Project Initiative

Positive Schools Conference

2026 Positive Schools Conference

Thursday, July 16, 2026

James Lawson High School

POSITIVE SCHOOLS, POWERFUL CONNECTIONS

The Positive Schools Conference brings educators, leaders, and partners together to build powerful connections, share best practices, and strengthen our community of support for students and schools. Through transformative workshops, meaningful collaboration, and real-world strategies, participants will leave refreshed, inspired, and prepared to lead the new school year with purpose, confidence, and renewed commitment to positive school culture.

Conference sessions will demonstrate a powerful connection between Positive Schools practices and one of the following focus areas:

  • Positive Schools + Student Success
  • Positive Schools + Student Belonging
  • Positive Schools + Adult Wellness
  • Positive Schools + Family Engagement

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS FOR THE 2026 POSITIVE SCHOOLS CONFERENCE. LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIPS/EXHIBITORS FOR THE 2026 POSITIVE SCHOOLS CONFERENCE. LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Keep a close eye out so you don't miss your chance to attend.

This year’s conference will continue to focus on Metro Nashville Public Schools, while also offering limited seats for:

  • Community partners across Nashville
  • School district leaders and practitioners from other parts of Tennessee



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Dr. Beth Schroeder, MNPS

Priscilla Cole, MNPS

Rodger Dinwiddie, STARS Nashville

Kathy Gracey, VUMC

Inta Sanford, MNPS

Dr. Simyka Carlton, MNPS

Tracy Glascoe, Vanderbilt Behavioral Health

Leslie Bell, MNPS

Melissa Jaggers, Alignment Nashville

Heather Chalos, Alignment Nashville

Morgan Tubbs, Alignment Nashville

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