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IEI is a membership-based organization that connects individuals & organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school & life. We strive to create a safe space for constructive problem-solving & innovative thinking. Join the #IEIFamily today!

 

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Membership Benefits

Podcasts

Podcast: Showcase your  district in our Stories from the Field: The Superintendent Podcast

Bring a Spouse/Guest

Opportunity to bring a spouse/guest to all IEI events 

Roadshows

IEI Roadshow: showcase the remarkable things your district has accomplished

Tailored Meetings

Access to tailored, 1:1 meetings with solution providers 

Network

Network with fellow superintendents to discuss common interests, needs, & solutions  

National Conferences

Participate in National and Regional education conferences 

Professional Growth

Professional growth through workshops with industry leaders & district Colleagues  

Judge Supes' Choice Awards 

Ability to attend and be a judge on Supes' choice

 

The IEI Family 

We believe that when individuals come together for insightful dialogue, we all improve in our work to support students and families in their pursuit of successful careers and lives.

We are an invitation-only membership-based organization that connects the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. We are the only organization of its kind that publishes position papers as a result of the discussions among our members at our summits.

 

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Why are you a Member

Hear what our member superintendents have to say about our professional organization with a family-like feel.

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What They're Saying

IEI is known for making meaningful connections with our members.

Tom Burton
"IEI is all about the connections. The One-on-one time with colleagues and partners makes IEI unique.
Tom Burton
Superintendent of Princeton csd
Shelly Viramontez
"The networking and getting to know folks is always a high point of the summits. IEI does a wonderful job at including our spouses and families. "
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
Campbell Union School District
Pipar Bognar
“This was my first IEI event and I was so happy to be there.  It was valuable and I was able to make incredible connections.  I'm ready for the next one!”
Piper Bognar
Superintendent at Van Dyke Public Schools
 

Published Papers 

At IEI, we are number one fans of our superintendent members. Many of our members have published papers and authored books, and we would like to spotlight their work. Check out the featured articles below!

Bringing our history to light can improve our students' futures 

Dr. Mark Bedell

Dr. Mark Bedell, Superintendent at Kansas City Public Schools, and Doug Roberts, CEO of Institute for Education Innovation discuss the importance of recognizing the historical context behind each student. Read the article to learn how inequity plays a role in K-12 schools. 

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Superintendent turnover is skyrocketing. What school districts can do now to retain experienced educators

Dr. Luvelle Brown

Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent at Ithaca City School District, and Doug Roberts, CEO of Institute for Education Innovation, explore an issue facing many schools across the nation - superintendent turnover. Read the article for district solutions. 

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Secure Your Oxygen Mask First: Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Special Education Practitioners

Dr. Barbara Mullen

Dr. Barbara Mullen, Assistant Superintendent at Cambridge Public Schools, offers practical approaches to support new teachers in the field of special education mentally, emotionally, and professionally in the wake of policy changes, compliance challenges, and bureaucratic challenges. Buy her book to learn more.

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What K-12 superintendents want education technology providers to understand

Doug Roberts

Doug Roberts, founder and CEO of Institute for Education Innovation,  lays out what superintendents really want from ed-tech companies and how ed-tech leaders can best serve districts and district leaders. Read the article to find out more on how to make the right connection.

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Proud to stand among innovative superintendents

We greatly value our IEI member contributions to the thought leadership within the education community, and collectively share a spirit of innovation.  We are proud that IEI is able to stand among innovative superintendents and assistant superintendents from districts across the country, and we are committed to serving this family at the highest level.

We are an invitation-only membership-based organization that connects the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. We are the only organization of its kind that publishes position papers as a result of the discussions among our members at our summits.

 

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