Education is at a turning point. As the world changes at lightning speed, our students need a school experience that prepares them for the opportunities of tomorrow.
Join the Modern Learning Network in Phoenix, AZ on October 22 at 9AM for an energizing, in-person experience!
In just two powerful hours, we’ll roll up our sleeves together to imagine what schools could look like in the next 3–5 years. Through interactive visioning and hands-on collaboration, we’ll explore bold new possibilities for teaching and learning — all grounded in research-based frameworks designed to prepare every student for a rapidly changing world.
🗓️ Wednesday October 22, 2025
⏰ 9 AM - 11 AM
📌 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Showcase: JO Combs School District will share about their innovative journey to modernize and personalize teaching and learning at scale. Hear from district leaders and learn about their triumphs and challenges to modernizing teaching and learning and driving change at scale with your community.
Creating an Instructional Model that really works
Developing a living Portrait of a Graduate
Driving change to create a competency based learning model
Aligning systems to support the transformation of modern classrooms
Connect with regional leaders and share priorities for building schools that truly equip students for an ever-changing world.
Take Aways
Copies of Two Books: The New Agenda and the Shape of Change
District Convergence Framework: Leadership and Strategy for Today’s Educator
Learning Framework: Personalized Learning Student Outcomes Framework
Convergence District Assessment: Where are you in your design at scale?
Why Attend?
Empower Student and Teacher Agency for the Future of learning
Connect with Peers – Hear from JO Combs School District about their journey to modernize learning and instruction
Build Your Network – Connect with leaders across the region who are rethinking education
Envision an Instructional Model for the Modern Learner
Re-ignite your Portrait of a Graduate to align with Innovation and AI
Define a Leadership and Strategy Roadmap for systems change and organizational design
Questions? Reach out to Sue Holmes at sue@leapinnovations.org
Workshop Agenda
9 - 9:30 am: Welcome with Breakfast and Introductions
9:30 - 10 am: Who’s in the room + group development of what modern learning could be
10 - 10:30 am: J.O. Combs Showcase
10:30 - 11 am: Turning vision into reality
By the end of the session
Create a RoadMap based on where your district is
Receive copies of Modern Learning books + Learn About Frameworks
Creating the path forward for your school/district
Creating a draft instructional model