The Eight Practices That Drive District Performance

Traditional strategic planning often leaves districts feeling as though they must tackle every challenge simultaneously: student outcomes, chronic absenteeism, behavioral issues, and more. But even with strong plans in place, progress can feel slow or uneven, and leave staff overwhelmed.
So what are high-performing districts doing differently?

EAB’s research points to a small set of leadership practices that help superintendents and their teams stay focused, follow through, and get consistent district-wide results—not just in pockets. In this session, we’ll break down where efforts tend to stall and what leaders can do to keep work moving.

You’ll also hear directly from Huntley Community School District 158, EAB’s inaugural High-Performance District award winner, on how their leadership team aligned around a focused strategy and sustained improvement over time.

Join us to learn:

• The eight practices that set higher-performing districts apart
• Where teams lose momentum and how to get it back
• How Huntley CSD 158 turned plans into real results

Session

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• Monday, May 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time