January 26-29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Strategic Edtech Readiness: A Leadership Blueprint for Year-Round Success

January 14, 2026
W221 A&B
IT Leaders
The struggle is real....preparing for the next school year starts in September! From procurement, software governance, digital security, and app management to training, communication, and timing - the critical process of preparing educational technology is a year-round approach. Join interactive roundtable conversations on each key topic and explore a FREE comprehensive resource toolkit designed to address these challenges faced by district leaders. Attendees will clinch practical insights and strategies to streamline back-to-school preparations, gaining efficiencies and budgeting approaches for the district and ensuring a smooth start for students and staff. Learn how to leverage this toolkit, share experiences, and discover actionable solutions to optimize your district’s edtech readiness.
Speakers
Jamie Saponaro, Director of Community & Profes - ClassLink
Diane Doersch, Senior Director of Information Technology - Digital Promise Global / CoSN
Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Former CTO - Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
Ms. Frankie Jackson, K-12 Independent CTO and Success partner - The K-12 Technology Officer (CTO) and EdTech Leader and Success Partner
Mrs. Donna Williamson, Project Director - former CTO Mountain Brook Schools

Access Type

Session or Session+ or All-Access Registration Permitted

Session Type

Thought Leadership Panel

Topic

Information Technology

Level

District/State/Federal

Curriculum Area

Information Technology