Lake Elsinore, California | August 3–4, 2026
Day 1
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and LEUSD Check-In
Location: LHS Theatre Lobby
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Keynote—The Emerald Current: Navigating the River of Learning Through Powerful PLCs
Peter Noonan
Location: LHS Theatre
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Michael L. McWilliams—Developing Critical Commitments and SMART Goals
Location: Library Media Center
Peter Noonan—From Vision to Voice: Building a Shared Mission, Vision, and Guiding Coalition for Lasting Impact
Location: LHS Theatre
Cristi Parsons—Building Stronger Teams: Structures That Support Collaborative Success
Location: 314
Matthew Treadway—The Conversations That Shape Culture: Celebrating Success and Navigating Resistance
Location: Gym
11:00 a.m–12:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Keynote—Leading the Right Work: Understanding the Four Critical Questions in Our PLCs
Cristi Parsons
Location: LHS Theatre
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45–3:00 p.m.
Michael L. McWilliams—Creating and Using Common Formative Assessments
Location: Library Media Center
Peter Noonan—From Data to Direction: Using Schoolwide and District Data to Guide Improvement
Location: LHS Theatre
Cristi Parsons—The Power of Priority: Identifying Essential Standards for Guaranteed Learning
Location: 314
Matthew Treadway—Inclusive Practices: Because “All Means All” Isn’t Just a T-Shirt Slogan
Location: Gym
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Check-Out With LEUSD Staff
Location: LHS Theatre Lobby
Day 2
7:30–8:00 a.m.
Registration and LEUSD Check-In
Location: LHS Theatre Lobby
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Keynote—A Never-Ending Process: Connecting the Four Critical Questions to Continuous Improvement
Michael L. McWilliams
Location: LHS Theatre
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:00 a.m.
Michael L. McWilliams—Developing Critical Commitments and SMART Goals
Location: Library Media Center
Peter Noonan—From Vision to Voice: Building a Shared Mission, Vision, and Guiding Coalition for Lasting Impact
Location: LHS Theatre
Cristi Parsons—Building Stronger Teams: Structures That Support Collaborative Success
Location: 314
Matthew Treadway—The Conversations That Shape Culture: Celebrating Success and Navigating Resistance
Location: Gym
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Michael L. McWilliams—Engaging Students in Their Learning
Location: Library Media Center
Peter Noonan—From Position to Practice: Growing Shared Leadership Across the System
Location: LHS Theatre
Cristi Parsons—Coaching Within the PLC: Building Capacity Through Collaborative Leadership
Location: 314
1:15–1:30 p.m.
Break
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Keynote—Hope Is a Plan: Turning Belief Into Action
Matthew Treadway
Location: LHS Theatre
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Check-Out With LEUSD Staff
Location: LHS Theatre Lobby
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