Ed Uplift 2026:
Elevate | Expand | Inspire
Elevate your teaching. Expand your programs. Inspire your community.
An eleven-month journey for ministers, practitioners, teachers, and education teams to strengthen their teaching, refresh programs, and bring relevance to every learning experience. Each session combines practical tools, real-world application, and strategies for student engagement, embodiment, and leadership in spiritual education.

Teaching That Matters: Spiritual Education in Today’s World
Explore the evolving landscape of adult learning and what contemporary seekers are seeking in spiritual education. Examine trends in learning preferences, digital engagement, and experiential methods. Discuss how to make CSL education responsive to modern needs while staying grounded in spiritual principles. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to evaluate their current offerings and begin adapting them to meet the expectations and challenges of today’s learners.

Design with Intention: Programs That Flow
Learn how to create intentional, cohesive learning pathways that guide students from curiosity to proficiency. Discover strategies to sequence classes effectively, refresh outdated content, and ensure each program aligns with both community needs and overarching educational goals. This session provides practical tools for program mapping, identifying gaps in offerings, and integrating experiential and reflective exercises to deepen student learning.

Curriculum That Connects: Making Lessons Relevant
Focus on creating curriculum that resonates with students’ lived experiences. Learn to incorporate contemporary examples, storytelling, and interactive exercises that connect spiritual principles to everyday life. Participants will explore methods for assessing relevance, enhancing engagement, and making lessons practical, applicable, and memorable.

Teach to Inspire: Strategies That Engage
Discover a range of teaching strategies designed for clarity, energy, and student participation. Explore techniques for facilitating engaging discussions, maintaining attention in in-person and online settings, and structuring sessions for optimal flow. Participants will gain insights into how to adapt teaching style to different learning environments, keep learners energized, and maximize understanding and retention of content.

Engage Every Learner: Participation and Connection
Explore methods for fostering meaningful connection and participation in diverse learning communities. Learn to navigate group dynamics, encourage dialogue, and adapt to various learning styles. This session emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and interactive classroom where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to contribute. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for building a culture of engagement and collaboration.

Lead From Within: Embodied Leadership for Educators
Explore the role of presence, authenticity, and integrity in effective teaching. Learn how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and alignment with core values influence the learning environment. Participants will examine how modeling embodied leadership shapes student experience, inspires confidence, and fosters a sense of trust and community. This session encourages educators to bring their full selves to teaching and lead from example.

Spread the Word: Marketing Programs That Attract
Learn how to increase visibility and attract students to your programs with intention and authenticity. Explore techniques for crafting compelling messaging, telling your program’s story, leveraging digital tools, and creating promotional strategies that resonate. Participants will gain practical guidance on how to connect with potential learners, increase enrollment, and share the value of their offerings in ways that feel genuine and engaging.

From Learning to Living: Turning Insight into Action
Focus on helping students integrate lessons into daily life. Learn how to design assignments, accountability structures, and reflection exercises that promote practical application. Explore methods to support transformation beyond the classroom, helping students implement principles, develop habits, and sustain growth. By the end, educators will have strategies to ensure that lessons lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Mix It Up: Expanding Learning Options
Explore innovative formats for delivering education beyond traditional classrooms. Learn how to design hybrid, asynchronous, experiential, and community-based learning opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards. Participants will examine ways to expand access, accommodate different learning preferences, and provide flexible, creative options that engage students in multiple contexts.

Measure and Improve: Evolving Your Programs
Examine strategies for gathering feedback, reviewing outcomes, and refining your programs. Learn tools for assessing engagement, measuring success, and identifying areas for improvement. Participants will leave with actionable plans for evolving their offerings, addressing gaps, and continually enhancing the quality and impact of their teaching and learning experiences.

Vision Forward: The Future of CSL Education
Look ahead to the next decade of spiritual learning. Explore trends, innovation, and emerging needs that may shape the future of CSL education. Discuss how to anticipate changes, integrate new technologies, and design programs that remain relevant, transformative, and inspiring. Participants will leave with a forward-thinking perspective and practical ideas for evolving their educational offerings to meet the needs of future learners.

Education Uplift will return in January.
Education Uplift does not meet in December.
Stay tuned for our 2027 Education Uplift programing.
Enjoy the holidays — Happy New Year!

