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Come Climb With Us
A Premier Conference for Forward-Thinking Educators
Kalispell Public Schools invites all educators seeking to explore the future of education and forge new pathways in Personalized Competency-Based Education.
Join us for two days of engaging learning through breakout sessions, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all focused on PCBE. Together, we will exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and chart a course toward transformative education.
When and Where
June 24-25, 2026
Conference Hours
Wed, June 24 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thu, June 25 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu, June 25 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Flathead High School
644 Fourth Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
Kalispell, MT 59901
Conference Schedule
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Catlin Tucker
Education expert, bestselling author, and international speaker with 24 years of experience in education.
A Voice Shaping the Classroom of Tomorrow
Dr. Catlin Tucker was named Sonoma County Teacher of the Year in 2010 and authors books on innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Her work centers on blended learning, student agency, and the practical realities of redesigning classrooms for personalized, competency-based instruction.
- Bestselling author on blended and personalized learning
- International keynote speaker and educator coach
- 24 years of classroom and leadership experience
- Champion of student-centered instructional design
A Word From Dr. Tucker
A preview of the kind of thinking Dr. Tucker will bring to the Summit stage in Kalispell this June.
Breakout Sessions
Where Student-Centered Learning Comes to Life
Sessions are organized around four core themes connecting classroom practice, instructional design, and leadership development. Whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional leader, or administrator, there is something here that connects directly to your work.
Empowering
Strategies that activate student agency, voice, and ownership of learning.
Tools
Practical instructional tools, including AI and mastery tracking.
Leadership
Developing leaders to champion PCBE transformation across schools.
Systems
Structures and design for sustainable, scalable PCBE practice.
Facilitated Session
What's Shaking Your Summit?
Day Two
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Thursday, June 25
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10:15 AM — Between Breakout Sessions #3 & #4
As you think about your work right now, what is something that is really shaking your summit — pushing your thinking, challenging your system, or demanding your attention? This facilitated session captures the power of the group to blaze a trail forward.
Participants will choose one of four trails based on what resonates most with their current work:
Systems & Structures
Building the foundation that makes PCBE sustainable — roadmaps, grading, scheduling, and accountability systems.
Leadership
Leading change that builds clarity, trust, and momentum while protecting staff capacity and cultivating cultures of growth.
Empowering Educators & Students
Moving from compliance to ownership through student voice, learner profiles, and educator capacity building.
Tools for PCBE
Turning vision into daily practice through competency-based assessment, data, and mastery-supporting workflows.
Each trail follows a structured format — Lay of the Land, Check the Pack, Chart the Route, and Claim the Summit — guiding small groups from challenge to practical first steps.
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Innovative K-12 Career Pathways
Also during this time, if your work is centered on work-based learning, join this dedicated trail to explore innovative K-12 career pathways connecting classroom learning with real-world experiences and workforce needs. Topics include expanding community partnerships, career exploration, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities — with an emphasis on collaboration between schools, businesses, and community organizations to prepare students for skilled trades, future employment, and educational success.
Reserve Your Spot
Registration Form
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