Keynote Speaker - Dean Kimberly Griffin

Join us for a special Keynote experience featuring Dr. Kimberly A. Griffin, Dean of the College of Education.  This session will offer an inspiring opportunity to hear from a leading voice in education as we reflect on the importance of leadership, collaboration, and shared commitment to meaningful improvement.  As part of the CEii Summer Leadership conference, this Keynote will help set the tone for continued dialogue, connection, and forward-thinking work across our learning community.

~Experience The Keynote. Join Us at the Conference.~

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~ Lunch Panel ~
Helping, Healing, Learning, and Growing
June 25, 2026

Experience Powerful Conversations over Lunch as Distinguished Panelists 
Share insight, strategy, and real-world perspectives on Leadership, Innovation, and Transformative Change in Education.

Lunch Panel

Experience powerful conversations over lunch as distinguished panelists share insight, strategy, and real-world perspectives on leadership, innovation, and transformative change in education. This featured panel session creates space for engaging discussion, meaningful networking, fresh ideas, and diverse perspectives that attendees can take back to their schools, districts, and organizations.  

Enjoy Lunch in a Collaborative and Inspiring Atmosphere.
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  • Collaborative Networking
  • Engaging Conversations

     

~Impactful Practices Shaping The Future of Education~


University of Maryland School Improvement Network 

The University of Maryland School Improvement Network is an innovative community of practice that supports school and district leaders. 

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Facilitated by UMD’s Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii), the Network offers leaders the opportunity to share strategies, test interventions, and learn from those who face similar challenges.


CEii's Strategic Plan 

We provide equity-centered faculty expertise to meet school and district needs. CEii’s strategic plan outlines work across four key focus areas:

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  • School improvement
  • Leadership development
  • Growth, engagement, and influence
  • Research and practice partnership

Access the strategic plan below to learn more about CEii's plans for growth.