John D. Welty Center for Educational Policy and Leadership
Exemplary Practices in Educational Leadership Conference (EPC)
Fresno State’s annual Exemplary Practices in Educational Leadership Conference brings together Central Valley leaders from schools, districts, businesses and community organizations to share best practices and challenges. Past conferences have focused on the following topics:
- 21st Century education
- systems thinking
- growth mindset
- setting and maintaining high expectations
- leading change
- social emotional learning
- distance learning
- equity and access
- multi-district collaboration
Exemplary Practices in Educational Leadership Conference (EPC)
October 24, 2023 (Held live, in person)
2023 Theme: Forging Paths to New Horizons
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo
- Nationally-recognized innovative educational leader
- Named National Superintendent of the Year 2019
- Created the popular #1minwalk2work PLUS Leadership Challenges
- Co-Star/Producer The Weekly Show with Jimmy and Joe
- Co-authored Leading from Where You Are, The Power of Branding, Leading Learning in a Digital Age and Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning
- Holds BA in Ed, MA in Psychology and PhD in Leadership Learning and Service
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Conference also features two 1-hour morning breakouts offering 16 selections ( 8 per session) on relevant topics, including engaging/reengaging leaners, Improvement Science, self-care, ethical leadership, school safety, MTSS, EL, SEL, UDL, data-driven decisions, LCAP, literacy, and others
The full-day conference will be held at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, Clovis, CA, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Past Keynote Speakers Include
Kenneth Wesson
Curious Minds for the 21st Century
Nov 2022
Yong Zhao
Developing Self-Directed Learners
Feb 2021
Shirley Stiles
Collegial and Constructive Conversation
Feb 2021
Alan November
Cultivating a World-Class Work Ethic
Feb 2021
Chip Heath
Making Every Moment Count
Oct. 2019
Mike Erwin
Making Every Moment Count
Feb 2021 and Oct. 2019
Pedro Noguera
Fulfilling the Promise-A Quality Education for All Students
Oct. 2018
Robyn Jackson
Responsive Leadership: Creating Conditions for Student Success
Sept. 2017
Mike Schmoker
Achieving Results through Equity
Oct. 2016
Robert Marzano
Awakening the Learner
Sept. 2015
Darrell Scott
Awakening the Learner
Sept. 2015
Michael Fullan
Maximizing Leadership for Systemic Change
Oct. 2014
Richard and Rebecca DuFour
Marking Progress on the Professional Learning Communities
Oct. 2013
Richard Elmore
Leading World-Class Learning Building Coherence
Oct. 2013
Yong Zhoa
Leading World-Class Learning Building Coherence
Oct. 2013
Michelle Rozen
Embracing Transformational Change
Feb 2022