Programs and Events

Featured Upcoming Events

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DMG Leadership Council for K-12 School Finance Officers

K–12 CFO or school budgeting and finance leaders: Join the DMG Leadership Council to explore best practices and actionable strategies to strengthen financial management, discover solutions for long-term sustainability, and learn how to maximize resources to support student success.

August 4, 2025

Online

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fall 2025 Secondary Scheduling Institute

Join our in-depth professional development program designed to build the capacity of district and school leaders to design best-in-class secondary schedules. Over four months, participating teams learn by working together to actively understand and apply best practices within the context of their school’s schedule.

September 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Online

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DMG Special Education Leadership Council

K–12 Special Education and Student Support Directors: Join the DMG Special Education Leadership Council to discover real-world solutions to strengthen support programs, explore best practices and emerging trends to improve student outcomes, and gain insights to lead lasting change in your district.

October 6, 2025

Online

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fall 2025 Academic-ROI Institute

Learn to employ the Academic-ROI methodology to measure what works best for students. Over multiple months, district teams will build the capacity to analyze and assess programs and initiatives to determine what works best for which students and at what cost. This hands-on approach will equip you with knowledge and skills to successfully and sustainability evaluate future district programming.

October 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST

Online

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DMG SUMMIT

DMG SUMMIT 2026

Save the date for the DMG Summit 2026! Exclusively for DMCouncil member superintendents and their district leaders, the DMG Summit provides a unique opportunity to learn the latest best practices research, share ideas, and network with a community of forward-thinking peers committed to transformational change. Get ready for another immersive professional development experience with top experts on critical K-12 strategic topics.

February 4-6, 2026 at 5:30pm

New York City

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DMCouncil Events

DMG Summit

February 5-7, 2025 New York City

The DMG Summit brings together the most forward-thinking superintendents and district leaders nationwide for a leadership conference and professional development experience with leading experts on key strategic topics.

Each Summit program offers an immersive learning experience with deep-dive exploration of a strategic topic through a mix of presentations, facilitated case study discussions, group activities, and networking.
DMGroup's distinctive perspective and strategic expertise will provide you with best-practice insights and actionable tactics focused on delivering measurable, sustainable improvement.
As a DMCouncil members-only event, the Summit offers a rare opportunity to connect with peers from across the country to engage in candid, high-value discussions in a collegial environment.

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DMInstitutes

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ONLINE

DMInstitutes are different from other professional development programs. Our approach is a unique combination of lectures, workshops, and coaching delivered over a period of months while participants tackle a real, live challenge from their district. Our cohort model develops teamwork and collaboration and allows for an energizing exchange of ideas in a supportive environment. This unique experience makes for learning that lasts.

DMInstitutes are offered in a variety of practice areas including:

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This is a learning place for superintendents, a place for us to learn from our colleagues and the presenters.

Dr. Dave Webb, Superintendent South St. Paul Public Schools (MN)

I love the Superintendents’ Strategy Summit. I get to hear from others not just from my state but from across the country.

Dr. Dana West, Former Superintendent Amarillo ISD (TX)

I mark this event on my calendar every year. Wonderful information, great camaraderie, a new way of looking at challenges.

Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Superintendent Rockford School District #205 (IL)