Conference Schedule

Wednesday

November 13, 2024

Wednesday

12:00pm

Registration & Check-In

Come to the registration desk and collect your conference materials and NAES badge. Also be sure to download the NAES Events App—this will be your program for the conference.

Wednesday

9:00am – 3:00pm

Off-Site: Early Childhood Day

Join fellow educators from across the country for a dynamic one-day professional development event. Dive into the world of early childhood education as we visit two local programs, exchange ideas, and share valuable resources over lunch. Select this pre-conference option during registration and don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the field of early childhood education

This event is included in the cost of registration. Lunch is provided. Participants responsible for own travel between locations (ride share).

Wednesday

1:00pm

Deep Dives

Biennial Conference Deep Dives are a chance to explore key topics in greater detail before the full conference begins. This block also includes special content for participants in the NAES Mentoring Program for New Chaplains

Deep Dives are included in the cost of registration. Choose a Deep Dive in the “Events” section of the registration form.

Wednesday

1:00pm

Chaplain Mentoring Program Gathering

A special gathering for the mentors and mentees enrolled in the NAES Mentoring Program for New Chaplains. Learn more on the NAES website.

For participants in the NAES Mentoring Program for New Chaplains.

Wednesday

6:00pm

Muhlenberg Society & Friends Reception

The Muhlenberg Society honors supporters who have taken the special step of including NAES in their long-term plans through a bequest, beneficiary designation, life-income gift, or other deferred giving arrangement.

This event is by invitation only.

Thursday

November 14, 2024

Thursday

7:00am

Registration & Check-In

Come to the registration desk and collect your conference materials and NAES badge. Also be sure to download the NAES Events App—this will be your program for the conference.

Thursday

8:45am

Keynote Speaker: Steve Pemberton

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Thursday

10:30am
1:45pm

Workshops

Attend one of the 50+ workshops presented by NAES members and guests. Workshops cover a broad range of topics—no matter what school you come from, or what you do there, you will find something that applies to you!

EXPLORE WORKSHOP TOPICS

Thursday

12:00pm

Awards Luncheon

The Ruth Jenkins Award and the John D. Verdery Award, NAES's highest honors, recognize and celebrate the outstanding service of individuals to Episcopal schools and NAES.

The Awards Luncheon is included in the cost of registration but a ticket is required to reduce food-waste. Choose the Awards Luncheon in the “Events” section of the registration form.

Thursday

5:00pm

Eucharist

Featuring students of local Episcopal schools and a rousing sermon, the Conference Eucharist is a chance to come together with friends new and old in worship and fellowship.

Thursday

6:30pm

Conference Reception

Relax or network with your new and old colleagues and friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and reflect on what has already been an enriching day at Biennial Conference 2022. This year, this reception celebrates 40 years of the Haiti Partnership Program!

Friday

November 15, 2024

Friday

9:00am
10:30am
1:30pm

Workshops

Attend one of the 50+ workshops presented by NAES members and guests. Workshops cover a broad range of topics—no matter what school you come from, or what you do there, you will find something that applies to you!

EXPLORE WORKSHOP TOPICS

Friday

12:00pm

Affinity Group Luncheons ($100)

Connect with your colleagues from other schools by attending an affinity group lunch! Meet with fellow Heads of School, Chaplains & Teachers of Religion, Diversity Practitioners, Rectors, or Trustees & Vestry Members.

Choose a luncheon in the “Events” section of the registration form.

Friday

2:45pm

Closing Worship

We will send off Biennial Conference 2024 and say goodbye to Fort Lauderdale the right way—with singing and praise!

Don't miss the early bird registration deadline!

Register by Friday, September 13, 2024 for the best rates.

Explore rates

$725 / member

Save up to $30 each by registering as a group!

Meet Our Featured Speakers!

At Biennial Conference 2024, expect to hear from a wide range of speakers, including our keynoter, Steve Pemberton.

Steve Pemberton

Keynote Speaker

SPEAKER AND AUTHOR: "THE LIGHTHOUSE EFFECT"

Steve Pemberton KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Elizabeth Goatley

Featured Speaker

THE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS

Dr. Elizabeth Goatley

Kristin Smith

Featured Speaker

FISHER & PHILLIPS LLC

Kristin L. Smith, Esq.

Barbara Talcott

Featured Speaker

ST. MARK'S SCHOOL, SOUTHBOROUGH, MA

The Rev. Barbara Talcott

Peter Laurence

Featured Speaker

ANGLICAN SCHOOLS AUSTRALIA

The Rev. Peter Laurence

Cory Newman

ELEA Executive Director

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Cory Newman

David Madison

NAES Executive Director

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS

The Rev. David A. Madison, D.Min.

Monica Gillespie

NAES Associate Director

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS

Monica M. Gillespie, Ph.D.

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