May 11-13, 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Denver, Colorado

District Leaders Connect

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People at the Center: Leadership, Culture, Talent & Innovation

 

 

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What is District Leaders Connect?

District Leaders Connect is an interactive summit designed for K-12 district leaders to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and explore innovative solutions. Through expert-led discussions and peer collaboration, attendees will gain actionable strategies to enhance emotional wellness and strengthen their school communities.

Who Can Attend?

District leaders, including but not limited to superintendents, deputy superintendents, CAOs, CIOs, CTOs, curriculum directors, and HR directors.

What is covered?

1 complimentary registration with up to $500 flight reimbursement and 2 nights' hotel stay per district.

Venue: 

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

 

People at the Center: Leadership, Culture, Talent & Innovation

This convening centers the human side of change. Leaders explore how to strengthen team culture, stabilize the  workforce, build leadership capacity, and support staff navigating prolonged uncertainty.

Core Areas of Learning: 

  • Human capital and workforce stability  

  • Leadership behaviors that shape culture  

  • Retention, succession planning, and pipeline development  

  • Managing change fatigue and strengthening wellness  

  • Instructional leadership as a people-centered driver  

  • AI tools that support wellness, communication, and workload reduction 

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Keynotes & Facilitator

 

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Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent
Denver Public Schools

 

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Susana Córdova
Commissioner of Education
Colorado
 
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Iranetta Rayborn Wright
Chief Leadership Officer
Institute for Education Innovation

Event Schedule

 

Monday, May 11, 2026
12 PM - 2 PM
Registration
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
District Leader Meeting, Partner Prep Meeting
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
IEI Introduction
2:10 PM- 2:30 PM
Ice Breaker
2:40 PM - 3:05 PM
2-minute Drill
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Panel
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Keynote
Dr. Alex Marrero Superintendent, Denver Public Schools
6:30 PM
Dinner
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
On your own
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
IEI: Advise
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM
Session
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Session
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Session
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Session
12:00 AM - 12:55 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
1:1 Meetings
4 Rounds
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote
Susana Córdova Commissioner of Education, Colorado
4:30
Key Moments and Insights
6:00
Network Reception and Dinner

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome Back Reflections
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
1:1 Meetings
3 sessions
10:40-11:40
Mentoring Sessions
11:50 PM - 12:00 PM
Closing & Takeaways

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Ready to attend District Leaders Connect?

 
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
1776 Champa Street
Denver, CO, 80202