Special Webinar: The K12 Adoption Advantage

Today's procurement decisions depend on more than content quality. Join education leaders as they discuss the systems, evidence, and standards strategies that help organizations earn confidence and improve adoption outcomes.

Join us September 15, 2026 - 11am PT/2pm ET

Special Webinar - The K12 Adoption Advantage: Procurement Confidence Through Scalable Systems

As state agencies and districts evaluate curriculum, assessment, and EdTech solutions, they increasingly look beyond features and functionality. Procurement teams want confidence that vendors can align to standards, demonstrate evidence, support implementation, provide meaningful reporting, and scale successfully over time.

Organizations that build this infrastructure gain a measurable adoption advantage.

Hear from experts in operations, procurement, and education strategy as they discuss what today's K-12 buyers expect and how organizations can build confidence long before an RFP is issued.

Our Panelists:

Kevin Gray
Founder and CEO of Product & Process
Jim McVety
Procurement Strategist and Advisor, Managing Partner & Executive Producer of First Step Advisors

In this webinar, you'll learn:

How procurement teams evaluate implementation readiness
Why scalable systems create procurement confidence
What successful vendors do before an RFP is released
How standards alignment, reporting, and evidence generation support adoption
The emerging trends shaping future procurement decisions

Who Should Attend?

Education Publishers
Curriculum Developers
Assessment Providers
EdTech Leaders
Product Executives
State Education Agencies
District Curriculum Leaders

Reserve your seat today and learn how leading organizations are building procurement confidence through scalable systems.

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Learn how to strengthen procurement readiness through scalable systems that support standards alignment, implementation, reporting, and long-term adoption success.

About the Panelists

Rich is passionate about eEdTech and helping people discover pathways to successful careers. He leverages his many years of business experience in strategy, product development, brand creation and sales & marketing as a frequent industry speaker and sought after consultant.

Beginning his career in digital marketing and web development, Rich was recruited into the private, independent school market to help usher in digital technologies and social media. During this time, Richard served as a student advisor, and was nominated to serve on the CAIS (Connecticut Association of Independent Schools) Technology Commission. In 2012, Rich joined York & Chapel, a brand and digital transformation agency where he began working with secondary and higher ed clients, developing strategies for student engagement and pathway creation. In 2014 Richard founded CareerPath, a SaaS engagement platform. Over the past ten years, Rich has given back to the industry as an advisor to numerous EdTech startups, and generally has had a blast doing what he loves to do — help others succeed.

Kevin Gray is the Founder and CEO of Product & Process, bringing more than 25 years of experience in education and educational technology. Beginning his career in the classroomhe developed a firsthand understanding of how students learn and the challenges educators face, a perspective that continues to shape his work helping education organizations turn innovative ideas into scalable, successful products.

Throughout his career, Kevin has worked with publishers, EdTech companies, and education organizations in both domestic and international markets. His expertise spans educational leadership, strategic planning, product development, business growth, and operational management, helping organizations bridge the gap between vision and execution.

Jim McVety is the Managing Partner of First Step Advisors, where he helps education organizations strengthen their strategy, communications, and growth initiatives. With decades of experience in sales, marketing, and executive consulting, Jim has worked with publishers, EdTech companies, education providers, and investors around the world to develop strategies that support organizational growth and improve educational outcomes.

A recognized thought leader in education, Jim is known for his research, keynote presentations, podcasts, and strategic consulting. His expertise spans business development, client success, relationship building, and organizational strategy, with a focus on helping education organizations better serve educators and students.

Kevin Gray is the Founder and CEO of Product & Process, bringing more than 25 years of experience in education and educational technology. Beginning his career in the classroomhe developed a firsthand understanding of how students learn and the challenges educators face, a perspective that continues to shape his work helping education organizations turn innovative ideas into scalable, successful products.

Throughout his career, Kevin has worked with publishers, EdTech companies, and education organizations in both domestic and international markets. His expertise spans educational leadership, strategic planning, product development, business growth, and operational management, helping organizations bridge the gap between vision and execution.

Jim McVety is the Managing Partner of First Step Advisors, where he helps education organizations strengthen their strategy, communications, and growth initiatives. With decades of experience in sales, marketing, and executive consulting, Jim has worked with publishers, EdTech companies, education providers, and investors around the world to develop strategies that support organizational growth and improve educational outcomes.

A recognized thought leader in education, Jim is known for his research, keynote presentations, podcasts, and strategic consulting. His expertise spans business development, client success, relationship building, and organizational strategy, with a focus on helping education organizations better serve educators and students.

Rich is passionate about eEdTech and helping people discover pathways to successful careers. He leverages his many years of business experience in strategy, product development, brand creation and sales & marketing as a frequent industry speaker and sought after consultant.

Beginning his career in digital marketing and web development, Rich was recruited into the private, independent school market to help usher in digital technologies and social media. During this time, Richard served as a student advisor, and was nominated to serve on the CAIS (Connecticut Association of Independent Schools) Technology Commission. In 2012, Rich joined York & Chapel, a brand and digital transformation agency where he began working with secondary and higher ed clients, developing strategies for student engagement and pathway creation. In 2014 Richard founded CareerPath, a SaaS engagement platform. Over the past ten years, Rich has given back to the industry as an advisor to numerous EdTech startups, and generally has had a blast doing what he loves to do — help others succeed.

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