Ms. Fountain, CEO of Delta Managed Solutions, Inc., is a former charter school Executive Director with 8 years of experience from a Montessori Charter School and previous educator with over 20 years of experience in California and Nevada. She provides the first-hand knowledge necessary to successfully bridge the gap between finance and education as she leads the DMS team to fully serve all clients.
Enrollment today is no longer just about advertising, open houses, or seasonal recruitment campaigns…Enrollment today is no longer just about advertising, open houses, or seasonal recruitment campaigns. Parent expectations have changed, communication behaviors have evolved, and competition for student enrollment continues to intensify. Schools still relying on yesterday’s enrollment strategies are increasingly finding it harder to grow, retain students, and maintain long-term stability.
Join a group of experienced school leaders for a forward-looking discussion on how modern schools are adapting to the new enrollment landscape through stronger communication systems, operational responsiveness, parent engagement strategies, and enrollment workflows designed for today’s families.
As California continues to experience declining birth rates and increased competition for enrollment, schools must begin viewing enrollment as more than just marketing. Modern enrollment now impacts retention, ADA protection, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term organizational sustainability.
This interactive session will explore how schools are modernizing enrollment through strategic communication, faster responsiveness, data-informed decision-making, and retention-focused engagement strategies that support both growth and stability. Participants will gain practical, real-world insights into the tools, systems, and operational strategies schools are using to remain competitive in today’s evolving enrollment environment.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to modernize enrollment processes, strengthen family communication, improve retention, and build scalable enrollment systems designed for long-term success in the modern era of school enrollment.
