League of Innovative Schools Spring 2023 Convening

Event Overview

Check out highlights from the convening agenda below. An overview of the convening themes and a high-level agenda can be found here.

Pre-Convening Sessions and Welcome Reception

Monday, April 24, 3-9 p.m. CT

• Optional pre-convening sessions on Inclusive Innovation and Computational Thinking Pathways led by Digital Promise
• Welcome reception at The Southern Kitchen and Bar

Convening Day 1

Tuesday, April 25, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. CT

• Welcome and introductory panel led by Dr. Suzanne Lacey and Talladega County Schools educators and students
• Challenge Map session on the top challenges facing League districts
• Digital Promise and partner-led breakout sessions on topics related to the convening themes of Leadership and School Culture and Climate, Student Learning, Engagement, and Pathways, and Digital Transformation and Equity
• Evening reception and dinner at The Florentine

Convening Day 2

Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. CT

• School visits to various Talladega County Schools
• Evening reception at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Convening Day 3

Thursday, April 27, 7-11:30 a.m. CT

• Closing session and reflections
• Student leader presentations on topics around educational equity
• Job alike meet-ups for superintendents and district leaders
• Optional community activities, including a Civil Rights District Guided Tour and a visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights District Museum (registration required)