Welcome to Orlando!
Posted on June 24, 2025

The 2025 Educators Rising takes place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Find your way around the hotel using the map in the program book and the app.

The hotel is easily accessible from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). For information on getting from the airport to the hotel, visit https://educatorsrising.org/conference-hotel/ 

The conference hotel has many dining options. If you are looking for things to do during your downtime at the conference, check out Visit Florida to learn more about local attractions, dining, and transportation.

To make sure you are prepared for the weather outside of the conference, we strongly suggest that all attendees bring an umbrella or rain poncho. Most summer days in Orlando have at least some rain.

The weather in Orlando will be hot. However, inside the hotel, air conditioning will be running for the duration of the conference in all areas. Make sure you bring a jacket or other warm weather covering to maintain comfort indoors.

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