Students Belong at Annual Conference
Students are the reason you serve as an educational leader. They bring energy, insight, and talent to our conference, and we are so grateful for their participation. Below are the many ways students can be a part of it:
Student As Registered Attendees
Student voice is increasingly recognized as an important part of school governance, and we encourage your board to bring your student representatives with you to Annual Conference. Student registration rates are low ($315 for the full conference) to encourage their attendance. Here are ways your student reps can engage at the conference:
- Attend a Pre-Conference Workshop: Hands-on learning before the main event. Board members and students can attend together.
- Present as a speaker: Include student representatives as co-facilitators in your breakout session to share their unique student perspective and give them a great experience as presenters.
- Attend Breakout Sessions: Sit in on sessions with your students and discuss the takeaways together.
- Students’ Dinner: An evening designed just for students with dinner, Student Rep Network leadership elections, an art project, and the chance to meet student reps from across Washington. Make sure students are there on Thursday night to attend this special event!
Student Presenters
We know that not every school district has a student representative on their board, but student perspective is still incredibly valuable in any session you present or attend. In fact, we find that sessions that include students as participants are among the highest-rated. Students are welcome to serve as co-presenters in your breakout session even if they aren’t your representative, and we know audience members will gain from their insight and perspective.
Student Performers
Students in districts across WA State are extremely talented and we love showcasing their creativity and energy at our annual conference. It makes clear how impactful our work as educational leaders is when we provide access and opportunity for students to gain skills, knowledge and confidence to perform.
If you know a band, choir, dance group, or another performance group that is interested in performing at our conference, please complete this interest form.
