Skip to Content
 

Summer Institute for Educators

View of Landmark College upper campus with student traveling down the hill in a line.
A group of Summer Institute audience members listening to a presentation
Summer Institute attendees listen to a presentation.
A participant at the Summer Institute uses a manipulative.
prev next

SAVE THE DATE

Our 2025 Summer Institute is on our campus in Putney, Vermont on:

June 24 – 26, 2025

 

Our call for proposals is now open!

This is you opportunity to present at the 2025 Summer Institute. We are looking for both one-hour concurrent and two-hour workshop options. Deadline for submission is January 17, 2025.

Submit a proposal

The Summer Institute at Landmark College has been an annual opportunity for education professionals to reboot their learning and refresh their enthusiasm for supporting students who learn differently. The event features nearly 40 years of Landmark College expertise in teaching students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism. Learn and network with small, focused groups of your peers. Get your voice heard and your questions answered. The Landmark College Summer Institute offers cutting-edge presentations with focused attention to participant questions.

 


Click below for more details for each session

  • Tuesday June 24, 2025  

    Title: Equity by Design: the Power and Promise of UDL

    By: Mirko Chardin, Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, Novak Education 

    Headshot of Mirko Chardin

    Description: 

    Every student, without exception, holds the potential for success. Regardless of their background or personal identity, each learner deserves an equitable chance to thrive. Equity in education means providing every student with the tools and support they need to succeed, regardless of their starting point. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) empowers educators to proactively design learning environments that remove barriers, ensuring access and opportunity for all. In this session, we will explore how UDL’s flexible framework helps educators anticipate and meet the diverse needs of every learner. By planning for variability from the outset, UDL fosters an inclusive environment where students not only have access to the curriculum but also receive the individualized support they need to thrive. Join us to discover how UDL can transform your approach to teaching, creating a more equitable and supportive learning experience for all students.

  • Tuesday June 24, 2025

    Hear from a panel of current Landmark College students as they share their personal stories. Students will provide insight into the unique situations they have faced, and overcome, as individuals with both learning and mental health or wellness challenges. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from students about the strategies that have helped them along the way. Come with questions you want answered! 

  • Tuesday June 24, 2025

    Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while you mingle and get to know your fellow attendees, Landmark College faculty, staff, and students. 

  • Wednesday June 25, 2025

    Concurrent sessions are 1-hour presentations on a range of topics with relevance for educators working with students with LD, ADHD, and autism.

    *Choose one presentation from the following during this session*:

    TBD

     

    This is you opportunity to present at the 2025 Summer Institute. We are looking for both one-hour concurrent and two-hour workshop options. 

    Submit a proposal

  • Wednesday June 25, 2025 

    Concurrent sessions are 1-hour presentations on a range of topics with relevance for educators working with students with LD, ADHD, and autism.

    *Choose one presentation from the following during this session*:

     

    TBD

     

    This is you opportunity to present at the 2025 Summer Institute. We are looking for both one-hour concurrent and two-hour workshop options. 

    Submit a proposal

  • Wednesday June 26, 2025

    Choose ONE topic from this session that appeals to you. Join your colleagues to share your own knowledge and learn from each other.

    Topics coming soon! 

     

  • Wednesday June 25, 2025 ,

    Workshop sessions are 2-hour presentations that are more focused and go into more depth on a topic with relevance for educators working with students with LD, ADHD, and autism. These are intended to be more interactive in nature, which may include any or all of the following: hands-on activities, practice or application of taught strategies or skills, and rich discussion.

    *Choose one presentation from the following during this session*:

    TBD

     

    This is you opportunity to present at the 2025 Summer Institute. We are looking for both one-hour concurrent and two-hour workshop options. 

    Submit a proposal

  • Thursday June 26, 2025


    Location Lewis Academic Building- Auditorium 

    Hear from a panel of current Landmark College faculty and staff as they share their knowledge and experience working firsthand with neurodivergent students. They will share strategies on how they handle tech/devices in the classroom, support student executive function, manage flexible deadlines, manage student anxiety, general classroom management, and more! Come with your questions you would like to have answered.  

  • Thursday June 26, 2025

    Workshop sessions are 2-hour presentations that are more focused and go into more depth on a topic with relevance for educators working with students with LD, ADHD, and autism. These are intended to be more interactive in nature, which may include any or all of the following: hands-on activities, practice or application of taught strategies or skills, and rich discussion.

    *Choose one presentation from the following during this session*:
     

    TBD

     

    This is you opportunity to present at the 2025 Summer Institute. We are looking for both one-hour concurrent and two-hour workshop options. 

    Submit a proposal

  • Thursday June 26, 2025

    Do you ever feel like you are overwhelmed with information and ideas for putting them into practice after attending a conference? But never seem to have time to sit down and plan out how you will apply what you've learned? 

    This session is for you! This is dedicated time to reflect on what you've learned thus far at Summer Institute, bounce ideas off the experts from LCIRT and Landmark, and select other presenters, and make a plan to implement what you have learned into practice! 

  • Thursday June 26, 2025 

    Data Rules!: Elevating Teaching & Learning for Success in Higher Education

    By: Michael Faggella-Luby, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, Texas Christian University 

    Headshot of Michael Faggella-Luby

    Session Description: 

    Coming soon! 

    Speaker Bio: 

    Dr. Faggella-Luby is the author of a new book, "Data Rules: Elevating Teaching with Objective Reflective" and host of the related podcast, Using Data to Foster Hope in Schools where he discusses ways schools can redefine data use to have a more positive impact on student learning and teacher practice. 

Agenda at a Glance: 

Click on the image below to view or download a summary of this year's agenda a glance. Image showing the agenda at a glance of the 2025 Summer Institute. Click the link to download a PDF version

 
 
 

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

Pricing and Registration

 
  Early Bird~ Regular Group# Alumni^
Full 3-Day conference
 		 $499 $599 $499 $499
Single Day (T, W, or Th) $224 $249 n/a $224

 

~ Early bird deadline is April 15, 2025

# A group is three or more individuals from the same institution. 

^ Alumni = a Landmark College associate's, bachelor's, or LDN certificate program, graduate; rate applies if early bird deadline has passed. 

Register now! (coming soon!) 

 

 

Who Should Attend?

  • College and university professors
  • Secondary school teachers
  • Learning specialists
  • Academic support professionals
  • Special educators
  • Disability service providers
  • School administrators
  • Education consultants
  • Curriculum and staff developers
  • Advisors

Or anyone wanting to learn more about supporting diverse student learners!

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

While we don’t offer specific CEUs, participants will receive a certificate of attendance that attest to participation in the event(s), including the number of hours involved, upon request. For many state education departments and organizations requiring CEUs, such a certificate often suffices for obtaining CEU credit—but it really depends on your particular state or organization (so we recommend reaching out to your representatives to see what is needed). We can also provide a letter of completion upon request.

Directions, Travel, and Accommodations information

Please see the following websites for travel information on getting to campus and recommended accommodations and resources for visitors to Putney, VT. Please note: the shuttle information listed on these websites is for Landmark College students only, we will not be offering a shuttle. Ride share and taxis are very limited in our region, thus we strongly recommend driving your own vehicle or renting a car from the airport.

Past Participant Testimonials

Here’s what past participants have said about the Summer Institute

  • “By far this is the most helpful and informative professional development I’ve ever done. Landmark is so fabulous and incredibly attuned to what special educators and students need to succeed and thrive!”

  • “My workshop was amazing! Theory and practical strategies were well woven into the presentations, discussions, and demonstrations with great quality, value, and depth.”

  • “Thank you for always bridging the research-to-practice gap.”

  • “This was amazing and I’m so glad I attended!”

Previous Summer Institutes

View program highlights and schedules from previous years on this page

 

Loading...
Back to top