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Planning career day events across four counties and 16 school districts sounds overwhelming, but not for DCMO BOCES. With Sched, Christina McCall-Hopkins and her team replaced paper forms and spreadsheets with one centralized platform, saving days of work and delivering a smoother experience for over 1,200 students and 40+ business speakers. From easy registration to real-time reporting, Sched made event planning simple and easy.

The Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association (WEMTA) runs a major statewide conference each year, connecting school librarians and tech leaders across the state. With Sched, they deliver a smooth, organized experience, complete with personalized schedules, mobile access, and a central hub for all session materials. After more than a decade of partnership, Sched remains WEMTA’s go-to event platform.

Wake County Schools turned a complex, large-scale leadership conference into a smooth, professional event with Sched. The event organizers replaced scattered tools like Google Forms with one centralized platform. They managed 1,700+ attendees, collected 200+ session proposals, and kept everything organized and engaging for participants.

The Mental Health in Journalism Summit brought together nearly 3,000 attendees, 170 speakers, and 70 sessions speaking many languages from across the world.

With 500 attendees coming to enjoy 400+ sessions over 3 days, Archive.org could no longer rely on printed event materials to cope with last minute changes and inclement weather.

Managing professional development across 19 schools is challenging enough, and manual scheduling only makes it harder. See how Pender County Schools streamlined PD scheduling for 1,000+ staff, eliminating manual work and improving engagement with Sched.

Collecting feedback shouldn’t feel like an extra burden after your event. With Sched’s built-in feedback tool, you can automatically prompt attendees, gather insights by session or speaker, and export reports with ease. It’s a simpler way to understand what worked and plan with confidence.

The Sched Ignition Plan is a streamlined and budget-friendly event management solution designed for single-day and smaller events.

Managing speaker submissions can be a logistical nightmare: lost emails, missing details, and endless follow-ups. Sched’s Call for Papers feature takes the hassle out of the process by giving you a simple, organized way to collect, review, and approve speaker proposals in one place. You can easily gather submissions, collaborate with a review committee, and build a high-quality speaker lineup.

Sched’s customizable badges make event check-ins faster and networking effortless. Easily design and print professional badges in minutes (no design skills needed). Add QR codes, customize layouts, and ensure typo-free badge printing for any event.

Our latest event planning upgrades include file uploads, multi-select dropmenus, call for papers boosts, new networking and lead retrieval features and much more!

Our latest event planning upgrades include call for papers / call for speakers functionality, custom badge printing, standalone registration pages, easy QR codes sessions and much more

Learning days should support your staff, not drain them. You’ve seen it: a full day of sessions, built with the best intentions, but it still ends in hallway confusion, session reshuffling, and feedback forms that go unread. Not because anyone dropped the ball, but because traditional PD planning often overlooks what teachers actually need to…

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…

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…

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.

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…

When you’re managing district-wide PD, every minute spent on administrative headaches is a minute taken away from what matters most: supporting teacher growth and student success.

Event planning and management have evolved a great deal in a very short time. Today, in-person and online events are both common. However, event registration is increasingly going digital.  You can bet that your attendees expect to register for the event online, and disappointing them could mean dismal attendance numbers. Not sure how to set…

People rarely remember when things are plain sailing. We expect, demand, and account for things to go smoothly. But when things go slightly off the rails? That’s memorable. When it comes to planning an event, it can feel like guiding a rocket through a meteor shower. Every decision, from picking the perfect venue to catering…

Learning days should support your staff, not drain them. You’ve seen it: a full day of sessions, built with the best intentions, but it still ends in hallway confusion, session reshuffling, and feedback forms that go unread. Not because anyone dropped the ball, but because traditional PD planning often overlooks what teachers actually need to…

The resurgence of in-person events highlights the intrinsic value of face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world. From conferences and workshops to festivals, these events provide unique opportunities for networking, learning, and creating memorable experiences. The power of meeting someone face-to-face and participating in real-time interactions cannot be substituted by virtual alternatives. In this article,…

Summary Enhanced College Experience: Engaging in college events significantly enriches students’ social interactions, academic performance, and overall college life, with 90% of students affirming these events enhance their experience. Skill Development: Extracurricular activities, such as workshops and seminars, are highly valued by 78% of employers for developing essential skills, providing students with practical experiences that…

Summary Enhanced engagement and growth: Discover dynamic professional development events to keep your team inspired and advancing right at their workplace, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Unlimited opportunities: With Sched’s enhanced event planning, you can organize unlimited events with unlimited free participants for smaller gatherings, providing endless opportunities for skill-building and team…

Summary Diverse event ideas for non-profits: Discover the top events for fundraising, awareness, community engagement, education, and social activities to connect with your supporters. Effective fundraising tips: Learn about successful fundraising strategies like charity auctions, benefit concerts, and crowdfunding to significantly boost donations. Community engagement strategies: Find ways to strengthen community ties through volunteer appreciation,…

Summary Unlimited events: Enjoy limitless event planning and free participation for smaller gatherings. Strong school-home connections: Boost engagement with events like Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences. Cultural appreciation: Celebrate diversity through Multicultural Festivals and Art Shows. Enhanced school spirit: Build community with sports competitions, pep rallies, and cheerleading events. Professional development: Improve teaching and student…

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…

As digital gatherings continue to rise in popularity, finding the best virtual event platforms has become crucial for enhancing online experiences. With a variety of software available, each offering unique features for webinars, conferences, and hybrid events, choosing the right one can significantly impact audience engagement and satisfaction. In this article, readers will discover top…

Education conferences in 2024 offer an essential opportunity for educators, administrators, and researchers to explore the latest advancements and trends in the field. These gatherings provide a platform to exchange ideas, learn new strategies, and connect with peers who share a passion for teaching and learning. Attending these events, whether in-person or virtual, is crucial…

Virtual event marketing has become an essential component of contemporary marketing strategies, connecting businesses with audiences in dynamic and innovative ways. With increasing advancements in technology, virtual events now include a range of formats from webinars to large-scale conferences, each offering unique opportunities for engagement and reach. These events provide the crucial advantage of reaching…

Planning a hybrid event requires more hard work and attention to detail as the organizers need to cater to different audiences’ sets. There are several aspects that event organizers need to keep a check to ensure the best output. If you also plan to host a hybrid event in the upcoming time, we have got…

Event management is a complex endeavor. Whether it’s industry conferences, fan conventions, or internal company events, those responsible have to plan everything – at times months in advance. One could have a notable line-up of breakout sessions, sponsors, and speakers and a registration page live on the website, but all of that sometimes may not…

Looking for the best K–12 event planning software? See how Sched and Yapp compare on features, pricing, and usability for school events.

Track attendance, engagement, and feedback as they happen. See how Sched gives K-12 school leaders insights into their events to improve future planning.

Planning shouldn’t be the hardest part of running a successful school event. From PD days and new teacher onboarding to districtwide conferences and community nights, K–12 teams manage a lot. And when information lives in spreadsheets, feedback forms, email drafts, and hallway whiteboards, it’s inefficient and exhausting. District leaders are choosing Sched not because they…

If you’ve ever run a Professional Development (PD) day, you know the logistics can take over: Session sign-ups in Google Forms. Attendance tracked on paper. Reminders sent manually. Feedback trickling in days too late to be useful. And that’s before anything actually starts. The truth is, most PD coordinators and school leaders aren’t struggling with…

Let’s be honest: you’re already doing the work of five systems. It’s 9:48 am. Your keynote starts at 10. Someone just asked if Session B is still taking place in Room 2 because the printout says one thing, the email says another, and the speaker hasn’t arrived yet. You’ve got sign-ups in Google Forms, room…

Looking for the best event management platform in 2025? We’ll save you some time: it’s Sched. If you’ve explored the usual suspects — Whova, Hopin, Webex, vFairs, RSVPify, Hubilo, Cvent, Bizzabo, Airmeet, EventMobi — you’ve likely run into confusing pricing, bloated interfaces, or tools that only work well for a specific use case. If you’d like…