NNSP Annual Conference

 In addition to the civic and community engagement conference, there will be ample opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, growing both your cross-sector understanding as well as your appreciation for the value of this work. The 2025 NNSP Annual Conference will culminate with students from the NAIS Student Civic Leadership Summit sharing their vision and strategies of how to make a difference in their communities. 

Sample Sessions:

• Principles of Good Practice: In this session, participants will learn about Charlotte Latin School’s “Principles of Good Practice” for Community-Engaged Learning, how they align with the school’s Core Values, and their application within a K-12 setting. Attendees will gain insights into key takeaways, guiding questions, and ways to leverage these principles for student engagement, fostering stronger alignment within their school community. This case study offers a model for scholars and practitioners to consider for initiating or advancing similar conversations in their institutions.
• Expanding Purpose: Amidst societal and environmental shifts, independent schools are reevaluating their role and impact, focusing on student learning and well-being. This workshop explores actionable strategies to utilize schools’ resources for the common good, empowering educators to translate aspirations into tangible change within their schools and communities.
• Science of Reflections: Whether starting a new program or aiming for improvement, effective service learning reflections reinforce learning concepts through real-world service experiences. By examining hundreds of reflection questions from successful programs nationwide, we address timing, theme, and clear expectations as essential elements.