This conference is designed for superintendents, district-level leaders, aspiring leaders, and all who are committed to inspiring, preparing, and supporting school leaders of color.

Pre-Conference Reception
Wednesday, September 9
Madam Walker Legacy Center

Two-Day Conference
September 10 & 11
Indianapolis Marriott

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Keynote Speaker Announced
Dr. Pedro Noguera

A world-renowned dynamic speaker, Pedro A. Noguera is a leading voice for improving public education. Dr. Noguera’s work focuses on how schools are affected by social and economic conditions in local, regional, and global contexts. He is an expert on school reform, diversity, and the achievement gap, and he translates social theory into concise, direct language with emotional impact and intellectual rigor.  Dr. Noguera is known for delivering riveting, inspiring, and profound lectures that address the major challenges of our time.

Agenda Coming Soon

Meet Our Conference Planning Group

  • Dr. Stephen Bourne

    Superintendent
    School City of East Chicago

  • Dr. Aleesia Johnson

    Superintendent
    Indianapolis Public Schools

  • Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley

    Retired
    Superintendent

  • Dr. Shawn Smith

    Superintendent
    MSD Lawrence Township

  • Dr. Curtis Wright

    Superintendent
    Richmond Schools

  • Dr. Larry Young

    Superintendent
    MSD Pike Township

As Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents, and as former Superintendent of the M.S.D. of Wayne Township, I believe the third Annual Administrators of Color Conference is an important investment in the future of educational leadership in Indiana. This conference creates meaningful space for superintendents, district leaders, aspiring leaders, and advocates to inspire, prepare, and support school leaders of color.

Its impact is found in the connections it builds, the leadership it strengthens, and the opportunities it helps create. When we intentionally support leaders of color, we strengthen our schools, better serve our students, and move our profession forward.
IAPSS is proud to stand behind this important work.

We extend our sincere thanks to Fanning Howey for their generous support of the IAPSS Administrators of Color: Planning for the Future Conference. Their commitment to educational leadership helps make meaningful conversations and progress possible. We are grateful for their partnership in empowering the next generation of school leaders.

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