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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.
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What makes IEI different?
IEI is an invitation-only community of district leaders and partners who share a commitment to helping students thrive in school and in life. What makes IEI different is the family we’ve built. Our members describe IEI as a trusted space where leaders can have open, honest conversations, problem-solve together, and form relationships that last well beyond our events.
A Different Kind of Summit
Unlike traditional conferences, IEI Summits are not about selling. We guide our partners to focus on building relationships and collaborating with districts, so conversations are centered on real challenges and solutions rather than transactions. This creates an environment where superintendents and partners work side by side to explore ideas that have a lasting impact.
Belonging, Collaboration, and Connection
Being part of IEI means finding more than a professional network. Members often say they’ve found a true sense of belonging, a community where connections grow into collaboration, and where support for one another is genuine. That family feel is what sets IEI apart from other superintendent organizations.
IEI on the Road
Our work doesn’t stop at summits. Members also have the opportunity to host IEI Roadshow visits in their districts, creating chances to highlight the incredible work happening in schools, strengthen relationships locally, and share those stories more broadly through IEI’s social media channels when available. It’s another way IEI helps members shine, while deepening the sense of community that makes our network so special.
“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
"The networking was special. It's one thing to interact with peers in my state, but to do so with peers from across the nation is unique and appreciated."
Kyle Thompson
Superintendent at Regional Office of Education #11
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 deeply value the contributions our members make to shaping thought leadership in education, and we share a collective spirit of innovation. At IEI, we are honored to stand alongside visionary superintendents and assistant superintendents from districts across the country, and we remain committed to serving this family with the highest level of care and purpose.
