2026 Annual Convening
Better Together
January 27-29, 2026 · Washington, DC
We’re planning DCSC2026 with member needs at the center.
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Schedule
Wednesday, January 29 |
Thursday, January 30 |
Friday, January 31 |
| 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
8:00am to 12:00pm Join us for school visits to DC-area DCSC member schools. See your School Visit Options. |
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 $75 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.
Aventura Community School (K-2 , growing to K-8)
Bilingual, project-based school with a focus on global competence
Nashville Classical (K-8)
College prep, classical curriculum built upon a joy of learning, a diverse community, and shared core values
Tennessee Nature Academy (5-7,growing 5-12)
nature-based school that supports students’ academic success, builds social and community connections, and promotes well-being
Valor Collegiate: College Prep (9-12)
Intentionally diverse school that seamlessly integrates college-ready academics with comprehensive human development
Valor Collegiate: Flagship & Voyager (5-8)
Intentionally diverse school that seamlessly integrates college-ready academics with comprehensive human development
Full Schedule
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!
#DCSC2024 Planning Committee
- Mercedes Blea-Davis, Manager of Diversity & Belonging – DSST
- Amy Held, Executive Director – Larchmont
- Myra Salinas, Senior Director of Learning and Support Services – Larchmont
- Carlos García Saldana, Director of Operations – Odyssey
- Ashli Watts, Gateway Impact Director – Gateway
- Somer Lowery, Director of Strategy & Partnerships – Growth Public Schools
- Shernice Lazare, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging – Citizens of the World LA
- Rickie Carbajal, Regional Support Staff – Citizens of the World LA
- Shaun Walker, Data and Analytics – Citizens of the World LA
- Richard Lee, Chief Academic Officer – Our World Neighborhood Charter School
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