2026 SUMMER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

8:30–11:30 a.m.
NCSA Board Meeting

12:00–1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Opening Keynote:
“Authentic Leadership” Dr. Matt Paden co-author of the CORE

1:15–2:00 p.m.
 CAPE Executive Director Michael Schottloffel
“What We Know About Federal School Choice”

2:30–3:30 p.m.
“Using the CVI in Hiring and Assessment”

4:00–5:00 p.m.
Conversation with Dr. Scott Harsh and Dr. Gary Arnold
about What’s Next in Christian K–12 Education

5:00–6:00 p.m.
Harding University Presidential Reception

6:30 p.m.
Harding University Summer Dinner Theater:
 “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”

Friday, June 13, 2025

8:30 a.m.
Devotional
Dr. Peter Rice

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Brownstein’s National Tax Policy Group Lawyer Russ Sullivan
“What the Rules and Regulations Mean in Federal School Choice”

10:00–10:45 a.m.
Table Conversation
“What Excites Me About the Future”

11:00–11:45 a.m.
Panel Guest:
“What Everyone Needs to Know About SGOs”