I wanted to thank as many people as I could from the MGT team and School Planning Conference attendees for everyone’s time and contributions to the conference. It was one of the best professional experiences of my career. Hope to continue the collaboration with everyone into the future.
Long Range School Planner, Nevada
Most of the planning session were valuable to me because those sessions spoke specifically to the work that I do daily.
City Schools Administrator, Tennessee
…it’s very important to have a good grasp on your facilities (current use, capacity, utilization, etc.). Stressing that to folks and providing tools to navigate conversations on those topics is very helpful.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for every district, but I think seeing content like what was presented at the SPC can help everyone address common pitfalls and challenges in the process.
Planning Manager, Colorado
One week back from the School Planning Conference 2025, and I’m still processing all the insight, ideas, and inspiration packed into those few days. The sessions were loaded with tools and strategies to navigate the evolving K-12 landscape, from advanced GIS applications like ArcGIS Pro and demographic mapping to student yield factors and facility planning. I especially appreciated the focus on data-informed decisions for boundary planning, capital improvements, and safety.
But what’s really stuck with me this past week isn’t just the content; it’s the conversations.
K12 Leader, Idaho
Capacity and utilization discussions were great. I appreciated the content on closing schools. The speaker from Utah was brilliant and knowledgeable on the process he created for the district he works in.
Manager- Facilities Planning, California
Networking. I’ve been attending for 10+ years and to me this was one of the top conferences that I’ve attended. The opportunities to meet others with breakfast, lunch, the social made it easy to speak with someone different each time we came together.
Long Range Planning Coordinator, Texas