National Leadership Institute

September 28-29, 2026

Hilton Motif Seattle
Seattle, WA

Overview

The National Partnership for Juvenile Services’ Leadership Institute is designed for current and new/emerging leaders in juvenile justice with a focus toward those leaders (administrators and mid-level management) in juvenile confinement facilities including juvenile detention, corrections, and treatment centers. The NPJS Leadership Institute is an intensive one and a half day long immersion into leadership development. The Institute will focus on three areas of leadership development that will enhance and refine current leadership skills and develop new skills for all participants. Each participant will work through three modules focusing on specific areas of leadership and specific content related to each leadership style.

Goal

The modules involve a deep dive into three distinct areas of leadership, which will empower participants to apply these leadership principles into all facets of their work and professional interactions. The value of connecting and networking with peers from across the country and with the Institute speakers will have a lasting impact. Participants will return to work with professional relationships that will both promote and support their ongoing leadership development.

2026 Modules

Additional Information Coming Soon!


Call for Presentations

The National Partnership for Juvenile Services (NPJS) is pleased to issue a “Call for Presentations” for our upcoming National Juvenile Services Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute will be held on October 2-3, 2023, in the award-winning Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois. The host hotel Chicago Marriott Naperville continues to be the #1 full-service Marriott hotel in the Chicagoland Market, located equal distance between both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Located just steps away from the hotel, Freedom Commons shopping center offers a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options as does downtown Naperville which is just minutes away. 

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must be made through the online webform. Applicants must submit all required information, incomplete submissions will not be considered. Presenters may not use session(s) as an opportunity to spotlight a company, product or service. NPJS reserves the right to edit or modify all session descriptions for inclusion in symposium materials. 

 

Successful submissions will:


  • Align with one of the symposium topic areas
  • Be interactive and engaging
  • Leave time for questions and answers
  • Offer tangible, take-away ideas or skills


All proposals for consideration must be received no later than Friday, March 17, 2023. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance of proposals will be on or before Friday, April 28, 2023. 

Module Format

Each module must be two hours in length allowing time for questions and answers. There will be three groups with approximately 40-50 participants rotating through each module. You will be required to conduct your workshop a total of three times on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.


  • 8:00am – 10:00am
  • 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Agenda (Subject to Change)

Monday, October 2, 2023

  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Leadership Institute | Opening Session
  • 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Leadership Institute | Reception

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

  • 8:00am – 10:00am: Leadership Institute Modules
  • 10:00am – 10:30am: Leadership Institute | Break
  • 10:30am – 12:30pm: Leadership Institute Modules
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Leadership Institute | Luncheon
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm: Leadership Institute Modules
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm: Leadership Institute | Recognition Ceremony
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Leadership Institute & Symposium | Welcome Reception

Handouts

We encourage you to upload any handouts and visual aids to our Conference App. If handouts are to be copied, they are done so at the expense of the presenter. 

Review and Selection

Submission of a proposal does not infer automatic inclusion in the Leadership Institute. Proposals will be reviewed with preference given to the proposals that are based on relevancy, best practices, audience participation and skill-building. The proposal review process will be conducted by NPJS content experts who will review the submitted proposals and make final decisions. NPJS receives many excellent proposals, but not all can be accepted due to time and space restraints.

Agenda

Agenda Coming Soon!  (View 2025 Agenda)

Conference Registration

Registration Rates Coming Soon!

Leadership Institute - REGISTER NOW!

Standard Registration (NPJS Member / Host State): $249

Standard Registration (Non-Member): $324

Student Registration: $99

Leadership Institute: October 28-29, 2024


Leadership Institute + Symposium - REGISTER NOW!

Standard Registration (NPJS Member / Host State): $599

Standard Registration (Non-Member): $699

Student Registration: $199

Leadership Institute: October 28-29, 2024
Welcome Reception: Evening of October 29, 2024

Symposium: October 30 - November 1, 2024


Registration Terms and Cancellation Policy

You agree to the same terms for the Leadership Institute as for the National Symposium. See HERE to review.

Call for Presentations   

Additional Information Coming Soon!



Hotel & Travel

Hilton Motif Seattle

1415 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98101

The Hilton Motif Seattle is a downtown hotel inspired by Seattle's fashion and music scene, located on Fifth Avenue near Pike Place Market, the Seattle Waterfront, and various entertainment venues. It features stylish, contemporary rooms and suites, the Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails rooftop restaurant with the city's largest outdoor deck, and a modern fitness center. The hotel is known for its convenient access to downtown attractions and public transportation.

Room Rates

Group Rate:  $248 per night, plus applicable taxes

Reservation Link: Coming Soon!

Perks:

  • Waived Destination Fee
  • Complimentary Guestroom Internet
  • Complimentary access to Fitness Center
  • Lodging rate available three (3) dates pre/post Symposium, based on availability


Travel

Airport:

Located 20 minutes from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport


Self Parking:

$45.00 per car, per day

Visiting Seattle

Seattle is filled with exciting and memorable places to visit. Check out the Official Tourism Site for Seattle to plan your visit!