Expo Resources
Resources to help you prepare your Promise to Practice Expo submission for AASA's EdLeader Promise Innovation Conference.
The Promise to Practice Expo is an interactive experience designed to showcase how districts are translating promising ideas into real-world practice.
Participating districts will highlight their work through a professionally designed banner, supporting artifacts, and direct engagement with conference attendees.
Explore examples below from last year's Expo participants.
Artifacts from 2025 Expo Participants
Berea City School District (Ohio)
- District website
- Portrait of a Titan
- Instructional Design infographic
- Deeper Learning Summit information
- Student Performance Tasks & Projects
Chandler Unified School District (Ariz.)
Cucamonga School District (Calif.)
- District website
- Portrait of a Graduate
- Portrait intro video
Durango School District (Colo.)
- District website
- Durango Portrait of a Graduate including Field Guide, Blueprints, & Videos
- Impact Guiding Principles
- 2023-25 Strategic Plan
- Ikigai Venn diagram
Ephrata Area School District (Pa.)
- District website
- "Be the E" campaign
- Portrait of a Graduate / Life Ready Graduate
- Life Ready Graduate Journey
- Ephrata Instructional Model
- Elementary Report Card Example
- Proficiency Scale Example
FourC Bilingual Academy (Brazil)
- Academy website
- Portrait of a Graduate infographic
- Pedagogical approach
- Citizenship learning progression
Glenbard Township High School District 87 (Ill.)
- District website
- Portrait of a Graduate & "I Can" statements
- Profile of an Educator
- Sample exam prompt
Gurnee District 56 (Ill.)
- District website
- Portrait of a Graduate
- Examples from the Portrait Pathways Fair highlighting teacher-led strategies for embedding competencies in classrooms
- School Improvement Plan example
Howard-Suamico School District (Wis.)
- District website
- Graduate Profile
- Self Starter definition and learning progression
- Self Reflection example
- Profile to Practice: Youth Apprenticeships Video
Keystone Local School District (Ohio)
- District Website
- Portrait of a Graduate
- Portrait of a Teacher
- Portrait of a Leader
Lexington School District One (S.C.)
Los Altos School District (Calif.)
- District website
- Portrait of a Learner
- Student Experience
- Principles of Deeper Learning
Portsmouth City Public Schools (Va.)
Roanoke County Public Schools (Va.)
Strongsville City Schools (Ohio)
Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools (Ohio)
- District website
- Portrait of a Leader
- Shared vision
- Portrait of a Graduate
Key Dates & Deadlines
August 31, 2026: Submission form completed and all artifacts uploaded
September 11, 2026: First draft of banner delivered to district
September 16, 2026: All edits or comments due to AASA
September 18, 2026: Final draft of banner delivered to district
September 22, 2026: Final banner approval due to AASA
Questions?
Reach out to Jessica Gordon at jgordon@aasa.org.