KC Metro Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit

KC Metro Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: College Basketball Experience
1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Event Contact: Caitlin Pierce (piercec@soks.org)

The Special Olympics Kansas Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit is back and bigger than ever! This one-day event brings together middle and high school students with and without intellectual disabilities from across the state to strengthen leadership skills, build inclusive school communities, and connect through Unified Champion Schools programming.

What to Expect:

• Interactive youth leadership sessions

• A dedicated teacher track focused on UCS best practices

• Networking with peers and educators committed to inclusion

• Engaging activities inside the one-of-a-kind College Basketball Experience

• Lunch provided for all attendees

This summit is designed to empower student leaders to promote inclusion and respect in their schools and beyond, creating change through student voice and shared experiences.

Registration: Sent directly to participating school liaisons. Please contact Caitlin Pierce with questions or to confirm participation.

Join us for a powerful day of learning, connection, and inclusive leadership!