Online Conference: School Planning Summit

Join the APA Public Schools + Communities Division on November 7, 2025 for their first conference dedicated to school planning.

From enrollment shifts to bus driver shortages to housing issues for teachers, school districts and the planners who support them are navigating a range of evolving challenges and opportunities. At APA’s School Planning Summit, taking place online, you will gain valuable insights into current trends, enhance your expertise, and connect with experts and peers on innovative ideas to support public schools and communities.

The School Planning Summit will feature 12 educational sessions across three tracks:

TRACK 1: Schools + Communities
TRACK 2: School Facility Trends
TRACK 3: School Planning + Policies

Who should attend?

• School district staff and board members
• Planning professionals working with (or aspiring to work with) school districts 
• K-12 design professionals who want to broaden their thinking
• Local elected officials 
• Researchers and scholars including those who study schools, neighborhoods, and communities
• Students of urban planning