In partnership with the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) and the University of Delaware Partnership for Public Education, UD’s School Success Center (SSC), housed within the College of Education and Human Development, will host the 23nd annual Policy and Practice Institute from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 24, 2025, at Dover High School in Dover, Delaware.

The conference is Delaware’s premier networking and professional learning event for educators, school leaders and policymakers. With practical tools and resources, this year’s event will enable participants to create engaging and effective learning opportunities for all Delaware students. Sessions will focus on building school, family and community partnerships, recruiting and retaining educators and more. Participants will also enjoy Delaware TIDE talks, fast-paced and creative presentations meant to trailblaze, innovate, discover and empower.

“We are proud to offer professional learning options through more than 60 breakout sessions along with multiple poster presentations and TIDE talks that will feature Delaware educators showcasing their work and sharing knowledge,” said Alison Travers, associate director of SSC’s Delaware Academy of School Leadership.

The event will also include remarks from Cindy Marten, DDOE secretary of education, and a keynote address from Monique Couvson, an author, scholar and philanthropy executive with experience in education, civil rights, juvenile and criminal justice. She will deliver a keynote aligned with the conference’s theme, “Enjoying the Ride: Navigating Change with Purpose.”

Register by June 10 by visiting ssc.cehd.udel.edu/events/policy-practice-institute-delawares-conference-on-public-education/.