The 2026 LEAD Conference

CALL FOR SESSION PRESENTERS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

All presenters are required to include the following in their proposal submission:

1. Session Info

   • Session Title
   • Submitter Email — This is required so that we can send an initial notification and remind you to complete your submission if you haven't yet added a presenter.
   • Presenter Type — Adviser or Non-Adviser Adult, or Student
   • Presentation Method — Activity-Based/Interactive or Blended (Lecture/Interactive)
   • Audience Level — High School, Middle Level, or both
   • Student Programs — Honor Society, Student Council, or both
   • Appropriate Audiences — Students, Advisers, or both
   • Have you presented this session before for a conference? — Yes/No
   • Session Summary & Goals — In 250 words or less, answer four questions to summarize your session, highlight any special qualities that make it a "must have" at the NASC/NHS/NJHS Conference and include how you plan to present the material to your audience (small group discussion, video, activity, etc.) and your desired outcomes for your session.
   • Description for Program — Submit up to a 200 word "advertisement-style" description of your session that will entice audience to attend. This will appear in the conference app and on the webpage. The description should be catchy but still clearly identify the session’s main focus. The most successful session descriptions incorporate a hook, topic sentence, supporting statements, and two or three measurable learning outcomes for participants. Please note that your description may be edited for length, clarity, and style.
   • Intellectual Property — I verify that the content of my session is my personal intellectual property and indemnify NASSP on the chance copyright infringement is claimed against my session or the like.
   • Optional: Image Use — I grant permission for NASSP to publish images of my presentation/session in its publications and on social media.

2. Select Topic

   Choose the Category (in Bold) that is most closely related to your proposed session. Examples of session topics related to each category are listed below.

   
   

   Leadership / Character

   Cultivating a dynamic problem-solver and innovative thinker, equipped to tackle tomorrow's challenges while driving positive change today. Focus is on nurturing individuals who uphold the highest principles of morality and ethics, demonstrating cooperation, courtesy, and respect for others. Value and build diverse cultures and relationships, fostering a deep love for oneself and a genuine concern for the well-being of others.

   
   

   Student Voice / Service

   Making voluntary contributions to the school or community while amplifying student voices to drive meaningful change.

   
   

   Scholarship

   Pursuing excellence through lifelong learning and growth.

   
   

   Citizenship / Engagement

   Encouraging active participation in the community and fostering a deep sense of responsibility and engagement in civic life.

3. Add People

   Every proposal must have only one (1) person who is designated as the primary presenter on the application. No more than two additional people may be included as co-presenters. Student proposals require the inclusion of both an adviser and a principal's name and information. The adviser and principal will be automatically notified when a student proposal is submitted. session proposals submitted by advisers require the inclusion of their principal’s name and information. Principals receive automatic notification whenever an adviser’s proposal is submitted.

   
   The following information will be requested and is optional unless indicated as "Required"

   • First Name — Required for everyone
   • Last Name — Required for everyone
   • Position/Job Title — Required for advisers and other adults
   • Grade Level — 6th through 12th, adviser, or other adult; required for everyone
   • Email Address — Required for everyone
   • School Type — Urban, Suburban, or Rural; required for everyone
   • Primary presenter home/cell phone number — Required for everyone
   • Presentation Experience — List up to two other organizations you have presented for, and the years of these presentations
   • Speaker Bio — Shared in conference program; required for everyone
   • School/Organization name — Required for everyone
   • Street Address
   • City
   • State/Province
   • Country
   • Zip/Postal Code
   • How do you identify? — Check boxes: race/ethnicity/gender; required for everyone
   • Personal Photo — A high resolution head shot photo (300 dpi), portrait (vertical) style in jpg or png format for presenters and co-presenters

4. Upload Handouts

   Optional: You may upload up to two PDF handouts as part of your session proposal.

5. Confirmation

   The last step of session submission involves reviewing what you have entered and pressing "Confirm and Submit" to receive a confirmation email message.