District Management Group

How well does your secondary school schedule support the implementation of instructional priorities to improve student outcomes? Join our secondary scheduling roundtable discussion with Superintendent Charles Sampson from Mamaroneck Union Free School District (NY) on Tuesday, Oct 29, at 2 pm EST. We will explore how Mamaroneck UFSD partnered with DMGroup to transform secondary schedules into powerful tools for achieving district priorities and improving student outcomes.  

Did you revert to your existing strategic plan after the pandemic? How well does your strategic plan address today's challenges? We invite you to join our strategic planning workshop on Tuesday, October 15, at 1 pm EST. We will discuss how to create an actionable, clear, and coherent plan that is aligned with the district’s key priorities and drives daily work across the district.

Join over 110 superintendents and district leaders already registered for #DMGSummit2025 - https://hubs.ly/Q02SCpX20 In our session focused on special education, we will delve into transformative strategies for advancing special education beyond mere regulatory compliance. We will discuss how to foster seamless collaboration between special and general education and uncover practical tools and innovative techniques to streamline the district processes while significantly improving outcomes for students. #k12 #education #leadership #specialeducation

In DMGroup's work with school districts and state-level organizations from across the country, we see many common pitfalls in strategic planning: - Strategic plans that have well-articulated vision and mission statements but lack clarity on how they will be achieved  - Plans that are overloaded with objectives and lack prioritization - Plans that do not include measurable goals to define success At DMGroup, we advise districts to focus on three to five of their most pressing priorities and have accompanying measurable goals, initiatives, and action steps. This helps create focus and ensures that all levels of the organization work in concert to achieve the district’s stated priorities and deliver real results. In this workshop, we will discuss essential do's and don'ts in strategic planning and how to create an actionable plan that drives student achievement.

The decisions you make and the budgets you build unavoidably influence the outcomes you achieve in public education. In this Spotlight, we share our recommendations for effective resource allocation and outline the key steps necessary for school districts to optimize their resources.

We’re excited by the fantastic response to our DMG Summit 2025! 🎉 A big thank you to all district leaders who have already registered. Get ready for three days of shared learning, collaborative problem-solving, and networking! This year, we’re focusing on interactive sessions that will provide not just insights but hands-on strategies and fresh perspectives to spark transformational change in school districts nationwide. Don't miss it out! To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/3WdhPxE

We are honored to welcome Marc Brackett as the keynote speaker at the DMG Summit 2025! As the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Yale Child Study Center, Dr. Brackett is a leading expert in the field of emotional intelligence — his research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision- making, creativity, relationships, health, and performance. In his keynote session "Social Emotional Learning: From Theory to Practice to Lasting Results", Dr. Brackett will explore the profound impact of taking a systemic approach to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) within schools. With a focus on supporting the well-being of educators, students, and all adults in the learning community, Dr. Brackett will illustrate how SEL can foster resilience, reduce stress, and create nurturing environments where everyone can thrive. Join us at the DMG Summit 2025! Learn more and register at https://hubs.ly/Q02RvhHS0

We’re excited by the fantastic response to our DMG Summit 2025! 🎉 A big thank you to all district leaders who have already registered. Get ready for three days of shared learning, collaborative problem-solving, and networking! This year, we’re focusing on interactive sessions that will provide not just insights but hands-on strategies and fresh perspectives to spark transformational change in school districts nationwide. Don't miss it out! To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/3WdhPxE

We’re thrilled to welcome 14 teams from 7 districts across 6 states to our fall Secondary Scheduling Institute! 🎉 Thanks for joining us Cedar Rapids Community School District (IA), Barrington 220 School District (IL), Chicopee Public School (MA), Oldham Public Schools (KY), Niles Township High Schools District 219 (IL), Hawaii State Department of Education (HI), Township High School District 214 (IL), HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS (NM). During this 4-month in-depth virtual professional development program, participants will learn how to create strategic middle and high school schedules that align with academic best practices, efficiently leverage staff talents and time, and incorporate student voice and choice—all without expanding the budget or changing the length of the school day. We’re excited to work with district and school leaders as they connect with like-minded teams, share their scheduling challenges, and learn from one another. #SSI #Collaboration #EducationLeadership #Scheduling

This week is your last chance to register for DMGroup’s Academic-ROI Institute, kicking off on October 1. Reserve your spot at https://hubs.ly/Q02R0qzB0 This in-depth, four-month professional development program builds your district team’s capacity to critically analyze the cost and impact of your programs and determine what works best for your students and at what cost. Don’t miss this chance to build the systems and structures to effectively budget in the 2025/26 school year.