Who Should Attend?

This conference is dedicated to strengthening the pipeline of school district leaders of color in the State of Indiana. Administrators of Color: Preparing for the Future is designed for aspiring minority leaders and current district administrators committed to fostering leadership that reflects the diversity of our school communities. Together, we’ll explore strategies, share experiences, and build connections that support the advancement of representation in public school leadership across the state.

Pre-Conference Reception
Sunday, September 7
Indiana Historical Society

Two-Day Conference
September 8 & 9
JW Marriott, Indianapolis

Conference Keynote Speaker
Principal Kafele

Principal Kafele is a one of the most sought-after climate/culture presenters in the country, with a particular focus on closing "Attitude Gaps" in America's classrooms. He has delivered over 3000 conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars, and student assemblies for over 35 years of public speaking. Principal Kafele brings a reflective approach to delivering his message. It forces his audiences to look deeply within themselves toward assessing their own practices to a level of "being uncomfortable with being comfortable and being comfortable with being uncomfortable." His reflective approach creates a basis for transformative change and improvement.

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Our conference will be a paperless event. If you wish to have a printed copy of the agenda, please access it below to print.

Superintendents of Color Planning Group

  • Dr. Stephen Bourne

    Superintendent
    School City of East Chicago

  • Dr. Aleesia Johnson

    Superintendent
    Indianapolis Public Schools

  • Dr. Sharon Johnson-Shirley

    Superintendent
    Lake Ridge Schools

  • Dr. Shawn Smith

    Superintendent
    MSD Lawrence Township

  • Dr. Curtis Wright

    Superintendent
    Richmond Schools

  • Dr. Larry Young

    Superintendent
    MSD Pike Township

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.