May 11-13, 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Denver, Colorado
District Leaders Connect
These events are crafted to provide opportunities for growth, networking, and professional development.
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:
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Human capital and workforce stability
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Leadership behaviors that shape culture
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Retention, succession planning, and pipeline development
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Managing change fatigue and strengthening wellness
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Instructional leadership as a people-centered driver
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AI tools that support wellness, communication, and workload reduction
Keynotes & Facilitator
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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
6:30 PM
Dinner
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
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
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote
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
10:40-11:40
Mentoring Sessions
11:50 PM - 12:00 PM
Closing & Takeaways
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