District Administration

FETC 2025 Preview: Maximize Your Experience! Swag, Sessions, Speakers, Social Events and More!

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 7th at 4 pm ET

Get ready to make the most of your time at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (#FETC)! Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by featured FETC speakers, designed to help you unlock the full potential of your experience at the nation’s largest independent edtech event. Explore the infinite possibilities and opportunities to improve the future of teaching and learning through high-quality professional development in tailored tracks to personalize your experience.

[PODCAST] What K-12 Leaders Can Learn from Alternative Delivery Construction Projects

Date & Time: Thursday, November 14 at 12 pm ET

Over the years, Director of Purchasing Gary Kerbow has been tasked with daunting construction projects when helping Hurst Euless Bedford ISD expand. Most construction veterans would consider these requests near impossible, and they would be if Gary didn’t have certain procedures and tools in place. In this podcast, Gary will speak about the lessons he's learned from these and other projects at a number of school districts in North Texas.

[PODCAST] Simplifying Purchasing: How Spring Grove Area School District is Empowering Educators

Date & Time: Thursday, August 22 at 12pm ET

In this podcast, the recently retired superintendent of the Spring Grove Area School District (Penn.) will discuss how the district found ways to better support teachers and staff with the educational resources they needed, which had a direct impact on student academic outcomes, while reducing costs and improving visibility and efficiency.

[PODCAST] Data and Strategic Partnerships: Overcoming the Challenges Facing K-12 Facilities Leaders

Date & Time: Thursday, April 18 at 12pm ET

Tune in to this podcast to learn more about the findings of the report, as well as what approaches can help district leaders to overcome the most common school facilities challenges identified by the study.

[PODCAST] Assessing your MTSS Implementation for Effectiveness and Equity

Date & Time: Monday, April 3 at 12pm ET

In this podcast, a panel of MTSS experts will discuss how to assess your school or district’s MTSS implementation to maximize effectiveness and ensure equity for all students.

[PODCAST] The Changing Face of School Security: How Conversations with Changemakers Is Bringing Us Together

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 3rd at 12 pm ET

Join us for this podcast episode featuring a thirty-minute discussion with Paul Timm, PSP at Allegion, who has spent his career helping schools on physical safety. As the landscape changes, Paul is bringing his decades-long expertise to the podcast airwaves and recently launched a series of conversations with other school security experts who bring unique perspectives and thoughtful ideas for schools to consider. This episode will give an overview of what Paul has learned with these conversations and the field work that district administrators should be aware of.

[PODCAST] Reflecting on Resilience: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging and Balance

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 12 at 12pm ET

Join us for this podcast episode where David Schexnaydre, Ph.D., a school principal in St. Charles Parish Schools in Louisiana, provides inspiring examples of educational leadership while offering practical insights for school and district leaders in three main areas: belonging & growth, fostering a healthy school culture, and balancing technology with humanity.

Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Improving and Elevating STEM Education

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 15 at 4 pm ET

Artificial intelligence, chatbots, and machine learning have transformed many industries—including education. Join us to discover the AI tools being used now to enhance STEM instruction and improve learning for the future.

Envisioning the 2030 Landscape for Special Education: A Strategic Conversation about the Expanding Autism Spectrum Population

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 11 at 4 pm ET

In 2030, what will our districts' landscape look like for students receiving special education, particularly those diagnosed with autism? Documented trends reveal a significant increase in the number of autistic students in our school systems - from 1 in 68 in 2013, to 1 in 36 as of 2023.

Student Engagement Using Phenomena

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 27 at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute Ed Talk, experienced science educator and professional learning consultant Cory Ort will share practical strategies for how to motivate students and leverage their curiosity by using phenomena in science instruction across a school or district. 

The 3 Grading Reform Challenges Every School Leader Must Overcome

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 12 at 2 pm ET

Learn about the most common challenges that can arise, and practical ways for district leaders to address them. 

Engaging All Students with Esports in Education: Sharing Strategies and Lessons Learned as Esports Programs Grow Nationally

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 13 at 4 pm ET

Learn how school districts and universities are empowering students to embrace gaming, the biggest form of entertainment in the world, to support equity, teamwork, soft skills, mental and social emotional health.

How AI Will Empower Administrators and Educators for Tomorrow’s Learning

Date & Time: Thursday, September 7 at 3:30 pm ET

In this DA Ed Talk, two edtech experts will outline how AI-powered technology can and will empower educators to personalize instruction, optimize teaching, and create more effective learning environments.

The Science of Reading and Implementation in ELL and Emergent Bilingual Instruction

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 31 at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute DA Ed Talk to gain exclusive access to insights from these meetings about how to support equitable, positive literacy outcomes and high achievement for multilingual learners.

Accelerate Learning by Transforming PLCs into “Powerful Learning Collectives”

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 22 at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an educational leadership consultant with more than 30 years of experience as an educator, instructional leader and administrator will discuss how to lead this powerful transformation in any district.