April 13-April 15, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
District Leaders Connect
These events are crafted to provide opportunities for growth, networking, and professional development.
Mindful Schools, Strong Communities: Building Emotional Wellness.
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What is it?
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.
Member Districts: Up to 2 complimentary tickets with up to $500 flight reimbursement and 2 nights hotel stay per district.
Non-Member Districts: Up to 2 complimentary tickets per district with up to $500 flight reimbursement and 2 nights hotel stay with a small deposit.
Venue:
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
Dinner at Giordano's for all attendees on April 13th.
Keynote
Dr. Barbara Mullen, Rush Henrietta School District, NY Superintendent
"Healing Centered Leadership in Schools: Nurturing Adults. Growing Children."

Lead the Charge for Mental Health in Schools
Join district leaders and national experts to explore practical strategies for supporting emotional wellness in schools. Engage in sessions, panels, and networking designed to equip you with tools to strengthen your team’s mental health and build thriving school communities.
• Insightful discussions on creating mindful, emotionally supportive school environments
• Dynamic, interactive panels with top education leaders addressing today’s challenges
• Collaborative networking opportunities to share best practices and innovative solutions with peers
Facilitators


Speakers
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Event Schedule
Sunday, April 13, 2025
12 PM - 2 PM
Registration
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
District Leader Mandatory Meeting, Partner Prep Mandatory Meeting, Speaker Check-In
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
IEI Introduction
2:10 PM- 2:30 PM
Ice Breaker
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM
2-minute Drill
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Break
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
2-minute Drill
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Keynote
5:00 PM
Close out
5:30 PM
Matching
6:30 PM
Dinner at Giordano’s
Monday, April 14, 2025
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
IEI: Advise
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Session
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session
10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Break
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Session
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Session
11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:45 PM
1:1 Meetings
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Session
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Key Moments and Insights
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
6:30 PM
Dinner
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome Back Reflections
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Roundtables
10:20 AM - 11:50 PM
1:1 Meetings
11:50 PM - 12:00 PM
Closing & Takeaways
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