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March 26–29, 2021 Pre-Conference Institutes March 25–26 . . . . . 2021 Proposals . . . . . 2021 Info 2020:   Program Features General Sessions Featured Speakers Keynote Speakers Pre-Conferences --   Featured Speakers Featured Speakers Featured Speakers == Explore our dynamic lineup of speakers at Empower20.   Kimberly Bryant Technologist, Entrepreneur Sunday General Session Founder and CEO of Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the face of technology by introducing girls of color to the fields of technology and computer science. LeVar Burton Actor, Author, Philanthropist Sunday General Session Burton and his team created Skybrary and Skybrary School, a carefully curated and interactive library of digital books and video explorations available through educational apps. Nick Vujicic Activist, Author Opening General Session Born without limbs for no medical reason, Vujicic is the author of several books and uses his "disability" to start inspirational conversations about overcoming your circumstances. Henry Winkler Actor, Director, Producer Monday General Session Actor, director, producer, and author of a children's book series that is inspired by his own struggles in education due to dyslexia (diagnosed late in life). Rodney Robinson National Teacher of the Year Sunday Featured Session The 2019 National Teacher of the Year from Richmond, Va., focused on understanding and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. Michael Fullan Author, Leader, Education Reformer Saturday Featured Session A worldwide authority on education reform who advises policymakers and local leaders in helping to achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. George Couros Innovator, Leader, Author Sunday Featured Session A leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and student learning and engagement, and the author of the book The Innovator's Mindset . Jimmy Casas Principal, Leader, Author Saturday Featured Session Former principal of a nationally recognized best-performing high school and the author of several educational leadership–focused books. Robert Jackson Author, Educator, Presenter Saturday Featured Session A sought-after expert on teaching cultural diversity, restorative practices, SEL, and trauma, and how to educate Black and Latino males. Pedro Noguera Author, Advocate, Sociologist Monday Featured Session A sociologist whose research focuses on equity, fighting poverty, and how schools are influenced by social, economic, and demographic conditions and trends. Rosa Isiah Educator, Leader, Advocate Sunday Keynote Luncheon Founder of the #WeLeadEd Twitter chat and the host of the We Lead Ed BAM radio show focused on leadership through a social justice and equity lens. Elena Aguilar Coach, Author, Consultant Saturday Keynote Luncheon Former educator and founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, training thousands of educators in transformational coaching, team development, and cultivating resilience. Victor Rios Professor, Author, Speaker Saturday Keynote Luncheon Award-winning professor, author, and former high school drop-out and juvenile delinquent researching racism, inequality, and class in education. -- Extend Your Learning at Empower20 -- Submit a Proposal for Empower21. The call for proposals for Empower21 is open through May 30, 2020. The Empower21 conference will be held March 26–29, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Learn more ASCD Empower20 has been canceled. ASCD Empower20, scheduled to take place March 12–16, in Los Angeles, California, has been canceled. Please read the statement from ASCD's CEO Ranjit Sidhu for more information. If you were scheduled to attend the conference, we will be contacting you with credit/refund options via email. Read now Who Should Attend Empower20 Teachers Principals Instructional Coaches Building-Level Specialists Superintendents Central Office Staff & District Administrators Post-Secondary Educators Pre-Service Teachers Learn More Whether you're just starting out or a veteran teacher, you'll find a variety of topics, practical applications, and new ideas at Empower20 to help you reach and engage your students like never before. Explore Program At Empower 20, you'll explore new programs and strategies to boost student achievement, build teacher capacity and strengthen your teams, and enrich your school's culture and performance. Explore Program You'll expand your professional network and professional knowledge on a wide variety of topics at Empower20, including sessions designed specifically for instructional coaches. Explore Program Come to Empower20 for a deep dive into your content area or specialty with knowledgeable, experienced experts and numerous opportunities to connect with other professionals. Explore Program At Empower20, you'll find sessions on a wide variety of research-based strategies and programs, including sessions designed specifically for district leaders and focused on equity and retention. Explore Program You'll find networking opportunities and relevant and timely topics of interest at Empower20, including sessions designed specifically for district leaders. Explore Program Come to Empower20 for new ideas and deep dives into content through sessions and practical workshops with knowledgeable speakers and experts. 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