2026 SAS Institute

The 2026 SAS Institute, organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is a four-day professional learning event designed for educational leaders across the Commonwealth. The conference aims to strengthen educational systems, advance instructional leadership, and improve organizational health. Sessions are expected to feature clear learning outcomes, align with the Institute's theme, and present evidence-informed practices that support high-quality, human-centered systems. Content should introduce well-defined problems of practice or opportunities and provide research-informed or field-tested strategies supported by real examples, models, or demonstrations. All proposals are required to explicitly connect the work to Pennsylvania’s priorities, standards, or systems. Primary speakers will have their registration fees covered.