Forum 2016 | Oct. 26–28 – Chicago, IL

Join the College Board and fellow educators for Forum in Chicago.
Chancellor Kaya Henderson, Chief of Police Cathy Lanier, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and College Board President David Coleman discuss delivering opportunity to children in Washington DC (2015).
Forum attendees network within and across professional areas from admission and financial aid to counseling and partnerships, from leadership and advocacy to instruction and assessment.
The Networking Center is open throughout the event for attendees to connect with colleagues and College Board staff.
Forum features a professional College Fair where counselors, teachers, and administrators meet admission and financial aid officers from member colleges and universities.
Forum hosts the Academic, College Scholarship Service, and Guidance and Admission assembly meetings; and the Annual Meeting of the Members to discuss issues that matter most to members.
Alma Powell, Chair of America’s Promise Alliance, speaks to the Forum audience about the five promises that her organization strives to make and keep for every American child (2015).
College Board’s Vice President of Membership Barbara Cronan hosts a panel of students who share their experiences, challenges, and successes as they prepare for college (2015).

The College Board Forum is the preeminent annual gathering of K–12, higher education, and college access professionals from all areas of expertise. The Forum offers a wealth of sessions and workshops led by experienced colleagues that focus on finding solutions to today’s most pressing education issues.

Why Attend College Board Forum 2016?

To build and strengthen relationships with colleagues
To share best practices and new ideas that benefit today’s students
To hear about new education policies and legislation
To learn how the College Board can support your daily work and professional growth
To make your voice heard

Who Will Be at College Board Forum 2016?

Teachers
College and career counselors
College access and outreach coordinators
Financial aid professionals
Admission and enrollment practitioners
K–12 and higher education administrators
Legislators and policymakers
Parent engagement coordinators
Members of community based organizations

The Forum provides an opportunity for great minds in education across the breadth of College Board members to address and discuss hot topics as well as longstanding concerns related to academic readiness, educational opportunity, affordability, and student success.