Nov 12-14, 2025 | Scottsdale, AZ

This exclusive event is designed for superintendents, district leaders, high school principals, assistant principals, and 9th Grade Success Team Leads who are committed to taking 9th Grade Success to the next level.  

Hear from district leaders, school administrators and 9th Grade Success Team Leads from across the CHSS national network. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of what’s possible and an action plan to strengthen 9th Grade Success implementation in your district and schools.

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Summit Schedule

Wednesday, November 12 | 4-8pm

4-5 PM | Check-in & Registration
6-8 PM | Welcome Reception

Thursday, November 13 | 8am-3:30pm

7-8 AM | Breakfast
8-9 AM | Welcome & Keynote

ft. Thea Andrade, Superintendent, Phoenix Union High School District, AZ

9:15-10:15 AM | Breakout Session
Understanding the Foundation: Why 9th Grade Matters Most
Maximizing Improvement: The Power of the Triangle Meeting
School Success Story: Montbello High School, Denver, CO
Intervening Effectively: Common Reasons 9th Graders Struggle & How to Intervene
10:30-11:30 AM | Breakout Session
Getting to Root Cause: Using Empathy Interviews to Bring Student Voice to Intervention Planning
Getting Started: Phase 1 Essentials from the Roadmap Implementation Progression
Facilitating Strong Team Meetings: Fostering Productive, Strengths-Based Discourse
11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Breakout Session
Building Your Master Schedule to Mirror Your 9th Grade Priorities: Common Planning Time, Cohorts, and Teams
Getting Started: Developing a Partnership with CHSS
Developing Student Competencies: One School’s Approach
School Success Story: George Washington High School, Indianapolis, IN
12:45-1:45 PM | Lunch
2-3:30 PM | Breakout Session
Harnessing the Power of Tier 2: Using Trends to Inform Instructional Shifts
Supporting 9th Grade Success as a Building Leader: A Conversation
Accelerating 9th Grade Success as a District Leader: A Panel of CHSS Network Leaders
Planning Your Next Steps: Workshop Your Learning with CHSS Support
3:30-4:30 PM | Networking Zone

Friday, November 14 | 8am-3:30pm

7-8 AM | Breakfast
8-9 AM | Welcome & Keynote

ft. James Arndt, Principal, Camelback High School, Phoenix Union High School District, AZ

9:15-10:15 AM | Breakout Session
Preparing Your Systems: Essential Data for 9th Grade Success
Accelerating 9th Grade Success as a District Leader: Using the CHSS Roadmap to Systematize
9th Grade Success Work District Wide
Leveraging Strategies from the CHSS Roadmap: Simple Steps Toward Fair Grading
Leading Your Team Effectively: Helpful Hints from Veteran Team Leads
10:30-11:30 AM | Breakout Session
Getting Started: Building Your 9th Grade Success Team
Getting to Root Cause: Small Shifts & Transformational Changes
Finding Space & Time to Intervene: Creative Solutions from the CHSS Network
Elevating Student Voice: Using the Relational Trust Inventory to Get a Pulse on School Culture
11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Breakout Session
Launching Your 9th Grade Success Team: Setting Up Productive Team Meetings
Leveraging Strategies from the CHSS Roadmap: Essentials for the 8th to 9th Grade Summer Transition
Leveraging Strategies from the CHSS Roadmap: High School 101 for 9th Graders
Leveraging Strategies from the CHSS Roadmap: Rethinking Credit & Concept Recovery Year-Round
12:45-1:45 PM | Lunch
2-3:30 PM | Breakout Session
Getting Started: Developing a Partnership with CHSS
Planning Your Next Steps: Workshop Your Learning with CHSS Support
Harnessing the Power of Tier 2: Using Trends to Inform Instructional Shifts

Location Information

The 2025 CHSS Leadership Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, where their spacious guest rooms offer modern amenities and private balconies or patios for a relaxing retreat.

Our programming will take place in state-of-the-art event spaces designed for productivity and inspiration. After sessions, enjoy a variety of on-site dining options—from casual bites to refined Southwestern cuisine! It’s the perfect setting to connect, learn, and recharge for the important work you lead in your schools and districts!

There are limited rooms remaining at our discounted rate. Email info@highschoolsuccess.org to secure your reservation!

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Hotel Information

The conference is taking place at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

There are limited rooms remaining at our discounted rate. Email info@highschoolsuccess.org to secure your reservation!

Cancellation Policy

All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued. However, tickets are transferrable. If you are no longer able to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a colleague by editing your registration.

Additional Questions

Please email Claire at cbresnahan@highschoolsuccess.org