2026 School-University Partnership Powerhouse Conference

Education of P-12 students and teacher candidates continues to evolve shaped by advances in artificial intelligence, evolving learning environments, student and teacher candidate needs, and new pathways to certification. This conference convenes educators, school leaders, and university partners to connect, share, and learn from one another. The conference highlights innovative partnership practices and explores how school-university collaborations can strengthen instructional practice, foster inclusive and responsive learning communities, and support sustainable, collaborative approaches to teaching and learning.
Participation is open to New Jersey P–12 schools and educator preparation providers committed to advancing impactful partnerships and engaging with the broader professional school-university partnership community.

Workshop Thematic Strands
– School and Classroom Climate and Culture Development
– School University Partnership Collaborations
– Impactful Teaching and Learning Practices
– Technology and Education