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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)

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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
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Tuesday, October 20
 

3:15pm EDT

Implementing Creative Educator Resource Spaces in Your Store
Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Learn how to design and implement creative spaces such as innovation centers, maker-spaces, and live demonstrations that enhance the teacher experience and bring new energy to your store. This session will cover key considerations, from planning and setup to materials and engagement, with practical examples and lessons learned from centers that have done it successfully. Walk away with ideas and tools to create dynamic, impactful spaces that support educators and inspire learning.
Speakers
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Sarah Wallace

Director of STEM Experience, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio

Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Wednesday, October 21
 

11:15am EDT

Scaling Programs for Greater Impact: Managing Growth and Expanding Reach
Wednesday October 21, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm EDT
Learn how to take a strategic, big-picture approach to growing your programs and expanding your impact. This session will focus on planning for growth, aligning staffing and resources, and building the systems needed to scale effectively while maintaining quality. Walk away with a clearer framework for making strategic decisions, strengthening your programs, and expanding your reach in a sustainable way.
Wednesday October 21, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm EDT
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1:30pm EDT

Online Shopping That Works: Launching and Managing for Impact
Wednesday October 21, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Learn how to successfully launch and manage an online shopping experience for your resource center. This session will focus on the practical, day-to-day components, from platform selection and inventory management to order fulfillment and communication. Walk away with tools and strategies you can apply right away to expand access, improve efficiency, and create a seamless experience for the educators you serve.
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Swiger

Jonathan Swiger

Associate Director of Programs, Crayons and Beyond
avatar for Raelyn Harman

Raelyn Harman

President & Executive Director, Teachers' Teammates
“I believe we are all responsible for all of our children’s education. It makes no sense to me for products in good condition to be thrown away or forgotten in storage when there are so many needs in schools, especially when the disparity in resources between communities is so... Read More →
Wednesday October 21, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
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