National Forum on Education Policy

Education Commission of the States’ annual National Forum on Education Policy is the leading education policy event of the year. By bringing education leaders together from across the aisle and across the states, this gathering provides opportunities to interact, learn and collaborate.

  • The 2020 National Forum on Education Policy has been canceled. We look forward to seeing you July 7-9, 2021, in Washington, D.C.


  • Resources from Our Past Forums

    2019

    The 2019 National Forum on Education Policy was July 10-12 in Denver.

    • Access the session resources.
    • View the roster of attendees.
    • Watch videos of the plenary sessions.
    • Download our event app from your phone/tablet.
    • Access the web version of our app on your laptop.

  • 2018

    The 2018 National Forum on Education Policy was June 27-29 in Washington, D.C.

    • Access the session resources.
    • See the event program.
    • Watch videos of the plenary presentations.
    • View the roster of attendees

    2017

    The 2017 National Forum on Education Policy was June 28-30 in San Diego, Calif.

    • See the event program.
    • Watch videos of the plenary presentations.
    • View the roster of attendees.

    2016

    The 2016 National Forum on Education Policy was June 29-July 1 in Washington, D.C.

    • See the event program.
    • Watch videos of the plenary presentations.
    • View the roster of attendees.

    2015

    The 2015 National Forum on Education Policy in Denver, Colo. celebrated Education Commission of the States’ 50th anniversary of supporting state education leaders. More than 600 attendees enjoyed plenary sessions with renowned speakers like Pedro Noguera, panels on hot topics like assessment and standards, intimate concurrent sessions, and plenty of reception and networking opportunities!

    • See the event program.
    • Access the presentations and corresponding resources from the plenary and concurrent sessions.
    • Watch videos of the plenary presentations.
    • View the roster of attendees.
    • See photos from the event.

    For questions about the National Forum on Education Policy, please contact Antionette Garcia at agarcia@ecs.org.