The Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that collaborates with schools, districts, legislators, and communities nationwide to recruit, train, develop and support educators who, in turn, support learners at all levels. Learn more at www.PEBC.org.preparation program.

InnEdCO believes innovation in education is the introduction of ideas, perspectives, and practices that empower and transform lifelong learning. It’s not just about new tools and technologies, but reimagining proven strategies to meet diverse needs and foster meaningful change. InnEdCo exists to inspire and sustain communities of innovative learners. They strive to tell the story of education innovation, risk-taking, and problem-solving across Colorado. They seek to engage in meaningful and ongoing institutional, district, school, and individual partnerships to connect and inspire educators to grow their practice. 

The Colorado Language Arts Society is a state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English, a professional association of educators in English studies, Literacy, and Language Arts. CLAS is a sponsor of the Colorado Teen Literature Conference. CLAS publishes a semi-monthly newsletter, Currents, and an award-winning journal, Statement.

SCBWI is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. They are a global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more imaginative and inclusive world through the power of children’s literature. Founded in 1971, SCBWI has more than 22,000 members worldwide.