Partnership In Practice Conference

Name: Partnership In Practice Conference
Start: 2026-03-20T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-20T10:00:00-05:00
Location: EASTCONN Central Office

About

Elevating Communities through Collaboration.

LEARN and EASTCONN are proud to present a conference for town and educational leaders in eastern Connecticut.
An event to promote a culture of partnership between our towns and boards of education, enabling collaborative solutions within and across communities.

Why This Matters Now
Connecticut's towns and school districts face unprecedented challenges—from budget constraints to evolving student needs. The most successful communities aren't going it alone. They're finding innovative ways to share resources, align priorities, develop regional collaboration, and build stronger partnerships between municipal and educational leadership.

You'll hear from neighbors about what is already working in eastern Connecticut.

Who Should Attend
Municipal and education leaders from across eastern Connecticut, including:
* Boards of Education & Superintendents
* Town Administrators & Boards of Selectmen
* Business Officials & SPED Directors
* Regional partners
* State lawmakers

What You'll Gain
* You'll learn about Real Solutions from Real Communities
* Explore proven models for shared technology and administrative services, regional special education programs, and collaborative service delivery that saves money while improving outcomes

Strategic Connections
Meet colleagues facing similar challenges. Leave with contacts, ideas, and momentum.

It's Not Just Theory. It's Partnership in Practice.

This is about rolling up our sleeves together. Panels that showcase what's working. Breakouts that dive deep into specific collaboration models.
Throughout the day, you'll have structured opportunities to connect with peers and explore partnerships that could benefit your community.

Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

The event is free, but we ask that, for planning purposes, you register to attend.