Webinars and Networking Events

Our Division offers a variety of educational and networking opportunities designed to connect planners, educators, and community leaders working at the intersection of public schools and communities.

Events include:

  • Lunch & Learn Webinars — Free educational sessions open to members and the public that provide AICP continuing education credits. These webinars feature national experts and practitioners discussing current topics in school planning, facilities planning, land use, and community partnerships.
  • Coffee Chats — Informal virtual gatherings exclusively for Division members that provide a space to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss emerging issues affecting school planning and community development.
  • Conference Sessions — The Division regularly organizes and participates in sessions at the APA National Planning Conference (NPC) and other planning conferences, highlighting innovative practices, research, and case studies related to schools and communities.

Check back for regular updates and upcoming webinars.

April 17th, 2026: Career Coffee Chat

PSCD-Career Coffee Chat 4-17-2026

Join us for a virtual conversation connecting students across the country with professionals in the field of school planning. This informal chat is all about open dialogue, real advice, and learning what a career in school planning looks like.

📅 April 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Event

Featuring:
Jeff Vincent (NCSI)
Jorge Morales-Burnett (DC Public Schools)

What to expect:
• Learn about careers in school planning
• Ask questions and hear real-world insights
• Connect with other students

Lunch and Learn Webinar Archive

May 2, 2025: Meet Me in the Cafeteria: Reflections from School Food Planning Practitioners Recording (1.5 CM # 9309087)

April 17, 2025: Transforming School Yards Recording(1.25 CM #9307775)

Dec 6, 2024: We’re All in This Together: Local Government & School District Collaboration (1.5 CM #9301483).

Mar 28, 2024: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today SlideDeck (1.5 CM/1.0 Equity #9286176)

Feb 15, 2024: Holistic Vision Zero Slide Deck (1.5 CM/1.0 Equity #9283983)

Nov 9, 2023: Role of Schools in Climate Change & Energy Resilience (1.5 CM/1.0 Sustainability #9278698)

Mar 17, 2023: Tax Incentives & School Funding: What Every Planner Needs to Know (1 CM #926622)4

Oct 28, 2022: Providing Teacher Housing: A Recruitment & Retention Strategy SlideDeck (1.5 CM #9258298)

Mar 4, 2021: Lunch and Learn with the Bridges Collaborative Slide Deck