Join the Center for Education Leadership for its second annual retreat designed to connect school leaders with the people, tools, and resources they need to make a lasting impact in their school communities. The 2026 Retreat theme is Power of Place, exploring adaptive leadership, joy, and school innovation in the heart of our city.

Applications will open in January 2026!

What to Expect

Build Collaborative Peer Networks

Network with a diverse group of school leaders from across the region. Share challenges, celebrate successes, and build a strong support system.

Reflect & Recharge

Take a break to rest. Our retreat offers a mix of structured sessions and downtime, giving you space to reflect and recharge.

Gain New Insights & Funding

Develop Actionable Strategies to Achieve School Goals and hear from leading experts in education. You’ll leave with funding and practical strategies to bring back to your school.

A Glimpse at Last Year’s Retreat


“The Retreat gave me the rare opportunity to slow down, reflect deeply, and be reminded that joy, connection, and academic excellence can, and should, coexist.”

2025 Retreat Attendee

Questions? Contact our Team!

Renata Bule

Assistant Director of Youth Connections St. Louis Community Foundationrbule@stlgives.org314-880-4967