Joint Annual Conference
November 21-23, 2025
Equity Immersion — Harness the Power of Storytelling to Inspire Purpose and Build Trust
The Power of Us will be felt throughout the 2025 Equity Immersion. This unique professional development opportunity will allow school leaders to explore the narratives that define their districts and shape their communities.
- Keynote speakers will showcase the power of unheard voices and teach strategies to move hearts and minds.
- Workshop opportunities will uncover frameworks to tie available data to narratives that inspire action.
- Cultivate and expand your Equity resources by networking with educational leaders who share a similar vision and goals.
Equity Immersion: The Power of Us
The Power of Us invites board members, administrators, and educators to explore the narratives that define their districts and shape their communities. By learning to uncover authentic stories, schools can build deeper trust, foster belonging, and inspire shared purpose. Through this collective storytelling, we move beyond data and policy to cultivate just and joyful learning communities.
Note: Equity Immersion attendees may want to consider a Wednesday night reservation at a Conference hotel to arrive in time for Thursday morning.
How to Register
The IASB Equity Immersion is only available to individuals registered for the 2025 Joint Annual Conference. District administrators and roster managers can register a single individual or multiple members of their district through the Conference Group Registration process. Individual school board members should contact their district administrator to register for Equity Immersion.
Registration Fee: $299
Registration Instructions
Questions about Equity Immersion should be directed to Maryam Brotine at (630) 629-3776, ext. 1219.
Date and Location
Thursday, November 20, Hyatt Regency Chicago
Schedule Overview
9:30 a.m. – Check-In, Coffee, and Networking
10-10:20 a.m. – Introduction by Maryam Brotine and warm-up activity with Jennie Moreau
10:20-11:20 a.m. – Opening Keynote by Voice of Witness
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Workshops
1-1:45 p.m. – Lunch and Performance by Oak Park and River Forest High School Spoken Word Club
1:50-3:20 p.m. – Workshops
3:20-3:30 p.m. – Break
3:30 -4:30 p.m. – Closing Keynote and Interactive Session with Jennie Moreau
4:30-5 p.m. – Dessert, Networking, and DIY Storycorps booth