CLEE Fall Meeting 2026
Participant Info
October 8-9, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood
1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
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Fall Meeting Agenda
Day 1 – October 8
| Time | Agenda Item | Room |
| 8:30-9am | Registration Fall Meeting Pre-Survey |
Tiffany A Foyer |
| 8:30-9am | Breakfast | Tiffany A |
| 9-9:20am | Opening and Welcome | Tiffany A |
| 9:20-11am | Student-Facilitated Experience by ARISE | Tiffany A |
| 11am-12pm | Learning From Student Work Special Sessions | Rooms in Program |
| 12-1pm | Lunch | Tiffany A |
| 1-4:30pm | Homegroup Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 4:30-5pm | Closing End of Day Reflections |
Tiffany A |
| 5-7pm | Evening Reception | Zachariah’s |
Day 2 – October 9
| Time | Agenda item | Room |
| 8:30-9am | Breakfast | Tiffany A |
| 9-9:20am | Welcome Back! | Tiffany A |
| 9:20-11am | Student-Facilitated Experience by Eagle Rock | Tiffany A |
| 11am-12pm | Learning From Student Work Special Sessions | Rooms in Program |
| 12-1pm | Lunch | Tiffany A |
| 1-4:30pm | Homegroup Learning | Room on Back of Your Nametag |
| 4:30-5pm | Fall Meeting Closing End of Day Reflections |
Tiffany A |
Homegroups
Participants will spend a majority of their time giving and receiving feedback and sharing dilemmas and facilitating tools in homegroups that model a Community of Practice (or you may know it as a Professional Learning Community or Or Reflective Learning Community, etc.).
Learning From Student Work Breakout Sessions
We will also spend time sharing our practices, tools, and learning in topic-based feedback rounds that feature student work shared by members of the CLEE Community.
Student-Facilitated Experiences
This year, we are replacing traditional keynote sessions with two student-facilitated learning experiences.
ARISE students will lead The Power in Intergenerational Movement Building, inviting participants to explore how identity, pedagogy, curriculum and relationships shape the ways adults and young people work together.
Students from Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center will co-facilitate an exploration of youth-adult partnership, using Hart’s Ladder to help participants examine their own practice, identify barriers and develop concrete next steps.
These sessions are more than presentations about student voice. Students will be our facilitators, leading the learning for conference attendees.
Program Information Sessions
Participants will also have the opportunity to join informational sessions to learn more about Plan, Lead, Act, Network, and Sustain (PLANS), CLEE’s grant-funded professional learning program serving educators in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, and Principal Residency Network (PRN), CLEE’s principal certification program in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Learning From Student Work Special Sessions
Day 1
| Title and/or Content Area | Volunteer Presenter | Room (see hotel map) |
| LFSW: Redefining America: Reconstruction through Jim Crow | Alec Hudson | 105 |
| LFSW: Exponential Functions in Financial Literacy | Ana Solon | 109 |
| LFSW: High School Content Area | Joe Battaglia | 108 |
| LFSW: Spanish Content | Gale Stafford | 115 |
| LFSW: Adult Learning Data On Curriculum Implementation | Jennifer Savage | 113 |
| Plan, Lead, Act, Network, and Sustain (PLANS) Info Session | Todd Simendinger and Krystal Vento | 106 |
| PRN Info Sessions | Evelyn Cosme Jones | 101 |
Day 2
| Title and/or Content Area | Volunteer Presenter | Room (see hotel map) |
| LFSW: Middle School Writing Excerpts |
Brett Iarrobino |
109 |
| LFSW: for A School-Wide Initiative | Cindy Townsend | 115 |
| LFSW: Hands-On Learning in Science | Kirsty Lubicz-Nawrocka | 113 |
| LFSW: From Across The District | Nkolika Oyne | 105 |
| LFSW: Health and Wellness | Danielle Antaya | 108 |
| Plan, Lead, Act, Network, and Sustain (PLANS) Info Session | Todd Simendinger and Krystal Vento | 106 |
| PRN Info Sessions | Evelyn Cosme Jones | 101 |
Plan, Lead, Act, Network, and Sustain (PLANS) Info Sessions on Day 1 and Day 2: This session will introduce PLANS and share key learnings from the first year. A participating principal from Providence Public Schools will describe her experience and how it shaped her thinking as a leader.
Presenters: Todd Simendinger and Krystal Vento
Presenters: Todd Simendinger and Krystal Vento
PRN Info Sessions on Day 1 and Day 2: Join us to learn about the Principal Residency Network (PRN) program and how our program prepares you to lead as a PK-12 school principal. It is approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and available in both states.
Presenter: Evelyn Cosme Jones
Presenter: Evelyn Cosme Jones
Venue/Hotel Info
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood
1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
781.769.7900
Discounted Room Rate: $185/night standard; $205/night deluxe (larger rooms in newer wing of hotel)
To get the discounted room rate, call 781.769.7900 and reference “CLEE Fall Meeting”
Free Parking
Hotel Map
Check back of your name tag for small group and workshop room assignment.
Meal Menu
Breakfast includes bagels, fruit/nut breads, danishes, pastries, sliced fruit, chef choice healthy item and assorted beverages Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, and Pancakes
Lunch served buffet style and includes soup and sandwich station, chef choice composed salads, 3 hot entrees, chef choice starch, fresh vegetable, dessert station & beverages.
Participant Messages
Message 1
We’re excited to welcome you to CLEE Fall Meeting 2026!
On October 8-9, students and adults will come together to learn from each other. We’ll spend two days learning, practicing, asking questions, sharing ideas, and thinking together about what helps students learn.
Fall Meeting at a Glance
October 8–9, 2026 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
View the agenda
Evening Reception: October 8, 5:00–7:00 PM
Four Points Sheraton-Norwood, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 | (781) 769-7900
Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Please wear comfortable clothes that let you move and participate easily. We recommend bringing layers because room temperatures may vary.
What We’ll Explore
- How can we connect what teachers do, how students engage, and what students are learning?
- How can we make sure every student feels known, valued, and respected?
Before You Arrive
☐ By October 2: Choose your top three choices for breakout sessions for the 60-minute sessions on Day 1 and Day 2. If you do not make your choices by October 2, we will place you in a session.
☐ By October 7: Complete the Fall Meeting pre-survey. Your answers will help us evaluate the impact of Fall Meeting.
☐ Bring an “artifact” from your practice to share with your homegroup. An artifact is something real and important to you that represents something you are wondering about, working through, or trying to improve.
It might be:
- a question or dilemma
- a piece of work, an assignment, or an assessment
- data you are trying to understand
- a lesson, curriculum, goal, or plan you want feedback on
- a communication you are considering sending
- something you’ve noticed that has you wondering, “Why is this happening?”
Choose something you haven’t already figured out. The goal is to bring a real challenge, question, or area of growth where you would value others’ perspectives. By sharing and receiving feedback, we can learn more about our own practice and learn from one another.
☐ Optional: Bring a laptop
We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You!
Fall Meeting is a chance to step away from our usual work, learn with others, share ideas, and think together about how to support learning for all students. Your perspective matters, whatever your role. We’re glad you’ll be part of the Fall Meeting community.
If you have any questions, please reach out. See you in Norwood!
Warmly,
Cheryl on behalf of The CLEE Team
Message 2
This is the week: Fall Meeting is right around the corner and we can’t wait to welcome you!
CLEE Resource Book Set: You could be a winner!
All fall meeting participants are part of a drawing to win a school or district set of the CLEE Resource Book (up to 150 copies). Please let us know if you would like to opt out. We will make the drawing tomorrow and arrange numbers of books to pick up at Fall Meeting with the winner.
Reminders: Fall Meeting at a Glance
October 8–9, 2026 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
View the agenda
Evening Reception: October 8, 5:00–7:00 PM
Four Points Sheraton-Norwood, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 | (781) 769-7900
Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Please wear comfortable clothes that let you move and participate easily. We recommend bringing layers because room temperatures may vary.
What We’ll Explore
- How can we connect what teachers do, how students engage, and what students are learning?
- How can we make sure every student feels known, valued, and respected?
Before You Arrive
☐ By October 7: Complete the Fall Meeting pre-survey. Your answers will help us learn about your experience and plan future Fall Meetings.
☐ Bring an “artifact” from your practice to share with your homegroup. An artifact is something real and important to you that represents something you are wondering about, working through, or trying to improve.
It might be:
- a question or dilemma
- a piece of work, an assignment, or an assessment
- data you are trying to understand
- a lesson, curriculum, goal, or plan you want feedback on
- a communication you are considering sending
- something you’ve noticed that has you wondering, “Why is this happening?”
Choose something you haven’t already figured out. The goal is to bring a real challenge, question, or area of growth where you would value others’ perspectives. By sharing and receiving feedback, we can learn more about our own practice and learn from one another.
☐ Optional: Bring a laptop
Event Details: Participant Page/Digital Program
We cannot wait to welcome you in person. If you have any questions, please reach out. See you in Norwood!
Warmly,
Cheryl on behalf of The CLEE Team
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