The conference is a testament to our ongoing mission to drive change in K-12 education. It's a platform where professionals come together not only to share, but also to create actionable plans for student success
01- 02 January 2024 | California, USA
Join innovative district leaders who've successfully transformed their schools into Future-Focused learning environments. Through engaging sessions, you'll learn directly from the nation's top-performing districts as they showcase the proven strategies that have elevated student engagement and achievement. Gain practical tools, frameworks, and implementation roadmaps that produce real results, all thoughtfully designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities in your district. Collaborate with fellow K-12 leaders in structured workshops that help you adapt these innovative approaches to your unique circumstances. You'll leave the summit with a comprehensive, customized action plan to implement in your district.
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Picture your teachers… dedicated educators who spend countless evening hours crafting lesson plans, providing feedback, and managing administrative tasks. Now imagine them energized throughout the school day, fully present for meaningful student interactions, and still able to leave at dismissal time with the vitality to enjoy their lives beyond the classroom. This isn’t just a dream; it’s already happening in districts like Caldwell County (NC), Douglas County (CO), Naperville (IL), Mason City (OH), Surry County (NC), and Hermiston (OR). Through SPN’s Future-Focused Leadership services, these districts have discovered how to harness modern strategies and tools, including AI, to relieve time pressure on all staff, transform how teachers teach, and energize the entire educational community.
Join innovative district leaders who’ve successfully transformed their schools into Future-Focused learning environments. Through engaging sessions, you’ll learn directly from the nation’s top-performing districts as they showcase the proven strategies that have elevated student engagement and achievement. Gain practical tools, frameworks, and implementation roadmaps that produce real results, all thoughtfully designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities in your district. Collaborate with fellow K-12 leaders in structured workshops that help you adapt these innovative approaches to your unique circumstances. You’ll leave the summit with a comprehensive, customized action plan to implement in your district.
Picture your teachers… dedicated educators who spend countless evening hours crafting lesson plans, providing feedback, and managing administrative tasks. Now imagine them energized throughout the school day, fully present for meaningful student interactions, and still able to leave at dismissal time with the vitality to enjoy their lives beyond the classroom. This isn't just a dream; it's already happening in districts like Caldwell County (NC), Douglas County (CO), Naperville (IL), Mason City (OH), Surry County (NC), and Hermiston (OR). Through SPN’s Future-Focused Leadership services, these districts have discovered how to harness modern strategies and tools, including AI, to relieve time pressure on all staff, transform how teachers teach, and energize the entire educational community.
Teachers and administrators are facing mounting pressures that negatively impact efficiency, morale, and effectiveness. Much of this stems from a growing disconnect between our traditional instructional programs and methods and the changing expectations and learning styles of students who have grown up in a screen-based environment that is increasingly dominated by AI. Meanwhile, teachers and administrators are stretched thin, facing workload challenges that impact retention and effectiveness.
SPN’s tailored approach to Future-Focused Leadership guides districts through a structured transformation process based on their current instructional landscape and future goals. Whether the objective is to maintain the status quo, adapt to targeted innovations, or completely transform instructional design, our services provide the necessary framework and support to achieve measurable and sustainable progress.
Teachers and administrators are facing mounting pressures that negatively impact efficiency, morale, and effectiveness. Much of this stems from a growing disconnect between our traditional instructional programs and methods and the changing expectations and learning styles of students who have grown up in a screen-based environment that is increasingly dominated by AI. Meanwhile, teachers and administrators are stretched thin, facing workload challenges that impact retention and effectiveness.
SPN’s tailored approach to Future-Focused Leadership guides districts through a structured transformation process based on their current instructional landscape and future goals. Whether the objective is to maintain the status quo, adapt to targeted innovations, or completely transform instructional design, our services provide the necessary framework and support to achieve measurable and sustainable progress.
Learn directly from school districts that have successfully navigated the same hurdles you face every day. This snapshot showcases just a few of the many districts bringing their real-world solutions and breakthrough approaches to the summit
Explore how AI is changing the skills landscape and learn what students need to thrive in a tech-driven world.
Learn practical ways to integrate AI tools into your educational strategies, improving efficiency and enhancing learning outcomes.
Learn how artificial intelligence can assist in creating and refining lesson plans that foster student engagement and achievement.
What You’ll Gain at the Summit:
A clear, customized action plan aligned with your district’s goals.
Insights from leading-edge districts already making AI work for them.
Strategies to improve instruction and reduce teacher burnout.
Practical examples of brain research and AI in action, from lesson planning to student engagement.
Summit Schedule
On the first day of the Summit, Dr. Bill Daggett will describe WHY schools must become future-focused and accept that transformational change is necessary. He will then define WHAT skills, knowledge, and abilities need to be blended throughout the instructional design and assessment planning process. Dr. Daggett will ask your team to begin thinking about, “Where are you now?” and “Where do you want to be in two years?” Over the course of the Summit, your team will drill down to whether the focus is to run more efficiently in the status quo, begin to adapt some fundamental shifts or implement total transformational change.
On day two, your team will receive specific strategies, tools, and resources on HOW to change your instructional practices, instructional design, and assessments to become Future-Focused. In addition to the innovative districts named earlier that have successfully transformed, your team will learn the latest on brain research, resilience strategies, and how to accept AI as an assistant.
On day three, your team will work on a Future-Focused Action Plan for the next two years after reflecting on where you are now and the stage of transformation you want to arrive at: Stage 1: Maintain the Status Quo – Continue with current practices while recognizing ongoing challenges. This includes efforts to reduce stress on staff by showing them how AI can help them carry out their daily activities more efficiently, freeing up more time on their nights and weekends. Creating or updating strategic plans also applies to this stage of transformation. Stage 2: Adapt – Implement targeted changes in instructional strategies and design to improve efficiency and engagement. This includes offering new innovative and engaging instructional strategies, including ways to use AI to help build engaging lesson plans, shifting the dynamic between classroom Instruction and homework, and modifying the instructional design to break down the barriers between disciplines. Stage 3: Transform – Fully redesign the instructional program. This includes integrating innovative instructional models and AI to transform classroom instruction and design, and student assessment.
Action Planning for System Transformation: Where Do You Want to Be in Two Years?
On the first day of the Summit, Dr. Bill Daggett will describe WHY schools must become future-focused and accept that transformational change is necessary. He will then define WHAT skills, knowledge, and abilities need to be blended throughout the instructional design and assessment planning process. Dr. Daggett will ask your team to begin thinking about, “Where are you now?” and “Where do you want to be in two years?” Over the course of the Summit, your team will drill down to whether the focus is to run more efficiently in the status quo, begin to adapt some fundamental shifts or implement total transformational change.
On day two, your team will receive specific strategies, tools, and resources on HOW to change your instructional practices, instructional design, and assessments to become Future-Focused. In addition to the innovative districts named earlier that have successfully transformed, your team will learn the latest on brain research, resilience strategies, and how to accept AI as an assistant.
On day three, your team will work on a Future-Focused Action Plan for the next two years after reflecting on where you are now and the stage of transformation you want to arrive at:
Stage 1: Maintain the Status Quo – Continue with current practices while recognizing ongoing challenges. This includes efforts to reduce stress on staff by showing them how AI can help them carry out their daily activities more efficiently, freeing up more time on their nights and weekends. Creating or updating strategic plans also applies to this stage of transformation.
Stage 2: Adapt – Implement targeted changes in instructional strategies and design to improve efficiency and engagement. This includes offering new innovative and engaging instructional strategies, including ways to use AI to help build engaging lesson plans, shifting the dynamic between classroom Instruction and homework, and modifying the instructional design to break down the barriers between disciplines.
Stage 3: Transform – Fully redesign the instructional program. This includes integrating innovative instructional models and AI to transform classroom instruction and design, and student assessment.
Offerings for Attendees
Connect with like-minded K-12 leaders, share insights, and collaborate on strategies for overcoming today’s challenges.
Learn from experts and thought leaders about the latest trends and emerging ideas in education that you can apply to your own practices. Dive into keynote and general sessions that offer fresh perspectives, focusing on how to move beyond traditional models and prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Get the tools and knowledge to effectively integrate innovation into your school’s culture, making it a seamless part of your ongoing work.
SPN consultants will work with you or your team to develop a customized plan for implementing the strategies and practices discussed at the summit. This hands-on approach ensures you leave with a clear, actionable roadmap to drive change and achieve success in your own school or district.
Our keynote and session presenters bring diverse expertise from successful K-12 districts, educational leadership, and innovative practice. Explore our lineup of thought leaders who will share actionable strategies you can implement to create meaningful change in your schools.
Have questions about the conference? The SPN events team is here to help with any inquiries. Reach us by email or phone—we’re happy to assist!
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