In-Person Leadership Summit – October 8–10, 2025
A collaborative gathering for leaders, researchers, and policy makers
The Leadership Summit is the heart of the 2e experience. Over three days, participants meet face-to-face at Cleveland State University to share expertise, ask questions, and develop solutions that move twice-exceptional education forward.
From keynote sessions and panels to hands-on working groups and evening networking, this in-person event is designed to spark ideas and build lasting connections. Participants leave with actionable plans and new partnerships to support 2e learners at every level.
Schedule – In-Person Leadership Summit
Wednesday, October 8 – Who Is in the Room?
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3:00–3:30 | Registration & Worksheet Review (Who did you meet? Who do you want to talk more to?) |
| 3:30–5:30 | Presentations (TED Talk–style rounds): Schools • Researchers • Other |
| 5:30–6:00 | Wrap-Up: Welcome to the BeeHive (working sessions) |
| 6:30 | Dinner & Activity |
Thursday, October 9 – What Do We Know?
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00–9:00 | Check-In & Worksheet Review (What information did you learn? What additional information do you need?) |
| 9:00–10:00 | Keynote (Kait Brennan) |
| 10:00–11:00 | Panels: Adapting to Changing Legal Issues • Focusing on Mental Health |
| 11:00–12:00 | Panels: Planning Professional Learning Using State Guidelines |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch & Poster Sessions |
| 1:00–2:00 | Curriculum Framework |
| 2:00–3:00 | Brainstorming – Working Groups |
| 3:00–4:00 | Possibility Finding – What Could You Do? (Speed networking + worksheets) |
| 5:00–6:00 | Social Hour (Lumen) |
| 6:00–Evening | Dinner & Show (optional, own cost) |
Friday, October 10 – Applications & Local Workshops
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:00 | Check-In |
| 9:00–10:00 | Future Directions – What Will You Do? (Action Plans & Sharing) |
| 10:00–12:00 | NEOEA Presentations – Block #1 (4 concurrent sessions) |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch (Marketplace vouchers) |
| 1:00–3:00 | NEOEA Presentations – Block #2 (6 concurrent sessions) |
| 4:00–Evening | Optional Social – German Restaurant |
| (Ongoing) | Silent Auction |
✨ Who should attend?
- Education leaders and policy makers shaping systems of support
- Researchers and practitioners exploring new directions for 2e education
- Anyone ready to problem-solve and possibility-find in a collaborative community