By the conclusion of the summit, attendees will have a better understanding of how to develop the following concepts.

1. 1. Weaving Purpose and Motivation
      DCI districts align and reinforce purpose and motivation, strengthening a collaborative culture that supports sustained educational improvement.
   2. Align Leadership Around a Shared Vision
      DCI districts have leadership at the district and building levels with a clear, coherent vision that provides structure, direction, and consistency across the district.
   3. Strengthening Collaborative Strands
      DCI districts maintain purposeful collaboration between administrators and educators resulting in trust, shared responsibility, and organizational capacity across the district.
   4. Integrating Data into the Fabric of Decision Making
      Systematic use of data is key to informing all decision making, creating responsive systems focused on student outcomes.
   5. Reweaving the Course Using Evidence and Practice
      Administrators and educators address challenges through systemic and instructional adjustments based on reflection and data.

Presentation Information

In addition to a nationally known key-note speaker, the DCI Summit features high-quality concurrent sessions presented by Missouri educators sharing successful practices. These sessions are a highlight to presenters and participants alike!

2026 Proposals

We invite Missouri educators to submit a proposal outlining a session to present at the summit.

• • Districts can submit more than one proposal, can include a team of presenters, and can also team up with their DCI Coaches
  • Be creative – think about what you’d want to hear about and think about sharing your successes and struggles
  • Join in the fun – make sure your title aligns with our  theme

Submitted proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• • Alignment to the purpose and theme of the summit
  • Alignment to summit objectives
  • Impact on student or teacher learning
  • Can be adapted/adopted to various district settings
  • Scoring Guide

Please refer to the Proposal Rubric

Timeline

The deadline for submission is April 1, by 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). A team of experienced educators and administrators will review and score proposals. You will be notified by April 15 regarding selection.

Submit your proposal today:https://forms.gle/zdJPrr73van55dj7A