CULTURIZE INSTITUTE

JUNE 23-24, 2026

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville
1823 Arbiter Court
Naperville, IL 60563

Time

7:30 am - 3:30 pm CST

Black event poster for the Culturize Institute announcing a 'Save the Date' for June 23rd and 24th, 2026, in Chicago, IL. The poster features colorful, bold header text, event dates, location, and photos of four keynote speakers: Jimmy Casas, Rachel Edoho-Eket, Joe Sanfelippo, and Garth Larson.
A colorful banner promoting the 'Culturize Institute Virtual Series' with the tagline 'Every student. Every day. Whatever it takes.'

Culturize for Paraprofessionals

January 15, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CST)

Virtual Zoom Event

Paraprofessionals are essential to the success of every school. As schools continue to evolve, those in support roles are being called upon to lead with heart, purpose, and clarity. This virtual session, led by nationally recognized educator and author Sarah Johnson, is designed specifically for paraprofessionals seeking to deepen their impact and align their daily work with the powerful Culturize framework by Jimmy Casas.

Hiring for Excellence

January 15, 2026

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CST)

Virtual Zoom Event

What framework does your school or district currently use when hiring candidates? The hiring process should never be left to chance. In this workshop, national award-winning Principal Jimmy Casas will share his 12 Strategies to Hire for Excellence, leaving candidates looking back after they complete the interview process and saying, “I would give anything to work for that organization!”