Webinars
April 09, 2026
Budget Pressure Is Rising. 3 Practical Shifts to Support Attendance and Student Access.Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, we'll explore three practical shifts districts can make now as districts prepare for the 2026/27 budget cycle,: aligning transportation decisions more closely with attendance and access goals, improving efficiency by using the right transportation mode for the need, and connecting transportation outcomes more clearly to budget priorities.
April 08, 2026
Why Literacy Gains Require Family Partnerships & How to Build ThemDate & Time: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore current research on the literacy engagement gap with families and walk through a practical three-part audit to assess what parents in your district actually know about reading progress and where the greatest opportunity for impact exists. Additionally, a district leader will share what she learned after examining her own literacy communication strategy, and what changed as a result.
April 08, 2026
Launching Tutoring with Purpose: A Sustainable, Low-Lift Approach for DistrictsDate & Time: Wednesday, May 06, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, explore how to implement a low-lift tutoring model that delivers measurable impact without overwhelming staff or budgets. A district leader will also share how they successfully deployed and managed their own low-lift tutoring program, including lessons learned and student success stories.
March 23, 2026
Real Attendance Gains: How Two Districts Engage Families to Reduce Chronic AbsenteeismDate & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 45-minute webinar, student services and attendance leaders from two districts that have reduced chronic absenteeism for three consecutive years will share what drove their results and what others can replicate to improve attendance in their own communities.
March 19, 2026
Budgeting Through the Squeeze: Modern Financial Strategies to Fund What Drives Student OutcomesDate & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, K–12 budget consultants will share best practices for modern district budgeting that help leaders prepare for enrollment or funding changes, strengthen financial communication with school boards, make smarter staffing decisions, anticipate cost pressures, and avoid always reacting in crisis mode.
March 18, 2026
When Everything Looks Perfect & Isn't: Redefining Career Readiness in the AI EraDate & Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will rethink what career readiness means in the AI era when perfection is easily produced as we ask ourselves the question: "If everything can be polished, optimized, and automated, what actually differentiates a student?"
March 11, 2026
AI as a Tool for Authentic Learning: Trust, Readiness, and the Future-Ready StudentDate & Time: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, an expert in K-12 AI policy and practice will explore ethical guidelines and how to maintain trust in student work. Attendees will also hear from a former admissions officer on what colleges actually trust in 2026 — and how districts can equip students with the AI fluency now expected in higher education and the workforce.
March 02, 2026
Smarter MTSS: Empowering District Leadership to Transform Student OutcomesDate & Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, we'll explore how to streamline streamlining MTSS workflows to not only reduce administrative burden for MTSS teams but also provide district leaders with the visibility and insights they need to drive meaningful, system-wide impact.
February 25, 2026
Rethinking the 10% Absence Benchmark: New Attendance Research and What Districts Can DoDate & Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
In this webinar, join co-author Tiffany Wu of "The Chronic(les) of Absenteeism Measurement" as she discusses the study's latest research that challenges the widely used 10% absence benchmark and makes the case for identifying at-risk students earlier.
February 19, 2026
5 Research-Backed Leadership Moves That Transform Math ClassroomsDate & Time: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
Drawing on a five‑year research partnership with a leading university, this session explores five research‑grounded leadership practices that help schools strengthen math instruction and improve student outcomes.