This year’s RAPSA Forum is centered around the theme “Advancing Inclusive Education: Redefining Success for Opportunity Youth.” Together, we will explore what it means to create equitable schools and systems where every young person has the chance to thrive, no matter the barriers they face.
The Forum brings together educators, policymakers, advocates, and youth-serving organizations from across the nation who are leading this work every day. Through inspiring keynote sessions, engaging breakouts, and thought-provoking discussions, attendees will learn from innovative leaders and connect with peers who share a commitment to improving outcomes for Opportunity Youth. The diverse group of presenters and organizations represented ensures that every session offers fresh ideas, practical strategies, and real-world examples of success in action.
The 2025 RAPSA Forum kicks off on November 3 with a dynamic pre-conference, featuring six in-depth sessions designed to dive deeper into key issues and provide hands-on learning opportunities. This is the perfect way to jumpstart your Forum experience, gain practical tools, and connect with fellow attendees before the main conference begins.
To guide these conversations, the Forum will feature five strands that highlight the many ways we can work toward this vision: Leadership in Times of Change, Nationwide Alternative Accountability, Policy & Advocacy, Teaching for Progress, and Youth Innovation and Workforce Transformation. Each strand connects back to the central theme, offering practical strategies, new perspectives, and inspiring examples of what redefining success can look like in action.
At RAPSA, our mission has always been to support educators and leaders who are transforming outcomes for Opportunity Youth. This year’s theme reflects that ongoing commitment, providing a space to share ideas, build connections, and shape the future of inclusive education together.
Join us at the RAPSA Forum 2025 on November 3–5, 2025 at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort in San Diego, CA. We are bringing together educators, administrators, and community leaders from across the nation. This education conference offers dynamic professional development, networking, and actionable strategies to transform student success. Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute—register today to secure your place at this inspiring event.
