7 Reasons Professional Development Planning Feels So Hard Right Now (And What You Can Do About It)
Planning PD in K-12 schools is tougher than ever. Discover 7 obstacles making PD harder, and practical solutions to make your next event a success.
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How to Plan K-12 School Events in Half the Time Without Sacrificing Quality
Overwhelmed by event planning? This guide helps K–12 leaders cut time in half without cutting corners, featuring real tips and tools schools use.
Best 5 Event Management Software for UK Schools
Looking for the best school event management software in the UK? Discover the top 5 platforms for seamless event planning, scheduling, and attendee engagement for Inset Days and more.
How to Create a Custom School Event Page with Sched
You’ve planned the sessions. You’ve emailed the schedule. You’ve posted reminders. Maybe even printed signs. And still, on the day of the event, you’re getting questions like: “Where do I go?” “What time is my session?” “Wait, which building is this in again?” It’s not your fault. It’s what happens when event information is scattered…
The PD Planning Tech Stack: 3 Tools to Help You Plan Events You’ll Be Proud Of
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…
Been There, Done That: 20 Mistakes School Event Organizers Should Avoid
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…
How Technology is Revolutionizing K-12 Event Planning
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.
Small Event? Small Budget? New Ignition Plan Pricing is Here To Help
The Sched Ignition Plan is a streamlined and budget-friendly event management solution designed for single-day and smaller events.
5 Best Event Planning Software Platforms To Use In 2025
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.
A Practical Checklist for Impactful Teacher Training
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.
How to Turn Professional Development Days into Must-Attend Events That Teachers Love
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…
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