What’s Happening with CORE?
Pre-Summit Preparation Meeting : March 16, 2026
6:00 PM – Review key talking points, legislative priorities, and strategies for effective advocacy.
Location Citizen M Hotel –
550 School St SW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
Capitol Tour: March 17, 2026 7:30 AM – Tour the historic Capitol with Congressman Gregg Harper
Legislative Meetings
Lunch in the Senate Dining Room
Networking Dinner: Enjoy an evening of connection and conversation at Carmines’s
Who Should Attend: Leaders, advocates, and representatives from CORE Members interested in legislative engagement and policy advancement.
RSVP Information Please confirm attendance by February 17, 2026 with Don Forrester at
. Pnclude the names and titles of all attendees in the RSVP.
More Information Coming Soon!
Our Mission
The Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) is dedicated to promoting professionalism and best practice in the delivery of services to children and families from hard places. The organization provides legislative advocacy, public awareness and the representation of a united voice concerning the strengths and challenges associated with provision of residential family-like services in a continuum of care environment.
Join us!
It was a man of wisdom who wrote: “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor.” It is on that principal that we invite you to become a member of the Coalition of Residential Excellence today – join forces with other boarding schools, residential charter schools, children’s homes, youth ranches and other residential education-based programs around the country advocating for the best interests of children and families.
Membership Inquiry
Join CORE today!
CORE is open to boarding schools, residential charter schools, children’s home, youth ranches and other residential education-based programs.