League of Innovative Schools Spring 2025 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.

March 24: Welcome to Pittsburgh

• Optional Programming: Kick off your convening experience by participating in optional programming delivered by local and national partners.
• Superintendents Only Meeting: Join this special meeting designed specifically with superintendents' needs and priorities in mind. Meet and reconnect with fellow superintendents, discuss shared challenges and solutions, and explore opportunities to deepen your League involvement.
• Opening Remarks: Hear from Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation, about the unique, regional ecosystem of educational innovation present across Western Pennsylvania.
• Welcome Reception: Meet and mingle with fellow convening attendees for a casual welcome reception at the Heinz History Center. We encourage you to wear gear repping your favorite local sports team or your school district!

March 25: School Visits – Round 1!

• School Visits: Embark on “Round 1” of school visits! Check out one track to two school districts to experience their unique innovations in action.
• Optional Sponsor Dinners: Sign up to join dinner with one of our convening sponsors to restaurants across the Pittsburgh area. Learn more about partnership opportunities, meet fellow education leaders, and deepen your connections.

March 26: Customized Learning Sessions

• Learning Sessions: Dive into a day of collaborative learning catered to your unique needs as a leader! Hear from fellow League leaders, Digital Promise researchers, and partners about specific, timely topics in education and explore potential solutions.
• Evening Reception: Join us at the Carnegie Science Center for an evening reception to celebrate our host districts and look ahead to exciting League opportunities this year and next! You’ll also have an opportunity to explore the incredible work happening across Western Pennsylvania at the Remake Learning Fair.

March 27: School Visits – Round 2!

• School Visits: Embark on “Round 2” of school visits! Check out one track to two* school districts to experience their unique innovations in action. (*NOTE: The River Valley school visit track will only visit schools across River Valley given the district’s location.)