Annual Conferences

MCNC conferences are premier learning and growth opportunities for professionals and high school students alike. They provide opportunities for all members of the MCNC community to establish peer networks across the nation, develop leadership skills, and share best practices. 

upcoming Conferences

Winter Leadership Conference

February 9-11, 2027 Newport Beach, CA
Registration Is Open!

Student Leadership Conference

Date & Location TBD

Summer Professional Development Institute

June 30-July 2, 2027 Washington, DC
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Winter Leadership Conference
The Winter Leadership Conference is geared toward school leadership, including teacher leaders, counselors, school administrators, school district personnel, and college liaisons. While individuals are always welcome, schools are encouraged to bring a team to fully experience the benefits of the conference. Attendees are offered the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, review member school national data, and engage in meaningful dialogue about teaching and learning based on research, texts, and best practices.
Summer Professional Development Institute
The Summer Professional Development Institute is open to the entire staff of member schools, as well as district personnel and college liaisons. The Summer Professional Development Institute offers member school staff the rare opportunity to meet and debrief the past school year as well as plan for the upcoming year. Attendees have the opportunity to hear from distinguished educators, attend workshops, network with like-minded peers, become acquainted with best practices, and stay informed on the latest in educational thinking.
Student Leadership Initiative
The MCNC Student Leadership Initiative is a unique program to develop and highlight student voices within the MCNC community. Contact Terry Born at tborn@mcnc.us for more information or if your school is interested in hosting a Student Leadership Initiative. More information on the 2025 Student Leadership Initiative will be posted here as it becomes available!
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Melissa Madigan

Melissa Madigan has almost 20 years of experience in California public schools as well as experience serving on two non-profit boards. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for dual enrollment as a promising and attainable educational pathway for all students.

Currently, she is the Executive Director of DualWorks (formerly CCEMC), and is focused on helping this organization attain its goals, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programming and outcomes.

As a former teacher and principal of Ghidotti ECHS in Nevada County, Melissa not only led Ghidotti to state and national recognition as a National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School and was nominated as a TH Bell Excellence in School Leadership nominee but also created a climate of excellence, inclusivity, and community presence. Melissa says she has seen first-hand the enormous impact dual enrollment opportunities have on students, their families, and their community. It is a life-changing process.