professional development conference for k-12 educators

September 12-13, 2025
Stanford University

Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for K-12 students in your community. Registration pricing includes two days of programming, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Travel and Logistics

Attendees and school teams are responsible for lodging and transportation to/from the Annual Conference at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA.

Hotels: Below is a list of suggested hotels.
Sheraton Palo Alto
Westin Palo Alto
Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto

Airports: We recommend flying into San Francisco (SFO) or San Jose (SJC). To make the most of your conference experience, we recommend flying out no earlier than 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th.

School Partnership Teams

2025-2026 School Partnership Teams must register here through the School Partnership hub.

teacher learning about student well-being, student engagement, student belonging at Challenge Success K-12 conference at Stanford

Interactive sessions on how to increase student well-being, deepen engagement, and enhance belonging in K-12 schools.

teacher at Challenge Success educational conference at Stanford University

Community of like-minded educators, change-makers, and students! Grow your network, share your experience, and learn from others.

Photo of a group of teachers at a Challenge Success educational conference for K-12 educators. Stanford University

Expertise from current school leaders offers invaluable, real-world insights you can implement in your own educational setting.

Professional Development Conference at Stanford for K-12 Educators