Membership
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IEI is a membership-based organization that connects individuals & organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school & life. We strive to create a safe space for constructive problem-solving & innovative thinking. Join the #IEIFamily today!
The IEI Family
We believe that when individuals come together for insightful dialogue, we all improve in our work to support students and families in their pursuit of successful careers and lives.
We are an invitation-only membership-based organization that connects the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. We are the only organization of its kind that publishes position papers as a result of the discussions among our members at our summits.

Why are you a Member
Hear what our member superintendents have to say about our professional organization with a family-like feel.
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Membership Benefits
Bring a Spouse/Guest
Opportunity to bring a spouse/guest to all IEI events
Advocate Through Networking
Meet with industry & policy leaders to advocate on behalf of the students we serve
Network
Airfare & Hotel reimbursement at national summitsNetwork
Network with fellow superintendents to discuss common interests, needs, & solutions
Tailored Meetings
Access to tailored, 1:1 meetings with solution providers
Podcasts and Social Media
Participate in National and Regional education conferencesProfessional Growth
Professional growth through workshops with industry leaders & district Colleagues
Judge Supes' Choice Awards
Ability to attend and be a judge on supes choice
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"IEI is all about the connections. The One-on-one time with colleagues and partners makes IEI unique.
Tom Burton
Superintendent of Princeton csd

"The networking and getting to know folks is always a high point of the summits. IEI does a wonderful job at including our spouses and families. "
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
Campbell Union School District

“This was my first IEI event and I was so happy to be there. It was valuable and I was able to make incredible connections. I'm ready for the next one!”
Piper Bognar
Superintendent at Van Dyke Public Schools
Published Papers
At IEI, we are number one fans of our superintendent members. Many of our members have published papers and authored books, and we would like to spotlight their work. Check out the featured articles below!
Bringing our history to light can improve our students' futures
Dr. Mark Bedell
Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent at Kansas City Public Schools, and Doug Roberts, CEO of Institute for Education Innovation discuss the importance of recognizing the historical context behind each student. Read the article to learn how inequity plays a role in K-12 schools.
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Superintendent turnover is skyrocketing. What school districts can do now to retain experienced educators
Dr. Luvelle Brown
Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent at Ithaca City School District, and Doug Roberts, CEO of Institute for Education Innovation, explore an issue facing many schools across the nation - superintendent turnover. Read the article for district solutions.
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Secure Your Oxygen Mask First: Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Special Education Practitioners
Dr. Barbara Mullen
Dr. Barbara Mullen, Assistant Superintendent at Cambridge Public Schools, offers practical approaches to support new teachers in the field of special education mentally, emotionally, and professionally in the wake of policy changes, compliance challenges, and bureaucratic challenges. Buy her book to learn more.
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What K-12 superintendents want education technology providers to understand
Doug Roberts
Doug Roberts, founder and CEO of Institute for Education Innovation, lays out what superintendents really want from ed-tech companies and how ed-tech leaders can best serve districts and district leaders. Read the article to find out more on how to make the right connection.
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Proud to stand among innovative superintendents
We greatly value our IEI member contributions to the thought leadership within the education community, and collectively share a spirit of innovation. We are proud that IEI is able to stand among innovative superintendents and assistant superintendents from districts across the country, and we are committed to serving this family at the highest level.
We are an invitation-only membership-based organization that connects the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. We are the only organization of its kind that publishes position papers as a result of the discussions among our members at our summits.
