Speak Up Network: Advancing K12 Innovation
The newly created Speak Up Network: Advancing K12 Innovation, is a community of pioneering district leaders who value stakeholder input as a decision-making asset. Participating districts have demonstrated their strong commitment to Speak Up participation over time.
Speak Up Network members benefit from collaboration, exclusive access to information, active involvement, and visibility. Members are expected to participate in the annual Speak Up surveys, share their stories, serve as ambassadors, and take part in leadership-oriented think tank discussions.
Contact Michelle Green, Speak Up Director, for additional information about becoming part of the Speak Up Network.
Speak Up Network Member Responsibilities
- Participation in the annual Speak Up survey according to reasonable goals.
- Willingness to share with Speak Up how the data informed your district’s decision-making and plans.
- Agreement to have Speak Up write a case study about your district, your use of the Speak Up data and how you are driving transformation; case study will be shared publicly.
- Opportunity to serve as an ambassador, as appropriate, for Speak Up in sharing information with colleagues.
- Take part in a leadership-oriented think tank discussion with Project Tomorrow on an annual basis to share your insights on a timely topic.
Speak Up Network Members Receive Valuable Personal and Professional Benefits
Collaboration
Membership in Speak Up’s online community connecting you to other districts with similar interests, encouraging interaction and sharing of information, and brainstorming ways to use Speak Up data.
Exclusive Access
- Pre-release access to all Speak Up reports, infographics, and briefing announcements.
- Opportunity for a planning workshop with the Speak Up team to strategize on the best approach to promoting Speak Up participation in your district.
- Virtual or in-person presentation and data workshop by Dr. Julie Evans on your district’s Speak Up findings.
Active Involvement
- Input into the annual themes for the Speak Up surveys.
- Opportunity to participate in think tank meetings during the year on a timely education topic.
- Option for a semi-customized Speak Up survey for your district.
- Exclusive access to our Speak Up Concierge for anytime questions, support or needs during your Speak Up data collection process.
Visibility
- Identification on the dedicated Speak Up Network page on the Project Tomorrow website.
- Special Speak Up Network logo to post on your district website.
- Featured snapshot and/or interview included in the Project Tomorrow Newsletter.
- Speaking opportunities for leadership team and students at conferences, briefings, and webinars.
- Case study on how your district is using Speak Up date for decision making; case study will be shared on our website and social media channels.