Category: Educators

Summary Innovative Initiative: Discover California’s first Universal Design for Learning coalition, CAUDLeading the Way, aiming to revolutionize educational access and equity through conference planning. Behind the Scenes: Gain insights from Fred Cochran, the orchestrator behind the event, and learn how he successfully organized this groundbreaking conference. Event Success: Explore the staggering success of CAUDLeading the…

Summary Boost professional development for teachers: Utilize smaller events to supplement your main event professional development conference. Interactive professional development: Engage in dynamic workshops and seminars designed to explore new teaching strategies and enhance skills with the latest educational technology, fostering a hands-on learning environment. Community building: Participate in events like Case Study Roundtable Discussions…

Summary Empower your events: Choose the right voice for your educators by understanding exactly what your audience craves. Whether it’s soft skills for the newbies or tech prowess for the veterans, tailor your speaker choices to match. Craft content that connects: Ensure your speakers are not just knowledgeable, but also engaging. With our guide, learn…

Summary Customization: Malden Public Schools tailored professional development events, focusing on the unique needs of their 800 educators, making the training more effective and impactful. From Outsourcing to In-House Control: Initially, Malden Public Schools outsourced their professional development, which led to generic content and a lack of control. Transitioning to in-house planning with them to…

Summary Build effective professional development events by offering your educators training that is relevant. Embrace AI in education for personalized learning and administrative efficiency, while addressing ethical implications. Prioritize DEI to ensure every student feels represented and valued, fostering cultural competence and equity. Integrate sustainability into curriculums to promote civic engagement and global citizenship, preparing…

Summary Egg Harbor Township School District boosts educational success with innovative event management techniques. Tailored professional development events bridge generation gaps among educators. Overcoming challenges with outdated tools like Google Docs, the district embraced a modern solution. Discover how streamlined event management translates to happier, more successful educators and students. Learn valuable lessons on enhancing…

Organizing education events – like professional development sessions and conferences – is no walk in the park. It takes some serious planning and a keen eye for details to make everything run smoothly. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! In this comprehensive guide, we’re going to give primary and secondary schools, along with school…

Attention conference planners in the world of K-12 education: prepare to dodge those pesky planning potholes! In this article, we’ll unveil the secrets to organizing flawless professional development conferences. Get ready to avoid the common pitfalls and host A+ events! The Importance of K-12 Professional Development Conferences K-12 professional development conferences play a crucial role…

To improve student career readiness, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) hosts recurring virtual and in-person professional development conferences for the region’s educators with the help of Sched.  San Diego County Office of Education’s story  San Diego County has half a million K-12 students and 42 different school districts, each with their own…

In an effort to improve virtual learning and address online knowledge gaps in Panama’s leading private schools, last year’s professional development conference used Sched to plan, present and manage the entire conference virtually. The collaboration continues as the company tackles the shift to in-person events in 2023.  Integra Schools’ story  Founded in 2018, Integra Schools…

The Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) recently hosted its Professional Development Day with 162 elementary teachers, site administrators, five principals, two assistant principals, and even some district leadership in attendance.  We caught up with Rhonda Beasley, the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, to hear more about how they used Sched to pull off…