In the wake of recent federal policy changes, the K-12 education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As a result, education leaders are relying on private-sector partners that understand their evolving challenges and can deliver solutions that make a difference.
The Center for Digital Education's (CDE) K-12 Education Leadership Council aims to advance educational innovation in school districts. This invitation-only Council unites select industry partners with visionary K-12 leaders from school districts nationwide for a year of collaboration as they explore how emerging technologies can enhance educational experiences and improve service delivery.
We are excited to open membership to new industry partners for the 2026 Council. This limited-opportunity sponsorship is a strategic gateway to influencing purchasing decisions, promoting thought leadership, and driving innovation in the education sector.
Why Join the Council?
Foster deeper relationships with educational leaders, which can lead to long-term collaborations, consulting engagements, or large-scale procurement opportunities.
Influence the adoption and implementation of solutions across multiple districts and states with significant purchasing power.
Align offerings with current educational trends, needs, and challenges, ensuring that products or services are tailored to meet schools' evolving demands.
Build trust and credibility by demonstrating the impact of your technologies or services, thus increasing the likelihood of widespread adoption.
High-Value Deliverables:
Access to key decision-makers: Members gain direct access to a network of over influential K-12 leaders from over 20 states, including superintendents, CTOs, CIOs, and directors of technology innovation.
Multi-format engagement opportunities: Participation includes an in-person Summit and three virtual roundtable discussions.
Branded content and demand generation: Creation of custom content to elevate your organization’s thought leadership within the K-12 community, including a 4-page PDF and 50 guaranteed Smart leads.
“When you attend larger events, vendors have 30 seconds to make a pitch and attendees are often overwhelmed by the number of vendors coming up to talk to them. These types of programs create a relaxed environment to have more natural conversations with decision-makers, building real connections.”
- Current program sponsor