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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Leta Dietz Smith, Assistant Director, Title I and Migrant Education Grants and Program Development, The School District of Lee County (FL); and Nicole Pezent, Vice President, Level Data
Sponsored by Level Data
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School districts invest significant time and resources in developing strategic plans, but turning those high-level visions into meaningful, day-to-day actions is often a challenge. This edLeader Panel will guide district leaders, technology administrators, and educators through the process of transforming their strategic plans into actionable, measurable steps that drive real impact.
Join us to hear best practices for overcoming common challenges, such as:
- Building and sustaining engagement: Getting leaders, teachers, and parents invested in the goals of your district’s strategic plan
- Aligning resources to priorities: Making funding and tools work for your plan
- Setting clear metrics: Tracking progress with the right data to maintain accountability and ensure good financial stewardship
Whether you’re finalizing a new strategic plan or struggling to implement an existing one, this session will equip you with the strategies needed to move from planning to progress.
Don’t let your strategic plan sit on the shelf—transform it into a driving force for districtwide success! This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders, education technology leaders, chief academic officers, and federal grants officers.
About the Presenters
For over 19 years, Leta Dietz Smith has served in the Lee County School District, beginning her career at a Title I elementary school before transitioning into school-based administration at two local middle schools. As the district restructured the Grants Department under Business Services, she assumed management of two major grants—ESSER and Title I. This role deepened her awareness of the need to analyze the return on the district’s instructional investments. With millions of dollars invested and no internal program evaluator, Leta remains committed to ensuring financial responsibility while assessing the effectiveness of educational tools and their impact on student success.
Nicole Pezent is a dedicated education leader with extensive experience in K-12 school improvement, education policy, and data-driven change management. She has worked with numerous edtech companies, bridging the gap between technology and meaningful educational outcomes. Nicole specializes in using data analytics to inform decision making, guiding school leaders in strategic planning and budget optimization. As Vice President of Level Data, Nicole helps thousands of school districts optimize data accuracy and automation, driving student success and operational efficiency. She has also played a key role in helping districts measure the return on investment (ROI) of their education programs, ensuring resources directly impact student achievement.
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Level Data is the leading provider of K-12 data management and workflow automation software. We empower schools, districts, and states to operate more efficiently and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Our flexible solutions help districts maximize funding, enhance educator effectiveness, and drive better educational outcomes while staying in compliance. With automated workflows and real-time insights, district leaders can shift from a reactive to a strategic approach, allowing them to focus more on what matters most: the students.
