Join us at the Challenge Success Spring Convening—an exclusive gathering for school teams to share their transformative work in education. Teams will showcase their progress, exchanging invaluable insights and strategies from diverse school initiatives.

Together, we’ll chart a course for the upcoming year, leveraging collective wisdom to shape impactful plans while reflecting on the milestones achieved. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the ongoing conversation to improve student well-being, engagement, and belonging!

2025 Convening Locations

Pioneer Middle School | Tustin, CA
May 3rd: 8:30am – 3:30pm

Glen Rock High School | Glen Rock, NJ
May 10th: 8:30am – 3:30pm

LOGISTICS

The full schedule and workshops will be shared with attendees closer to the conference. Participants are responsible for lodging and transportation to/from the Spring Convening.

Travel Information

Still have questions? Reach out to our team directly for more information

Saturday Schedule

8:30 – 9:00am

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30am

Welcome Session

Join us to ground the day through connection and community! Explore the core principles of the Spring Convening and an overview of the day’s workshops geared towards supporting you and your team’s efforts to enhance well-being, belonging, and engagement at your school.

9:30 – 9:45am

Creative Collaboration: Reflection and Preparation for the Lightning Talks

Reflect and collaborate on your team’s work this year as we prepare for the Lightning Talk and Gallery Walk. Use this opportunity to highlight an initiative or identified action plan from your partnership and prepare a 90-second update for the group.

9:45 – 10:30am

Lightning Talk and Gallery Session

It’s sharing time! Teams will present their lightning talks, highlighting key insights and outcomes. Then, we’ll transition to the gallery walk, where you can engage with poster boards, ask questions, and share insights. Let’s celebrate our work together!

10:45 – 12:00pm

Workshops

Engaged Learning in an AI World with Denise Pope | Navigating Stress: Fostering Student Well-Being Through Adaptive Strategies with Kim Cawkwell. Choose a workshop to attend!

12:00 – 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00pm

Panel – Next Level Change: Supercharging your Challenge Success Efforts

A panel discussion exploring strategies, stories, and inspiration from leaders driving meaningful change in schools.

2:10 – 3:00pm

Team Time: Charting the Path for Next Year

Gather with your team to map out a path towards shared goals and aspirations. Reflect on insights gained from the convening and create a plan to support your team’s continued progress for the coming year.

3:00 – 3:30pm

Closing Session

Join us for a heartwarming closing session as we reflect and celebrate our shared learning from the convening. From illuminating discussions to insightful connections, we’ll lift up the highlights of our collective efforts, celebrating the passion, dedication, and ingenuity of everyone involved in this vital work.