2026 ERCO LEADER SUMMIT
Leading for
Impact.
Empowering leaders.
Strengthening schools.
Transforming futures.
AUGUST 13, 2026
8:30AM - 3:00PM
1190 JOYCE AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219
CONNECT
Build relationships with educational leaders across Ohio
LEARN
Gain practical strategies and insights from expert educators.
LEAD
Strengthen your leadership capacity and drive meaningful change.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Built for Our Network
Focused on Your Impact.
The ERCO Leader Summit brings together education leaders from across ERCO'S Ohio network for a day of powerful learning, meaningful connections, and practical strategies that drive real impact in our schools and communities.
Through inspiring keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and collaborative networking, you'll gain the insights and tools you need to lead with confidence and create lasting change.
Together, we empower leaders.
Together, we transform futures.
Today's Voices of Impact.
Meet the Leaders Shaping the Conversation.
Dr. Melvin Brown
Keynote Speaker
Maria L. Markakis
Managing Partner; PKM Law
Dr. Barbara Boone
Program Director, Family Engagement Programs
Kimberly Brown
Consultant; State Support Team 11
Dr. Morgan Fagnani
Consultant; State Support Team 11
Speaker Presentations.
The Day At A Glance.
Leading For Impact
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Doors Open: Sign-in/Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening | David Harding President; ERCO Room: Responsibility
9:30 AM - 9:35 AM
Short Break (5 minutes)
9:35 AM - 10:20 AM
Keynote Address | Dr. Melvin Brown; Author, Roaches in My Cereal
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
Strong Schools Are Built on Strong Partnerships With Families & Communities | Dr. Barbara Boone OSU Family Engagement Ctr.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Legal Information Updates | Maria Markakis, Peter Kalail & Markakis Co., L.P.A
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Short Break (15 minutes)
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Session #1
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The Inside Scoop: What Boards Need to Know | Nichole Humphrey; ERCO Room: Growth
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Purposeful and Precise Use of Data | Dr. Morgan Fagnani State Support Team 11 Room: Responsibility
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Navigating Sponsor Expectations: Annual Update | James Wilson; ERCO Room: Teamwork
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Room: Responsibility
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM
Breakout Session #2
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Adolescent Literacy and the Science of Reading | Ms. Kimberly Brown; State Support Team 11 Room: Responsibility
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Graduation Pathways & Student Success Planning (DOPR) | Dr. Morgan Fagnani; State Support Team 11 Room: Growth
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Epicenter Updates | Brian Anderson; ERCO Room: Teamwork
Short Break (10 minutes)
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
What Happens When ERCO Shows up? | Nichole Humphrey; ERCO Room: Responsibility
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Statements | David Harding; ERCO
Resources.
AUGUST 13, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
1190 Joyce Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
LEADING FOR IMPACT.
Strong schools require strong leaders. When leaders grow, organizations strengthen, teams thrive, and students benefit.
Together, we're strengthening the ERCO network.