Conference

2026 CADREI Annual Conference

October 12 – 13, 2026

Agenda
Registration
Hotel Information
Travel Information
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No college or school of education succeeds in isolation. This year's conference puts that truth at the center, exploring how cross-sector collaboration — between higher education, K-12 schools, communities, industry, non-profits, and local and federal government — is the engine of meaningful, lasting impact in educator preparation. We're building a program around the partnerships that make our work possible, and we can't wait to bring this conversation to Hilton Head Island.

Agenda

Pre-Conference New Dean’s Institute – October 11, 2026

Leading with Purpose: Building Collaborative Communities from Day One

Your College. Your Partners. Our Field

If you're a new dean or associate dean, this institute is designed for you. It sets the stage for the full conference by grounding new leaders in the collaborative practices that make cross-sector partnerships possible from day one. New deans are welcome to attend this pre-conference event; an extra $350 registration is required.

CADREI Annual Conference – October 12-13, 2026

The Collaborative Imperative: Shared Purpose through Partnerships

Tentative Conference Highlights – More Details to be Posted:

★ Keynote Panel: Research-Practice Partnerships and Community Impact

Na'ilah Suad Nasir, President, Spencer Foundation
Louis Gomez, UCLA

★ Policy Update: The Federal Education Landscape — Research Funding, Teacher Preparation & Beyond

Jacqueline King
Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, President & CEO, AACTE

Registration

Members of CADREI, additional staff, and guests are welcome to attend the conference. Membership dues for 2026-27 must be paid to earn the registration at no cost. Payment of Membership Dues can be done when registering. Click below to get started:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Fees:

Member Dean or Designee – no cost for registration with paid membership
Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, or Department Chairs from Member Institutions - $475 per attendee
Guest/Spouse/Partner of member attendees - $175 per attendee (covers the cost of food and receptions)
New Deans Institute: $350 per attendee

Hotel Information

All events will be held at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, SC.

A special room rate of $249 per night has been negotiated for CADREI attendees and is only available from October 9 - 15, 2026. Please use this link to book your hotel reservations:

CADREI HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island | Official Website

130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Travel Information

Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), located about 9 miles from the hotel and is serviced by Airlines such as American, Delta, and United.

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is located 35 minutes away by car and provides a wider selection of flights with more than 30 nonstop destinations. From either airport, you can rent a car, take a taxi, or use ride-share services to reach the hotel.