{"product_id":"catalyst-2027","title":"CATALYST 2027: The National Paideia Student Conference","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATALYST 2027: The Inaugural National Paideia Center Student-Led Conference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1–2, 2027 | Chattanooga School for the Arts \u0026amp; Sciences (CSAS), Chattanooga, TN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: Beyond the Circle: Paideia for Life, Work, and Teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Paideia classrooms, students learn to think together in seminars, and then put that thinking to work through coached projects, where they collaborate, solve problems, and create something real. Listening closely, asking good questions, disagreeing respectfully, building ideas together, and following through as a team are the same skills that make great teammates, colleagues, and leaders. CATALYST 2027 explores how the Paideia experience, from the seminar circle to the project table, carries beyond the classroom into work, teams, and everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoin Paideia students from across the country for two days of student-led seminars, breakout sessions, and a keynote. Students will build leadership skills through hands-on training in seminar facilitation and by leading sessions and seminars of their own. They’ll also connect with peers from other Paideia schools, hear from Paideia alumni about how seminar skills show up in college and careers, and participate in Paideia seminars alongside students from CSAS. CATALYST 2027 is hosted by the National Paideia Center and is open to students and educators from Paideia schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow registration works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis page reserves spots with a $20 non-refundable deposit per attendee. Choose one ticket for each person attending. You’ll be asked for each attendee’s details at checkout. Your deposit is credited toward your total, and the remaining balance will be invoiced to your school after registration closes, due February 15, 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents: $220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaperones: $220 (each school receives one free chaperone once it registers 5 students; select “Complimentary Chaperone” for that person)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresenting students: $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults (non-chaperone): $600, including PD credits, seminars, lunch both days, and the adult panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaideia alumni: $100, including the alumni lunch panel on day 2 and an optional seminar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLunch is included both days for all registrants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholars’ Guild members\u003c\/strong\u003e receive $20 off registration, applied to your balance invoice. Membership is not required to attend, and students presenting at CATALYST must be Guild members. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paideia.org\/products\/scholars-guild\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/paideia.org\/products\/scholars-guild\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1792370279312000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw16tedrLYubou4roWVWkZAw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoin the National Paideia Scholars’ Guild →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey dates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession proposals due: December 18, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposits due: January 31, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration closes: February 1, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance due: February 15, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant your students to present?\u003c\/strong\u003e How has Paideia shaped the way you work on a team, lead a project, or tackle a real problem? Submit a proposal for a 30–45 minute student-led session connected to this year’s theme by December 18, 2026. Students with accepted proposals receive the Presenting rate. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/EXDbaRDLYThrJUiR8\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/forms.gle\/EXDbaRDLYThrJUiR8\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1792370279312000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2Qym4oQme5yFJvkulszH5P\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProposal form link →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePaying by purchase order or check? Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:Holly@paideia.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolly@paideia.org\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll send an invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuestions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:Holly@paideia.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolly@paideia.org\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"mailto:Jeremy@paideia.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeremy@paideia.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67645556359273,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/0201\/0217\/files\/EDE8CDFD-FA28-4A6E-9F4F-8BD669206D0D.jpg?v=1791767675","url":"https:\/\/paideia.org\/products\/catalyst-2027","provider":"National Paideia Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}