Destination High Performance (DHP) Virtual K-12 Leadership Conference
Build a high-performance district in 3 partial days — virtually. Join from wherever you lead. No travel, and no substitutes needed.
Destination High Performance features Dr. Matt Hillmann, AASA 2023 National Superintendent of the Year Finalist, and a lineup of nationally recognized district leaders who will show you how to navigate your leadership journey from first steps to lasting impact. You can even join the interactive Leader Learning Communities session, live and on camera, for a deeper dive into conference topics with fellow participants. Register your team today!
Price:
$100
Event Includes:
- Live Sessions in Zoom
- Session Recordings On-Demand
- Virtual Event Community
INSIDE THE CONFERENCE
Early school year data is in, and it’s telling you something. Is your district on track, or is it time to course-correct?
Strong districts aren’t built by chance. They’re built when leaders align people, priorities, and purpose — turning strategy into everyday action that drives meaningful results. Across three half-days, you’ll hear from 20+ speakers and experts through a mix of keynotes, leadership panels, mini masterclasses, and district demonstrations, all grounded in the 9 Pillars of Leadership Excellence and focused on practical strategies you can put to work immediately.
Real-world examples. Ready-to-use tools. Improvement practices you can apply right away.
Day 1 · Leadership Excellence
- Hear the 9 Pillars of Leadership Excellence, from the source
- Gain Superintendent insight on culture, strategy, and building systems that last
- Learn daily habits that turn purpose into practice
- Explore feedback-driven improvement tactics from leaders using them now
Day 2 · Service Excellence with Families
- Discover what it takes to build a school system parents and students can’t live without
- Gain Superintendent insight into structured conversations that build trust with families
- Master simple, high-impact tactics for delivering service families can count on
- See real district tools in action, from survey roll-out to service recovery
Day 3 · Student Excellence
- Learn how to engage students in owning their learning
- Discover a practical playbook for moving a low-performing school up
- See PDSA cycles in action, from superintendent strategy to classroom practice
- Hear the case for why systems improvement is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
FEATURED SPEAKERS
- Dr. Matt Hillmann — AASA 2023 National Superintendent of the Year Finalist
- Dr. Steve Olmos – 2022-24 Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS)
- Dr. Travis Bracht — 2026 Missouri Superintendent of the Year
- Dr. Kelly Tess — 2023-24 NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
- Dr. Ryan Carpenter — 2021-22 NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
- Dr. Christi Barrett — 2018-19 NSPRA Superintendent to Watch
- And 20+ other industry and district leaders
What You With Take Back With You
- K-12 Rounding®: intentional conversations that build trust
Learn a step-by-step approach to check in with the people you serve, ask the right questions, listen, and follow up — helping to identify small challenges before they become larger barriers.
- A daily habit of recognition
Pick up simple, specific behaviors that communicate gratitude and celebrate good work, so your team feels appreciated and remains motivated.
- A culture of continuous improvement
Build the habit of testing what's working, adjusting what isn't, and getting a little better every day, at every level of your organization.
SCHEDULE
All times are listed in Central Time (CT). Each day includes keynotes, executive panels, mini masterclasses, and real-world demonstrations from K-12 leaders.
Day 1 · Leadership Excellence
- Tuesday, October 6 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
Day 2 · Service Excellence with Families
- Wednesday, October 7 · 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM CT
Day 3 · Student Excellence
- Thursday, October 8 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT*
*Includes Leader Learning Communities Session, 1:30 – 2:00 PM CT (RSVP required)
PRICING & REGISTRATION
Register 4 Seats, Get the 5th Free or $100 per Person
Register 4 people, then send your 5th participant’s name, title, organization, and email address to events@studereducation.com to receive their free seat.
Paying by check or purchase order? Your ticket may show $0.00 at first. Your registration fee is applied once we generate your invoice.
Your paid registration includes:
- Live sessions in Zoom, October 6-8, 2026
- Session recordings, available on-demand through December 1, 2026
- Access to a virtual event community of like-minded leaders committed to student, service, and leadership excellence
CANCELLATION POLICY
We know plans change. While we’re not able to offer refunds, you are welcome to transfer your registration to a colleague. We’re happy to assist with the transfer — please email our team at events@studereducation.com.
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