District Management Group

Public education is ready for a transformation. But is working harder the solution—and is it even possible? At DMG Summit 2025, we explored what education leaders can do differently to drive both operational excellence and innovation in K-12 public schools.

We are thrilled to announce that John J-H Kim, founder and CEO of DMGroup, and Dr. Pamela Williams, Chief Academic and Accountability Officer at Birmingham City Schools (AL) will present at this year's?ASU+GSV Summit, https://bit.ly/4hImX5w ?? April 7 | 11:20 AM PDT ?? Spotlight Series, Town Square Join their fireside chat as they share how Birmingham City Schools applied an agile Breakthrough Results approach—adapted from proven private-sector strategies— to achieve a remarkable increase in 3rd-grade reading proficiency, from 53% to 81% in just one year. You'll also hear how other districts are achieving similar success. This session will dive into actionable strategies, leadership practices, and the power of collaboration in driving rapid, meaningful change in schools. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! ?? #ASUGSVSummit #EducationTransformation #BTR #BreakthroughResults #k12

Gearing up for the scheduling season or already deep in the process? Our step-by-step guide to elementary school scheduling offers a structured and systematic approach to building an efficient and effective school schedule. https://hubs.ly/Q03bVfTP0

Don't miss our Special Education Virtual Roundtable with Superintendent Jay Lang of Chelmsford Public Schools (MA) today at 1 PM EST - https://hubs.ly/Q03bjC270 We will discuss how Chelmsford Public Schools partnered with DMGroup to identify high-impact opportunities to enhance support for students with disabilities-without increasing costs. Join us to learn about the strategic changes they implemented and the meaningful outcomes they achieved. You will walk away with valuable insights and actionable strategies for your district!

District leaders, Bring your leadership team together for a virtual roundtable with John J-H Kim, CEO and Founder of District Management Group, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, and Co-Chair of the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) at Harvard University on Thursday, March 27 at 1 pm EST. https://hubs.ly/Q039Kx-40 We will explore: ?? Post-COVID & Post-ESSER challenges – What is next for public K-12 education? ?? The political landscape – Recent shifts and their impact on public schools ?? Leadership for the future – What it takes to thrive in an evolving landscape ?? Innovation in education – Incremental, architectural, and discontinuous change ?? Your “Conveyor Belt of Ideas” – How to turn insights into action This is a timely opportunity to explore current challenges and key trends shaping the future of education, assess where your district stands and start working on a future-focused plan to drive meaningful change for your students.

Don’t miss out—our latest Spotlight on the 2025 State of the Sector provides an essential analysis of the challenges confronting the public education sector. This timely and critical read is a must for anyone invested in the future of U.S. education. To gain deeper insights and stay ahead of the curve, bring your district leadership team together for a?virtual roundtable with John J-H Kim, CEO and Founder of DMGroup, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, and Co-Chair of the Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) on Thursday, March 27 at 1 pm EST: ?https://bit.ly/43pF1ho Now is the right time to assess where your district stands and?start working on a future-focused plan?to drive meaningful change for your students.

Budget constraints are driving workforce reductions in school districts nationwide. Now, more than ever, districts need to optimize school schedules for better allocation of resources for all their students, particularly their special education population. Join us for a Live Demo of DMSchedules for Special Education Scheduling Software on Thursday, March 6 at 3 pm EST: https://hubs.ly/Q03949qt0 We will show how DMSchedules for Special Education supports the strategic and instructional allocation of resources for special education, MTSS, and intervention, making sure every student’s need is met.

A total of 7.3 million public K-12 students in the United States have special education needs – a number that has grown over the last few decades. Ensuring students receive mandated support from the most qualified professionals has long been a challenge. So, how can schools and districts overcome this? A key part of the solution lies in something deceptively simple yet essential—using time efficiently and effectively. Learn how you can improve student outcomes now by making the most out of student, teacher, and staff time:https://hubs.ly/Q0394clg0

Don't miss our live demo of DMSchedules for Special Education Scheduling Software on Thursday, March 6, at 3 PM EST! Register at https://hubs.ly/Q038tQkt0 DMSchedules for Special Education supports the strategic and instructional allocation of resources for special education, MTSS, and intervention. Co-hosted with David Franklin, Ed.D., founder of The Principal's Desk, this session will give you an exclusive look at how DMSchedules streamlines scheduling for special educators, interventionists, related service providers, and support staff, all while ensuring every student's needs are met. You will learn how you can use DMSchedules to: - Ensure students in special education receive supports services in addition to – not instead of – core instruction - Successfully support and manage equitable staff workloads, direct service time, and group sizes - Analyze school and district-wide schedule effectiveness - Appropriately allocate funds and resources to reflect student needs We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a Special Education Virtual Roundtable with Superintendent Jay Lang of Chelmsford Public Schools (MA) on Tuesday, March 11, at 1 PM EST - https://hubs.ly/Q037_kgm0 Despite increased spending and dedicated efforts, Chelmsford PS faced a significant achievement gap between students with and without disabilities. Discover how they partnered with DMGroup to identify high-impact opportunities to enhance support for students with disabilities—without increasing costs. In this session, we will explore: - How district leadership used data to gain deeper insights into their current practices - The key challenges that hindered the successful implementation of special education services - The high-impact opportunities Chelmsford prioritized from DMGroup’s Special Education Opportunity Review to ensure effective and feasible implementation - The impact of the changes made and the outcomes achieved You will walk away with valuable insights and actionable strategies for your district!