Education Leadership & Development
IEI is committed to bringing educational leaders together, ensuring that they have the influence, access, resources, and support needed to lift students’ voices.
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Our Theory of Action
Summits. Retreats. Workshops
At IEI, we elevate and empower K–12 superintendents by building a strong, supportive community of peers and partners. Our network helps leaders extend their impact and their tenure by connecting them with innovative solution providers, valuable professional development, and trusted colleagues who understand their challenges. Together, we amplify superintendent voices and help shape the future of education for the students and communities they serve.
Our Events
IEI events are built to feel personal and genuinely supportive. We focus on thoughtful planning and small-group settings so district leaders and partners can learn from one another without pressure or distraction. Attendees often describe our summits as a comfortable blend of professional development, honest conversation, networking, and a bit of fun. Partners tell us the intimate scale and non-commercial approach make it easier to have meaningful dialogue with district leaders. Many leave feeling renewed, valued, and excited to return.
National Summits
IEI hosts three National Summits each year, in the fall, spring/winter, and summer. These gatherings bring together superintendents, EdTech leaders, K–12 entrepreneurs, and strategists to address the most pressing issues in education. Each summit is held in a different location, creating opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
Supes' Choice Awards
The Supes’ Choice Awards are the only education industry awards judged exclusively by school district superintendents. Each EdTech product and its specific solution is evaluated based on a commitment to student outcomes, innovation, ingenuity, client support, interactivity, and engagement.
Even more rewarding for the finalists, is the unique opportunity to secure the undivided attention of superintendent judges from across the nation and receive constructive feedback throughout the evaluation process. The insights EdTech companies receive from district leaders help many elevate their services or solutions from practical tools to must-haves for student success.
A Day in the Life of an IEI Event
Experience a day inside an IEI Summit, a space where district leaders and industry partners come together to learn, connect, and shape the future of K–12
Our Programs
Our distinct approach and unwavering commitment to fostering an empowering space for education leaders, along with the exclusive access we provide to the tightly-knit IEI community, sets us apart.
IEI: Advise
IEI: Advise empowers K–12 entrepreneurs to engage meaningfully with IEI superintendents and district leaders. Each customized engagement provides actionable feedback aligned to your goals and growth stage. These connections often lead to pilot programs and long-term partnerships with IEI and its member superintendents.
IEI Speakers' Suite
Your district deserves voices that inspire action. Our curated roster of trusted education innovators and industry experts is ready to engage your staff, students, and community with powerful keynotes and hands-on workshops that move learning forward.


