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MiCSS26 Speakers & Sessions — Michigan Charter School Symposium

Programming Is the Point

Two days. Two keynotes. Six themes shaping the future of Michigan's charter schools. Here's who's bringing it — with more speakers being announced as sessions are confirmed.

The Keynotes

Breakout Sessions by Theme

MiCSS26 programming is built around six themes shaping the future of charter schools. Click a theme to see its sessions — listed alphabetically by presenter, with new sessions added as they're confirmed.

Beyond School Choice: Competing for Learner ChoiceParent voice, enrollment strategy, and standing out in a learner-choice environment.Explore sessions → Personalized Learning & MasteryMastery-based models where students progress on learning, not seat time.Explore sessions → Career-Connected LearningPathways, partnerships, and work-based learning that connect students to real-world opportunity.Explore sessions → Reinventing the Educator ExperienceStaffing models, teacher leadership, and cultures where educators stay and grow.Explore sessions → Future-Ready School LeadershipFrameworks and tools for leaders who think like strategists and designers.Explore sessions → Community Ecosystems & PartnershipsSchools as trusted community hubs, anchored by partnerships that expand access.Explore sessions →

Call for Student Performances

Michigan charter school students open our general sessions. We're looking for short performances — music, dance, choral, spoken word — from students across the state to share the stage with hundreds of charter school leaders. Performances are brief, and we'll work around your school's schedule.

Submit a Performance →

Call for Books

The Book Nook at Symposium is a curated display at the registration desk featuring published works from authors in our own community. If you're a Michigan charter school author, we'd love to feature your book.

Share Your Book →

Venue & Parking

MiCSS26 takes place at the Detroit Marriott Troy — easy to reach, easy to park, and home to the food and hospitality our attendees rave about every year.

Location

Detroit Marriott Troy
200 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084

Get directions →

Parking

Parking is free on site at the Detroit Marriott Troy — pull in, park, and walk right into the symposium.

Food & Hospitality

The hospitality experience at Detroit Troy Mariott is one of the most talked-about aspects of Symposium. Staying on location is the easiest way to attend.

Hotel room block reservations→

MiCSS26 Schedule

Two days, two keynotes, and three blocks of breakout sessions across all six themes on Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 9

7:30–8:30 AM   Registration & Breakfast

8:30–10:00 AM   General Session & Opening Keynote — Dr. Simone Ahuja

10:10–11:40 AM   Breakout Sessions — Block 1

11:40 AM–1:00 PM   Lunch, Exhibitors & Networking Trivia

1:00–2:30 PM   Breakout Sessions — Block 2

3:00–4:30 PM   Breakout Sessions — Block 3

4:30–6:30 PM   MAPSA Social

Thursday, December 10

8:00–9:00 AM   Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM–12:00 PM   FutureSense Keynote Workshop — a hands-on morning with the Henry Ford Learning Institute

Thank You to Our Sponsors

MiCSS26 is made possible by the organizations investing in Michigan's charter school community.

Platinum Sponsor

 
Verdara

Gold Sponsors

 
EMC Insurance General Agency Company National Heritage Academies Summit Management Consulting

Silver Sponsors

 
Concept Schools Michigan Virtual Ohana Student Services Staples Advantage Technology Lab

Exhibit Hall Sponsors

 

Bright Thinker  ·  CS Partners  ·  Discover You  ·  EdLoop  ·  iCEV  ·  Maner Costerisan  ·  MAST Financial  ·  My Virtual Academy  ·  NWEA  ·  Ohana Student Services  ·  Penda Learning  ·  Piper Sandler  ·  Point Quest Group  ·  PRG Educational  ·  SLA Management  ·  Stryker K-12  ·  Summit Management Consulting  ·  Technology Lab  ·  Zen Educate

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at MiCSS26? →

Registration Is Now Open

MiCSS26 is December 9–10, 2026 at the Detroit Marriott Troy. Join hundreds of Michigan charter school leaders — Think Bigger. Lead Boldly.

Register for MiCSS26 →

Professional$999*
Educator$749*
Member$549*
MAPSA Social ONLY$300

*MAPSA Social is included with ticket price.

MI Charters

Presented by MAPSA — Michigan's charter school association