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  1. AI for Teacher Joy: Applying the Five Yamas to Human-Centered Technology Integration
    SOUTH 310C
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    As artificial intelligence rapidly enters classrooms, many educators are asking whether technology will increase burnout or help them reclaim balance, creativity and joy. This workshop brings mindfuln …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Beth Smith
    Beth Smith, Instructional Technology Specialist - VBCPS
  2. AI, Esports, and CS Inclusion
    SOUTH 330G
    • Esports Leaders
    Workshops
    Esports can be more than competition. It can be a pathway into computer science for every student. This workshop explores the intersection of AI, competitive gaming and CS equity. You will discover pr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Jones
    Daniel Jones, ESE Computer Science Teacher - Whispering Pines Educational Center
  3. Assessment Redesign for the AI Era
    SOUTH 330D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    As AI tools become capable of generating essays, reports and presentations, educators must rethink how student learning is measured. This workshop explores practical strategies for designing AI-resili …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michelle Cheasty
    Michelle Cheasty, K-20 Faculty - K-20 Faculty
  4. Beyond the Black Box: Building Trust, Transparency, and Human-Centricity in the Age of AI
    SOUTH 330H
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    AI systems are making consequential decisions in schools, and most educators cannot explain how. The more capable models become, the harder they are to interpret, govern and trust. This workshop moves …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Steven Priest
    Steven Priest, K-12 AI Strategy and Implementation Manager - Just Horizons Alliance
    Speaker image for Janet Kang
    Janet Kang, Executive Director - Just Horizons Alliance
    Speaker image for Penny Bishop
    Penny Bishop, Dean - Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
  5. Beyond the Bulletin Board
    SOUTH 210D
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    Go beyond the bulletin board and transform your school culture with dynamic digital celebrations. This inspiring workshop shows how tools like Canva, Adobe Express and Google Sites can recognize stude …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amy Storer
    Amy Storer, Innovative Learning Specialist - Montgomery ISD
  6. Board, Not Bored (Student Edition)
    SOUTH 320D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Choice boards are more than fun time-fillers. Designed with intention, they become powerful tools for differentiation, engagement and student agency. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amy Storer
    Amy Storer, Innovative Learning Specialist - Montgomery ISD
  7. Classroom Cypher: Where Student Leadership, Hip-Hop, and Play Sustain Academic Rigor
    SOUTH 310A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Most students know how to complete a task; far fewer know how to own an idea. This workshop introduces Classroom Cypher, a pedagogy-first approach inspired by the collaborative energy of hip-hop that …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eneah Fite
    Eneah Fite, Secondary English Educator - Cypher, Mergenthaler Vocational High School
  8. Coaching in the Age of AI: Building Trust and Impact
    SOUTH 330F
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    As AI reshapes classrooms, instructional coaches face teachers who resist it, rely on it too heavily or use it in ways that limit student thinking. This hands-on workshop equips coaches with a practic …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christina Kirk
    Christina Kirk, Lead Instructional Coach - Oklahoma City Public Schools
  9. Control the Chaos
    SOUTH 230F
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Every teacher has a student they would describe as stubborn, impulsive or just plain disruptive. What if those words are actually clues? This workshop opens with a mindset shift: take a word you have …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  10. Creating Accessible Classroom Content for All Learners with AI
    SOUTH 330C
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Workshops
    Every student deserves materials they can actually access, and AI can help you get there faster. This workshop shows how to use everyday tools and AI to design educational materials that are accessibl …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amy Oliver
    Amy Oliver, Instructional Technology Coach - Farmington Public Schools
  11. Implementing Emerging Tech Through a Micro-Credential Experience
    SOUTH 331D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Emerging technologies are reshaping how we teach, learn and prepare students for the future, yet many educators struggle to move from awareness to meaningful implementation. In this hands-on workshop, …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kristina Davis
    Kristina Davis, Professional Learning Specialist - Modiv EDU
    Speaker image for Tambra Clark
    Tambra Clark, Technology Integration Facilitator - Birmingham City Schools
  12. Innovation Doesn’t Scale Itself: The Influence Behind Personalized Competency-Based Education
    SOUTH 330B
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    Innovation is not a design problem; it's an influence problem. Districts across the country are launching Personalized Competency-Based Education (PCBE) models, yet many stall between pilot and scale. …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools - Bismarck Public Schools
  13. Lights. Camera, Educate: From Idea to Final Cut:
    SOUTH 310B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    3, 2, 1... ACTION! This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It's a full production experience. You will work through the entire video production process, from brainstorming and scripting to storyboarding, …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Erika Sandstrom
    Erika Sandstrom, Digital Learning Coach/Digital Media Teacher - Peabody Public Schools
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  14. One Login, Many Districts: Consortium-Scale SSO and MFA That Actually Works
    SOUTH 230G
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    What happens when dozens of districts, each with different identity providers, staffing, legacy systems, and risk tolerance, need secure, unified access to shared applications? This workshop shares a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Andrew Melick
    Andrew Melick, CIO - NEOnet
  15. Reimagining & Innovating Small & Rural Schools for Contemporary Challenges
    SOUTH 210E
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    Small and rural districts are often described as having fewer opportunities in course variety, electives and CTE pathways, yet research shows they hold powerful assets: nimble structures, the ability …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robert Slaby
    Robert Slaby, Adjunct Professor, Supt. Ret. - St Marys College
  16. Small Groups Without the Chaos
    SOUTH 331B
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    Small-group instruction can transform learning, but many teachers struggle with management, organization, transitions and keeping students engaged while they work independently. This workshop explores …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marcia Kish
    Marcia Kish, Blended Learning Expert - DSD Professional Development
  17. STEM for All: Building a Schoolwide Culture of Innovation
    SOUTH 331A
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    What happens when STEM becomes more than a class and grows into a schoolwide mindset? This workshop shares how one elementary school, supported by a district vision for innovative learning, built a cu …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nicole Henderson
    Nicole Henderson, STEM Lab Teacher - Donelson Elementary School
    Speaker image for Jason Winkler
    Jason Winkler, Instructional Technology Supervisor - Arlington Community Schools
  18. STEMPlayground Remix: Remixing Literacies and Learning Through a Hands-On STEM Workshop
    SOUTH 331C
    • Library Leaders
    Workshops
    The greatest form of research is play. Step into a maker-friendly playground where STEM, storytelling and creativity collide in this two-hour, hands-on workshop. You will learn, tinker, build and remi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shannon Miller
    Shannon Miller, District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director - Van Meter Community School
    Speaker image for Jennifer Sancedio-Boatman
    Jennifer Sancedio-Boatman, STEM Consultant and Former School Librarian - Independent Consultant
  19. The Accessible Classroom: Using Google Gemini as Your UDL Co-Designer
    SOUTH 310D
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Workshops
    Looking for ways to design for ALL students? Google Gemini is the perfect brainstorming partner. In this hands-on, fast-paced workshop, you will move past basic accommodations and build real classroom …
  20. The Real ROI of AI in Schools: 6 Metrics That Actually Matter
    SOUTH 330A
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    Schools are being asked to invest in AI, but how do we know it's actually working? This workshop moves beyond hype and surface-level metrics to focus on measurable impact on both operations and instru …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Samuel Mormando
    Samuel Mormando, Director of Technology & Innovation - Garnet Valley School District (Pa.)
  21. Transforming Classrooms: Building a Culture of Collaboration
    SOUTH 210C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Authentic communication and collective reasoning are vital in today's classrooms, yet increasingly difficult to cultivate. The shift from group work to teamwork doesn't happen by accident. It requires …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jamie Saponaro
    Jamie Saponaro, Instructional Strategies Specialist / Senior Director of Community and PL - ClassLink
  22. Walk in Their Shoes: Experiencing Dallas ISD’s Career-Connected Journey from Awareness to Placement
    SOUTH 320A
    • CTE Leaders
    Workshops
    What does career readiness feel like from a student's seat? In this interactive workshop, you will step into the shoes of Dallas ISD students and experience the district's connected career development …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Janel Humphries
    Janel Humphries, CTE Director - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Melinda Rigsby Spivey
    Melinda Rigsby Spivey, VP of Sales - Pathful
  23. When Students Want to Be There: Designing Classrooms That Drive Attendance
    SOUTH 330E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    What if the key to better attendance is already in your lesson plans? This workshop explores the relationship between instructional design and student attendance. Rather than relying on external incen …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, Founder / Lead Consultant - Educate On Purpose
08:30 AM
  1. AI Educator Intensive
    SOUTH 310EF
    • Classroom Leaders
    Intensive
    The AI Educator Intensive at FETC is a must-attend experience designed to help teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders confidently and responsibly bring artificial intelligence into the cl …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Holly Clark
    Holly Clark, AI in Education Strategist - The Infused Classroom
  2. Coach Leaders Intensive
    SOUTH 210B
    • Coach Leaders
    Intensive
    In partnership with Future Ready Schools (all4ed) and Kennesaw State University, the Coaching summit will explore best practices and coaching strategies, and curate great content to expand your coachi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Adam Phyall
    Adam Phyall, Director of Technology and Media Services - Newton County Schools
    Speaker image for Andy Boyle
    Andy Boyle, Director, iTeach at Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw State University
    Speaker image for Anna Bilyeu
    Anna Bilyeu, Project Manager - Kennesaw State University iTeach
  3. Executive Leadership Intensive
    SOUTH 320EF
    • District Leaders
    Intensive
    The FETC Executive Leadership Intensive is an exclusive district leadership event that will focus on leadership strategies for today’s school and district leaders. In partnership with Future Ready Sch …
    Sponsored by:
    Sponsored by:
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marlon Styles
    Marlon Styles, Partner - Learner-Centered Collaborative
    Speaker image for Jimmy Casas
    Jimmy Casas, Owner: J Casas & Associates, Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker - J Casas and Associates
    Speaker image for Courtney Orzel
    Courtney Orzel, Superintendent Lemont-Bromberek SD113A - Lemont-Bromberek SD113A
    Speaker image for Tom Murray
    Tom Murray, Director of Innovation - Future Ready Schools
  4. Inclusive Leaders Intensive
    SOUTH 210A
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Intensive
    Designed for administrators and coaches committed to improving inclusive digital learning environments, this interactive FETC 2027 session brings together CAST, the Center for Inclusive Technology and …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christine Fox
    Christine Fox, Co-project Director CITES - CAST/CITES
    Speaker image for Mia Laudato
    Mia Laudato, Co-project Director and Senior Technical Assistance Specialist - CAST/CITES
    Speaker image for Kelli Suding
    Kelli Suding, Implementation & Accessibility Specialist - CAST
  5. IT Leaders Intensive
    SOUTH 320GH
    • IT Leaders
    Intensive
    The IT Leaders Intensive is a half-day experience designed for district technology leaders, CIOs, IT directors, systems administrators, and aspiring innovators responsible for building and protecting …
    Sponsored by:
    Sponsored by:
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Suzan Brandt
    Suzan Brandt, Director of Technology - Mountain Brook Schools
    Speaker image for Sheryl Abshire
    Sheryl Abshire, Former CTO - Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
    Speaker image for Jeff McCoy
    Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer - Education Research Development Institute (ERDI)
  6. Library Leaders Intensive
    SOUTH 320BC
    • Library Leaders
    Intensive
    In partnership with Future Ready Schools (all4ed), the library Media Specialists Intensive will be hosted by a team of expert Future Ready Libs. This special event is designed to help all librarians a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lia Dossin
    Lia Dossin, Director, Programs & Outreach, - All4Ed/ Future Ready Schools
    Speaker image for Shannon Miller
    Shannon Miller, District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director - Van Meter Community School
    Speaker image for Nicholas Moore
    Nicholas Moore, School Librarian - GLMA (Georgia Library Media Association)
    Speaker image for Connie Ann Roussel
    Connie Ann Roussel, Literacy & Innovation - Randolph Elementary
10:30 AM
  1. AI-Powered Librarian: From Collection to Creation
    SOUTH 210C
    • Library Leaders
    Workshops
    AI isn't replacing librarians; it's supercharging them. This hands-on workshop walks librarians through practical AI integration across the modern library program, from collection development and read …
  2. AI-Ready: A District Framework from Guardrails to Graduate Portrait
    SOUTH 331A
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    AI is already in your classrooms. The question is whether your district has the framework to make it purposeful, safe and equitable. This workshop takes you inside AAPS's multi-year AI journey, ground …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Heather Kellstrom
    Heather Kellstrom, Executive Director of Technology & Instructional Technology - Ann Arbor Public Schools
  3. Beyond Passwords: Building a Phishing-Resistant Authentication Strategy for K-12 Districts
    SOUTH 320A
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    Phishing, account takeover and ransomware are among the most damaging threats facing K-12 districts, yet many school accounts are still protected by little more than a username and password. This hand …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Susan M. Bearden, CETL
    Susan M. Bearden, CETL, CEO - Bearden Education Technology Consulting
  4. Beyond the Books: Mapping Stories and Making Connections with Digital Storytelling
    SOUTH 310D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    What happens when learners use stories to explore history, science, geography, culture and their own communities? In this interactive workshop, you will discover how digital storytelling can transform …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michell McNeill
    Michell McNeill, Executive Director of Instructional Technology - Johnston County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Colleen Graham
    Colleen Graham, Digital Learning and Media Specialist - Johnston County Public Schools
  5. Building Brain Coaches: Responsible AI-Supported Routines for Student Executive Function
    SOUTH 230F
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Executive function skills are critical for student success, yet many learners, especially neurodiverse students, struggle with focus, organization, emotional regulation, task initiation and independen …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Erin Smith
    Erin Smith, Director of Learning Sciences & Innovation - Socrates Preparatory School
  6. Built to Last: Creating Sustainable Esports Programs
    SOUTH 330B
    • Esports Leaders
    Workshops
    A lasting esports program needs a foundation that goes far beyond computers, peripherals, and gaming stations. This hands-on workshop walks you through designing and refining your program in alignment …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kammas Kersch
    Kammas Kersch, Director - Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League
  7. Certified AI Savvy: Reimagining 7th–12th Grade AI Literacy
    SOUTH 320D
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    Step into the shoes of a student and experience the 8-day AI certification course that one district's teacher leaders created to cultivate responsible student AI use in grades 7-12. In this hands-on, …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for James Mouat IV
    James Mouat IV, K-8 Physical Education Teacher - Lammersville Unified School District
  8. Designing Accessible Digital Learning for Each Learner
    SOUTH 230G
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Workshops
    Explore how to make screen time shine by designing inclusive, accessible digital learning experiences. In this interactive session, the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems will highli …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christine Fox
    Christine Fox, Co-project Director CITES - CAST/CITES
  9. HUE Can Boost Productivity: Bringing Organization, Clarity, and Color to Your Google Workspace
    SOUTH 330H
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Get ready to colorfully revolutionize your Google world! Most educators know color can make things look nice, but it can also make information easier to find, organize, process and act on. This worksh …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christina Nunez
    Christina Nunez, Educational Technology Specialist - Albuquerque Public Schools
  10. If You Can Dream It, We Can Build It: AI For Teachers and Administrators
    SOUTH 331D
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    The era of off-the-shelf AI is over; it's time to become the architect of your own educational ecosystem. This high-energy workshop shows teachers and administrators how to turn Gemini and Google Apps …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lance Key
    Lance Key, Support Specialist - Putnam County VITAL
    Speaker image for Adam West
    Adam West, Future Ready Coordinator - Putnam County Schools
  11. It’s a Whole Vibe! Intro to Vibe Coding for K-12 Educators Using Gemini Tools
    SOUTH 330C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    It's a whole vibe! Imagine creating custom, interactive learning experiences for your students without any coding background. Vibe coding is the practice of describing what you want to AI in everyday …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anna Hanrahan
    Anna Hanrahan, Instructional AI Strategist - Trafera
    Speaker image for Kristin Dupuy
    Kristin Dupuy, Teaching and Learning Consultant - Trafera
  12. Leading AI with Purpose: Adaptive Leadership for System-Wide Change
    SOUTH 330F
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    AI isn't just a technological shift; it's an adaptive challenge that requires new ways of thinking about teaching, learning and leadership. This interactive workshop helps district leaders move beyond …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Erin Vallejo
    Erin Vallejo, EdTech Coordinator - Mt. Diablo Unified
  13. Learn and Earn: Building Career-Ready AI Skills Through Computer Vision
    SOUTH 331C
    • CTE Leaders
    Workshops
    Move beyond talking about AI and experience it firsthand. In this interactive workshop, you will step into the role of Dallas ISD students by completing an authentic activity from the district's Learn …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Janel Humphries
    Janel Humphries, CTE Director - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Rhonda Howard
    Rhonda Howard, CTE Coordinator - Dallas ISD
  14. Move Fast Without Breaking Trust: A Change-Management Lab for AI Implementation
    SOUTH 330A
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    AI implementation is moving faster than most school systems can absorb. How do you keep momentum without losing trust? In this interactive two-hour workshop lab, district instructional leaders, a prin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Schum
    Brian Schum, Director of Instructional Services - Lammersville Unified School District
  15. On-Prem vs Frontier Models - AI Security & Capability Trade Offs
    SOUTH 210E
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    Adopting AI beyond the classroom is a procurement decision IT leaders face right now, and most are making it without a clear framework. This workshop moves past the chatbot-in-the-classroom conversati …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephen Barnwell
    Stephen Barnwell, Director of Technology - Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
  16. Prepared, Not Panicked: Leading Schools Through Technology Disruption
    SOUTH 210D
    • IT Leaders
    Workshops
    Technology disruptions in schools are no longer a matter of if, but when. Whether caused by cyberattacks, system outages, communication breakdowns or infrastructure failures, these moments often creat …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Marta
    John Marta, Founder, Principal & Senior IT Architect - GO Technology Group
  17. Ready, Set, Roll! A Hands-On K–8 Robotics Adventure with Sphero indi, BOLT, & RVR+
    SOUTH 330E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Experience a complete K-8 robotics pathway in this interactive, hands-on workshop featuring Sphero indi, BOLT and RVR+. Discover how indi introduces foundational coding concepts through screenless lea …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Susan Bostick
    Susan Bostick, Instructional Technology Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami Dade County Public Schools- Instructional Technology
  18. Research Reboot: Teaching Research Skills, Fact Checking, and AI Literacy
    SOUTH 330D
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    The shift from card catalogs to search engines changed how we taught research skills, and AI is changing it again. Search engines are no longer the only game in town, so research instruction needs a r …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lindy Hockenbary
    Lindy Hockenbary, K-12 EdTech Advisor - LindyHoc
  19. The Messy Middle: Amplifying Student Thinking
    SOUTH 331B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    What happens in the space between let AI do it and no AI allowed? That's the messy middle, and it's where the most powerful student thinking lives. In this hands-on workshop, you won't just hear about …
  20. The Wonder Studio: A Thinking Lab for Perspectives, Prototypes, and Learning Out Loud
    SOUTH 310B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    What if the best professional learning felt less like a session and more like a studio? This hands-on workshop is a thinking lab where educators, coaches, administrators and even students come to thin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shelly Veron
    Shelly Veron, Owner, edTech Consultanty - Shelly Said So EDU
  21. Transform Ideas into Apps with Power Apps and Copilot
    SOUTH 310A
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    Have an idea for an app that could simplify your school's work? This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed for educators, administrators and technology leaders ready to explore app development wi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Mocherman
    Jason Mocherman, Planetarium Director/Science Instructor - Riverview High School
  22. Unlock CRISPR: A Biotechnology Escape Room
    SOUTH 310C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Gene editing is reshaping medicine, agriculture and future STEM careers, yet many educators lack practical, classroom-ready ways to teach CRISPR and modern biotechnology. In this hands-on workshop, yo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Myrna Biswas
    Myrna Biswas, Biotechnology Instructor | Professor - Johns Hopkins, Andrews University, Spencerville Adventist Academy
  23. Using AI to Improve Math Intervention
    SOUTH 330G
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Workshops
    Math intervention is the highest-leverage place to improve student outcomes, yet most AI tools fail at this work. They teach procedures instead of understanding and remove the productive struggle wher …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Tapper
    John Tapper, CEO/Founder - All Learners Network
12:00 PM
  1. Gamified Learning Adventures: Boosting Elementary Engagement Through Puzzles and Play
    SOUTH 310GH
    • Classroom Leaders
    Mobile Mega Share
    Discover how game-based learning strategies transform the elementary classroom into an immersive environment where students solve puzzles, collaborate, and think critically. This session explores prac …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Adam Bellow
    Adam Bellow, Co-Founder & CEO - Breakout EDU
04:00 PM
  1. AI in Schools: What 1,000 Districts Reveal About Readiness and Risk
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    District leaders face pivotal decisions about how AI is introduced, governed and used in classrooms, choices with real implications for teaching, student well-being and community trust. Yet they often …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daimen Sagastume
    Daimen Sagastume, Senior Director - Whiteboard Advisors
    Speaker image for Thomas Rodgers
    Thomas Rodgers, Senior Vice President and Head of K-12 Communications - Whiteboard Advisors
    Speaker image for Tammy Wincup
    Tammy Wincup, CEO - Securly
    Speaker image for Erin Mote
    Erin Mote, CEO - InnovateEDU
    Speaker image for Erick Buenrostro
    Erick Buenrostro, Digital Resources and Content Specialist - Ysleta Independent School District
  2. At the Table: Leaders Building Student Agency and Adaptability
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Building a strong player profile is not a box-checking exercise. It means anticipating the challenges you know exist and preparing for the ones you cannot yet see. This round table discussion is compl …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kawanna Jones
    Kawanna Jones, Director of Technology - Southwest Georgia RESA
  3. Building Community Through Play: The Power of Connection
    • Classroom Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Strong classroom communities don't happen by accident, and play may be one of the most powerful tools for building them. This round table discussion explores how educators can foster connection, colla …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jed Dearybury
    Jed Dearybury, Educator, Author, Illustrator - mrdearybury.com LLC
  4. Context, Not Chaos: AI That Supports Real Student Learning
    • CTE Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Schools are adopting AI quickly, yet many still struggle to move from unstructured use to meaningful impact on student learning. This round table discussion explores how one digital learning program i …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jennifer Sayre
    Jennifer Sayre, Director of Applied Technology - Fairfield County ESC
    Speaker image for Marie Ward
    Marie Ward, Superintendent - Fairfield County ESC
  5. Cybersecurity Leadership: Protecting Student Data in an Era of Increasing Threats
    • IT Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Districts face an unprecedented number of cyber threats while juggling limited budgets, staffing shortages, and growing technology demands. In this interactive round table discussion, district technol …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amanda Lanicek
    Amanda Lanicek, Technical Brand Manager - PDQ
  6. Small District, Important Conversations: How A Rural District Built AI Guidance Together
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Many small districts assume building thoughtful AI guidance is out of reach. This round table discussion shows otherwise. When Minneota Public Schools, a small rural district in Minnesota, decided it …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Berner
    David Berner, Technology Integration Program Coordinator - SWWC Service Cooperative
    Speaker image for Scott Monson
    Scott Monson, Superintendent - Minneota Public Schools
  7. Technology Risk Is a Board Problem. Is Your District Ready?
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    What would happen if your district's technology failed tomorrow? Who is accountable, what is the recovery plan, and does your board have enough visibility to make decisions under pressure? For most di …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kenneth Thomas
    Kenneth Thomas, Governance Focused Fractional CTO - Kenneth Thomas
  8. The Leadership Sweet Spot: Mastering Policy, Process, and Practice in Virtual Learning
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    In virtual and technology-driven learning environments, leadership challenges often stem from misalignment between policy, process and practice. This round table discussion introduces the 3P Leadershi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Junell Christian
    Junell Christian, Director - ACCESS Support Center, The University of Alabama - The University of Alabama/The Alabama State Department of Education
    Speaker image for Steve Blair
    Steve Blair, Program Administrator - ACCESS Virtual Learning/The Alabama State Department of Education
  9. The Life of School Data: Promote Compliance, Safety, and Institutional Stability Through Data Audits
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Data has become an increasingly valuable commodity, and schools have a responsibility to students, employees and communities to protect it throughout its lifecycle. This round table discussion introdu …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lynn Nichols
    Lynn Nichols, Director of Education Technology - Gilman School
    Speaker image for Rachel Gorsky
    Rachel Gorsky, Director of Institutional Research and Data Analytics - Gilman School
  10. The Loudest Classrooms: Building Thinking Classrooms and Critical Thinking in the Classroom
    • Coach Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Picture an AI-integrated classroom and you might imagine a silent room of students isolated behind headphones. This round table discussion flips that narrative. Grounded in national classroom observat …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Dawn Meitler
    Dawn Meitler, K-12 Instructional Technology Coach - Freeland Community School District
    Speaker image for Jennifer Lawson
    Jennifer Lawson, Instructional Technology Integration Coordinator - Northville Public Schools
04:15 PM
  1. EXPO HALL TOUR with Leslie Fisher
    EXPO HALL
    • Classroom Leaders
    Join Leslie Fisher on an EXPO Hall Tour of her favorite things.  Fuel your enthusiasm for exploration of the FETC EXPO with this one-hour tour. Visit the top 10 chosen EXPO booths with our featured sp …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Leslie Fisher
    Leslie Fisher, Director - lesliefisher.com
04:30 PM
  1. AI and Academic Integrity: What Counts as Misuse vs Acceptable Use
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Is using AI to brainstorm okay? What about rewriting a full essay or solving math problems step by step? This interactive poster presentation explores how AI is changing the meaning of academic integr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jeannine Casola
    Jeannine Casola, CTE Teacher - Wellen Park High School
  2. Automate the Routine, Amplify the Impact: Building Smarter Systems for District Teams
    • CTE Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Large-scale initiatives do not always come with large teams. This poster presentation shows how Dallas ISD CTE leaders transformed everyday digital tools into scalable systems for registration, commun …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ivory Ashby
    Ivory Ashby, CTE Coordinator - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Michael Bufkin
    Michael Bufkin, CTE Coordinator - Dallas ISD
  3. Beyond the Product: Designing Digital Portfolios for Reflection, Feedback, and Growth
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Student work shouldn't end as a static product. This poster presentation shows how digital portfolios can become dynamic learning stories that embed reflection, feedback and goal-setting into everyday …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Caroleann Bombace
    Caroleann Bombace, Instructional Technology Coach - Rye City School District
    Speaker image for Kaitlyn Sassone
    Kaitlyn Sassone, Director of Technology/CIO - Rye City School District
    Speaker image for Kimberly Persaud
    Kimberly Persaud, Instructional Technology Coach - Rye City School District
  4. Beyond Your Expertise: Using AI to Coach Any Teacher, Any Subject
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    You don't have to be a math expert to make a math teacher better. Building leaders are expected to coach every subject, but no one hands them a roadmap for supporting instruction outside their experti …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sara Zawoiski
    Sara Zawoiski, STEAM Assistant Principal - P-TECH High School Norwalk
  5. Cheating or Learning? A Student’s Perspective on Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What if the most important voice in the AI conversation is the one we hear the least? In this poster presentation, students, educators, school counselors and district leaders from Colorado and Kansas …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kelly Sain
    Kelly Sain, Chief Technology Officer - Thompson School District
    Speaker image for Hanna Mick
    Hanna Mick, Dean of Elementary Counseling - School District
  6. Create Without the Cost: Free Tools that Transform Classrooms w/ @TheMerrillsEDU
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Great learning does not have to come with a price tag. This poster presentation highlights free digital tools that help teachers create engaging learning experiences, streamline workflows and empower …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kristin Merrill
    Kristin Merrill, Teacher, Speaker, Author - TheMerrillsEDU
    Speaker image for Joe Merrill
    Joe Merrill, Teacher, Speaker, Author - TheMerrillsEDU
  7. Creating a Library Makerspace That Sparks Curiosity, Creativity, and Community
    • Library Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Ready to transform your library into a buzzing hub of innovation, exploration and hands-on fun? This poster presentation shows how libraries can create dynamic makerspaces that ignite imagination, enc …
  8. Creative Power: Fostering Creativity and Imagination in the AI Age
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Can AI amplify student voice without replacing it? This poster presentation shows how to harness creative power while protecting student authenticity. Learn strategies for integrating generative AI as …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tim Needles
    Tim Needles, STEAM Educator & author - Smithtown Schools/Five Towns College
  9. From Awareness to Agency: Equipping Educators to Lead AI Integration in K–12
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    K-12 schools have shifted from whether to how AI will shape teaching, learning and assessment, yet most professional learning is either tool-driven or abstractly conceptual. This poster presentation w …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephanie Arthur
    Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor of Instruction, STEM methods - University of South Florida College of Education
    Speaker image for Zafer Unal, Ph.D.
    Zafer Unal, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Professor - University of South Florida, College of Education
    Speaker image for Christine Picot, Ph.D.
    Christine Picot, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Instruction - University of South Florida
  10. From Classroom to Career: AI Literacy Through Two Expert Lenses
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Algorithms and AI shape what students read, watch, believe and share, yet most students have no idea how these systems work. In this poster presentation, a news literacy educator and a professional in …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Francis
    Michael Francis, Instructional Design Program Manager - Relativity
    Speaker image for Pamela Brunskill
    Pamela Brunskill, Senior Director of Education Design - News Literacy Project
  11. From Compliance to Collaboration: Using AI to Boost PLCs
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Teachers don't hate collaboration; they hate compliance theater. When PLCs turn into data-entry marathons or top-down directives, morale drops and professional learning stalls. This poster presentatio …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Traci Thielen
    Traci Thielen, Ed Tech Coach - Aurora Public Schools
    Speaker image for Shawn Roloff
    Shawn Roloff, Ed Tech Coach - Aurora Public Schools
  12. From Investment to Impact: Selecting the Right Virtual Reality Solution
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Virtual reality can transform learning, but meaningful impact depends on choosing a solution that fits your instructional goals, classroom realities and implementation needs. This poster presentation …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amie Souder
    Amie Souder, Chief Revenue Officer - SCIVR
  13. From the Pool Deck to the Server Room: Lifeguarding Lessons That Strengthen K-12 Cybersecurity
    • IT Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What do a rescue tube and a firewall have in common? More than you think. This interactive poster presentation draws directly from the American Red Cross Lifeguarding curriculum to explore how lessons …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Randall Palmer
    Randall Palmer, Technology Coordinator - Academy360 Upper School
  14. Level Up Learning: Amplifying Student Voice, Choice, and Engagement with EdTech
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Today's learners crave opportunities to create, collaborate and own their learning, yet many classrooms still rely on one-size-fits-all instruction. This interactive poster presentation explores how e …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Whitney Criswell
    Whitney Criswell, Digital Learning Coach/ Classroom Teacher - Royal Spring Middle
  15. Meeting the New ADA Webpage Mandate: Turn "Looks Good" into "Accessible for All"
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Creating digital content is easy, but making it accessible to everyone requires intentional design. With new federal expectations for digital accessibility, educators must ensure their online material …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kim Cing
    Kim Cing, Instructional Technology Specialist - SpEd - Rutherford County Schools
  16. Pedagogy before prompts: What educators are teaching us about AI
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What does good AI-integrated instruction actually look like? This poster presentation argues that pedagogy must be at the center of AI decisions in K-12. Drawing on classroom observations, teacher art …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maya Israel
    Maya Israel, Professor - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Alexis Cobo
    Alexis Cobo, Post-Doctoral Research Associate - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Meize Guo
    Meize Guo, Research scientist - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Nicholas Vest
    Nicholas Vest, Research Scientist - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Salah Esmaeiligoujar
    Salah Esmaeiligoujar, Doctoral student - University of Florida
  17. Strengthening Math Intervention Through Coding and Robotics
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    How can coding and robotics help students who struggle in math? This poster presentation explores how schools and districts can strengthen TK-12 mathematics intervention by integrating coding and robo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Harry Cheng
    Harry Cheng, Professor and Director of UC Davis C-STEM Center - University of California, Davis
    Speaker image for Greg Miller
    Greg Miller, C-STEM Resource Teacher - Orange Unified School District
  18. The Ultimate Thought Partner: Creating Agents to Reimagine Learning with Copilot Chat
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What if every educator and student had an always-available thought partner? This poster presentation is designed for educators, administrators and technology leaders ready to harness AI by creating in …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Mocherman
    Jason Mocherman, Planetarium Director/Science Instructor - Riverview High School
  19. Trusted AI through Innovation and Outcomes
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI is already in classrooms, counseling offices and district operations, yet a critical question remains: how do we know it is actually improving student outcomes? As schools move from experimentation …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tatsiana Sokalava
    Tatsiana Sokalava, CEO - Career Scoops
    Speaker image for Tara Nattrass
    Tara Nattrass, Chief Innovation Strategist, Education Lenovo - Lenovo
    Speaker image for Gemma Galdon Clavell
    Gemma Galdon Clavell, CEO - Eticas AI
    Speaker image for F. Mike Miles
    F. Mike Miles, Superintendent of Houston Independent School District - Houston ISD
  20. Work Smarter, Teach Harder: Rigorous (But Still Accessible) Instruction with Gemini and NotebookLM
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Is your instruction teaching the topic or the standard? Many educators use AI to generate cool activities that miss the rigor state standards require. This poster presentation reveals the hidden super …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Katie Bogle
    Katie Bogle, Instructional Coach - Educational Consultant
10:00 AM
  1. Bringing Out the Best: Redesigning Systems to Support Educators for the Future
    SOUTH 331D
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    Recruiting, retaining and developing educator and IT talent are persistent challenges and urgent needs, but they are also real opportunities. As change and uncertainty intensify, how can leaders bring …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Katie King
    Katie King, Director, Strategic Foresight Engagement - KnowledgeWorks
    Speaker image for Stacy Hawthorne
    Stacy Hawthorne, Executive Director - EdTech Leaders Alliance
    Speaker image for Lisa Gustinelli Polajenko
    Lisa Gustinelli Polajenko, IT/Instructional Technology Administratr - St. Vincent Ferrer School
  2. Classroom Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 320EF
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Educators, learn how to make the most of your time at FETC building technology skills, learning from experts and collaborating with your new professional learning community. Now is the time to dive in …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marcia Kish
    Marcia Kish, Blended Learning Expert - DSD Professional Development
    Speaker image for Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, Founder / Lead Consultant - Educate On Purpose
    Speaker image for John Meehan
    John Meehan, Co-Founder - EMC2 Learning
    Speaker image for Christina Nunez
    Christina Nunez, Educational Technology Specialist - Albuquerque Public Schools
  3. Coach Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 320GH
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Discover all the opportunities in the event agenda just for coaches! Learn the coaching topics that interest you most at FETC 2026. Learn how to navigate a collection of sessions, workshops and events …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tim Belmont
    Tim Belmont, Technology Specialist - Lyndhurst Public Schools
    Speaker image for Lindy Hockenbary
    Lindy Hockenbary, K-12 EdTech Advisor - LindyHoc
    Speaker image for Crystal Uhiren
    Crystal Uhiren, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Arlington Community Schools
  4. CTE Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 320A
    • CTE Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Janel Humphries
    Janel Humphries, CTE Director - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Sandra Adams
    Sandra Adams, Area CTE Director, Indiana - Career Academy
    Speaker image for Joe McBreen
    Joe McBreen, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation - Innovation Center
    Speaker image for Christopher Nesmith
    Christopher Nesmith, Superintendent - District-School
  5. Designing Impactful PD with a Collaborative Blueprint
    SOUTH 330F
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    Tired of one-size-fits-all professional development that leaves teachers checking the clock? It is time to flip the script. This interactive workshop equips educational leaders, instructional coaches …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eric Lawson
    Eric Lawson, Director of Technology & Innovation - York School Department
    Speaker image for Nicole Lesperance
    Nicole Lesperance, Technology Integration Specialist and Training Coordinator - Mt. Blue Regional School District
  6. Designing the Impossible: Build the Learning Tools You Wish Existed
    SOUTH 331B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Every educator has thought, I wish there were a tool that did exactly this. Until recently, that meant searching, subscribing, compromising or giving up. Now, with AI-assisted app building and vibe co …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Hinrichs
    David Hinrichs, Director of Digital Platforms and Pedagogy - Johnston County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Christie Cloud
    Christie Cloud, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Harnett County Schools
  7. District Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 310B
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Learn how to navigate the large collection of learning and networking opportunities specifically designed for district and state administrators. Dive into the leadership topics that interest you most …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew Friedman
    Matthew Friedman, Superintendent - Point Park University
    Speaker image for Jeff Horton
    Jeff Horton, Superintendent - Rush City Public Schools
    Speaker image for Howard Hepburn
    Howard Hepburn, Superintendent Broward County Public Schools - Broward County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Courtney Orzel
    Courtney Orzel, Superintendent Lemont-Bromberek SD113A - Lemont-Bromberek SD113A
  8. Esports Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 310D
    • Esports Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Start your learning journey at FETC with a fast-paced look at all the special esports events and experiences you can attend this week! Join us for this kick-off led by esports leaders to help you navi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kammas Kersch
    Kammas Kersch, Director - Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League
    Speaker image for Alvaro Brito
    Alvaro Brito, Coordinator III, EdTech Innovator - Los Angles County Office of Education
  9. EXPO HALL TOUR with Shannon Miller
    EXPO HALL
    • Library Leaders
    Join Shannon Miller on an EXPO Hall Tour of her favorite Library things.  Fuel your enthusiasm for exploration of the FETC EXPO with this one-hour tour. Visit the top 10 chosen EXPO booths with our fe …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shannon Miller
    Shannon Miller, District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director - Van Meter Community School
  10. From App-rentice to Expert: A Deep Dive Into Canva’s Apps and AI Tools
    SOUTH 330E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Think you know Canva? Think again. The platform has evolved far beyond simple templates, and this fast-paced, advanced workshop takes you from app-rentice to power user by diving into its latest AI up …
  11. IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES LAB
    • Classroom Leaders
    Interactive Hands-On Lab: Attendees will explore, test, and experience emerging AR/VR/XR technologies firsthand. Experience interactive simulations that bring learning to life, allowing your students …
  12. Inclusion Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 310C
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Learn how technology can support ALL students and enhance your inclusive practices at FETC! Join us for this kick-off led by special education and inclusive learning experts to help you navigate FETC' …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kelli Suding
    Kelli Suding, Implementation & Accessibility Specialist - CAST
    Speaker image for Shana Vidal White
    Shana Vidal White, Director of CS Equity Initiatives
  13. Information Technology Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 310A
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    In this quick-hitting orientation, we highlight the future of Information Technology content at FETC 2026! Learn to identify the information technology workshops and concurrent sessions that you can't …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stacy Hawthorne
    Stacy Hawthorne, Executive Director - EdTech Leaders Alliance
    Speaker image for Kris Hagel
    Kris Hagel, Chief Information Officer - Peninsula School District
    Speaker image for Amanda Lanicek
    Amanda Lanicek, Technical Brand Manager - PDQ
    Speaker image for Richard Charles
    Richard Charles, Chief Scientist/ Chief Information Officer - Charles Analytics, LLC
  14. Library Leaders Track Orientation
    SOUTH 320D
    • Library Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Welcome all school library media specialists! Join us to learn how to navigate a collection of sessions and events specifically designed for you and your interests! Your ever-changing and multifaceted …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shannon Miller
    Shannon Miller, District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director - Van Meter Community School
    Speaker image for Connie Ann Roussel
    Connie Ann Roussel, Literacy & Innovation - Randolph Elementary
    Speaker image for Nicholas Moore
    Nicholas Moore, School Librarian - GLMA (Georgia Library Media Association)
  15. Makerspace Hands-on Robotics Lab: Explore, Engage, Create
    • Classroom Leaders
    Step into a fully interactive robotics lab where educators build, code, and test real robots designed for K–12 classrooms. Participants will explore how robotics strengthens problem-solving, collabora …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jacie Maslyk
    Jacie Maslyk, Instructional Coach/Consultant - STEAM Maker Learning
    Speaker image for Ashley Burns
    Ashley Burns, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Arlington Middle School
  16. No Budget, No Bandwidth, No Problem: Building an Equitable Middle School Esports League
    SOUTH 330H
    • Esports Leaders
    Workshops
    You do not need a massive budget or cutting-edge network infrastructure to give middle schoolers a full varsity esports experience. This workshop shares the framework behind a completely free, statewi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Shad Lacefield
    Shad Lacefield, STEM Learning Coach - Fayette County Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology
    Speaker image for Ashley Faulkner
    Ashley Faulkner, STEM Learning Coach - Fayette County Public Schools
  17. No More Chocolate-Covered Broccoli: Designing Better Games for Better Learning
    SOUTH 331C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Games can make learning more engaging, but adding points, prizes, or competition does not automatically make an activity better. In this hands-on workshop, we move beyond chocolate-covered broccoli to …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Meehan
    John Meehan, Co-Founder - EMC2 Learning
  18. Preparing a Cyber-Safe and AI-Literate 9-12 Classroom
    SOUTH 330G
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    How do you prepare high school students for a world shaped by AI and cyber threats? This interactive workshop explores implementation strategies for bringing AI fundamentals and cybersecurity foundati …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jessica Hexsel
    Jessica Hexsel, Professional Development Manager - CYBER.ORG
    Speaker image for Brandon Salley
    Brandon Salley, Curriculum Manager - CYBER.ORG
  19. Real Projects, Real Impact
    SOUTH 331A
    • CTE Leaders
    Workshops
    The best student work doesn't end up in a grade book. It ends up in the world. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use AI and video production to design student projects that serve a real …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Debbie Bohanan
    Debbie Bohanan, Digital Video Teacher - Zenith Accelerated Learning Academy
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  20. School Leader Track Orientation
    SOUTH 320BC
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Campus Leaders connect here to learn how to navigate a collection of sessions and events specifically designed for principals, department chairs and other campus leaders. Dive into the leadership topi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kim Abel
    Kim Abel, Head of School - Optima Academy Online
    Speaker image for Ashley Moore
    Ashley Moore, Principal - The Empowerment Academy
    Speaker image for Danny Steele
    Danny Steele, Author, Speaker, and Leadership Coach - Leadership Learning and Culture, LLC
10:45 AM
  1. A Tangible Path to Understanding: How 3D Modeling and Printing Make Learning Visible
    SOUTH 320A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Bring learning to life through design. This session explores how 3D modeling and printing help students transform abstract concepts into tangible artifacts that demonstrate understanding and creativit …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bryan Zevotek
    Bryan Zevotek, STEM Instructional Coach - Watertown City School District
  2. AI, EI, O, and You: Protecting What Makes Us Human
    SOUTH 210E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    As AI transforms education at an unprecedented pace, one question matters more than ever: What uniquely human skills can technology never replace? This interactive session introduces the AI, EI, O, an …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jeffrey Piontek
    Jeffrey Piontek, CEO/President - Educational Consulting Services, LLC
  3. Amplifying Local Voices: Empowering Regional Leaders to Drive the Statewide AI Conversation
    SOUTH 210A
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    How can local educators shape statewide AI policy? In this panel session, technology directors, curriculum assistant superintendents and regional support teams from the New York State Artificial Intel …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Friedman
    Daniel Friedman, Director of Educational Technology - Hicksville Public Schools
  4. Authentic Student Podcasting: Sharing Voices Beyond the Classroom
    SOUTH 310EF
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Why let your students' exceptional audio shows sit on a computer hard drive when they could reach real listeners? This session shows how to bring authentic podcasting to your high school classroom whi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tim Belmont
    Tim Belmont, Technology Specialist - Lyndhurst Public Schools
  5. Be Your Own Tech Coach: Self-Paced System for Getting Good with New Tools
    SOUTH 310D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    New apps and devices keep landing in your classroom, but your tech coach is stretched across five buildings. Sound familiar? This session offers a repeatable, self-paced method for teaching yourself a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jessica Campos
    Jessica Campos, Teacher - Lewisville High School Killough Campus
  6. Before You Say Yes: An Evaluative Framework for Ed-Tech That Builds Human Capacity
    SOUTH 320EF
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Every school leader knows the moment: a teacher's request or a vendor's pitch to add one more app to a list no one is tracking or evaluating against shared criteria. How do you know whether that yes w …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anna Carello
    Anna Carello, Researcher and Lead Educational Consultant, Touch Grass and Founder, Force - Touch Grass
    Speaker image for TIjana Dau
    TIjana Dau, Founder and CEO - Touch Grass
  7. Beyond the Worksheet: Small Hands, Big Digital Products
    SOUTH 310C
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    In a world of passive consumption, how do we move from using tech to do old things to using tech to create new worlds? Designed specifically for K-5, this session goes beyond digital worksheets to sho …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christie Ping
    Christie Ping, District Digital Learning Coach - Fayette County Public Schools
  8. Building 3D Models w/Tinkercad
    SOUTH 210B
    • Library Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Want to reinvent the way students create? This session introduces Tinkercad, a digital 3D design tool that can boost student engagement and let learners build to show what they know. Walk through the …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nicholas Moore
    Nicholas Moore, School Librarian - GLMA (Georgia Library Media Association)
  9. Building Computer Certification Programs That Get Results
    SOUTH 310GH
    • CTE Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Offering a course or buying exam vouchers doesn't guarantee that students will earn certifications. Strong results require a complete system. This session shares practical strategies for building cert …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Scott Ford
    Scott Ford, CEO StackFord - StackFord
  10. Case Closed: Simple Ways to Keep Students Accountable in the Age of AI
    SOUTH 320D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    In the age of AI, many educators feel like they are trying to solve a case without enough evidence. You may suspect AI use, but proving it after the fact is difficult and draining. This session shifts …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Crystal Uhiren
    Crystal Uhiren, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Arlington Community Schools
  11. Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces: Mental Health Language and Communication Audit
    SOUTH 319
    • School Leaders
    Brain Gym/Digital Wellness Room
    Everyday school communication shapes whether students, staff and families feel they belong, often in ways that go unnoticed. In this Brain Gym session within the #SameHere Global STARR Gym for the Bra …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marialice B.F.X. Curran
    Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Community Impact Director - #SameHere Global
  12. Designing for Behavior with Digital Tools & Assistive Technology
    SOUTH 310B
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Student behavior challenges are often signals that something in the learning design isn't working. This engaging session explores how digital tools, assistive technology and inclusive design can trans …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kelli Suding
    Kelli Suding, Implementation & Accessibility Specialist - CAST
    Speaker image for Carol Allen
    Carol Allen, Education Advisor: Technology and Inclusion - ICT and Inclusion in the UK
  13. Flipping Ed Tech with the De-Construction Zone
    SOUTH 320GH
    • CTE Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What if e-waste could become a pathway to digital literacy and economic opportunity? The De-Construction Zone, a collaboration between eSmart Recycling and the Foundation for Community Driven Innovati …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Theresa Willingham
    Theresa Willingham, Executive Director, FCDI - Foundation for Community Driven Innovation (FCDI)
    Speaker image for Tony Selvaggio
    Tony Selvaggio, CEO - eSmart Recycling
  14. From Pushback to Partnership: Building Community Trust Around EdTech, AI, and Innovation
    SOUTH 230F
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    As debates about screen time, devices and AI intensify, many districts find themselves fighting battles rooted not in poor practice, but in miscommunication, misinformation and a lack of shared unders …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Juliana Finegan
    Juliana Finegan, Chief Product Officer - FullScale
    Speaker image for Jennifer Womble
    Jennifer Womble, Chair - District Administration/FETC
    Speaker image for Elizabeth Graswich
    Elizabeth Graswich, Executive Director Public Affairs and Communication - Los Angeles County Office of Education
    Speaker image for Anna Edwards
    Anna Edwards, CAO and Co-Founder - Whiteboard Advisors
  15. Grandma Needs AI Too: Empowering Students to Transform Their Communities
    SOUTH 330B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, yet many communities are struggling to keep up. What if students used their AI skills for something bigger than themselves? This session introduces Ripple AI- …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nadine Ebri
    Nadine Ebri, Chief Executive Officer, Ebri Education - Ebri Education
  16. Ignite Your Instruction: A Rapid-Fire Showcase of Ideas, Innovation, and Inspiration
    SOUTH 210C
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Get ready for one of the most dynamic, content-packed sessions of the conference. Ignite Your Instruction is a high-energy showcase designed to maximize idea exposure in minimal time. Six diverse pres …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew Joseph
    Matthew Joseph, Assistant Superintendent Technology and Learning - X-Factor EDU
    Speaker image for Steven Marchetti
    Steven Marchetti, School Principal - Ansonia Public School
    Speaker image for Laurie Guyon
    Laurie Guyon, Lead Coord Inst Tech Programs - WSWHE BOCES
    Speaker image for Aimee Bloom
    Aimee Bloom, Supervisor of Instructional Technology - Buffalo Public School District
    Speaker image for Daniel Thomas
    Daniel Thomas, Retired STEM Teacher / Consultant - Southwestern Middle School / Coach Thomas Tech LLC
  17. One Roof, One Standard: Building Instructional Coherence Without Squashing Teacher Autonomy
    SOUTH 210D
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What if instructional coherence did not require every classroom to look the same? When leaders, coaches, and teachers talk about engagement, rigor, or student-centered learning, they may be describing …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, Founder / Lead Consultant - Educate On Purpose
  18. Scaffold Success: AI for UDL as an Equity Engine
    SOUTH 320BC
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What if AI could become an equity engine rather than a classroom challenge? This interactive session explores AI through the lens of Universal Design for Learning and shows how educators and students …
  19. Security by Habit: Cultivating Cybersecurity Culture in Schools
    SOUTH 230G
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Your school staff can be your greatest asset or your greatest vulnerability. The best firewalls can't protect you when a trusted employee becomes an unwitting accomplice to a cyberattack. This session …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Randall Palmer
    Randall Palmer, Technology Coordinator - Academy360 Upper School
  20. Stop Waiting on Vendors: Building Your Own Tools with AI Agents, Safely
    SOUTH 330A
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Every district has a list of tools vendors will not build, or will build slowly, generically, and expensively. Peninsula School District decided to build them itself and open-source them for the field …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kris Hagel
    Kris Hagel, Chief Information Officer - Peninsula School District
  21. Teach, Check, and Connect: A Tech Toolkit for Student Engagement
    SOUTH 330D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Looking for simple ways to make every lesson more interactive? This session shows how Edpuzzle, Pear Deck and Screencastify can work together to create a student-centered learning experience. Learn ho …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Cecelia Gillam
    Cecelia Gillam, Science Teacher - Benjamin Franklin High School
  22. The Hidden Architecture of Great School Systems
    SOUTH 330C
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AI, strategic planning, workforce development, student wellness, governance, and community partnerships all compete for leaders' attention, and treating them as separate initiatives leads to fragmenta …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew Friedman
    Matthew Friedman, Superintendent - Point Park University
  23. Treasuring Student Voice and Discernment in the Age of AI
    SOUTH 310A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    When machines can generate text, a uniquely human voice becomes more valuable than ever, and increasingly polarized views on AI demand that students develop real discernment. This session, led by a hi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brett Vogelsinger
    Brett Vogelsinger, English teacher and author - Central Bucks South High School
11:00 AM
  1. AI with Intention: From "Could I?" to "Should I?"
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI can generate feedback, grade assessments and design lesson plans in an instant, which raises a growing paradox for educators: just because we could automate a task, should we? True innovation isn't …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Megan Mongelli
    Megan Mongelli, Technology Integration Specialist - Fort Mill School District
    Speaker image for Geoffrey Wagner
    Geoffrey Wagner, Technology Integration Specialist - Fort Mil School District
  2. Beyond College or Career: Building Future-Ready Pathways
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Why should students have to choose between rigorous academics and real-world career experience? This poster presentation shares how a STEM-focused public high school reimagined college and career read …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Landisi
    Brian Landisi, Director, Student Intervention and Accountability - Glendale Unified School District
    Speaker image for Lena Kortoshian
    Lena Kortoshian, Senior Director, Teaching, Learning and Family Engagement - Glendale Unified School District
  3. Beyond the Prompt: Building Meaningful AI Images in the Classroom
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI can generate images in seconds, but meaningful creations begin with human observation, reflection and purpose. This poster presentation shares a classroom-ready instructional framework that moves b …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Wick
    John Wick, Principal - HR-SJ School TK-8
  4. Beyond the Robot: Designing Scalable STEAM Experiences with Sphero
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Robotics can be powerful, but the real impact happens when learning extends beyond the robot into authentic problem solving, teamwork and community connection. This poster session shows how one distri …
  5. Career-Connected by Design: Building a Districtwide Continuum from Awareness to Workforce Readiness
    • CTE Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Career-connected learning is not a single course, event, or platform. It is an intentionally designed ecosystem that grows with students. This poster presentation shares how Dallas ISD is building a P …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jess Borges
    Jess Borges, CTE Project Manager - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Meg James
    Meg James, CTE Coordinator - Dallas ISD
    Speaker image for Mita Havlick
    Mita Havlick, Executive Director - Dallas Education Foundation
  6. Closing the Accessibility Gap: AI-Powered Inclusive Innovation for Enhanced Autism Learners
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Mainstream edtech is evolving fast, but the digital ecosystem for special education remains fragmented and overwhelming. Enhanced Autism teachers are expected to be data analysts, sensory environment …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Debbie Tannenbaum
    Debbie Tannenbaum, School Based Technology Specialist - Saratoga ES
  7. Copilot Studio: The Ultimate Agent Builder
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Ready to move from exploring AI to creating with it? This practical, future-focused poster presentation is designed for innovators looking to use AI agents to transform teaching, learning and operatio …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Mocherman
    Jason Mocherman, Planetarium Director/Science Instructor - Riverview High School
  8. Enriching Middle School Computer Science/STEAM Electives with No-Cost AI Curricula for Grades 6-8
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Want to bring artificial intelligence into your middle school computer science or STEAM elective without spending a dime? This poster session explores free, high-quality AI curricula for grades 6-8, d …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Zahra Razi
    Zahra Razi, Computer Science, CTE, and Mathematics Educator / Professor of Practice in - Fontana Unified School District / Reach University
  9. From Data to Decisions: NotebookLM for School Leaders
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    As AI adoption grows, the real gap isn't access; it's leadership. This round table discussion shows school leaders how to use NotebookLM to bring school improvement plans, walkthrough notes, assessmen …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Natasha Adebiyi
    Natasha Adebiyi, Technology Innovation Coordinator - DeKalb County School District
    Speaker image for Brandy Pryor
    Brandy Pryor, Instructional Technology Specialist - DeKalb County School District
  10. From Screen Time to Digital Wellness: Building Purposeful, Balanced, and Monitored Classrooms
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Managing screen time is only the beginning. This round table discussion explores how schools can foster true digital wellness through a comprehensive, student-centered approach grounded in digital cit …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Angela Hendershot
    Angela Hendershot, Supervisor of Educational Technology - Central Bucks School District
    Speaker image for Jason Jaffe
    Jason Jaffe, Director of Technology - CBSD
    Speaker image for Helen Sclama-Zaleski
    Helen Sclama-Zaleski, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education - K-12
  11. Future Broadcasters: Collaborative Elementary Video News Production
    • Library Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    What if your morning announcements came from student broadcasters instead of a voice on the PA system? In this round table discussion, three elementary librarians share how they launched an engaging v …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kelsey LaPort
    Kelsey LaPort, Library Teacher - Sunrise Drive Elementary
    Speaker image for Alison Cascarelli
    Alison Cascarelli, Library Teacher - Sayville Public Schools
    Speaker image for Alissandra L'Hommedieu
    Alissandra L'Hommedieu, Library Media Specialist - Lincoln Avenue Elementary
  12. Google NotebookLM: An AI Learning Partner for Inclusive, Differentiated Classrooms
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Struggling to meet the wide variety of student needs in your lessons? Discover how Google NotebookLM can transform classrooms into highly inclusive environments by serving as a personalized, AI-driven …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Elizabeth Pitel
    Elizabeth Pitel, Instructional Tech Specialist - Washington Township Public Schools
  13. How to Get Your Board to Actually Understand Technology Risk
    • IT Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    You understand the risk and see the gaps every day: vendors with overlapping contracts, untested cybersecurity controls, AI tools arriving in classrooms faster than policy, and a board that approves t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kenneth Thomas
    Kenneth Thomas, Governance Focused Fractional CTO - Kenneth Thomas
  14. Interactive STEM Activities Using Simple Technology for Elementary Students
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Interested in creating interactive, hands-on projects for your elementary students? This poster presentation shares open-ended student projects that integrate basic technology into science-focused lea …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Katrina Madok
    Katrina Madok, Elementary Science/STEM and Gifted Teacher - Gerald Adams Elementary School
  15. Leadership Roundtable: The Future-Ready Principal
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Today's principals are expected to be instructional experts, culture builders, crisis managers, community connectors, technology leaders and strategic visionaries, all at once. This facilitated round …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ashley Moore
    Ashley Moore, Principal - The Empowerment Academy
  16. Loud and CLEAR: AI for Smarter Family Communication
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Schools spend most of their AI worry on the classroom, while the highest-trust, lowest-risk win sits in the front office: how they talk with families. This poster presentation helps district and build …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bradley Dizonno
    Bradley Dizonno, Director of Technology and Analytics - Lake Park High School District 108
  17. Making Gemini Your Tech Coach Partner
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What if one tech coach could extend their reach across an entire K-12 district? This poster presentation offers a practical visual guide to how one coach uses Google Gemini to do just that, with a foc …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Samantha Stearn
    Samantha Stearn, Instructional Design & Technology Coordinator - Ferguson-Florissant School District
  18. Microlearning, Macro Impact: Building Byte-Sized PD That Drives Big Change
    • Coach Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Educators don't need more professional development; they need better-designed learning that fits their reality. This round table discussion challenges traditional PD models and explores microlearning …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amanda Brown
    Amanda Brown, Technology Specialist - Montgomery County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Jason Sherwood
    Jason Sherwood, Technology Implementation Specialist - Montgomery County Public Schools
  19. Next-Level Learning: Empowering Learners with AI, Creativity, and Immersive Tech
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI and emerging technologies are transforming classrooms, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This interactive poster presentation offers classroom-ready strategies for using AI, creative …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Samantha Gallegos
    Samantha Gallegos, Curriculum Coordinator - Rockfield Elementary
  20. No Cheat Codes: Six States, Six Esports Models, Zero Filter
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    No sponsor talking points. No highlight reel. Just six state leaders telling you what scholastic esports really does for kids, and what it does not. From a statewide nonprofit in Tennessee to a teache …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Katrina Lewis
    Katrina Lewis, President/Founder TN TAEL and Gaming/Esports Professor, - Tennessee Academic Esports League
    Speaker image for Chris Aviles
    Chris Aviles, Teacher/Esports Coach - Fair Haven School District
    Speaker image for Julie Mavrogeorge
    Julie Mavrogeorge, JDOGMAV Consulting - Jdogmav Consulting, Cleverlike Studios, Inc
    Speaker image for Tammy Neil
    Tammy Neil, Computer Science Educator - Suwannee County School District
    Speaker image for Danielle Johnson
    Danielle Johnson, Benevolent Overlord, Texas Scholastic Esports Federation | President, Inter - TEXSEF
  21. Organizing End-to-End Esports Competition Showcase
    • Esports Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    A successful educational esports tournament requires seamless coordination, robust technical infrastructure, and dynamic student engagement. This poster presentation takes you behind the scenes of pla …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alvaro Brito
    Alvaro Brito, Coordinator III, EdTech Innovator - Los Angles County Office of Education
  22. Professional Voices, Competitive Skies: Empowering Students Through Drone Alliances
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Drone competitions do more than teach students to fly. They develop confident communicators, collaborative problem-solvers and future technology leaders. This poster presentation explores how programs …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Omar Cortez
    Omar Cortez, Robotics/ Drones Teacher - Dallas ISD
  23. Prompting Young Minds: A Hands-On Guide to K–5 AI Image Creation
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Pack your device and step into the role of a student as you explore generative AI for creating images in the K-5 classroom. This hands-on poster presentation shows how young learners can use age-appro …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Cara Pavek
    Cara Pavek, University School Instructor, 1st Grade - A.D. Henderson University School
    Speaker image for Jennifer O'Sullivan
    Jennifer O'Sullivan, University School Instructor, K-5 STEAM Lab - A.D. Henderson University School
  24. Removing Barriers & Creating Opportunities - Leading Change through Scholastic Esports
    • Esports Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Scholastic esports can open doors for students, but leaders often face tough questions from the community and school board, funding hurdles, and the challenge of sustaining a program through advisor t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kammas Kersch
    Kammas Kersch, Director - Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League
  25. Shaping EdTech: Women Who Lead and What It Takes to Succeed
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Women make up the majority of the K-12 educator workforce, yet they remain underrepresented in executive technology leadership and the superintendent's cabinet. What does it take to break through, com …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jerri Lynn Harper-Williams
    Jerri Lynn Harper-Williams, Executive Director - White Pine School District
  26. Small Moves, Big Impact: AI Literacy Across the Curriculum
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI literacy doesn't have to be a separate unit, an added burden or a job reserved for the STEM or computer teacher. This poster presentation shows teachers of any grade level or content area simple, p …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jeremy Mikla
    Jeremy Mikla, Instructional Technology Specialist - ECMECC
    Speaker image for David Berner
    David Berner, Technology Integration Program Coordinator - SWWC Service Cooperative
  27. The AI Writing Revolution: Designing Authentic Writing in an AI World
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    As generative AI reshapes the writing landscape, educators face a critical question: how do we develop authentic thinkers and writers when AI can generate text instantly? This poster presentation move …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Dunn
    David Dunn, Principal - Shadow Hills High School
    Speaker image for Amelia Zaiser
    Amelia Zaiser, Co-Founder, Campus AI Coach, and Teacher - 4 Pillars Learning Lab
  28. The Art of AI Literacy: Navigating Creativity, Conflict, and Change
    • Classroom Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how students create, question and define originality, but the challenge isn't simply an AI problem. It's an AI literacy problem. This round table discussion brings t …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matt Dombrowski
    Matt Dombrowski, Professor of Emerging Media UCF/Creative Director Limbitless Solutions - University of Central Florida
    Speaker image for Sean Price
    Sean Price, Teacher -- Computer - John Overton High School
  29. We Broke Into a School District. Here’s What Happened.
    • IT Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Most districts have never seen what a determined attacker can really do. In this round table discussion, Karhu Cyber and Chippewa Valley Schools share what happened when the district commissioned a fu …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Curtis Pennala
    Curtis Pennala, CEO - Karhu Cyber
    Speaker image for Sarah Monnier-White
    Sarah Monnier-White, Executive Director of Technology - Chippewa Valley Schools
    Speaker image for Robyn Oesterle
    Robyn Oesterle, Network Systems & Security Supervisor - Chippewa Valley Schools
  30. What Top-Performing Districts Do Differently: From Evidence to Instructional Growth
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Top-performing districts don't just walk classrooms. They turn every observation into a disciplined, reflective conversation between leaders and teachers, grounded in shared evidence rather than subje …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Justin Faulkner
    Justin Faulkner, CEO & Founder - Connected Leadership Partners
    Speaker image for Jennifer Shepard
    Jennifer Shepard, Executive Director of Learning Design and Programs - Connected Leadership Partners
12:00 PM
  1. EXPO HALL TOUR with The Merrills
    EXPO HALL
    • Classroom Leaders
    Join The Merrills on an EXPO Hall Tour of their favorite Library things.  Fuel your enthusiasm for exploration of the FETC EXPO with this one-hour tour. Visit the top 10 chosen EXPO booths with our fe …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joe Merrill
    Joe Merrill, Teacher, Speaker, Author - TheMerrillsEDU
    Speaker image for Kristin Merrill
    Kristin Merrill, Teacher, Speaker, Author - TheMerrillsEDU
12:30 PM
  1. A Full Year of STEAM: Hands-On Learning for Curious Young Innovators
    SOUTH 331A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    How do you create STEAM experiences that move beyond one-time activities and become meaningful learning throughout the year? In this highly interactive workshop, educators, program leaders and enrichm …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jan Zatloukal
    Jan Zatloukal, Instructional Designer - PCS Edventures
  2. Behind the Drone Show: Building a Student-Run Enterprise
    SOUTH 331C
    • District Leaders
    Workshops
    A professional drone show looks effortless, but behind the scenes it requires project management, client contracts, 3D animation, music, aviation logistics, and quality assurance. In this hands-on wor …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Joe McBreen
    Joe McBreen, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation - Innovation Center
    Speaker image for Daniel Hernandez
    Daniel Hernandez, Drone Performance Team Coordinator - Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools
  3. Empowering Multilingual Learners Through Purposeful Technology Integration
    SOUTH 330E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    How can technology do more than translate for multilingual learners? In this interactive, hands-on workshop, you will discover how purposeful technology integration can strengthen language development …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lori Menning
    Lori Menning, Bilingual Education Consultant - CESA 6
  4. From Wow to Why: Using Immersive Hooks to Launch AI for Good Units
    SOUTH 331D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    What happens when students watch someone code a robot live and then control it themselves from their seats? They ask why. They ask how. They want to build something too. In this hands-on workshop, you …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Karie Huttner
    Karie Huttner, Design Thinking and Technology Teacher - Verona Area School District
  5. Hidden Gems: Everyday Classroom Innovations
    SOUTH 331B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Looking for engagement strategies that do not require hours of prep or a specific app? This interactive workshop uncovers hidden gems: low-prep classroom strategies grounded in brain science that spar …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Crystal Uhiren
    Crystal Uhiren, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Arlington Community Schools
  6. Making Learning Visible in the Age of AI
    SOUTH 330G
    • School Leaders
    Workshops
    In an age of AI, screen time concerns and growing questions about public education, how can schools make learning more visible, meaningful and trusted? This workshop uses Creative Minds, a K-6 public …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Dyane Smokorowski
    Dyane Smokorowski, Coordinator of Digital Literacy - Wichita Public Schools
    Speaker image for Olivia Sumner
    Olivia Sumner, Coordinator of Creative Minds - Wichita Public Schools
  7. Next-Gen ESE: Differentiating with NotebookLM and Immersive AR
    SOUTH 330H
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Bridging the equity gap for Exceptional Student Education students is critical, and AI and augmented reality together offer powerful new ways to do it. This hands-on workshop explores how to harness G …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Zeny Ulloa
    Zeny Ulloa, Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami-Dade County Public Schools
  8. What’s in Your AI Pantry? Teaching AI Literacy with Intention
    SOUTH 330F
    • Coach Leaders
    Workshops
    Forget the stoplight system. AI is not a traffic violation; it is an ingredient in your educational kitchen, and the secret ingredient is the learning itself. In this workshop, you will experience Cho …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lindy Hockenbary
    Lindy Hockenbary, K-12 EdTech Advisor - LindyHoc
01:00 PM
  1. ¡Sí Se Puede, Con IA!: AI for ELL Support in the World Language
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    World Language classrooms are uniquely complex: one teacher, multiple proficiency levels and students who are often English Learners themselves. Traditional differentiation can only stretch so far. In …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gerardo Gancz
    Gerardo Gancz, Educator & Workflow Designer - Allegiance STEAM Academy
  2. AI & Edtech Power Hour: Turbocharged Tools for Every Subject and Grade
    SOUTH 210C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Looking for fresh tools that genuinely move learning forward? In this fast-paced, high-energy session, educators known for sharing spotlight transformative AI and edtech tools for every subject and gr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vicki Davis
    Vicki Davis, Teacher, IT Coach - Cool Cat Teacher
    Speaker image for Eric Curts
    Eric Curts, Technology Coach - Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium
    Speaker image for Gabriel Carrillo
    Gabriel Carrillo, EdTech Specialist, Author, Speaker - EdTech Bites LLC
  3. AI Literacy in Action: EduProtocols You Can Use on Monday
    • Classroom Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Ready to move beyond AI talk and into AI literacy in action? This high-energy round table discussion lets you experience brand-new AI Literacy EduProtocols from the EduProtocols Field Guide: AI Litera …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kathryn Meyer
    Kathryn Meyer, Instructional Innovation Coach/English Teacher - Mt. Desert Island High School
    Speaker image for Nicole Davis
    Nicole Davis, Emerging Technology Specialist, Author - Two Maine Teachers, Maine Department of Education
  4. AI Literacy or Tool Training? Examining Educator AI Certifications
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Generative AI is increasingly part of lesson planning, differentiation, progress monitoring and IEP development, but with limited district professional learning and a flood of vendor-sponsored certifi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Samantha Goldman
    Samantha Goldman, Assistant Research Professor - University of Kansas
    Speaker image for Adam Carreon
    Adam Carreon, Assistant Professor - Georgia Southern University
    Speaker image for Sean Smith
    Sean Smith, Professor - University of Kansas
    Speaker image for Danielle Waterfield
    Danielle Waterfield, Research Scientist - University of Virginia
  5. AI Task Redesign Lab: From Answer-Getting to Real Thinking
    SOUTH 310B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AI can already complete most traditional school assignments, so what is worth assigning now? In this hands-on session, bring one current assignment and put it through an honest audit: What does AI do …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Thomas
    Daniel Thomas, Retired STEM Teacher / Consultant - Southwestern Middle School / Coach Thomas Tech LLC
  6. AI with Purpose: Elevating Elementary Learning with Google NotebookLM
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    How can AI support young learners in developmentally appropriate ways? This poster presentation shows how elementary educators can use Google NotebookLM to strengthen learning both in and out of the c …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rudie Carson
    Rudie Carson, Fifth Grade Lead Teacher - Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
  7. Ambition Without Apology: Women Leading at the Highest Levels
    SOUTH 320A
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Women in educational leadership often navigate contradictory expectations: be confident but not intimidating, decisive but collaborative, ambitious but selfless, strong but likable. This candid, pract …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Courtney Orzel
    Courtney Orzel, Superintendent Lemont-Bromberek SD113A - Lemont-Bromberek SD113A
  8. Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Learning
    SOUTH 310EF
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    In the hands of creative, forward-thinking educators, AI has the potential to make learning more authentic and engaging for K-12 students. This session explores how AI can help students connect classr …
  9. Beyond Back-to-School Night: Building Family Partnerships That Actually Move Student Outcomes
    SOUTH 310GH
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Schools invest significant time and resources in family engagement, yet many leaders still struggle with low participation, communication barriers, chronic absenteeism and limited family involvement i …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ashley Moore
    Ashley Moore, Principal - The Empowerment Academy
  10. Beyond Books: Designing Equitable, Future-Forward School Libraries Through Advocacy, Transformation & Innovation
    • Library Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    School libraries are no longer just book repositories. They are equity-driven, technology-rich learning hubs that amplify student voice, collaboration and innovation. This poster presentation shares l …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jennifer Sancedio-Boatman
    Jennifer Sancedio-Boatman, STEM Consultant and Former School Librarian - Independent Consultant
    Speaker image for Rebecca Lopez
    Rebecca Lopez, Dallas ISD Librarian - Rosemont Upper School
  11. Beyond Logos: Building a School Brand Families Understand
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Families cannot engage with opportunities they do not understand. Many schools offer innovative programs, specialized pathways, unique supports and engaging student experiences, yet struggle to commun …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Megan Endicott
    Megan Endicott, Assistant Principal - Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
  12. Beyond Recommendations: Creating Custom Solutions for Teachers with AI
    SOUTH 210B
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Technology coaches have traditionally helped teachers find the right tool. But what happens when the right tool doesn't exist? Today, AI allows coaches to help create custom solutions tailored to spec …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tim Belmont
    Tim Belmont, Technology Specialist - Lyndhurst Public Schools
  13. Beyond the Chatbot: Building the Next Generation of Human-Centered AI in Education
    SOUTH 320D
    • Library Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AI in education is quickly moving beyond chatbots and basic productivity tools. This session explores what the next generation of AI-powered education can look like through real-world projects develop …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jeff Horton
    Jeff Horton, Superintendent - Rush City Public Schools
    Speaker image for Abran Maldonado
    Abran Maldonado, Global AI Innovator & Digital Human Pioneer - Create Labs Ventures
  14. Beyond the Cloud: Deploying Hybrid and Offline AI for Real Classrooms
    SOUTH 310D
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    As schools navigate privacy, cost and connectivity challenges, relying on cloud-only AI is no longer enough. This session introduces a practical framework for deploying hybrid and offline AI in educat …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sanjana Kamath
    Sanjana Kamath, AI Solutions Architect - Intel
  15. Blending Traditional and Online Learning for Future-Ready Education
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    When classrooms moved online, many educators relied on digital worksheets and static assignments that limit active learning. This poster presentation challenges that approach by reimagining virtual in …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Talia Henderson
    Talia Henderson, 5th Grade Teacher - all subjects - Tennessee Online Public School at Greeneville
    Speaker image for Julea Carr
    Julea Carr, 3rd Grade Teacher - all subjects - Tennessee Online Public School at Greeneville
  16. Breaking the PD Mold: Multimodal Strategies for Modern EdTech
    • Coach Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    As AI and emerging technologies reshape education, instructional coaches face a new challenge: How do we deliver vital information while building trusting relationships with overwhelmed educators? One …
  17. Coding Curiosity: Robotics That Spark Wonder, Storytelling, and Innovation
    SOUTH 210E
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What happens when robots, stories and AI come together in the K-8 classroom? This dynamic session empowers K-8 educators and coaches to reimagine computer science integration through robotics, We Will …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amy Grace Miller
    Amy Grace Miller, Gifted Lead and Technology Mentorship Sponsor - Adairsville Elementary School
  18. Curate, Don’t Mandate: A Museum Model for EdTech Learning
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Too often, professional development feels like being marched through an exhibit everyone has already seen, at the same pace, whether it fits or not. This round table discussion invites educators and l …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Hinrichs
    David Hinrichs, Director of Digital Platforms and Pedagogy - Johnston County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Christie Cloud
    Christie Cloud, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Harnett County Schools
  19. Cybersecurity Without the Federal Cushion
    • IT Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    As federal cybersecurity support recedes, district technology leaders are absorbing more risk with fewer resources. How do you protect your district when the prior protections of the Cybersecurity and …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Richard Charles
    Richard Charles, Chief Scientist/ Chief Information Officer - Charles Analytics, LLC
  20. Education vs. Competition: Finding Balance in Scholastic Esports
    • Esports Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Should scholastic esports programs prioritize competition or student learning? The most successful programs recognize the answer is both. This poster presentation explores how to harness the excitemen …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Julius Edwards
    Julius Edwards, Sunshine State Esports League President - SSEL/ Palm Beach County School District
  21. Everyone Can Code, Comment & Vibe: Transforming Natural Language Into Computational Logic
    • Coach Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Every student can code, comment and vibe! This interactive round table discussion explores a proven elementary and middle school framework that uses CodeMonkey, text-based coding and AI vibe coding to …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lisa Wenzel
    Lisa Wenzel, CS/STEM teacher - Argyle Magnet Middle School
    Speaker image for Anthony Cutway
    Anthony Cutway, Computer Teacher - Sylvania Schools
  22. From Build Mode to Brain Mode: Designing Documentation That Makes Students Think
    • CTE Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Documentation is a staple of CTE classrooms, but too often it becomes a compliance task rather than a driver of learning. This poster presentation shows educators how to redesign documentation so it a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Natalie Crosby
    Natalie Crosby, Engineering, Robotics, Esports Teacher - Adairsville High School
  23. From Concept to Comic: Making Graphic Novels with Gemini and NotebookLM
    SOUTH 230G
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Graphic novels are a powerful way to engage students in content, and creating them no longer requires artistic talent. In this hands-on session, you will explore a creative workflow that uses Gemini a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Eric Curts
    Eric Curts, Technology Coach - Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium
  24. From Data Chaos to Predictive District Decision-Making
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    School systems aren't lacking data; they're lacking timing, coherence and usability. Many districts still rely on fragmented systems and lagging indicators, limiting their ability to intervene before …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Eckert
    Michael Eckert, Coordinator - Hamilton County ESC
  25. From Policy to Practice: AI Case Studies from the Field
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What does AI implementation really look like across a state? This poster presentation explores published AI integration case studies from across Michigan, highlighting how districts are developing gui …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Karle Delo
    Karle Delo, Senior AI Strategist - Michigan Virtual
  26. From Values to Practice: A Zero-Cost Blueprint for Building an AI Literacy Ecosystem
    SOUTH 320BC
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Don't wait for rigid policy or buy expensive software. This session shares a zero-cost blueprint for building a community-anchored AI literacy ecosystem aligned with digital fluency standards. Explore …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Friedman
    Daniel Friedman, Director of Educational Technology - Hicksville Public Schools
  27. From Worksheets to Wonders: AI-Powered Elementary Math Excellence
    SOUTH 320EF
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Struggling to find time for high-quality math differentiation? This high-energy session shows how generative AI can move your elementary classroom from one-size-fits-all to personalized-for-all while …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michelle McConaghy
    Michelle McConaghy, Assistant Principal/District Math Coach - Greenwood School District 52
  28. Game Jams: Social Impact Through Game Design
    SOUTH 210A
    • CTE Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Game jams bring students together to ideate and collaborate on building a game in a short span of time. They give students with different skill sets a chance to create something meaningful, develop sk …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Steven Isaacs
    Steven Isaacs, Director of Secondary Education - Epic Games
    Speaker image for Phoebe Elefante
    Phoebe Elefante, Program Director, Game Design - Full Sail University
    Speaker image for Brian Dickman
    Brian Dickman, President - Cleverlike School
  29. Learning Loud: Creating Spaces Where Every Voice Matters
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What would your school look like if every member of the community felt seen, heard and valued? This lively, interactive poster presentation (with a musical twist) explores how educators and school lea …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Dr. Amy Jackson
    Dr. Amy Jackson, IT Project Manager - Fairfax County Public Schools
  30. Lessons learned from surviving a cyber incident and how to prepare for one.
    SOUTH 330A
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What really happens when a school district is hit by a cyberattack? In this session, two K-12 CTOs share their personal experiences dealing with a cybersecurity incident, walking through how they disc …
  31. Let Students Lead: Co-Creating AI Policies That Actually Work
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    As schools navigate AI in teaching and learning, the stakes are high, but the path forward does not have to be top-down. This poster presentation shares how one district centered student voices, educa …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kathryn Bellows
    Kathryn Bellows, Instructional Technology Consultant for Secondary Schools - Ann Arbor Public Schools
    Speaker image for Chris Thomas
    Chris Thomas, Instructional Technology Consultant for Secondary Schools - Ann Arbor Public Schools
  32. Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence to Drive 40% Growth in Math and Reading
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Can generative AI help drive growth in both math and reading? This round table discussion examines how Edtech Studio and the ESTREAM model were used in a pilot where, according to state testing data, …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rehana Mohamed
    Rehana Mohamed, Educational Consultant - ESTREAM Sunshine Path
    Speaker image for Terence Tan
    Terence Tan, General Manager of US Edm8ker - Edm8ker
    Speaker image for Aaminah Hussain
    Aaminah Hussain, Speaker Guest - ESTREAM Sunshine Path
  33. Measuring what matters: Understanding AI’s impact on teaching and learning through a research-practice-industry partnership
    SOUTH 330B
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    As generative AI tools such as Gemini for Education rapidly enter K-12 classrooms, educators need evidence that reflects the realities of teaching and learning across diverse school communities. This …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nicholas Vest
    Nicholas Vest, Research Scientist - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Maya Israel
    Maya Israel, Professor - University of Florida
    Speaker image for Avery Closser
    Avery Closser, Assistant Professor - University of Florida
  34. Open Gym: Build Practical Body-Mind Skills for the Classroom
    SOUTH 319
    • School Leaders
    Brain Gym/Digital Wellness Room
    Wellness isn't something you only rest into; it's something you practice. In this Brain Gym session within the #SameHere Global STARR Gym for the Brain learning space, you will actively practice evide …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marialice B.F.X. Curran
    Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Community Impact Director - #SameHere Global
  35. Prompt & Circumstance: Graduate to Better Prompts
    SOUTH 320GH
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Stop stressing over the perfect typed prompt. Your messiest, unfiltered spoken thoughts may be the shortcut to better AI results. This session introduces voice prompting, also known as rambling prompt …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Chad Sussex
    Chad Sussex, 7-12 Asst. Principal, AI Task Force Leader - Winterset CSD
    Speaker image for Sandy Groom-Meeks
    Sandy Groom-Meeks, Technology Integration Consultant - AI Learning Shift
  36. Small Voices, Big Tech: Elementary Perspectives on the AI Frontier
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    As AI rapidly enters schools, elementary student voices are often missing from the conversation. In this round table discussion, educators from Thompson School District share how Ponderosa Elementary …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jamie Lockwood
    Jamie Lockwood, Elementary Principal - Ponderosa Elementary
    Speaker image for Anne Dewey
    Anne Dewey, Manager of Ed Tech & Digital Media Services - Thompson School District
    Speaker image for Melissa Workman
    Melissa Workman, 4th Grade Teacher - Ponderosa Elementary
    Speaker image for Nicolle Dvorak
    Nicolle Dvorak, Instructional Coach - Ponderosa Elementary
  37. Tech with Purpose: Building Community, Creativity, and Connection in the Elementary Classroom
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Technology should do more than entertain students. It should create connection, amplify student voice and strengthen school communities. This poster presentation shows how intentional technology integ …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Agostini
    Brian Agostini, Elementary Technology Innovation Specialist - Oyster Bay-East Norwich
    Speaker image for Jaclyn Gibbons
    Jaclyn Gibbons, Director of Technology & Data - Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District
  38. The AI-Enabled Superintendent: Working Smarter in Complex Systems
    SOUTH 310A
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AI is rapidly changing education, yet many leaders are unsure how to apply it in their daily work. This session offers a practical, transparent look at how a superintendent uses AI to lead more effect …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Al Lewis
    Al Lewis, Superintendent - Glassboro Public School District
  39. The Data You Can’t Download: Street-Level Insights for Future-Ready Leaders
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Schools have more data than ever, from dashboards and surveys to analytics and performance metrics. Yet some of the most important information about students' lives, experiences and needs can't be cap …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brian Landisi
    Brian Landisi, Director, Student Intervention and Accountability - Glendale Unified School District
    Speaker image for Lena Kortoshian
    Lena Kortoshian, Senior Director, Teaching, Learning and Family Engagement - Glendale Unified School District
  40. The EdTech Checkup: Diagnosing the Health of Technology in Your School
    • IT Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Is the technology in your school healthy, or quietly showing symptoms of trouble? This poster presentation uses a doctor's visit framework to help school leaders assess their EdTech ecosystem without …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Rinyu
    Michael Rinyu, i-Tech for Schools Manager - i-Tech Support, Inc.
    Speaker image for Brian Cox
    Brian Cox, Educational Designer - i-tech support inc.
  41. The Empathetic Algorithm: Merging AI Innovation with the Compassionate Classroom Playbook
    • School Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI is transforming school environments, but technology without empathy risks alienating diverse Gen Alpha and Gen Beta learners. This poster presentation bridges technical infrastructure and human-cen …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Naomi Louise
    Naomi Louise, Women in Leadership Strategist and STEM Innovation Specialist - Innovative Educator Consulting Corporation
  42. The Enrichment Engine: Custom AI Gems, UDL, and Deeper PBL
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Stop using AI to answer questions and start using it to architect deep learning. This poster presentation shows how educators can build custom AI Gems that act as pedagogical architects, turning stand …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rayna Freedman
    Rayna Freedman, teacher/ITS - Jordan/Jackson Elementary School
  43. The Exception to Screen Time: Mascots as a Learning Tool
    SOUTH 330D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Screen time is one of the most contested topics in K-12 education, but not all screen time is the same. Cognitive and media research points to one consistent exception: character-driven, mascot-anchor …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Deborah Rayow
    Deborah Rayow, Vice President of Learning and Content Strategy - BrainPOP
    Speaker image for Julie Kuzma
    Julie Kuzma, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Loudoun County Public Schools
    Speaker image for Zeeann Peorio
    Zeeann Peorio, K-8 STEAM Teacher - St. Louise de Marillac School
  44. The Future Is Social: Using XR to Build Communication and Collaboration Skills
    • Inclusion Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Communication, collaboration and social competence are among the most important skills students need for success in school, work and life. How can students practice them safely and authentically? This …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sean Smith
    Sean Smith, Professor - University of Kansas
  45. The Missing Piece in Every AI Rollout
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Most AI rollouts plan for the technology but not for the teacher. You can choose great tools and run a full day of training and still watch adoption stall, because the real blockers aren't technical. …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  46. The Stakes of Quantum Education: Jobs, Knowledge, and Not Breaking the World
    • CTE Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Quantum computing is no longer five years away. Error-corrected quantum computers are reaching commercial customers, encryption experts are accelerating their timelines, and analysts project hundreds …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alexis Mabe
    Alexis Mabe, Education Technology Coordinator - Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
    Speaker image for Carlos Vazquez
    Carlos Vazquez, CEO - Miami EdTech
  47. The Trust Architecture - Building the Foundation for Lasting Change
    SOUTH 310C
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Trust is often discussed as a leadership trait but rarely designed as an organizational system, yet every successful school system depends on trust among boards, leaders, educators, students, families …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matthew Friedman
    Matthew Friedman, Superintendent - Point Park University
  48. Unsupervised Leadership: Stop Managing People and Start Building Leaders
    SOUTH 210D
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What happens when the superintendent is not in the room? The strongest organizations are not built around one leader; they are built so leadership happens everywhere. This session challenges district …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Courtney Orzel
    Courtney Orzel, Superintendent Lemont-Bromberek SD113A - Lemont-Bromberek SD113A
  49. What Happens When Every Student Becomes an Engineer?
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What if every student approached challenges like an engineer? This poster presentation explores how engineering design, problem-solving, creativity and iterative thinking can transform learning across …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lori Colangelo
    Lori Colangelo, STEM Educator - Hopewell Area School District
  50. Who Controls Student Data in AI? Legal, Vendor, and District Perspectives
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming K-12 education, but the legal, ethical and contractual frameworks governing its use are still evolving. This round table discussion brings together lega …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brendan Stone
    Brendan Stone, Senior Manager of Privacy Services - CITE
    Speaker image for Laurel Nava
    Laurel Nava, Executive Director - CITE (California IT in Education)
  51. Women in Esports: Listening, Learning, Leading
    SOUTH 230F
    • Esports Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Competitive gaming keeps growing, but creating esports spaces where every student feels welcome, valued, and empowered takes intentional leadership. In this interactive panel session, female esports l …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kammas Kersch
    Kammas Kersch, Director - Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League
    Speaker image for Katrina Lewis
    Katrina Lewis, President/Founder TN TAEL and Gaming/Esports Professor, - Tennessee Academic Esports League
    Speaker image for Danielle Johnson
    Danielle Johnson, Benevolent Overlord, Texas Scholastic Esports Federation | President, Inter - TEXSEF
  52. You’ve Got a Friend in AI: Going to “Infinity and Beyond" With Your Students
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    There's a new toy in town, and students are already playing with it. This Toy Story-themed poster presentation explores how to support students in using AI as a learning tool while teaching them to us …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lauren Reh
    Lauren Reh, Innovation Coach - Arcadia Unified School District
    Speaker image for Lucretia Anton
    Lucretia Anton, Innovation Coach TK-12 - Arcadia Unified School District
  53. Your Cell Phone Ban Didn’t Work: Now What?
    SOUTH 330C
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Many schools are implementing cellphone bans to improve student focus, behavior and academic performance, but early research paints a nuanced picture. Some schools report modest improvements, while ot …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, Founder / Lead Consultant - Educate On Purpose
02:00 PM
  1. AI Coherence: Maximizing ROI in a Time of Reduced Resources in District Curriculum Departments
    SOUTH 310GH
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Whether you lead a small district with a one-person curriculum department or a large system facing central office downsizing, you are still expected to deliver instructional coherence across every cla …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jeff Horton
    Jeff Horton, Superintendent - Rush City Public Schools
    Speaker image for Daniel Bernstein
    Daniel Bernstein, CEO - Teachally
  2. AI That Works: Teaching AI Literacy Through Scientific Argumentation
    SOUTH 310B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What if AI could help middle schoolers write stronger scientific arguments while teaching them to question AI itself? This session shares a classroom-tested model that embeds AI literacy directly into …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Cheryl McClure
    Cheryl McClure, Science Teacher - International School / BSD405
  3. Beyond the AI Hype: Practical and Responsible AI Integration for K-12 Classrooms
    SOUTH 320D
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Your students and teachers are already experimenting with AI, but what does meaningful, responsible classroom integration actually look like? This session moves beyond the hype with a practical framew …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Heather Van Looy
    Heather Van Looy, Director, Instr. Tech - Fulton County Schools
  4. Brain Before the Bot: Cognitive AI Strategies for Elementary Learners
    SOUTH 310C
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    How do elementary students make sense of information when they shift from traditional search engines to AI-generated answers? This session introduces Building the Brain Before the Bot, an action-resea …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Debra Jacoby
    Debra Jacoby, Computer Science & Educational Technologist - Pine Crest School
  5. EXPO HALL TOUR with Marlon Styles
    EXPO HALL
    • District Leaders
    Join Marlon Styles on an EXPO Hall Tour of his favorite district leadership things.  Fuel your enthusiasm for exploration of the FETC EXPO with this one-hour tour. Visit the top 10 chosen EXPO booths …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Marlon Styles
    Marlon Styles, Partner - Learner-Centered Collaborative
  6. Fail Beautifully Together: Leading Virtual Schools at the Speed of Change
    SOUTH 330B
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Most school leaders are trained to follow the research. But what do you do when the research hasn't arrived yet? At Optima Academy Online, one of the nation's first fully VR-integrated K-12 virtual sc …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kim Abel
    Kim Abel, Head of School - Optima Academy Online
  7. From Pilot to Partner: What District Leaders & EdTech Execs Expect Before Scaling Partnerships
    SOUTH 310D
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Launching a successful EdTech pilot with a school district is hard enough. Scaling it into a sustainable partnership is even harder. When grant funding expires, when the champion who signed the contra …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Matt Giovanniello
    Matt Giovanniello, CEO, Co-founder - Frenalytics
    Speaker image for Hayley Spira-Bauer
    Hayley Spira-Bauer, Chief Operating Officer / Chief Academic Officer - Fullmind
    Speaker image for Jared Bloom
    Jared Bloom, Superintendent of Schools - Franklin Square Union Free School District
    Speaker image for Roberto Vargas
    Roberto Vargas, Managing Director of IT & Data Systems - Distinctive Schools
    Speaker image for Dan Cox
    Dan Cox, Founder | CEO - Endurance Edge
  8. From Tech Expert to Trusted Leader: A Rookie CTO’s Guide
    SOUTH 210C
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Stepping into the CTO role takes more than technical expertise. Designed for new and aspiring CTOs, this session helps you grow from managing technology to leading people and strategy. We will explore …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amanda Lanicek
    Amanda Lanicek, Technical Brand Manager - PDQ
  9. Learning Beyond the Game: Developing Durable Skills Through Scholastic Esports
    SOUTH 320EF
    • Esports Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Ask K-12 esports players what they learned on their team, and they rarely mention gaming skills. Instead, they talk about teamwork, belonging, and communication. With an intentional educator in the ro …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kammas Kersch
    Kammas Kersch, Director - Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League
  10. Maintaining Academic Integrity in an AI World: Streamlining Research with Scrible
    SOUTH 320BC
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    How do you keep student research rigorous and authentic in an AI world? This session introduces Scrible Edu Pro Edition, a platform that supports students through every phase of research and writing w …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Maureen Barclay
    Maureen Barclay, Librarian - Captain Shreve High School Library
    Speaker image for Ashton McGuire
    Ashton McGuire, Manager of Education Partnerships  - Scrible
  11. Nurturing Creativity: Unlocking the Power of Innovative Thinking in Education
    SOUTH 210A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    In today's fast-paced world, creativity is essential for building resilience, adaptability and problem-solving skills in educators and students alike. This dynamic session invites you to ignite your i …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jed Dearybury
    Jed Dearybury, Educator, Author, Illustrator - mrdearybury.com LLC
  12. People First: Human-Centered Leadership for Thriving School Cultures
    SOUTH 330D
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Strong systems don't transform schools; people do. This session explores how school and district leaders can intentionally build human-centered cultures where staff feel seen, valued and empowered to …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Pamara Sanders
    Pamara Sanders, Leadership Coach - Passionately Living Educational Consultancy
  13. People Over Paperwork: How School Leaders Are Using AI to Reclaim Time
    SOUTH 230F
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    School leaders are drowning in emails, reports, observations, parent communication, compliance tasks and endless administrative responsibilities, leaving less time for where they make the greatest imp …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ashley Moore
    Ashley Moore, Principal - The Empowerment Academy
  14. Redefining Success: Proficiency Scales, Feedback, and the Path to Mastery
    SOUTH 330A
    • School Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Points, percentages and averages are familiar, but they often reward compliance more than learning and reveal little about what students actually know and can do. This session explores how proficiency …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nicki Slaugh
    Nicki Slaugh, Director of Personalized Learning, Principal of Weber Innovation High School - Weber Innovations Center
  15. Redesigning Schools for Future Readiness
    SOUTH 330C
    • IT Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Future readiness is not created by adding new tools to old systems. It requires leaders to intentionally redesign the conditions that shape learning, work, culture, policy and innovation. Drawing on y …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stacy Hawthorne
    Stacy Hawthorne, Executive Director - EdTech Leaders Alliance
  16. Strategies Over Stuff: A Framework for Choosing AI Tools
    SOUTH 210D
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What AI tools should I be using? Educators ask this every day, and it's the wrong question. This session offers a framework that flips the script: start with learning outcomes, then select tools that …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Becky Keene
    Becky Keene, Educator, Speaker, Author - Phygital Labs
  17. The AI Co-Teacher: Deepening Understanding with NotebookLM
    SOUTH 320GH
    • Coach Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    What if your teaching materials could talk back? This interactive session explores NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered assistant designed to become an expert on your specific resources. Discover how to mo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jennifer Hall
    Jennifer Hall, Digital Learning Specialist - Atlanta Public Schools
  18. The Digital Echo: Moving from Data Protection to Active Stewardship in K-12 Education
    SOUTH 230G
    • District Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Student data is no longer a static history of grades and attendance; it is an active engine used by opaque algorithms to predict and shape future outcomes. Based on the forthcoming book The Digital Ec …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Daniel Friedman
    Daniel Friedman, Director of Educational Technology - Hicksville Public Schools
  19. The Engagement Illusion: Why Busy Students Still Check Out
    SOUTH 210B
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Students can participate, collaborate, complete assignments, and appear enthusiastic while remaining disconnected from the learning. In this interactive session, you will explore the difference betwee …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, Founder / Lead Consultant - Educate On Purpose
  20. The Future of Healthcare Education: How Emerging Immersive Technologies Prepare Healthcare Pathway Students
    SOUTH 310A
    • CTE Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    AR and VR technologies are reshaping how clinical skills are taught in allied health programs, but what is their actual impact on learning? This session explores how immersive technologies affect clin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brittany Kinsey Flather
    Brittany Kinsey Flather, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Professional Pathway Educator - Fayetteville Technical Community College
  21. The Great App-Smash Showdown: Designing Lessons Students Want to Join
    SOUTH 310EF
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Too many edtech sessions feel like a list of tools. This is not that session. Step into a fast-paced, tag-team app-smash showdown where powerful tool combinations battle to solve real classroom challe …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Wesely
    Michael Wesely, Instructional Technology Specialist - VBCPS
    Speaker image for Alyssa Faubion
    Alyssa Faubion, Instructional Technology Specialists - Farmer Faubs LLC
  22. The Mystery Podcast Project with Canva & Brisk: Audio Storytelling for the Classroom
    SOUTH 320A
    • Classroom Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Step into the world of mystery podcasting and discover how students can become storytellers, investigators and creators. This hands-on session shows how to guide students in creating fictional mystery …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kalo Haslem
    Kalo Haslem, Instructional Technology Facilitator - Dunn Middle School
  23. Transforming Your Library
    SOUTH 210E
    • Library Leaders
    Concurrent Session
    Is your library a silent space or the most coveted destination in the school? This session shows how to transform your library into a Library Learning Commons. Focus on putting instructional collabora …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nicholas Moore
    Nicholas Moore, School Librarian - GLMA (Georgia Library Media Association)
  24. Win the Inning, Win the Game of Teaching
    SOUTH 319
    • Classroom Leaders
    Brain Gym/Digital Wellness Room
    In softball, no team wins the game in the first inning. You win by treating each inning as its own contest. What if your teaching day worked the same way? Too often we carry every inning at once, with …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Toby Fischer
    Toby Fischer, Teacher Preperation Instructor - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
03:00 PM
  1. AI in Education: What the Research Says (and What It Doesn’t)
    • School Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Much of the conversation about AI in education is driven by headlines, assumptions and anecdotes rather than evidence. This round table discussion explores what current research actually reveals about …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amelia Zaiser
    Amelia Zaiser, Co-Founder, Campus AI Coach, and Teacher - 4 Pillars Learning Lab
    Speaker image for David Dunn
    David Dunn, Principal - Shadow Hills High School
  2. AI-Driven Esports: Next-Gen Program Design
    • Esports Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Discover how AI can transform esports education into a high-impact, career-ready ecosystem. This interactive poster presentation shows how to use AI tools to design and launch an esports program tailo …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alvaro Brito
    Alvaro Brito, Coordinator III, EdTech Innovator - Los Angles County Office of Education
  3. Behind the Curtain: AI Wizard of Oz Dashboards Powering Robot Interactions
    SOUTH 331A
    • CTE Leaders
    Workshops
    What if your robot could hold a conversation, respond to student questions and demonstrate AI in real time, without requiring a computer science degree to run it? This workshop introduces the Wizard o …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Deshjuana Bagley
    Deshjuana Bagley, Dean, College of Workforce Development and Applied Sciences - Louisiana State University Eunice
  4. Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Literacy for Elementary Classrooms
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    What does meaningful AI literacy actually look like in a K-5 classroom, and where do you even begin? This poster session moves beyond the buzzwords to share practical, developmentally appropriate stra …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rayna Freedman
    Rayna Freedman, teacher/ITS - Jordan/Jackson Elementary School
    Speaker image for Debra Tannenbaum
    Debra Tannenbaum, School Based Technology Specialist - Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
  5. Build the Graduate AI Can’t Replace
    • District Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Your students are using AI, but are they ready to lead with it? Many districts measure AI success by adoption rates, yet the real question is what happens in students' minds when they open those tools …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  6. Building AI Literacy through Project-Based Learning
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    Project-based learning offers a powerful way for students to build AI literacy through authentic inquiry, creation, reflection and problem-solving. This poster presentation explores how every stage of …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Greta Sandler
    Greta Sandler, Technology and Digital Design Coordinator - St. Catherine's Moorlands School
    Speaker image for Stephanie Howell
    Stephanie Howell, Education Specialist - School AI/ Gold Edu
  7. Career Pathways in the AI Age: Preparing Students for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet
    • Classroom Leaders
    Poster Presentations
    AI is transforming nearly every industry, and employers increasingly want graduates who can communicate, think critically, solve complex problems, adapt to change and use technology responsibly. How d …
    Speakers
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    Julia Doherty, DIgital Coach - Norwalk Public Schools
  8. Clean It Up: Turning Dirty Google Sheets Data into Clear Dashboards
    SOUTH 330H
    • Classroom Leaders
    Workshops
    Collecting data is easy. Making sense of it later is the hard part. If your Google Sheets have gone from organized to what-am-I-even-looking-at, this hands-on workshop is for you. Working step by step …
    Speakers
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    Christina Nunez, Educational Technology Specialist - Albuquerque Public Schools
  9. Designing an Ed Tech Dream Team that Works
    • District Leaders
    Leadership Round Tables
    Is your district's Ed Tech support structure driving your goals forward? Join a district leadership team in this round table discussion to explore how to build an effective Ed Tech team that aligns te …
    Speakers
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    Jason Jaffe, Director of Technology - CBSD