2026 Small School Leaders Conference
February 3–6, 2026
Perfect for Independent School Marketing, Development, Admissions, and Head of School Leaders
August 31st: Deadline for Speaker Proposals and Early Bird Sponsorships
2026 Conference Registration Opens October 2025
2025 Conference Recordings are still available for purchase.
Find Last Year's Conference Lineup and Recordings HereI'm loving that I'll have all the recordings to go through at my own speed and take plentiful notes. Great topics too that I'm looking forward to learning about.
~ Nicolina M., 2025 Conference Attendee
Meet The Organizer
Aubrey Bursch is the CEO of Easy School Marketing and the organizer of the Small School Leaders Conference, dedicated to helping small independent schools grow through strategic enrollment, retention, and marketing.
With 20+ years of experience and a deep passion for education, Aubrey provides high-impact strategies that drive school success.
Aubrey also fosters community through the Mindful School Marketing podcast, Small School Leaders, and Small School Solutions programs, empowering schools nationwide.
Aubrey did an amazing job coordinating the conference and was an incredible host throughout all the sessions.
The content is fantastic and I appreciate so much that the recordings are available after the conference ends. There are way too many great pieces of information to capture in one sitting!
~ Lanita N., 2025 Conference Attendee
We thank our 2026 Title Sponsors for their support.
We thank our 2026 Premier Sponsors for their support.
We thank our 2026 Supporting Sponsors for their support.
NEW THIS YEAR
We thank our 2026 Round Table & Summer Webinar Sponsors for their support.
Learn More About These NEW Sponsor Options
Empowering Educators: Who Attends and What They Learn
Who Should Attend
✅ Directors in Marketing, Development, or Admissions: Get tailored strategies to elevate your goals.
✅ Heads of School: Discover trends and investment insights for maximum impact.
✅ Board Members: Learn innovative solutions to support your school’s growth.
✅ Leaders Wearing Multiple Hats: Gain clear, practical tactics for managing limited resources.
✅ Professionals Seeking Fresh Perspectives: Engage with experts for insights into small school challenges.
What You’ll Learn
✅ Targeted Strategies for Small Schools: Practical insights designed for small school challenges.
✅ Cost-Effective Solutions: Budget-friendly tactics to maximize your impact.
✅ Relevant, Timely Topics: From AI and LinkedIn Ads to delegation and enrollment optimization.
✅ Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from experienced leaders sharing actionable, real-world strategies.
2026 Conference Registration Opens October 2025
2026 Speaker Lineup Coming Soon!
I look forward to the Small School Leaders Conference each year. The lineup of speakers is always excellent, the format allows for you to attend as you're able, and the availability of the recordings post-conference is a true bonus.
~ Barb D., 2025 Conference Attendee
