2025 Parent Leadership Conference
June 10-12 in Charleston, SC
The PSO Parent Leadership Conference brings together parent advocates from across the country who are passionate about school choice. Join us for one-and-a-half days of informative panels, facilitated small group discussions, and influential speakers aimed at moving the parental choice movement forward and improving educational outcomes for all students. In addition to honing new advocacy skills, there will be plenty of opportunities during the conference to have fun and network with leaders from across the country.
Accommodations
387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hotel accommodations will be booked by PSO. Please do not contact the hotel to book your room.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 10
4:00 PM Registration (Lobby)
7:00 PM Welcome Reception (Lobby Bar)
Wednesday, June 11
8:00 AM Breakfast (Gold Ballroom)
9:00 AM- Keynote and Sessions (Gold Ballroom)
4:00 PM
6:00 PM Dinner (TBD)
Thursday, June 12
8:00 AM Breakfast (Gold Ballroom)
9:00 AM- Sessions (Gold Ballroom)
12:00 PM
12:00 PM Wrap-Up and Lunch (Gold Ballroom)
Important Information
FLIGHTS: Book flights into Charleston International Airport (CHS). Please book your flight as soon as possible. CHS is about 20 minutes from the hotel.
PARKING: There are two options available for parking for overnight guests. Self-parking is available at the City of Charleston-owned parking garage adjacent to the hotel and is currently $1.00 each 20 minutes with a maximum daily rate of $24.00 per day. Parking is based on garage availability. The day starts and ends at midnight for billing purposes. Parking is limited for over-sized vehicles and roof top carriers. Current pricing for valet services is $40 + tax per night and is billed directly to your guest room. Valet services are available at any time on the day of arrival, include unlimited in and out privileges, and are good until 11:59 PM the day of departure. At arrival, please park in the valet lane on King Street and the bellmen will unload your vehicle.
TRANSPORTATION: There are no shuttle buses to the hotel from the airport. Please plan to take a taxi/Uber/Lyft.
*Note: Reimbursement for your flight and any related travel costs (i.e. your cab ride to and from the airport) will be arranged through your coalition manager.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Your rooms on the nights of Tuesday (6/10) & Wednesday (6/11) will be reserved and paid for by PSO. However, if you wish to extend your stay beyond these two days at this hotel, please email Kristen (kristen@parentsforschooloptions.org). You will be responsible financially for any additional nights, and a credit card will be required at check-in to cover those expenses.
*Note: Do not call the hotel and book your own room. PSO will be providing the hotel with a master rooming list of all attendees.
In order to ensure space for conference attendees and to guarantee the group’s full participation, PSO-sponsored activities at the hotel and off-site will be restricted to registered conference attendees only. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have questions regarding the event, please contact Kristen Tyagi at kristen@parentsforschooloptions.org.
REGISTRATION: All attendees must register by April 7th. Register by completing the form linked here.
