2027 Annual Convening

Building Together

February 2-4, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

Building Together in Las Vegas

Welcome to a new kind of Las Vegas experience. The AC Hotel Symphony Park offers the perfect balance of professional focus and sophisticated relaxation. Located in downtown’s vibrant cultural district, our boutique venue features distraction-free, modern spaces designed for meaningful collaboration, cooperative problem-solving, and impactful networking with peer executives.

When the day’s sessions wrap up, these premium spaces will help you build lasting professional connections:

  • The AC Lounge: Debrief on the day’s insights over artisanal tapas and crafted cocktails.
  • The Outdoor Pool: Decompress under the Nevada sun and recharge in enjoy a relaxed, casual environment.
  • Symphony Park District: Take a short stroll to world-class dining or head nearby to the historic Fremont Street Experience.



AC Hotel Symphony Park

330 S. Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 89106

Schedule

Tuesday, February 2

Wednesday, February 3

Thursday, February 4

Welcome Reception

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Appetizers and drinks available. Join us for community-building and welcome.

Convening

9:00am to 6:00pm

Join us for a whole group keynote, topical breakouts, workshops, and networking led by members and experts, and the closing reception.

Optional School Visits

8:30am to 12:00pm

Join us for school visits to Vegas-area DCSC member schools. See your School Visit Options.

Have ideas about what you want to see at the upcoming convening?  Share them in our Wants and Needs Survey!

Schedule

School Visit Options

To better coordinate school visits and ensure a meaningful experience, visits this year are optional and available to those who purchase an additional $95 ticket. Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. If your preferred school visit is full, join the waitlist and register for another visit in the interim. If space becomes available, we will email those on the waitlist.

Nevada Rise Academy
Grades: K-5

Nevada Rise Academy is a college-preparatory public charter school that places every child on a path to college beginning in kindergarten. Through rigorous academics, high-quality instruction, and intentional character development, Nevada Rise ensures all students have access to life’s fullest opportunities while proving what is possible when every child is held to high expectations.

Coral Academy of Science
Grades: K-4

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas – Tamarus Campus is a 5-Star STEM-focused elementary school that inspires students to achieve their highest potential through rigorous academics, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on exploration. Grounded in a college-preparatory and culturally responsive approach, Coral cultivates critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and lifelong learners equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Equipo Academy
Grades: 6-12

Equipo Academy is a college-preparatory public charter school serving grades 6–12 in East Las Vegas that empowers future first-generation college students to excel to and through college. Founded by local families, students, and educators, Equipo combines rigorous academics, strong relationships, and leadership development to ensure every student graduates prepared to thrive in higher education and create positive change in their community.

WYLEES
Grades: 6-8

WYLEES is a K–8 public charter school that combines project-based learning, personalized instruction, and strong school-community partnerships to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for every student. Grounded in a whole-child approach, WYLEES cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and leadership, empowering students to thrive academically and contribute positively to their communities.

Registration Pricing

PhaseMemberNon-Member
Before Sept 4$350$550
Before Oct 23$450$550
Before Dec 11$550$650
After Dec 11$650$750

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Keynote Address

Liz Kleinrock

Liz Kleinrock (she/her) is an award-winning educator and best-selling author, as well as a Korean-American transracial adoptee, queer, Jewish woman. In 2018, Liz received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2019 delivered her TED Talk, “How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics.” In the spring of 2021, Liz released her first book, Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community with Heinemann Publishing, and is excited to share the publication of four children’s books with HarperCollins including the recent release of What Jewish Looks Like. She currently resides in Washington DC.

Register for the Convening

Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to our program lead at ccancelli@diversecharters.org at least one month prior to the convening and note your request on your registration form. We are excited to have you with us!

DCSC2027 Sponsors

Our committed sponsors help make this convening happen. Thank you!

Interested in sponsoring our Annual Convening? Email us at events@diversecharters.org

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