Summer Professional Learning Retreat
The 2026 Summer Professional Learning Retreat will take place June 9–11, 2026 and will be held entirely virtually. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
The Summer Professional Learning Retreat is an annual virtual event series hosted by APSRC, designed to help educators build skills and explore new strategies. The retreat spans three days and offers a variety of sessions, allowing participants to choose those that best align with their interests and professional goals. Each session is eligible for Professional Development (PD) hours at no cost. To support your schedule, live attendance is not required to benefit from the retreat. All registered participants will receive full access to session recordings, materials, and resources after the event, so you can engage with the content at a time that works best for you.
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See What’s in Store for the 2026 Retreat
Taking place virtually on June 9–11, the 2026 Summer Retreat features more than 25 sessions across three days. Explore the topics planned for each day below and see what’s in store. Join our mailing list to receive updates and announcements about the retreat.
Day 1 - June 9th
Sustain, Strengthen, Succeed
Day 1 offers a strong foundation for the retreat, centered on the theme “Sustain, Strengthen, Succeed” and focused on building shared understanding, strengthening practices, and equipping participants with strategies to support continued growth and success.
Day 2 - June 10
Strengthening Instruction Through Connections
Day 2 emphasizes “Strengthening Instruction Through Connections,” with sessions designed to deepen instructional practices, explore data-informed strategies, and support alignment of teaching and learning to improve student outcomes.
Day 3 - June 11th
Strengthening Access for ALL Learners
Day 3 focuses on “Strengthening Access for ALL Learners,” with sessions designed to explore inclusive practices, support diverse needs, and provide strategies to ensure equitable learning opportunities for every student.
See What Past Attendees Are Saying
“I feel the format of the online summer retreat is excellent with relevant, timely presentations being presented. Thank you for all your work in putting this together.”
“I appreciate being exposed to so much helpful information. I have new books to read and new websites to explore!”
“Thankful that I attended this session. The information I learned I shared in my recent job interview. As I return to the classroom I’m glad I got a refresher and new ways to organize data.”
“This is the first course that I have taken from APSRC. I am scheduled to take several this week during the summer retreat. The course information and the presenter were excellent.”
“This was my first session with APSRC, and I did not know what to expect. I had a great experience and look forward to utilizing this option for PD in the future.”
“Excellent training! I wish everyone in our district could have attended this PD. Great information and resources shared!”
“I really like this format - it really worked for my schedule this summer.”
“I enjoyed the APSRC PD and look forward to attending more in the future.”
“I really enjoyed the format of the session, the ability to chat, being in a breakout room, and listen to people with experience implementing collective strategic planning.”
