The criteria used to identify schools for the Exceeding Expectations project is developed annually by a committee of volunteers from Florida school districts and other qualified practitioners.  
June 18-20, 2025
Renaissance Sea World Orlando
October 29-30, 2019
Omni ChampionsGate Resort, Orlando
June 26-28, 2024
Wyndham Orlando Bonnet Creek
October 4-5, 2018
Florida Hotel & Conference Center, Orlando
Due to pandemic closures, no Conference was held.  Award Schools were recognized at School Board Meetings.
October 3-4, 2017
Omni ChampionsGate Resort, Orlando
May 6-7, 2015
Rosen Centre, Orlando
May 7-8, 2014
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
May 14-15, 2013
Rosen Centre, Orlando
September 12-13, 2012​
Rosen Centre, Orlando