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  • Call for Speakers

    Submission form for FIRE Foundation’s Inclusion in Action Conference. Proposals should reflect inclusive Catholic education and offer practical, actionable strategies. Include the event dates, proposal deadline, notification timing, presenter expectations/benefits, and contact/help information from the document.
  • Call for Speakers Overview:
    Thank you for considering submitting your proposal for the Inclusion In Action Conference. The Inclusion in Action Conference invites educators, school leaders, parents, and advocates to share ideas that strengthen inclusive Catholic education and reflect FIRE’s belief that everyone belongs. We are seeking engaging, high-quality presentations that combine sound expertise, lived experience, and practical strategies attendees can take back to their schools and communities. By presenting, you help ignite meaningful change—moving inclusion from vision to action in Catholic schools across the country.

  • Timeline:
    Please note the schedule is subject to change.

    May 15, 2026 Call for speakers opens

    August 31, 2026 Call for speaker proposal submission deadline

    September 30, 2026 All those who submitted will be notified if proposal was approved or declined

    February 11 - 12, 2027 Inclusion in Action Conference. 

  • Proposal Selection Criteria Session:
    Proposals are selected to ensure a well-rounded, high-quality conference experience for all attendees. Priority is given to proposals led by knowledgeable, credible speakers who present accurate, up-to-date information grounded in best practices for inclusive education. Strong proposals also include clear, practical “how-to” strategies that participants can take back and apply in their classrooms, schools, and communities.

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  • Proposal Speaker Information

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  • Session Proposal

  • Age / Grade Levels Addressed*
  • Agreements and Support

  • Acknowledgments*
  • Questions about the Inclusion in Action Conference or presenting? Please email Molly Fisher at molly@firefoundation.org

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