Elevating the Ingenuity of Schools and Communities: A National Convening on Transforming Education R&D

Join the Center for Inclusive Innovation and the League of Innovative Schools for Elevating the Ingenuity of Schools and Communities: A National Convening on Transforming Education Research and Development (R&D). Connect with a diverse group of school districts, community-based organizations, researchers, entrepreneurs and policymakers from around the country to learn about groundbreaking school-community R&D partnerships, collaborate around shared problems of practice, see emerging research and solutions, and contribute your perspective on national education R&D policy.

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The convening offers a unique opportunity to

Learn about groundbreaking school-community collaborations
Collaborate with education leaders, community organizations, students, and researchers on shared problems of practice
See emerging research and solutions from the Center for Inclusive Innovation and organizations from across the country
Participate in conversations and workshops on inclusive research and development
Contribute your perspective on national education R&D policy

Keynote Speakers and Esteemed Guests

Heather Dowdy
Accessibility Catalyst and Leader
Mark Schneider
Director, Institute of Education Sciences,
U.S. Department of Education
Roberto Rodriguez
Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development,
U.S. Department of Education

We are excited to welcome the voice and presence of our League of Innovative Students!

Kaonna Hyacinthe
League of Innovative Students
Richland School District 2
Krisha Singhani
League of Innovative Students
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Madison Asprer
League of Innovative Students
Rowland Unified School District
Maya Bhatt
League of Innovative Students
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Neil Chandran
League of Innovative Students
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Nethra Dhamodaran
League of Innovative Students
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Ray'Aunnah Tillis
League of Innovative Students
Former Student at Middletown City School District

Hosts

Jean-Claude Brizard
President & CEO,
Digital Promise
Kimberly Smith
Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer, Center for Inclusive Innovation
Viki Young
Chief Inclusive Innovation Researcher, Center for Inclusive Innovation
Chaula Gupta
Vice President and Chief Program Officer,
Digital Promise

Take a deep dive into the convening agenda, including plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and presenter

See the Detailed Agenda Here

"We wholly believe that in order for education programs, tools, and models to really support students the work that needs to take place has to be done with community at the table.”
– Kim Smith
Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer,
Center for Inclusive Innovation

Who Should Attend

District leaders, educators, community-based organizations, students, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the education sector for conversations and workshops on inclusive research and development.

Meet our Presenters

Dr. AbdulSaleem Hasan
East Orange School District
Abinwi Nchise
Lindsay Unified School District
Aditi Garg
Teach for America Reinvention Lab
Amelia Vance
Public Interest Privacy Center
Asia Parks
AERDF
Aylon Samouha
Transcend
Baron Davis
Digital Promise
Ben Grimley
Speak Agent
Caroline Hill
228 Accelerator
Christina Luke Luna
Digital Promise
Elgin Card
Princeton City School District
Eric Duncan
The Education Trust
Grant Schimelpfening
Lindsay Unified School District
Jason Green
LINC Learning
Jeff Livingston
EdSolutions
Jeremy Roschelle
Digital Promise
Ji Soo Song
U.S. Department of Education
Kate Cochran
The National Partnership for Student Success
Katie Boody Adorno
LeanLab
Kevin Hinton
Beacon House
Kevin Jamison
Princeton City School District
Kevin Johnstun
Office of Education Technology, U.S. Department of Education
Dr. Kip Glazer
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District
Dr. Lisa Williams
EMCS
Lora Kaiser
Center for Education Market Dynamics
Lydia Logan
IBM
Marcela Andrés
designEDengagement, PBC
Marquita McCulley
North Carolina A&T State University
Matt Miller
Paradigm Cyber Ventures
Melina Uncapher
AERDF
Melissa Moritz
Alliance for Learning Innovation
Michael Nagler
Mineola Union Free School District
Michelle Miller
South Fayette School District
Dr. Monica Ruiz
George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health
Natalie Page
Beacon House
Dr. Nathan Fisher
Roselle Public Schools
Nicolas Gertler
Encode Justice
Nneka McGee
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District
Dr. Pati Ruiz
Digital Promise
Dr. Phelton Moss
School of Education at American University
Dr. Robert Hill
Springfield City School District
Dr. Rudy Ruiz
Edifying Teachers
Sara Schapiro
Alliance for Learning Innovation
Shelton Daal
Digital Promise
Stephane Manuel
TrueFiktion
Suzanne Lacey
Talladega County Schools
Tonya West Wright
Princeton City School District
Yusuf Ahmad
Teach for America Reinvention Lab

Presenting School Districts and Organizations

And more!

See the Detailed Agenda Here

This one-of-a-kind event provides opportunities to learn about schools and communities implementing localized and contextualized best practices in inclusive education R&D across the United States, see real-world solutions emerging from the Center for Inclusive Innovation and presenting organizations, and walk away feeling energized to implement inclusive R&D with schools and communities to improve current practices.

What's Next?

Register to Attend

REGISTER to attend Elevating the Ingenuity of Schools and Communities: A National Convening on Transforming Education R&D. Registration closes October 2, 2023.

Book Your Hotel Room

Book your room at the Crystal Gateway Marriott HERE. The nightly rate is $276 plus tax. The room block will close Friday, September 15, or when all rooms are sold out.

Review the Agenda

Learn more HERE about what you can expect during our time together, including plenary topics, breakout sessions, interactive activities, and more.

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Spread the Word

We’ve created a Press Kit for your use. Click HERE, select the social post you’d like to share, and post it to your social channels.

See You in Person

We look forward to meeting you in person on October 16 and 17 for this one-of-a-kind experience at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Learn more about the Center for Inclusive Innovation and League of Innovative Schools

Please contact us at inclusiveinnovation@digitalpromise.org for questions related to the convening.

Members of the League of Innovative Schools and Corporate Sponsors should contact League@digitalpromise.org.

Reminders

Elevating the Ingenuity of Schools and Communities: A National Convening on Transforming Education R&D is generously supported by Digital Promise funders and sponsors.

Don’t wait! Save your space to attend Elevating the Ingenuity of Schools and Communities: A National Convening on Transforming Education R&D
October 16 – 17, 2023

Washington, D.C. metro area

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