March 12, 2026
Monroe Convention Center, Bloomington, IN
CONFERENCE AGENDA
LODGING INFORMATION
SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR GUIDE
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"From Stress to Strength: Building Resilient School Communities"
Keynote: Dr. Brian Dinkins
Arthur of Emotionally-Inclusive Practices, Dr. Dinkins inspires and empowers audiences of all kinds with his powerful, story-focused talks that connect with people on an emotional level. Attendees leave feeling energized and motivated to implement change in their own work - providing a lasting impact for leader, teacher, and student outcomes.
SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS
Your partnership is crucial to advancing this mission and ensuring our students have the tools they need to succeed.
To explore our sponsorship and exhibitor packages, and to learn how you can become a featured partner, please click here or contact us directly.
WHOLE CHILD SUMMIT 2026 AGENDA
7:00-8:00 am - Breakfast
8:00-8:05 am - Welcome
8:05-8:45 am - Keynote – Dr. Brian Dinkins
9:00-9:55 am - Session A
10:05-11:00 am - Session B
11:10-12:05 pm - Session C
12:10-1:10 pm - Lunch
1:20-2:15 pm - Session D
2:25-3:15 pm - Plenary Session – Dr. Brian Dinkins
3:15-3:30 pm - Closing - Dr. Pennie Gregory & Evaluations
3:30(ish) pm - Summit Ends
LODGING
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
310 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN
(812) 335-8000
Hotel offering at a special group rate for $129.00/night
Last Day to Book : Friday, February 13, 2026
Book your group rate for Educating the Whole Child Summit
(Hotel is connected to the Monroe Convention Center)
ATTEND THE SUMMIT TO:
Learn from state and national experts
Work interactively with your district team to apply what you learn at the summit
Gain access to new resources and interventions
Network with speakers, exhibitors and other school personnel
Earn Professional Growth Points or Continuing Education Units
“It was a great day at the Whole Child Summit! I took away affirmations, new learning, and new connections. I am excited to implement what I learned today with students tomorrow. ❤” - D.N., 2023 Summit Attendee