What is DMC?
"DMC hits the bull's eye on how to support superintendent and team development, inspiring the functional areas we strive to continuously improve"
Jim Christensen, Superintendent
Douglas County School District, Castle Rock, CO
50,000 students
The District Management Council (DMC) is the nation's premier network of public school district leaders. It is a membership network that provides superior strategic insights and practical solutions to the most pressing challenges facing school system leaders. DMC delivers high quality, in-depth techniques, tools and training required to successfully raise student achievement while improving operations and lowering costs.
Services and Products:
Resource Library
DMC’s deep and growing library of district case studies, best practices, and rigorous analytical frameworks is designed to help districts put best practices into action and achieve results.
- District Management Journal
- District Case Studies
- District Management Briefs
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid
Leadership Development
DMC offers a variety of conferences and institutes aimed at superintendents and cabinet-level executives to stay current on an area of expertise - or learn strategies in order to implement new ideas and strengthen leadership skills.
- Professional Development Meetings
- Strategic Briefing Meetings
- Management Institute
Strategic Advisory Services
These customized management consulting services are designed to support and guide school districts, address the academic mission while improving district management. DMC offers a variety of services, including:
- Strategic Briefing and Facilitation
- District Support Services
- Custom Management Consulting engagement
A member of the District Management Council Group
DMC is a proud member of the District Management Council Group. The Group comprises three organizations committed to developing and sharing best practices in public education.
The District Management Council, the nation's premier network of public school district leaders providing members with superior strategic insights and tactical solutions to the most common and pressing management challenges facing school system leaders today.
District and Community Partners, committed to assisting school districts improve achievement of students with special needs and balance tight budgets. District and Community Partners is founded on the belief that both are possible, and more importantly, possible at the same time.
The District Management Journal, a thought provoking quarterly showcasing new ideas, sharing best practices, and interviewing accomplished leaders. Covering issues of leadership, management, human capital development, communications, finances all in support of increasing student achievement.
Through shared resources and some overlapping ownership, the District Management Council Group provides the broadest array of expertise and services to school leaders in the country.
