CLEE Fall Meeting 2025
Participant Info
November 13-14, 2025
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport), 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI
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Fall Meeting Agenda
Day 1 – November 13
| Time | Agenda Item | Room |
| 8:30-9am | Registration Fall Meeting Pre-Survey |
Plaza Foyer |
| 8:30-9am | Breakfast | Rotunda |
| 9-9:30am | Opening and Welcome | Rotunda |
| 9:30-10:45am | Keynote Address by Dr. Barbara Mullen | Rotunda |
| 11:15am-12pm | Small Group Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 12-1pm | Lunch | Rotunda |
| 1:00-4:15pm | Small Group Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 4:30-5pm | Closing | Rotunda |
| 5-7pm | Evening Reception | Rotunda |
Day 2 – November 14
| Time | Agenda item | Room |
| 8:30-9am | Breakfast | Rotunda |
| 9-10am | Welcome Back! Student Panel | Rotunda |
| 10:15-11:30 | Small Group Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 11:30am-12:55pm | Lunch and Student Exhibition | Rotunda |
| 1-2pm | Workshops Small Group/Workshop Reflection Form |
Rooms in Program |
| 2:05-4:15pm | Small Group Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 4:30-5pm | Fall Meeting Closing Fall Meeting Post-Survey |
Rotunda |
Small Groups – Check back of your name tag for assignment
Participants will spend a majority of their time giving and receiving feedback and sharing dilemmas and facilitating tools in small groups that model a Community of Practice (or you may know it as a Professional Learning Community or Or Reflective Learning Community, etc.).
Workshops
We will also spend time sharing our practices, tools, and learning in topic-based workshops presented by the CLEE Community.
Fall Meeting Keynote, Dr. Barbara Mullen
Keynote – Dr. Barbara Mullen
Dr. Barbara Mullen will join us as the keynote speaker for the 2025 CLEE Fall Meeting, bringing her bold vision and steadfast dedication to student-centered leadership. Known for her deliberate and confident advocacy for each and every student.
Dr. Barbara Mullen, our Fall Meeting keynote speaker, is a deliberate and confident advocate for each and every student. She is a student-centered leader who consistently seeks ways for her organizations to grow, always focused on creating meaningful opportunities and improving outcomes for each learner. She is the child of two educators and followed joyfully in their footsteps.
Evening Reception
Immediately after our closing on day 1 we will have a reception to network and share in a relaxed setting with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Workshops
| Workshop title | Workshop presenter(s) | Workshop room (see hotel map) |
| Adult/Youth Partnership: The secret sauce of changemaking in schools | Dan Condon, Josán Perales, Hanna Rose, Eagle Rock | Newport |
| Coaching, Mentoring, and Training Oh My! | Kirk Koennecke | Ocean |
| College in High School Magnet Programs: Pathways to Academic Excellence | Ramin Taheri | Patriots |
| CLEE Protocol Remix – Same Beat, Multiple Arrangements | Joe Battaglia | Rotunda (moved from Bristol B) |
| Leading Together: Early Lessons from PLANS in Building Widespread Educational Leadership | Kristen Ando and Karen Murdoch Lahey | Narragansett |
| From the Inside Out: How Students Lead Change in School | Nayshawn Hall-Maloney, Adequoyah Mathews, and Cora Powledge (12th grade students at the EB campus of the Met) | Bristol A |
| The Power of Student Voice and Leadership | The Parker School Students | Rhode Island |
Workshop Descriptions
We will spend time sharing our practices, tools, and learning in topic-based workshops presented by the CLEE Community.
Adult/Youth Partnership: The secret sauce of changemaking in schools
Dan Condon, Josán Perales, Hanna Rose, Eagle Rock
This dynamic, interactive workshop explores the transformative power of Adult/Student Partnership in schools and learning communities. Rooted in real-world examples from Eagle Rock’s Changemaker Cohort & Eagle Rock School itself, the session introduces participants to Hart’s Ladder of Youth Participation, a framework that challenges traditional school structures and invites shared decision-making between youth and adults. Rather than settling for consultation or symbolic involvement, this workshop invites participants to explore what it looks like to move toward full collaboration—and why it matters.
Coaching, Mentoring, and Training Oh My!
Kirk Koennecke, Indian Hill School District
Participants will learn the foundational language of leadership development and influence skills through reflection, communication, and action step activities in an interactive workshop that introduces the pedagogy behind the performance coaching, mentoring, and training modes of situational leadership.
College in High School Magnet Programs: Pathways to Academic Excellence
Ramin Taheri, Magnet Schools of America
Providing college coursework in high school has several positive effects on students, including improved high school graduation rates, a higher likelihood of enrolling in college after high school, and an increased college completion rate. Many magnet schools are geared toward providing college coursework, often through an “early college” theme or dual-enrollment agreements with higher education institutions. Magnet schools—themed, public schools of choice—have long been at the forefront of innovative educational approaches in the United States, dating back to their inception during the civil rights movement to combat school segregation. These schools, capitalizing on their unique theme-based curricula or pedagogical approaches, voluntarily “attracted” students and families like a magnet. Since then, magnet schools have grown in number and popularity and, today, there are over 4,300 magnet schools serving over 3.5 million students.
This workshop will examine early college and dual-enrollment magnet schools, their positive impacts on students, obstacles to creating these effective “college in high school” programs, and policy recommendations for implementing programs successfully. Session participants will gain valuable insights into how magnet schools are uniquely positioned to lead this work, along with actionable recommendations for expanding access and impact.
CLEE Protocol Remix – Same Beat, Multiple Arrangements
Joe Battaglia, The Met High School
Just like a song that can be reimagined in different styles, our refreshed protocol format carries the same steady rhythm while opening up new arrangements for different moments. In this session we will try out lean and rich versions that invite multiple entry points, uncover fresh tools while rediscovering old favorites, and make sense of the different “types” of protocols. Together we will consider when each arrangement is most useful, surface possible needs for new supporting documents, and imagine how you might bring this remix into your own practice.
Leading Together: Early Lessons from PLANS in Building Widespread Educational Leadership
Kristen Ando, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, North Andover Public Schools, MA
Karen Murdoch Lahey, Principal, Sargent Elementary School, North Andover Public Schools, MA
Join dynamic educational leaders currently participating in CLEE’s PLANS (Plan, Lead, Act, Network, and Sustain) initiative as they share emerging insights from their work to build widespread leadership for boosting student outcomes through school improvement planning. This interactive session will highlight real examples from the leaders’ schools, showcasing how they are strengthening inclusive, team-driven improvement efforts. Participants will explore the conditions and practices that cultivate widespread leadership, increase adult collaboration, and lead to increased student learning.
Whether you’re a school leader, teacher, coach, or partner in education, this session will offer practical takeaways and inspiration to strengthen your own leadership practices and school community.
From the Inside Out: How Students Lead Change in School
Nayshawn Hall-Maloney, Adequoyah Mathews, and Cora Powledge (12th grade students at the EB campus of the Met)
A workshop designed to highlight how students can serve as authentic leaders in shaping school culture and practice, bridging the gap between the current realities and more equitable, student-centered schools. Participants will understand the structures and mindsets that allow student leadership to flourish, identify ways to shift schools to make student voice part of everyday decision-making and create drafts of “leadership maps” to show how leadership can emerge at all levels.
The Power of Student Voice and Leadership
The Parker School Students
What happens when students are empowered to lead? How can schools create authentic opportunities for student leadership, and what impact does it have on the culture of learning? In this interactive student-led session, we will explore the power of student-led schools and examine strategies for formalizing student leadership to cultivate empowered, skilled learners.
Venue/Hotel Info
Hotel Info
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport)
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Book Online or call 401.732.6000 and use code CLE to book your rooms
Transportation
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Fly into Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
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Free airport shuttle to the hotel
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Free Parking
Hotel Map
Check back of your name tag for small group and workshop room assignment.
Meal Menu
Day 1 Breakfast
- Fluffy scrambled eggs
- Bacon
- Oatmeal bar
- Make your own parfait
- Plus: Orange Juice, Starbucks Coffee, Teavana Teas, Fresh Fruit, Home Fried Potatoes, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Preserves, and Butter
Day 1 Lunch
- Baked New England Scrod with Lemon Herb Butter
- Chicken Francaise
- Cheese filled tortellini w. Pink Vodka Sauce
- Plus: Garden Greens, Caesar Salad, Mediterranean Bean Feta Salad, Minestrone Soup, Potato or Rice, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and Butter, Mini Desserts, Soft Drinks and Bottled Water, Starbucks Coffee, and Teavana Tea
Day 2 Breakfast
- Broccoli, tomato, and aged cheddar quiche
- turkey sausage
- Oatmeal bar
- Make your own parfait
- Plus: Orange Juice, Starbucks Coffee, Teavana Teas, Fresh Fruit, Home Fried Potatoes, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Preserves, and Butter
Day 2 Lunch
- Broiled Salmon Medallions w. Lemon Pepper
- Chicken Parmesan
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a Sage Butter in Madeira Sauce
- Plus: Garden Greens, Caesar Salad, Mediterranean Bean Feta Salad, Minestrone Soup, Potato or Rice, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and Butter, Mini Desserts, Soft Drinks and Bottled Water, Starbucks Coffee, and Teavana Tea
Afternoon Breaks
- Sweet and Salty Mix – Pretzels, M & M ‘ s, Peanuts, Rye Chips
- Original and Garlic Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips and Warm Pita Triangles
- Plus: Starbucks Coffee, Teavana Tea, Soft Drinks and Bottled Water
Reception
- Cash Bar
- Risotto Croquette ( V )
- Maryland Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli
- Seafood Display – Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Claws, Oysters, and Clams
- Served with Condiments sand Cocktail Sauce
- Mediterranean Display
- Hummus, Vegetable Crudité, Bleu Cheese Dip, Cheeses, Olives, and Grape Leaves, Pita , Warm Pita, Crackers, and Tzatziki
- Charcuterie Spread
- Fresh and Dried Fruits, Spiced Olives, Nuts and Fruit Spreads, Selection of Meats and Cheeses, Crisps, Crackers, and Breads
- Mini Caprese Bites ( V ) ( G F )
Participant Messages
We Will See You Next Week!
The excitement is building as we’re less than a week away from coming together for what promises to be an inspiring and renewing gathering. In a moment when our work as educators, leaders, and those who support them feels both more vital and more complex than ever, Fall Meeting offers a much-needed opportunity to reconnect with purpose, reflect deeply, and draw energy from one another.
Before we meet, I wanted to share a few important updates and reminders to help you prepare for our time together.
Time-Sensitive: Your Workshop Choice Awaits! We have an exciting lineup of workshops, and we want to make sure you get to participate in the one that speaks most to your interests and goals. Please select your workshop (if you have not done so already) by Monday, November 10th.
- Select your top 3 choices and N/A on the rest
- Spaces are filling quickly in many sessions
- Those who haven’t selected will be automatically placed in available workshops
- Don’t miss this chance to shape your learning experience!
Reminders
Event Details
- November 13-14, 2025
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, and a cocktail reception 5:00-7:00 on Nov. 13
- Crowne Plaza Providence‑Warwick (Airport), 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.
- Dress code is business casual, and most importantly be comfortable! We recommend dressing in layers, as room temperatures may vary.
What to Prepare
For Homegroups (formerly Reflective Learning Groups):
- Bring an “artifact” from your practice to present in your homegroup group. It should be real and important to you – something you wonder about, not something you’ve already figured out. The artifact, issue, or question you bring should not be a showpiece effort. We will learn more about our own practice from something that represents a significant challenge or on-going issue in your practice.
Examples may include:
- a question about your practice
- an assignment or assessment you created and want to refine to provide access for every student
- a piece of student-produced work that confuses you (or from a student that eludes you);
- a dilemma in your practice that centers on equity and you’re trying to manage it;
- an issue that’s not yet fully formed, but you have a hunch it’s going to be significant;
- student data that you don’t quite understand or you wonder what to do next;
- a letter to parents or colleagues you’d like others to see before sending;
- a strategic plan you’ve designed and you wonder how it supports all students;
- a section of curriculum or lesson plan that you’d like to revise to be relevant to your students’ experiences.
Next Steps
- Complete the workshop selection form (if you have not done so already) to select your top 3 choices for the 60-minute Learning Experience workshop on Day 2.
- Complete the CLEE Pre-survey. Your answers will help us evaluate the impact of Fall Meeting and we’ll use it to inform planning for next year.
- Prepare for Homegroup feedback rounds. See info above.
- Bring a laptop to access digital tools.
- Review the full agenda here.
With excitement,
Michelle Li, Kayla Lambright, and Chris Jones, on behalf of CLEE
We Will See You in Two Weeks!
We are delighted that you will be joining us for CLEE Fall Meeting 2025! We’d like to help you prepare to get the most out of your experience. Below you’ll find key information about the program, logistics, and how to arrive ready to participate fully.
Fall Meeting is two full days of hands-on practice, deep reflection, and meaningful dialogue – bringing together educators and leaders to explore what student-focused leadership looks like today.
Event Details
- November 13-14, 2025
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, and a reception 5:00-7:00 on Nov. 13
- Crowne Plaza Providence‑Warwick (Airport), 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.
- Dress code is business casual, and most importantly be comfortable! We recommend dressing in layers, as room temperatures may vary.
Essential Questions
- What does widespread leadership look like in our current reality?
- How can we transform our visions of leadership into practice?
- How do we cultivate conditions where leadership emerges at all levels of our educational communities?
- How might student voices reshape our understanding of effective leadership in schools?
Outcomes
By the end of our time together, you’ll leave with:
- Renewed connections and expanded networks to support your leadership journey
- Insights on bridging the gap between current reality and future vision in your schools
- Practice in recognizing and fostering leadership at all levels of your educational communities
- Experience sharing your professional dilemmas and giving/receiving feedback on leadership challenges
- Student perspectives on what effective, widespread leadership looks and feels like in schools
What to Prepare
For Homegroups (formerly Reflective Learning Groups):
Bring an “artifact” from your practice to present in your homegroup group. It should be real and important to you – something you wonder about, not something you’ve already figured out. The artifact, issue, or question you bring should not be a showpiece effort. We will learn more about our own practice from something that represents a significant challenge or on-going issue in your practice.
Examples may include:
- a question about your practice
- an assignment or assessment you created and want to refine to provide access for every student
- a piece of student-produced work that confuses you (or from a student that eludes you);
- a dilemma in your practice that centers on equity and you’re trying to manage it;
- an issue that’s not yet fully formed, but you have a hunch it’s going to be significant;
- student data that you don’t quite understand or you wonder what to do next;
- a letter to parents or colleagues you’d like others to see before sending;
- a strategic plan you’ve designed and you wonder how it supports all students;
- a section of curriculum or lesson plan that you’d like to revise to be relevant to your students’ experiences.
Next Steps
- Complete the workshop selection form to select your top 3 choices for the 60-minute Learning Experience workshop on Day 2.
- Complete the CLEE Pre-survey. Your answers will help us evaluate the impact of Fall Meeting and we’ll use it to inform planning for next year.
- Prepare for Homegroup feedback rounds. See info above.
- Bring a laptop to access digital tools.
- Review the full agenda here.
We can’t wait to embark on this year’s transformative learning journey with you. In these challenging and uncertain times – when our collective work feels both more urgent and more complex – our shared commitment to educational justice and excellence remains unwavering. The 2025 Fall Meeting offers a powerful space to pause, reflect, and strengthen our capacity to lead with courage and compassion. Together, we’ll refine our skills, question our assumptions, and renew our collective resolve to create meaningful, lasting change for all students.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you in Warwick for two days of learning, connection, and hope.
Warm Regards,
Michelle Li, Kayla Lambright, and Chris Jones
on behalf of CLEE
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