School Growth Snapshot
A personalized review of digital presence, enrollment clarity, affordability messaging, and tax credit visibility.
Invitation-only · 2026Level Up:
Level Up:
The IBE School
Growth Summit
From Awareness to Action — school marketing, tax credit strategy, and enrollment growth for IBE partner schools. Presented by IBE in partnership with SkyWest Media.
- Dates
- Sept 22 & 29
- Time
- 9:00 – 3:30
- Cost
- Free*
The Premise
Tax credits aren't separate from enrollment. They're part of your school's affordability and growth story.
For families,
affordability is part of enrollment decision-making.
For donors,
clarity is part of action.
For schools,
better communication improves both.
The Path
From awareness to action, in one day.
Schools attend the IBE Growth Summit, learn the Awareness-to-Action framework, receive their School Digital Footprint Score Card, and activate their School Growth System through Action Pages and custom campaign tools.
- 01
Attend the Summit
Spend one focused day with peers, IBE leadership, and SkyWest Media.
- 02
Learn the Framework
The Awareness-to-Action method for clear, confident school communication.
- 03
Get Your Score Card
A personalized School Digital Footprint review for your school.
- 04
Activate Your System
Launch your Action Page and campaign assets with expert support.
Key Take-Aways
What you'll walk out with.
Practical tools your team can put to work on Monday morning — not just inspiration.
Growth Message Builder
A simple framework to explain who you are, who you serve, why you matter, and how affordability helps families.
Action Page Checklist
Where to place links, buttons, QR codes, newsletter mentions, and social posts.
Parent Share Toolkit
Simple language parents can use to share the tax credit opportunity without feeling like they're soliciting.
Communication Plan
Social posts, story prompts, tax credit reminders, email language, newsletter copy, and timing.
Custom Asset Selection
Action Page, flyer, trifold, social posts, email, QR pieces, and other campaign tools.
Break-Out Labs
Choose the track that matches your role.
Track A
School Story, Enrollment & Supporter Messaging Lab
Communicate your value clearly so prospective families, current parents, donors, alumni, and community supporters understand who the school serves, why it matters, and how to take the next step.
Track B
Financial Confidence & IBE Partnership Strategy Lab
Help school leaders and finance teams explain tax credits clearly, answer common questions responsibly, and understand how IBE supports school growth.
Track C
Using the IBE Portal, Tools & Growth Implementation Lab
Equip the people doing day-to-day work to use IBE's tools, know where to go for help, and keep the School Growth System moving after the summit.
Summit Schedule
A focused day, end to end.
- 8:30 – 9:00
Arrival & Check-In
- 9:00 – 9:45
Opening Session
From Awareness to Action — how clear communication drives enrollment, support & tax credit success.
- 9:45 – 10:10
IBE Leadership Session
The tax credit opportunity for school growth.
- 10:30 – 11:10
Session I
Your School's Digital Front Door: website, Action Page & trust.
- 11:15 – 12:00
Break-Out Lab Sessions
Track A · School Story & Supporter Messaging | Track B · Financial Confidence & IBE Strategy | Track C · Using the IBE Portal & Tools.
- 12:00 – 12:45
Lunch + School Team Challenge
- 12:45 – 1:30
Session II
From Posts to Pathways — social media, family & supporter communication.
- 1:30 – 2:15
Session III
School Growth Snapshot: Digital Footprint + Enrollment Readiness Review.
- 2:15 – 3:00
Session IV
Build Your School Growth Action Plan.
- 3:00 – 3:20
Closing Session
The schools that grow are the schools that guide.
- 3:20 – 3:30
Next Steps
Consultation pathway with IBE and SkyWest Media.
Who Should Attend
Bring your full growth team.
Up to four attendees per IBE partner school. The summit is designed for the people who shape how families and donors experience your school.
- Heads of School
- Finance / Business Office
- Marketing & Enrollment
- Advancement / Development
- Board Members
Event Details
Two cities. One playbook.
Tucson
Sept 22, 2026
Phoenix
Sept 29, 2026
Hours
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Lunch
Included
IBE Partners
Free · up to 4 seats
All others
$25 per attendee