Connecting for Success Conference

NEW DATES: JUNE 29 & 30, 2026

Due to the number of snow days in Massachusetts this year, the Connecting for Success Conference has been rescheduled. The conference will now take place June 29–30 at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, MA.

The Exhibit Hall will be open on Tuesday, June 30.

Please note that all pre-conference sessions will run simultaneously with the main conference.

Skill Shift: Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Trades

Call for Presenters, Speakers, and Workshops!

We are seeking engaging and innovative sessions that address all facets of an educational setting, including vocational and agricultural education, academic instruction, guidance and specialized support services, aides and paraprofessionals, school nursing, and school leadership. As a respected professional in the field and a supporter of our educational model, we believe your expertise and perspective would be a valuable addition to our program.

PRESENTATION IDEAS: Best Practices, Unique Student Projects, Competency Tracking, Tool Room Procedures, Program Specific Topics, Classroom Management, AI in the Classroom, Shop & Academic Crossover Projects, Engagement and Teaching Strategies, Exploratory Projects (CTE program specific), Fundraising for extracurricular activities (DECA, FFA, SkillsUSA etc.), Cross-curricular Joint Projects between Academic and Vocational/Agricultural, Universal Design for Learning Framework Implementation, Strategies to support ELs in specific content areas, Strategies to move instruction from teacher-centered to student-centered, Academic & vocational integration strategies, MTSS Tiered Support Strategies, Licensure Advancement and PDP planning, Effective Co-teaching Strategies, Ed-Tech Tools for instruction and formative assessment, Strategies for Diverse Learners, MyCap – College and Career Readiness, Trauma-informed Strategies, Addressing Chronic Absenteeism, MTSS Implementation, New Teacher Tips, Mentoring Programs.

Deadline for proposals: April 17, 2026

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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

This is your opportunity to elevate your brand, build meaningful connections, and showcase your latest innovations to an engaged and influential audience. Partner with us as a conference sponsor to gain valuable visibility and direct access to key stakeholders in vocational education, with customizable sponsorship levels designed to maximize your impact. You can also secure a booth in our high-traffic exhibit hall to connect face-to-face with educators and decision makers while demonstrating your latest products and services. Click Here for more information.

Deadline for proposals: May 1, 2026

Sponsorship Registration Exhibitor Registration