Planning professional development (PD) in schools shouldn’t feel like solving a logistics puzzle with missing pieces. But when you’re juggling sign-ups, schedules, check-ins, and feedback across half a dozen tools, it often does. If you’re a PD coordinator, teacher leader, or school admin organizing learning days for your staff, you’ve probably pieced together your own…
Planning school events isn’t just logistics. You need to create meaningful experiences that support learning, strengthen school culture, and build trust with staff, families, and the community. But even the most well-intentioned teams can fall into traps that derail the experience and drain everyone’s energy. Below are 20 common (and costly) planning mistakes schools make…
You put in the hours. Your team pulled it off. The event went well… or at least it seemed like it did. But now it’s Monday and when someone asks, “Was it worth it?”—can you answer with data? For most school leaders, answering that question is harder than it should be. Without real-time attendance tracking,…
Raise your hand if your team only uses Sched’s event software for PD days. You’re not alone, but you’re also missing out. Most schools start with Sched for professional development. But the ones getting the most value? They’re using it for everything from tech rollouts and orientation week to community nights and student showcases. If…
Technology is changing the way K-12 schools plan events. From automating schedules to boosting engagement, digital tools make school events smoother and less stressful. Explore the top event planning tech reshaping education.
The right event planning software can take the stress out of organizing and running events. We’ve rounded up the top five platforms of 2025, breaking down what they’re best for and how they help solve common challenges. See which one is the best fit for you.
This practical checklist covers five key elements of impactful teacher training – Peer Collaboration, Access & Inclusion, Engagement Techniques, Personalization, and Logistics – and offers actionable tips for each.
Professional development (PD) days are meant to inspire, educate, and equip teachers with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. But schools struggle with low engagement during these sessions. For many teachers, PD days feel more like mandatory meetings than valuable learning opportunities. If you’ve noticed teachers zoning out, skipping sessions, or…
Summary Identify common workshop pitfalls: Learn about the typical reasons workshops fail, such as lack of clear objectives, wrong speakers, and poor scheduling. Understand the importance of content: Discover why engaging and relevant content is crucial for workshop success and what to avoid. Enhance participant engagement: Find out how to keep attendees actively involved during…
Event management software streamlines scheduling, registration, and communication, but how do you measure its true value? In this blog, we break down the ROI of event management software, key metrics to track, and a simple formula to determine its impact on your school’s efficiency and budget
Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or just dipping your toes into the world of organizing gatherings, event networking apps have game-changing power. They’ve become an indispensable part of in-person events, online conferences, hybrid events, festivals—you name it! These apps have revolutionized how attendees engage, collaborate, and connect at events. They’re like trusty sidekicks that…
Planning an event? If so, it might pay to bring in the pros. On the other hand, you could need some inspiration to make your event all it can be. Either way, checking out the best event management companies and what they’ve achieved for their clients can help. We’ve curated a list of 13 of…
