2026 Call for Presenters
New York Charter Schools Conference | October 21 - 23, 2026 | Westin Times Square, NYC
About Presenting at NYCSC26
We're looking for innovative thinkers and experienced school leaders to serve as Session Presenters at the 2026 New York Charter Schools Conference. Each year, we identify a wide range of topics and subject areas that are most relevant to New York's public charter school leaders to deliver the most current and forward-thinking ideas on delivering life-changing education. Read on to see if your ideas are right for our school leaders!
Each year, The New York Charter Schools Conference welcomes hundreds of charter school leaders from across New York State to a new city.
In 2026, we're returning to Manhattan where we expect 500+ attendees at the Westin Times Square. The three-day conference will offer in-depth learning sessions, inspiring speakers, and opportunities for collaboration.
Key Topics
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New York State’s Portrait of a Graduate
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Digital Literacy
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AI Use and Policies
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Talent management and development
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Fundraising
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Financial Literacy
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Climate Education
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Other topics are welcome!
Crafting a Winning Submission
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Timeliness - On-time and fully-completed submissions will move forward to internal review.
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Relevance & Originality - Proposal aligns with one of the provided themes and presents new ideas, research, or previously unexplored perspectives that align with current needs.
- Elevates School Leader Voices - It is beneficial to have one or more of the lead presenters is a school leader, staff member, or current researcher.
- Engaging Delivery Plan - Includes clear strategies to maintain audience interest and participation with practical applications.