The Collective's Fall Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Registration - $150 for Collective Members | $175 for Non-Members*

Hotel Accommodations:
A limited number of rooms are available at the Tru by Hilton in Midtown Cleveland
Room Rate: $119 - Select 1 King or 2 Doubles (includes complimentary breakfast)

Need assistance?
Email our Conference Hosts from Shoes and Clothes for Kids at [email protected]

*To become a member of the Collective & receive the lower registration rate, email Robert Moxley before completing your registration.

2026 Schedule Note: Tuesday & Wednesday are full days with a half-day on Thursday

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

9:00am EDT

Mix, Mingle, & Matter: A High-Impact Kickoff for Sharing Ideas, Energy, and Possibility

Tuesday October 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

We’re going to kick things off with a bang! We’ve invited one of the warmest, most engaging presenters we know to help us get connected and get going. This highly interactive session blends energy, practical workshop content, and plenty of meaningful conversation with colleagues. You’ll leave with a fresh mix of ideas, renewed energy, and a stronger sense of connection.

Paul Wesselmann is a speaker, author, and facilitator with over 30 years of experience helping non-profit teams build resilience, connection, and hope. He’s known as “The Ripples Guy” by the 20,000+ readers who enjoy his weekly Ripples emails.

Speakers

Paul Wesselmann

Leadership Trainer, The Ripples Guy

Paul Wesselmann is a writer, speaker, and educator with over three decades of experience in helping individuals and teams deepen their effectiveness and enjoyment of work, school, and life. He holds degrees in psychology and higher education, is the author of two books, and his i... Read More →

Tuesday October 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Main Session

1:30pm EDT

SC4K Free Store Tour

Tuesday October 20, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Main Session

9:00am EDT

Main Session - Tackling School Attendance

Wednesday October 21, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Panelists from:
The Cleveland Browns Stay in the Game! Attendance Network, a dynamic statewide movement and learning network to dramatically improve student attendance. Stay in the Game! Network was designed to support increasing student attendance. It launched in 2019 with the leadership of the Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and Harvard’s Proving Ground, and went through an inclusive strategic planning process in 2023 to better address the urgent needs of district members.

Attendance Works
As a nonprofit initiative, Attendance Works partners with schools, districts, states, communities and organizations to ensure that chronic absence is recognized as a serious issue that can be addressed through proactive, supportive strategies.

Speakers

Renee Harvey

Vice President, Community Impact and Foundation, Cleveland Browns Foundation

Renee Harvey is in her 24th season with the Cleveland Browns and currently serves as Vice President, Community Impact and Foundation, a role she assumed during the 2025 season. She oversees the Cleveland Browns Foundation and Community Relations department, aligning the organization's... Read More →

Lorri Hobson

Director of Product Development, Attendance Works

Lorri J. Hobson brings more than 30 years of leadership in youth advocacy, education reform, and systems change to her role as Director of Product Development at Attendance Works. She leads the design of national professional learning, coaching, and leadership development to help... Read More →

Wednesday October 21, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Main Session

9:00am EDT

Know Your How

Thursday October 22, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Shoes and Clothes For Kids

Speakers

Alison Kling

CEO, Free 2 Teach

Alison Kling is passionate about helping people and organizations live out their purpose with clarity and confidence. She brings this work to life as the CEO of Free 2 Teach, a nonprofit that equips public school teachers with high-quality supplies so children have what they need... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Shoes and Clothes For Kids 15500 S Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110, USA

Main Session