Education Week 2026

Join a dynamic panel of educators, administrators, and education leaders as they explore this year’s theme and emerging trends in the field. Gain valuable insights on building a successful career and take part in a Q&A session for personalized guidance and inspiration.

Come and gain valuable insights on building leadership skills, confidence, and positive relationships with colleagues and students. You will participate in engaging activities to foster collaboration and communication.

*This is a co-curricular event and is open to all Flagler College students.

Have a story idea that has been living rent-free in your head? Join published authors as they share how to transform classroom experiences, personal passions, and creative ideas into compelling books for children, teens, or adult readers. This high-energy session explores the building blocks of strong storytelling, including creating memorable characters, shaping meaningful themes, and discovering the true heart of your story. You will also gain a practical overview of traditional publishing pathways and clear next steps to help you move confidently from first draft to published book. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Have a story idea that has been living rent-free in your head? Join published authors as
they share how to transform classroom experiences, personal passions, and creative
ideas into compelling books for children, teens, or adult readers. This high-energy
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session explores the building blocks of strong storytelling, including creating memorable
characters, shaping meaningful themes, and discovering the true heart of your story.
You will also gain a practical overview of traditional publishing pathways and clear next
steps to help you move confidently from first draft to published book. Signed books will
be available for purchase. This co-curricular event is open to all students and the general
public.

Participants will practice developing a short, accessible elevator pitch that explains an educational idea, philosophy, or project in a way that is easy to understand and meaningful.

Join the Career Development Center for a special LinkedIn Workshop specifically for Education Majors. See you there!

Join Dr. Carl Williams, Dr. Michella Basas, and Dr. Jonathan Higgins as they share their
experiences as Flagler College students and reflect on the paths that led them back to
campus as professors in the education department. Hear their stories of growth,
mentorship, and the inspiration behind returning to serve the next generation of
educators. This is a co-curricular event open to all students.

Students share insights, questions, and discoveries from their junior-year internship
inquiries. This event is open to all provisional Education students, Education Majors, and
Education Minors.

Interns will share insights from their transformative three-week mini-internship in Bad
Neustadt, Germany and Panama. They will reflect on both expected and unexpected
areas of personal and professional growth, highlighting connections to their classroom
practice and their own development as educators.

Our visiting professors will discuss the structure of the German educational system,
including students with special needs. This is a co-curricular event open to all students

Today’s youth face a world shaped by climate disruption,
biodiversity loss, and deepening social inequalities. Education for
Sustainable Development (ESD) helps them understand these
challenges, think critically about global interconnections, and
develop the agency needed to shape a more just and sustainable
future. This plenary reflects on the growing importance of ESD
and its role in preparing the next generation for a rapidly
changing world. This is a co-curricular event open to all students.

A first-year teacher’s experience is influenced by far more than the students in their
classroom - it is shaped by colleagues, administrators, families, community partners,
state mandates, societal expectations, and their own internal beliefs. Grounded in
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, this session invites teacher candidates to
examine the broader ecosystem they will enter and to understand how each
interconnected layer will shape their daily practice and professional identity. This is a cocurricular event open to all studen

Interns share insights and discoveries from their Literacy Teacher Work Sample
projects.

Are you considering a master’s degree after graduation? Should you pursue it right away
or wonder if it’s better to wait? Join us for an informative session that unpacks the
benefits, challenges, and opportunities of graduate school in education. Discover how an
advanced degree can shape your career path, earning potential, and areas of
specialization, and gain real insights from faculty and current and former graduate
students. This is a co-curricular event open to all students.

Learn the basics of personal finance and investing, with practical strategies for building
financial stability on a teacher’s salary. The goal is to help future educators feel confident
managing their money so they can focus on teaching, not juggling multiple jobs. This is a
co-curricular event open to all students.

Join the Career Development Center for a SPECIAL Lunch-N-Learn for EDUCATION MAJORS and have your Resume and Cover Letter Reviewed!
The event Will take place 12:30-1:30.

Join us for a special evening honoring our pre-service teachers. Celebrate your hard
work, dedication, and the impact you will make in the field of education. Enjoy an
evening of recognition, encouragement, and community with fellow students and
faculty.
You will also have the opportunity to connect with Education Department alumni who
will be on campus to share their career journeys, insights, and advice. This is a wonderful
chance to ask questions, learn from real-world experiences, and expand your
professional network. This is a catered event. This event is open to all provisional
education students, education majors, and minors.

Mindfulness Techniques for the Classroom: Simple, age-appropriate practices that
teachers can use with students—and for themselves—to reduce stress and improve
focus. This co-curricular event is open to all students and the general public.

Who says you need a traditional publisher to get your story into the world? Join us for an
inspiring conversation with authors who took the leap and did it on their own terms.
Hear the real stories behind their books — the late nights, the learning curves, the
moments they almost gave up, and the incredible feeling of holding their finished book
for the first time. Browse their work, get your copy signed, and leave with the
confidence that your story is worth telling, too. This co-curricular event is open to all
students and the general public.

Every good book deserves a great ending, and this is ours. Join us for a relaxed lunch
with our self-published authors as we close out an incredible morning of storytelling,
inspiration, and creativity. This is your chance to linger a little longer, ask the questions
still turning over in your mind, and connect with authors who chose to bet on
themselves and never looked back. Whether you are curious about the self-publishing
process, looking for encouragement to start your own project, or simply want to enjoy
good conversation over a good meal, there is a seat at this table for you. The session
may be ending, but for many of you, the real story is just beginning. This event is open to
all provisional education students, education majors, and minors. Seating is limited, so
registration is required.

The stakes are real, and this is information every college student should have. Fentanyl
and counterfeit pills have become one of the most urgent issues affecting young adults
today. Understanding the facts can protect you and the people around you.
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This powerful session delivers clear, accurate, and practical information about fentanyl,
counterfeit pills, and opioid misuse. There are no scare tactics, just honest conversation
and real-world knowledge. You will leave with tools you can use, ways to start
meaningful conversations with friends, and greater confidence in how to respond in risky
situations.

What makes Lilli’s Light different from other substance awareness presentations is its
combination of DEA-approved facts and deeply personal stories of loss from our own
experience. The information is grounded in truth, and the stories make it real.
Every attendee will receive a box of Narcan! This co-curricular event is open to all
students and the general public.

Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, or withdrawal in children and adolescents, and
understanding how teachers can respond with care while staying within their role. This
co-curricular event is open to all students and the general public.

This fashion show highlights practical, classroom-ready outfits for pre-service teachers,
with tips for building a professional wardrobe thoughtfully and sustainably. This event is
open to all provisional education students, education majors, and minors,