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Navigating Change in Districts and Schools: Data-Driven Strategic Planning
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by Adam Hartman, Superintendent of Schools, Cañon City Schools (CO); Dr. Chris Price, Senior Director, Center for Model Schools; and Dr. Adam Drummond, Senior Director, Center for Model Schools
Sponsored by Center for Model Schools
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In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, leaders face new unprecedented challenges—from shifting enrollment trends to policy changes and resource constraints. Making strategic decisions in uncertain times requires a data-driven approach that enables adaptability, efficiency, and long-term success.
Join us for this insightful edWebinar designed for educational leaders who want to harness the power of data to drive strategic planning and lead through change with confidence. We explore practical strategies, tools, and real-world experiences that demonstrate how data can inform decision making, optimize resources, and create sustainable solutions for schools and districts. Whether you’re navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages, or curriculum shifts, this session equips you with actionable insights to transform challenges into opportunities.
In this edWebinar, viewers:
- Explore data’s role in strategic planning to navigate change effectively and drive informed decision making
- Analyze and interpret key data points to develop actionable strategies for schools and districts, using real-world examples of successful data-driven decision making
- Build a data-driven leadership framework to implement strategic plans, optimize resources, and foster a culture of data-informed decision making within their teams
This recorded edWebinar is ideal for K-12 superintendents, principals, district administrators, and education leaders looking to navigate today’s challenges with confidence and clarity.
About the Presenters
With 28 years of dedicated experience in education, Adam Hartman has enjoyed a remarkable career that spans multiple roles, from paraprofessional to superintendent. In recent years, as the leader of Cañon City Schools, he has played a pivotal role in advancing instructional practices and shaping the district’s core beliefs, mission, vision, and strategic plan. Adam’s commitment to excellence in education was highlighted early on in his career when he was named the 1997 Sallie Mae First Class Teacher of the Year in Wyoming and then later as the 2013 Administrator of the Year for Gifted Education in Colorado.
His career has taken him across three states, but his most fulfilling work has been with the children and families of Cañon City, where he has served since 2001 and is deeply invested in fostering a nurturing and innovative learning environment. Passionate about leveraging new insights to guide the district into the future, Adam continues his hands-on approach of championing educational growth and equitable opportunities for the students, staff, and families CCSD serves. Outside of his professional life, he is a proud husband and father of two, cherishing family time and community involvement.
Dr. Chris Price is a seasoned educational administrator with over 24 years of educational experience and a visionary leader with a keen sense for strategy and forward thinking. He earned his Ed.D. and possesses extensive experience in leading, developing, and implementing educational programs in public K–12 education. He has worked as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and executive director of administration. Dr. Price values great leadership in schools, knowing that is the best way to foster great student results. His commitment is to continue supporting administrators and teachers across the United States.
Dr. Adam Drummond passionately believes that “All Means All” when discussing the future of students. Each and every student deserves the opportunity to not only thrive but excel. Dr. Drummond has served the educational community in many roles, as a teacher, district professional learning coordinator, university adjunct professor, school principal, and, most importantly, as a lifelong learner. He believes that to effect the change needed for successful 21st century learning, we need to commit to growth at all levels of leadership—that means teachers, coaches, principals, superintendents, as well as students.
Dr. Drummond has spent the past 20+ years building and sharing his expertise in literacy, leadership development, and systemic planning with schools and districts and is lucky to share this passion with the broader community. Dr. Drummond is the author of Instructional Change Agent: 48 Ways to Be the Leader Your School Needs, a leadership book that John Hattie has described as “the leadership bible.” Dr. Drummond is a firm believer that learning is not restricted to the classroom! He splits his time in Wisconsin and Indiana with his partner, Danny, and their sons, Chase, Carson, and Ben, and daughter, Carter.
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Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Teachers, Transforming Learning. Center for Model Schools partners with districts and schools to create the conditions for lasting success. Through our exclusive partnership with the University of Chicago, we leverage the 5Essentials® Framework and Survey, which is backed by 30+ years of research and meets ESSA criteria as a Tier 2 evidence-based practice. This partnership provides educational leaders and teachers with research-backed strategies that drive sustainable growth. Schools strong in at least three of the five essentials are 10 times more likely to achieve significant student learning gains, as determined by the survey. Partner with us to create the conditions for lasting success and transform your vision into impact.
