Fall Education Conference
Monday, October 12, 2026 · Northern Center, NMU
FallEdCon Returns October 12, 2026
FallEdCon is MARESA’s flagship fall professional learning conference, bringing together K-12 teachers, paraprofessional educators, and early childhood staff from across Marquette and Alger counties for a full day of learning with nationally recognized education leaders.
FallEdCon 2026 will be held Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Northern Center on Northern Michigan University’s campus. Registration is open through Wisdomwhere, and keynote, breakout session, and venue details will be announced as the conference approaches.
Thank You for a Great 2025 Conference
FallEdCon 2025 was held Monday, October 13, 2025 across three venues — the Northern Center (K-12 all disciplines), St. Michael’s Catholic Church (paraprofessional educators), and Marquette-Alger RESA (early childhood, GSRP & junior kindergarten). Thank you to every educator who joined us.
2025 Keynote: Myron Dueck
Myron Dueck opened and closed the 2025 conference, sharing his 25 years of practitioner and leadership experience helping educators navigate grading, assessment, reporting, and student voice.
His published work includes Grading Smarter, Not Harder — Assessment Strategies that Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn (ASCD, 2014) and Giving Students a Say! Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage (2021).
More about Myron Dueck2025 Featured Speakers
Brian Buffington
Artificial Intelligence in Education
John O'Connor
Special Education and MTSS
Dr. Sonja Hollings-Alexander
Visible Learning
2025 Conference Schedule
How the day ran at FallEdCon 2025 — the 2026 schedule will be posted here once finalized.
Keynote
Myron Dueck
Breakout 1
Choose your session
Breakout 2 / Lunch
Group A
Breakout 3 / Lunch
Group B
Breakout 4
Choose your session
Close Note
Myron Dueck
Professional Learning Credits
Credit options offered at FallEdCon 2025 — 2026 credit details will be confirmed with the full conference announcement.
SCECHs — Free
- For in-state educators only
- Complete daily sign-in
- Complete conference feedback form
- Have your PIC# ready
Graduate Credit — ED 596
- Through Northern Michigan University
- Additional info & course registration available
6 SSW CEUs
- Available through Social Work CEU process
Join Us for FallEdCon 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026 · Registration through Wisdomwhere. Closes when full.