Discover new ways to engage and empower your students at the 3rd Annual POWER Teaching Conference—a one-day, in-person event designed to inspire, connect, and equip educators with proven strategies for inclusive and impactful teaching. Hosted through the Title III POWER Project, a NASNTI collaboration between San Juan College and Fort Lewis College, this regional conference brings together secondary and college-level instructors committed to equity and student success.
Together, we will:
- Build a collaborative community of educators across San Juan College, Fort Lewis College, and regional high schools.
- Share evidence-based, inclusive curriculum design strategies with a focus on supporting Indigenous students.
- Explore culturally responsive teaching practices that promote academic, social, and identity-safe belonging for all students, including Native American, first-generation, Hispanic, rural, and non-traditional learners.
2026 POWER Teaching Conference Agenda:
- Student Panel: Student perspectives on Native Student Readiness
- Morning Breakout Session
- Roundtable Discussions
- Lunch
- Afternoon Breakout 1
- Afternoon Breakout 2
- Closing Remarks