HESTL EdCON is a statewide conference designed to elevate library services and instruction for K-12 youth, uniting school library professionals, their public library collaborators, and advocates for strong school libraries. Session topics focus on student-centered practice and reflect the five essential areas of the Colorado Department of Education’s Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) program: Planning, Leadership, Instruction, Management and Environment. 

Build your network of support by connecting with librarians across the state. Get inspired by keynote speakers Hena Khan and Gabrielle Mace. Immerse yourself in a day of professional learning. Register now to save your spot!

To increase accessibility and offset travel costs, the Colorado State Library is committed to offering this in-person event at no cost to participants. Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this possible.

CAL Member and Non-member (In-person): $0 

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Attendees can pre-order Panera boxed lunches or bring their lunch. As a registrant of HESTL EdCON, you consent to release your email address to sponsors for use in correlation to the conference unless otherwise specified.

SPONSOR OPTIONS: See below. After registering, sponsors are asked to send their high resolution logos and URLs to [email protected] for promotional purposes.

HESTL EdCON Sponsor Registration Cancellation Policy: 

Sponsor registrations: Full refunds minus 10% of the registration cost are available through May 6, 2025. From May 7, 2024, through May 22, 2025, 50% refunds will be offered. Cancellations after May 22, 2025, are not eligible for a refund.

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