About The Program
Join us at the April National Superintendents Forum, the premier professional development event designed for K-12 superintendents. Over two and a half days, you’ll explore some of today’s most pressing topics. The event offers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of technology, promote collaboration, and exchange insights with fellow superintendents.
Topics of Discussion
Leading the AI Transition: Building a Districtwide Strategy That Works
Explore how district leaders are developing AI strategies that align instructional priorities, operational needs, professional development, and governance into a cohesive plan for responsible adoption.
Protecting Students in a Technology-Driven World: Privacy, Security & Responsible Use
Discuss how superintendents are establishing guardrails for student data, evaluating emerging technologies, addressing cybersecurity risks, and developing responsible AI policies without stifling innovation.
Navigating the New Era of School Choice: Protecting Public Education’s Future
Explore how superintendents are responding to expanding school-choice options, changing family expectations, and increased competition while strengthening the value and accessibility of their public school systems.
Difficult Decisions, Lasting Impact: Prioritizing Investments in a Resource-Constrained Environment
Examine how superintendents determine which programs to protect, redesign, expand, or discontinue when funding pressures require difficult trade-offs and every investment must demonstrate meaningful value.
Closing the Achievement Gap: Turning Districtwide Strategies into Measurable Results
Discuss how districts are identifying persistent achievement gaps, targeting instructional resources, strengthening interventions, and using student-performance data to improve outcomes across schools and student populations.
Rebuilding Student Connection: Combating Disengagement, Isolation & Chronic Absenteeism
Examine how districts are strengthening student-adult relationships, improving school belonging, engaging families, and redesigning student-support practices to address disengagement before it becomes a persistent attendance or achievement problem.
The Whole-Child Challenge: Aligning Academic Expectations with Student Well-Being
How can superintendents align academic priorities, behavioral supports, mental health resources, extracurricular opportunities, and school culture to help students thrive without placing unsustainable demands on educators?
Leading in the Spotlight: Navigating Political Pressure and Community Expectations
Discuss how superintendents are managing competing stakeholder expectations, responding to controversial issues, communicating under public scrutiny, and maintaining a clear district vision amid political and community pressures.
The Superintendent–School Board Partnership: Building Alignment Through Difficult Decisions
Past Keynote Speaker
A dynamic roster of keynote speakers drives innovation at our congress events. Discover thought leaders and game-changers whose invaluable insights foster growth and excellence in each of our delegates.
Hancock County Schools, Mississippi
Current & Past Speakers
Township of Union Public Schools, New Jersey
Hamblen County Schools, Tennessee
North Tama CSD and South Tama CSD, Iowa
Plymouth Public Schools, Massachusetts
West Memphis Schools, Arkansas
Clark County Public Schools, Kentucky
Columbus Public Schools, Nebraska
Batavia Public School District 101, Illinois
Shelby County Public Schools, Kentucky
The Schedule
Event Registration
Opening Keynote
Afternoon Refreshments and Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Roundtables
Workshops
Free Time
Welcome Drinks and Dinner
Networking Breakfast
Morning Keynote/Panel Session
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Morning Refreshments and Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Roundtables
Networking Luncheon
Workshops
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Afternoon Refreshments and Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Leadership Talk
Free Time
Networking Drinks and Dinner
Business Meetings
Breakfast
Workshops/Roundtable Discussions
Closing Session
Our Commitments to You
Maximized Networking Opportunities
A personal, customized itinerary
Exclusive qualified attendance
return on time and objective
Delegate Testimonials
This was my first time attending the National Superintendents Forum. It was a great way to broaden my perspective from just North Carolina to nationwide.
Game changing!!! Loved the small setting and opportunity to participate in discussions with partners
RTM has helped myself and our district to seek new innovative programs, etc. Our partnership has promoted opportunity for our students, staff and community to grow!! There is strength in numbers, the amount of contacts / resources I have been able to build through these events with RTM have been very beneficial for me and our district and the future of our kiddos!!
Great conference that was designed perfectly for quality networking between superintendents from different regions of the country and business partners that bring wonderful opportunities for young people.
