Web Seminars - DA Ed Talks - Podcasts

AI, People, and Policies: Leadership Strategies for the New Threats Facing K-12

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 5th at 2 pm ET

Attend this DA webinar for an insightful discussion with a former superintendent, District Administration’s CIO-in-Residence, and a cybersecurity expert about new threats to security and privacy in K12 posed by AI, which emerging trends to prepare for, and how to approach AI from a policy, security, and leadership perspective.

Ten AI-Powered Tools for Teachers to Try Today

Date & Time: Thursday, May 16th at 4 pm ET

The landscape of educational technology has transformed dramatically in the last year, exploding with the rise of AI tools for teachers. From streamlining student feedback to creating interactive content tools, AI-powered platforms have become essential for educators. As classrooms increasingly integrate digital tools, understanding these AI tools is crucial for teachers.

Superintendent Roundtable: Closing Reading Gaps by Leading a Literacy Transformation

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 28th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, a roundtable of district leaders from around the country will discuss the strategies they are using today that have made significant and measurable strides in literacy scores—sustainably, consistently, and equitably. 

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Teachers need ‘professional authority’

Teachers quit the classroom when they lack control, choice and collaboration, says Becky Pringle, president of the NEA teachers union.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: How to improve school safety beyond metal detectors

"We don't want to blame everything on COVID, but COVID did have a notable, marketable impact on school safety," says Ken Trump, president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

A One-Stop-Shop: Modern Marketplace for Better Equipped K-12 Procurement

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 22nd at 2 pm ET

With industry insight into the concept of procure-to-pay, this webinar will explore how you can support your team through the entire procurement lifecycle—from requisition to check. Join us for an insightful discussion on how you can enable your procurement team to do more with more in the face of staffing and workforce challenges. 

Navigating Tomorrow: Charting the Future of K12 by Exploring Strategic Plans

Date & Time: Monday, April 29th at 2 pm ET

Based on the “Annual Public School System Strategic Plan Scan” by Godek et al., (2024), this first-of-its-kind webinar presentation from the District Administration Leadership Institute will reveal how leading districts are successfully engaging families and communities, integrating effective pandemic-era strategies, and enhancing principal involvement to drive educational excellence.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Can we conquer chronic absenteeism?

"The churn that's happening in classrooms is now affecting everyone. It's affecting the ability of teachers to teach, teachers to set classroom norms, and kids to learn," Attendance Works Executive Director Hedy Chang says on this week's podcast.

Literacy Leadership: Essential Strategies for Capacity Building in Your District

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Supervisor of Literacy and Learning Services from the Columbus City Schools will dive into the best practices for successful literacy plan implementation, focusing on how to build capacity and empower your team toward literacy transformation.

Talking Out Of School’ Podcast: How LAUSD gave every student a powerful AI buddy

"It's your best friend, your concierge, your personal assistant, your buddy," Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says of "Ed," the district's AI platform. "Ed is transforming a school district of 540,000 students into 540,000 schools of one for everyone."