Webinars
August 23, 2026
Mission: Attendance | Building a Consistent Districtwide Response to AbsenteeismDate & Time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2 p.m.
In this first installment of Mission: Attendance, you'll learn how to create a consistent approach to improving attendance. Dr. Marcy Burroughs, the Superintendent at the Sumter County Public School District in Alabama, will join to share how her district has reduced chronic absenteeism through a shared Attendance Manual, a codified approach to family engagement, and uniform reporting across school sites. You'll leave with a blueprint you can start using in your own district tomorrow.
August 23, 2026
Turning Capital Plans Into Completed Projects: What Two Years of District Research RevealsDate & Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2 p.m.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we'll explore findings from multiple surveys conducted over the past two years to understand how districts can bridge the gap between capital planning and project delivery to help leaders prioritize investments, accelerate project timelines and maximize every capital dollar.
August 12, 2026
The McKinney-Vento Challenge: Turning the "Without Delay" Transportation Standard into RealityDate & Time: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Join HopSkipDrive and Igor Petrovic, Director of Transportation at Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado, for a look at survey data that reveals a major gap between the McKinney-Vento standard and district reality, adding up to missed instructional time and real compliance risk. Attendees will also gain a district-level view of how to weigh cost, speed, and service when transportation needs can't wait.
August 11, 2026
The Missing Piece in Attendance Improvement: Stronger Family PartnershipsDate & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Join a panel of researchers, district leaders, and field experts for a conversation on new research showing that stronger connections with families can improve attendance, and how family engagement is working in real districts today. You'll leave with practical takeaways you can apply in your own district.
July 29, 2026
Attendance Starts with Consistency: What Reliable Transportation Means for McKinney-Vento, Foster Care, and Other Vulnerable StudentsRegister Now Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. Every district leader shares responsibility for ensuring students can access school consistently and without barriers. For students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, fulfilling that responsibility is often far more complex, making attendance one of the first challenges districts must solve. According to […]
July 29, 2026
Modernizing AP Classrooms for the Next Generation of Graduation PathwaysDate & Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
Join District Administration, Kaplan, and a panel of leading AP authors and master educators for a focused, 30-minute executive briefing to help inform modernization opportunities without compounding teacher burnout.
July 19, 2026
Road to FETC | Back-to-School EdTech: Smarter Tools, More LearningDate & Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
In this fast-paced webinar, expert educators will showcase the latest classroom-ready apps, AI-powered solutions, and proven strategies that simplify planning, personalize learning, and spark meaningful student engagement.
July 08, 2026
Attendance, Enrollment, and Equity Answers Hiding in Your Transportation DataDate & Time: Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, learn the key takeaways from a report suggesting that transportation teams are sitting on information that could directly connect to whether students show up to class, whether families choose your schools, and whether your most vulnerable students, such as those experiencing homelessness or with IEPs, are getting the access the law requires.
June 01, 2026
Summer Transportation Planning: Getting Every Special Needs Student to School on Day OneDate & Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, leaders from Denver Public Schools will share the decisions, systems, and partnerships helping ensure transportation is in place by the first day of school for every student, including those with IEPs, experiencing homelessness, or in foster care.
April 30, 2026
How Districts Get Ahead of Chronic Absenteeism Before the School Year StartsDate & Time: Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, you'll learn how leading districts are targeting students earlier to reduce chronic absenteeism, with better information, and letting automation handle the volume so their people can focus on the students who need the most support.