The Rowland Foundation hosts the largest one-day educational conference in Vermont each fall at the University of Vermont. The Annual Rowland Conference is intended for educators, students, and community members interested in improving the culture and climate of schools.
The Annual Rowland Conference keynote speakers are nationally recognized thought leaders whose remarks establish the conference theme for the day. The Rowland Conference workshop sessions are led by practitioners who build on the conference theme and offer concrete strategies for educators, students, and community members who want to make a difference in their schools. Vermont educators are invited to submit workshop proposals by using this form. To learn more, please visit our Conference Workshops page.
The Annual Rowland Conference offers a discount for early-bird registration in the spring. Schools are encouraged to attend as eight-member school teams, which typically include the principal/head of school, teachers, curriculum leaders, counselors, school board members, and/or support staff. Once they have registered one or more teams of eight, schools are able to add up to three students (per team) for a nominal fee. The Superintendent can be added to any registered school team of eight free of charge.
Pre-register now to get the early bird price of $1,500 for a team of eight and save 20% off the normal price. This conference always fills quickly. To guarantee a space for your team(s) click here to pre-register now!
Schools do not pay or name team members until September.
Early bird rate available until June 30, 2023.
Introductory Remarks, Chuck Scranton Remarks by Rebecca Holcombe Keynote Address
Keynote Address Opening Remarks, Chuck Scranton Remarks by Rebecca Holcombe
Tony Wagner's September 27th Keynote Address More Information On Tony Wagner
Tony Wagner has recently accepted a position as the first Innovation Education Fellow at Harvard's Entrepreneurship Center. He consults widely with schools across the country and internationally. He has been a high school teacher, a principal, a university professor in teacher education and the founding Executive Director of Educators for Social Responsibility and Harvard's Change Leadership Group.
Tony Wagner is the author of countless articles and five critically acclaimed books.