think BIG!

Every great breakthrough starts with a bold idea, a daring move and a deep connection. The 2025 lead4ward think! conference is your invitation to think BIG. The kids who inspire us to dream, innovate and grow are counting on us!

Together, with BIG thinkers from around the state, we’ll challenge ourselves to dream without limitations, spark fresh ideas, build meaningful connections, take bold action and create a lasting impact. We’ll explore what it means to think BIG … from vision, to ideas, to connections, to actions, to success!

The think! conference is like no other. You’ll learn how gifted educators think BIG to improve learning, make state requirements work to their advantage, think beyond the test, build strong learning communities, inspire students to think BIG and invite you to leap out of your comfort zone. Whether it’s in a session or around the firepit, you’ll have many opportunities to learn from the best and play with ideas that make a BIG impact.

Thinking BIG matters! It matters for ourselves, our students,our campus and the community beyond our classroom walls. Join us as we think BIG, take learning to the next level and change the world!