League of Innovative Schools Fall 2024 Convening

The fall convening aims to foster an intimate, close-knit feel, allowing attendees to engage in deep conversations, hands-on problem-solving, and more. As such, it is only open to current superintendents from dues-paying League districts. Superintendents will not be able to bring additional guests as in years past.

We recognize that this format differs from past convenings. While attendance is limited to superintendents this fall, we’re committed to finding solutions. If extenuating circumstances prevent your attendance, please contact our team at league@digitalpromise.org. Learn more in our FAQ document.

Are you a League alumni or emeritus member? Learn more about attendance options and process in our FAQ document.

September 30: Welcome to Lindsay

• Welcome Reception: Mingle with fellow superintendents at a local brewery and enjoy delicious food trucks upon arrival in Visalia. Network, share ideas, and kick off your convening experience.

October 1: Immerse and Collaborate

• Deep Dives at Lindsay Unified: Explore Lindsay’s innovative learning environment and witness their learner-centered approach through learner-led school visits and discussions. Leave inspired and with practical ideas to implement in your district.
• Unwind and Connect Under the Stars: After a day filled with learning and discovery, relax and connect with colleagues at a scenic outdoor reception. Share insights and build lasting relationships in a beautiful setting.

October 2: Challenge Accepted

• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Before departing, join a dynamic session with fellow superintendents to tackle pressing educational challenges. Work together, share best practices, and develop actionable solutions you can take back and put into motion. (Note: Programming will end at 12 p.m. PT)

Our half-day of programming on Wednesday, Oct. 2, will be highly interactive and led by external facilitators from What Could Be.

What Could Be delivers human-centered products that make decades of design expertise available to teams in an instant. Their customers use their design thinking tools every day to create the best experiences for their own customers. What Could Be believes that, “When everyone can use design to work consistently, objectively, independently, and remotely, we will increase the rate of human progress.”

The hotel for the League Fall 2024 Convening is the Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center. A 30-minute drive from Lindsay, Visalia is a vibrant city surrounded by premier outdoor recreation including two national parks: Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We encourage you to explore beyond the meeting rooms and get to know this charming and friendly community!

Use the link below to make a reservation in the League’s discounted room block. The room block reservation deadline is August 30, 2024, or when all the pre-allocated rooms have been reserved.

Arrival/Departure: We recommend that you arrive in Visalia, California, no later than the afternoon of September 30, 2024. The convening adjourns at 12 p.m. PT on October 2, 2024.

Airport: The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which is approximately one hour from Visalia, where our hotel and convening sessions (with the exception of the school visits) will take place.

Shuttle Services: We will provide shuttle services from the airport to Visalia throughout the day on Monday, September 30, and to the airport from Visalia on Wednesday, October 2, and on the morning of Thursday, October 3. Once you register, we ask that you please submit your flight information as soon as your travel is booked. Please note that you must submit your flight information in order to access the shuttle services.

The League of Innovative Schools Fall 2024 Convening is powered by Swapcard, an engaging, all-in-one event platform.

After registering for the convening via Eventbrite, in the weeks leading up to the convening, you will receive emails prompting you to create an account on Swapcard. This account will enable you to access the convening agenda, create a personalized schedule, browse for information about sponsors, schedule networking meetings with your peers, and receive general information about the meetings.

Our Safety Policy

In accordance with current trends and comparable events, convening attendees do not need to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or medical/religious exemption) or proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend the convening. We ask all attendees to adhere to the following health pledge:

• You will not attend or participate in the League 2024 Convening if any of the following apply to you:
  • You have tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed the CDC’s guidelines for discontinuing isolation.
  • You are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
  • You have had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, and you have not completed the quarantine guidelines recommended by the CDC.
• You acknowledge that Digital Promise is strongly encouraging all attendees to wear a mask for all indoor gatherings.
• You acknowledge that Digital Promise will not be held responsible in the event that you contract COVID-19 during or following the convening.

Our Code of Conduct

The League of Innovative Schools is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes, is not condoned at League convenings or on League social media channels.

Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave at the sole discretion of the League. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

• Lindsay Unified School District Strategic Design
• Learners at the Center in Lindsay, California
• Digital Promise white paper featuring Lindsay’s digital transformation
• Digital Promise blog post on their innovative teacher recruitment efforts

The convening hotel is located in Visalia, California, which is a 30-minute drive from Lindsay. Locals describe Visalia as “a vibrant city surrounded by premier outdoor recreation including two national parks: Sequoia and Kings Canyon.” We encourage you to explore beyond the convening sessions and get to know this “charming and friendly community”!

• Come a little early or stay a few days after to enjoy all the surrounding area has to offer.
• Check out our “Visit Visalia” events calendar to see what’s happening while you are there.
• Make plans to visit a local national park during your visit.

Review our FAQ document or email us at league@digitalpromise.org.