Transforming Tomorrow by Making Bold Moves Today: The WLC Educator Symposium 2025

Get ready for a two-day, in-person experience that will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to reimagine what’s possible in education. The inaugural WLC Educator Symposium is a FREE event designed for classroom teachers, support staff, school leaders, and education professionals from across Wilmington.

What to Expect:

✅ Insightful keynote presentations from national education leaders
✅ Engaging breakout sessions packed with practical tools and ideas
✅ Dedicated time for collaboration, networking, and innovation
✅ Wellness programming to help you recharge and refocus
✅ Nourishing meals and surprise activities throughout

Symposium Themes:

Day One – Connected Schools: Strengthening Success & Engagement
Day Two – Students-First: Using Data to Improve Outcomes

Notable Speakers Include:
🗣️ Dr. Laura Burgos – Executive Director, Wilmington Learning Collaborative
Opening and Closing Remarks
🗣️ Dr. Ivory A. Toldson – Professor, Howard University; Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of Negro Education
Keynote: “The Numbers that Count when Educating All Students”
🗣️ Cindy Marten – Delaware Secretary of Education
Lunch Remarks: “Funding the Future: Reimagining the Delaware Formula”
🗣️ Sharif El-Mekki – Founder and CEO, Center for Black Educator Development
Keynote: “Push Has Come to Shove: Making Transformation Happen”
🗣️ Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr. – Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia
Keynote: “Transformational Leadership: Decisions Make a Difference for All Students”

Whether you’re looking to enhance your practice, connect with peers, or find new ways to lead with purpose, this event is for you.

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