Agenda
1:00 – 5:00 PM | Accelerated Learning Sessions
A focused afternoon of conversation and practical learning designed specifically for North Carolina districts navigating educator shortages, retention pressures, and compliance requirements.
Opening Session: Strengthening the Educator Pipeline in North Carolina
Explore strategies for building and sustaining a strong talent pipeline — from attracting candidates to supporting and retaining high-quality educators. We’ll discuss workforce trends impacting NC districts and how strategic human capital management can drive long-term stability.
Recruiting & Hiring: Expanding and Engaging Your Talent Pool
- Strategies to increase applicant visibility across North Carolina
- Streamlining hiring workflows to compete for top talent
- Leveraging data to make faster, more informed hiring decisions
Absence & Time Management: Supporting Staff While Maintaining Continuity
- Best practices for managing absences and substitute placement
- Reducing disruptions to instruction
- Improving visibility for school and district leaders
Onboarding & Lifecycle Management: Setting Educators Up for Success
- Creating a seamless onboarding experience
- Supporting compliance and state reporting needs
- Connecting systems to reduce silos across departments
Open Forum Q&A + Peer Discussion
Collaborate with fellow NC district leaders and Frontline experts to share challenges, solutions, and proven best practices.
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Networking Happy Hour
Continue the conversation in a relaxed setting with drinks and light bites. Build connections with peers from across North Carolina and exchange ideas that can strengthen your district’s workforce strategy.