The Educator Advancement Council invites you to join us at the 2024 Grow Your Own Summit to be held February 29, 2024 in Salem from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Grow Your Own programs from around the state will be gathering to share how they are working to support future educators, as well as their learnings, challenges, and successes. Featured keynote speaker is Dr. Conra Gist, a nationally recognized researcher of programs, policies and practices that support the development and advancement of minoritized and marginalized teachers in education systems. She is the principal investigator for two pilot research initiatives at the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity. 

This Summit is a great opportunity for early learning, K-12, and higher education program leaders to connect and learn how current GYO programs from across the state support:

• Career engagement and pathways for high school students;

• Rural and rural-remote areas; and

• Career advancement for school employees, including employees on restricted and emergency licensure, and community members.

Event Details

DATE: February 29, 2024

TIME: 9:00 to 3:30, Check-in and breakfast starting at 8:30am

LOCATION: Willamette Heritage Center, Salem, OR

PARKING: Free at the event space

REGISTRATION: Register for free here no later than February 15, 2024