January 26-29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Future-Ready Now: Designing Resilient, Equitable, and Tech-Driven Learning Ecosystems

January 13, 2026
W224A
IT Leaders
In a rapidly shifting educational landscape, "future-ready" isn’t a buzzword, it’s a mandate. This immersive, solutions-driven session empowers educators and tech leaders to architect sustainable, secure, and equitable learning ecosystems grounded in innovation. Explore how emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity frameworks can enhance instructional design, boost operational efficiency, and address digital equity gaps. Learn strategies to align tech integration with long-term sustainability goals, especially in a post-ESSER funding era. Through real-world case studies, collaborative design challenges, and implementation tools, participants will walk away with a blueprint for transforming their districts into adaptive, future-ready environments that support every learner.
Speakers
Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Former CTO - Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
Mrs. Donna Williamson, Project Director - former CTO Mountain Brook Schools
Mr. Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer - Education Research Development Institute (ERDI)
Rob Dickson, Chief Information Officer - USD 259

Access Type

Session or Session+ or All-Access Registration Permitted

Session Type

Concurrent Session

Topic

Information Technology

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Information Technology

Endorsements

Future Ready