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Tuesday, June 24
 

7:00am CDT

Breakfast Sponsored by Intech Southwest Services
Tuesday June 24, 2025 7:00am - 8:15am CDT
Sponsors
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Intech Southwest Services, LLC

Intech Southwest Services, the leading full-service provider of “best in class,”professional information technology solutions for K-12 education, higher education, andcorporate institutions, is a growing company specializing in turn-key solutions andcustomer service covering networking... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 7:00am - 8:15am CDT
Town Center

7:00am CDT

Tech Sync Center (Exhibitor Hal) Opens
Tuesday June 24, 2025 7:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Tuesday June 24, 2025 7:00am - 6:30pm CDT
Town Center

8:15am CDT

AI vs. AI: Keeping Our Schools Ahead in the Cyber Arms Race
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Mike Perez

Cyber attackers are increasingly using AI to automate methods like phishing, credential harvesting, and lateral movement. When defenses are manual, schools risk falling behind in this quickly changing environment. Learn how districts are using Fortinet’s AI-powered security fabric to stop threats in real time and turn the tide in the fight against smarter, faster adversaries.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Waterway 1

8:15am CDT

Empowering Educators: Navigating Digital Literacy and Personalized Learning with Gemini LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Dallas ISD: Jon Hurley, Asst Supt of Technology at Dallas ISD
Google for Education: Clay Smith, Solutions Engineer
Lenovo for Education: Travis Miller, (Texas) K12 Account Executive

This workshop empowers educators to effectively integrate Google's Gemini into their teaching practices. Participants will explore strategies for fostering digital literacy in students, discover how Gemini can help create personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, and learn practical ways Gemini can support daily teaching tasks, saving time and enhancing instructional impact. Join us to unlock the potential of AI in education and transform your classroom.
Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Waterway 7

8:15am CDT

Google Gmail & Microsoft Outlook Security - Chain of Thought AI to protect against phishing, impersonation and account takeovers LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
David Waugh

In this informative session, come learn how ManagedMethods is implementing advanced Gemini powered artificial intelligence to protect schools against email threats, phishing, social engineering, impersonation and account takeovers. Using advanced Chain of Thought reasoning models developed using the latest breakthrough technology from Google DeepMind Gemini Flash architecture, ManagedMethods continues to be the leader in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity and student safety.
Speakers
avatar for David Waugh

David Waugh

Cybersecurity Champion for Education, ManagedMethods
"ManagedMethods offers K-12 IT teams efficient, cost-effective products to detect cyber safety signals and data security risks in district Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts, and in the browser.Cloud Monitor, Content Web Filter and Classroom Manager
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Waterway 2

8:15am CDT

How Texas IT Leaders Can Future-Proof EdTech for Student Safety LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Texas IT leaders are grappling with escalating challenges (generative AI, savvy filter workarounds, student safety visibility) and traditional URL filtering alone is no longer keeping up. Learn more about Linewize’s statewide partnership with all 20 ESCs, and why over 400 Texas schools have made the switch to Linewize to address the diverse and ever-evolving needs of their districts.
In this session, we'll cover how you can:
  • Outsmart emerging filter workarounds to maintain a secure digital environment.
  • Instantly blur inappropriate images and content, minimizing student exposure.
  • Detect at-risk students beyond basic filtering, leveraging advanced threat detection capabilities.
  • Empower teachers with classroom management tools to minimize distractions and maximize learning.
  • Foster collaborative safety net by engaging parents in their students' digital lives
Don't miss this crucial session to equip your schools for the future of student digital safety.

Speakers
avatar for Adam Lee

Adam Lee

VP of Sales, Linewize
Over a decade in K12 Ed-Tech with focus on web filtering and student safety.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Waterway 6

8:15am CDT

Solving EdTech Challenges: Smarter Software Strategies That Work LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Macara Aloi

The world of educational technology is moving fast—but not always smoothly. From clunky software integrations to questions about onboarding and support for their team, school districts are facing real challenges when trying to make ed tech work well for everyone. In this session, we’ll look at three of the biggest roadblocks: platform overload, time restraints, and working within a budget. Session attendees will hear practical examples and lessons learned from the field, and leave with a simple process for building implementation plans that work. Whether you're choosing new tools or just trying to make what you have work better, you'll leave this session with actionable steps to help you and your teams succeed.
The world of educational technology is moving fast—but not always smoothly. From clunky software integrations to questions about onboarding and support for their team, school districts are facing real challenges when trying to make ed tech work well for everyone. In this session, we’ll look at three of the biggest roadblocks: platform overload, time restraints, and working within a budget. Session attendees will hear practical examples and lessons learned from the field, and leave with a simple process for building implementation plans that work. Whether you're choosing new tools or just trying to make what you have work better, you'll leave this session with actionable steps to help you and your teams succeed.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:15am - 8:45am CDT
Waterway 3

8:50am CDT

Empowering Personalized Learning with AI: Data Strategies for Innovation and Transformative Education LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Discover Pulse, our 24/7 AI-powered instructional coach designed to empower educators with data-driven insights. Pulse streamlines lesson planning, personalizes learning, and reduces administrative workload, giving teachers more time to focus on student success. This session explores how AI can transform teaching by integrating holistic student data, fostering efficiency, and enhancing instructional strategies
Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 8

8:50am CDT

Houston K12 Collaborative LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Join our technology group for a collaborative space to discuss innovative ideas, address challenges, and explore solutions. Together, we'll share insights, align on technology roadmaps, and stay ahead of trends. This group fosters open dialogue to enhance growth and innovation in the tech landscape, ensuring we stay at the forefront of developments and drive meaningful change.
Speakers
avatar for Troy Neal

Troy Neal

Executive Director Cybersecurity and Technology, Spring Branch ISD
Troy Neal, Executive Director of Cybersecurity and Technology Operations at Spring Branch ISD is an accomplished IT leader with demonstrated success implementing strategic IT initiatives in educational settings. Troy was named SearchCIO-Midmarket IT Leader of the Year and selected... Read More →
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Christy Hedrick

Director of Technology Operations, Spring ISD
DH

Dustin Hardin

CTO, Clear Creek ISD
avatar for Jason Piazza

Jason Piazza

Director of Technology Services, Tomball ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 7

8:50am CDT

Legislation Innovation Breakout LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
The legislative updates and compliance requirements can feel like they are blocking schools from embracing integrated technology in instruction. This session will break down the major legislative components, their favorable and less than favorable interpretations, and construct a digital breakout room to reach space for districts to continue to practice innovation.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Barnwell

Steve Barnwell

Director of Technology, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 6

8:50am CDT

Managing Data Privacy Agreements for Beginners LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Getting NDPAs signed can be confusing and kind of overwhelming.  Come learn the process of signing NDPAs from beginning to end.  Learn how to navigate through the SDPC website and walk away with the basics, so your district can feel comfortable navigating NDPAs.
Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 1

8:50am CDT

From 900 to 125 tools: The Journey to a Streamlined EdTech Ecosystem LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of EdTech tools in your district?  Join me as I share my  experience of tackling this challenge head-on!  I'll walk you through the steps we took to go from 900+ tools down to 125 in just one year. We'll discuss practical strategies like engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and navigating tough conversations.  Leave this session with actionable ideas to streamline your own EdTech ecosystem and maximize your impact on student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Torie Marquez

Torie Marquez

Director of Technology, Fort Sam Houston ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 3

8:50am CDT

Leveraging Edtech for Meaningful Student Engagement LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
What is it that really works with edtech? How can we move past digitizing worksheets to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways? What does research on the effective use of edtech actually indicate? How can we best implement these ideas during instruction, and how can we also leverage tools for efficiency? Join this year’s keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray to explore meaningful ways to seamlessly integrate technology resources into your setting and leave with great, useable digital tools and resources for your work! Bring your device, come ready to explore and leave with tools you can use tomorrow!
Speakers
avatar for Thomas C. Murray

Thomas C. Murray

Educator. Author. Speaker., Thomas C Murray, LLC
After serving at the elementary and secondary levels as both a teacher and a principal, and then at the district level, Tom now serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 2

9:45am CDT

Empowering Personalized Learning with AI: Data Strategies for Innovation and Transformative Education LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Discover Pulse, our 24/7 AI-powered instructional coach designed to empower educators with data-driven insights. Pulse streamlines lesson planning, personalizes learning, and reduces administrative workload, giving teachers more time to focus on student success. This session explores how AI can transform teaching by integrating holistic student data, fostering efficiency, and enhancing instructional strategies
Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 8

9:45am CDT

Houston K12 Collaborative LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Join our technology group for a collaborative space to discuss innovative ideas, address challenges, and explore solutions. Together, we'll share insights, align on technology roadmaps, and stay ahead of trends. This group fosters open dialogue to enhance growth and innovation in the tech landscape, ensuring we stay at the forefront of developments and drive meaningful change.
Speakers
avatar for Christy Hedrick

Christy Hedrick

Director of Technology Operations, Spring ISD
DH

Dustin Hardin

CTO, Clear Creek ISD
avatar for Jason Piazza

Jason Piazza

Director of Technology Services, Tomball ISD
avatar for Troy Neal

Troy Neal

Executive Director Cybersecurity and Technology, Spring Branch ISD
Troy Neal, Executive Director of Cybersecurity and Technology Operations at Spring Branch ISD is an accomplished IT leader with demonstrated success implementing strategic IT initiatives in educational settings. Troy was named SearchCIO-Midmarket IT Leader of the Year and selected... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 7

9:45am CDT

Legislation Innovation Breakout LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
The legislative updates and compliance requirements can feel like they are blocking schools from embracing integrated technology in instruction. This session will break down the major legislative components, their favorable and less than favorable interpretations, and construct a digital breakout room to reach space for districts to continue to practice innovation.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Barnwell

Steve Barnwell

Director of Technology, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 6

9:45am CDT

Managing Data Privacy Agreements: What to Look for Before You Sign LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Join us to discuss best practices and learn all the things to look out for when signing NDPAs.
Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 1

9:45am CDT

Leadership the Fosters Creativity LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Teacher and IT burnout are real challenges. Creative leadership empowers educators and IT professionals to thoughtfully experiment, innovate, and thrive. This session explores how fostering creativity builds engaged, resilient teams, improves retention, and enhances learning environments. Discover real-world examples and actionable strategies to inspire a culture of innovation, fun, and achievement—perfect for tackling CoSN’s 2024-25 hurdle of attracting and retaining educators and IT professionals.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Hawthorne

Stacy Hawthorne

Executive Director/Chair Elect, EdTech Leaders Alliance/CoSN
Dr. Stacy Hawthorne is the Chief Academic Officer for Learn21. In this role, she leads the professional learning department and is responsible for overseeing the strategy and execution of instructional technology goals for the organization. She previously worked for Clarity Innovations... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 3

9:45am CDT

Measuring Cybersecurity Effectiveness Using an Education National Standard and Rubric LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Join Amanda Lanicek of Springtown ISD and ClassLink to journey through the Cybersecurity Rubric 2.0, discovering how the use of the assessment results will enable you to develop a strategic plan for improvement. The rubric was designed to measure cybersecurity effectiveness in school systems by gauging cybersecurity practice maturity levels against the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. We will also explore ClassLink’s Audit Center which provides a central repository where you can store your cybersecurity rubrics you do every single year, gathering that data to help you prioritize your efforts to increase your security posture. Your journey to a more cyber-secure school system begins here!

Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Perrin

Elizabeth Perrin

Director of Community Engagement and Sales Development, ClassLink
Elizabeth manages the ClassLink Community which provides a hub where ClassLink enthusiasts share experiences, collaborate on ideas, and support one another. She also continues to support our ClassLink Partners across the United States, evangelizing the features and potential as well... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Lanicek

Amanda Lanicek

CTO, Springtown ISD
Amanda serves as the Chief Technology Officer in Springtown ISD.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 2

10:45am CDT

General Session-Awards and Keynote sponsored by Arctic Wolf Networks LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Ballroom Waterway 4-5

12:15pm CDT

Dedicated Vendor Time and Lunch Sponsored by TIPS
Tuesday June 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Sponsors
avatar for TIPS - The Interlocal Purchasing System

TIPS - The Interlocal Purchasing System

TIPS is a leading national purchasing cooperative offering members access to competitively priced purchasing contracts leveraging the purchasing power of 10,000+ member agencies. “Purchasing Made Personal”
Tuesday June 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Town Center

1:20pm CDT

Building Successful Relationships with Vendors
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kyle Jones

Dr. Kyle Jones

Director of Technology, Lackland ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 7

1:20pm CDT

Leadership Beyond Service: IT Service & Support is the Easy Part LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
NISD leadership team's efforts "behind the scenes" to cultivate a high-functioning, continuous improvement-focused IT department through the implementation of purposeful professional development, staff engagement, recognition, and growth opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Kris Trejo

Kris Trejo

Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, Northside ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 6

1:20pm CDT

Navigating Students’ Pathways: Embracing AI/AR/VR's Role in Education LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Discover how school districts, technical centers, community colleges and universities across Texas are using augmented reality, virtual reality and AI to innovate their STEM and CTE programs.

This session will feature Ben Peterson, former CTE Director at North East ISD, who has taken a unique approach to workforce preparedness with his students. Using AR/VR computers, Ben rotated students through hands-on activities in STEM, Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and Transportation to expose students to career pathways. This approach has led to improved achievement, engagement, motivation, and workforce preparedness.

Speakers
avatar for Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson

Account Executive, zSpace, Inc.
zSpace is the leading evidence-based augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) platform providing innovative hands-on, experiential learning to improve achievement in science, math, and career and technical education credentialing.A comprehensive solution consisting of Windows-based AR/VR... Read More →
AD

Alex Donaghy

CTE Program Specialist, Richardson ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 2

1:20pm CDT

Navigating the First Two Years: Lessons Learned in District Technology Leadership LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
In this session, newly appointed technology leaders will gain valuable insights from the first two years of an executive director's journey. Discover practical advice and hidden tips that can help you succeed in your role. From managing teams to implementing effective strategies, this session will provide common sense suggestions and lesser-known tactics to navigate the challenges of district technology leadership. Join us to learn how to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact.
Speakers
CJ

Chad Jones

Executive Director of Technology, Lamar Consolidated ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 3

1:20pm CDT

Taking the Next Step in School Safety - Wearables LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Are you ready to take the next step in safety alert communications? How do you ensure that all staff have the capability to notify campus officials of potential student and staff harm? Deer Park ISD is taking the next step to provide wearable badges allowing all staff including substitutes and contractors to send pre-configured alerts securely over a long-range LoRa network by simply pressing a button on their wearable Raptor Alert badge.


Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kari Murphy

Dr. Kari Murphy

Chief Technology Officer, Deer Park ISD
Dr. Kari Murphy with over 30 years experience in educational technology, currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Deer Park Independent School District in Texas. In 2019, she was awarded the TCEA Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Technology in Education. In 2016... Read More →
CP

Chris Porter

Manager of Product Management for Campus Safety, Raptor Technologies
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 1

1:20pm CDT

The Key to Successful ERP Implementation: The Critical Role of Planning and Analysis LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
In this presentation, we will explore the essential role that thorough planning and detailed analysis play in the successful implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. We'll examine how a well-structured approach can help organizations avoid common pitfalls, reduce risks, and ensure that the ERP system aligns with business goals. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of why strategic planning and meticulous analysis are the foundation of a successful ERP implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Bryon Kolbeck

Bryon Kolbeck

Chief Technology Officer, Lewisville ISD
Bryon Kolbeck is the Chief Technology Officer for Lewisville ISD. Lewisville ISD is located approximately 25 miles Northwest of Dallas and with his leadership the Technology Department oversees over 50K iPads and maintains one of the largest public-sector fiber optic networks in Denton... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 8

2:15pm CDT

Don’t Burn Your Budget! Refresh Timing Secrets Every Tech Leader Should Know LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Jake Munter
Are you getting the most value out of your tech budget? The timing of your purchasing decisions could be costing you far more than you think.
In this session, we’ll explore how data-driven insights can reshape your refresh strategy—not just in terms of what devices you buy, but whenyou buy them. You’ll learn how shifting your timeline, aligning with lifecycle analytics, and leveraging real fleet data can unlock savings, stretch limited funds, and even make premium services (like advanced warranty support) attainable.
Whether you're facing a tight budget or aiming to maximize ROI, this session will equip you with actionable tactics to optimize your tech investments, extend device lifespans, and ensure you're not leaving value on the table. Leave with tools to justify your decisions to leadership, support better purchasing cycles, and walk away with more for your schools—without spending more.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Waterway 6

2:15pm CDT

Intelligent Data Defense: Ransomware Resilience and AI-Driven Recovery with IBM Storage LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Steven Solazzo
In today’s cyber threat landscape, where zero-day vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks are escalating at an alarming pace, safeguarding critical infrastructure demands more than just traditional backup solutions. This session introduces IBM FlashSystem’s intelligent cyber resilience capabilities—designed to detect threats in real time, isolate compromised data, and restore clean environments with confidence. Attendees will explore how FlashSystem’s built-in anomaly detection, safeguarded copies, and cleanroom recovery architecture ensure continuous protection of hybrid environments across public and private sectors. We’ll also highlight how AI-driven analytics and post-quantum cryptography provide future- ready data defense against even the most sophisticated threats. Walk away with a blueprint for fortifying your organization's data resilience strategy—before disaster strikes.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Waterway 1

2:15pm CDT

Securing Tomorrow's Classroom: Cyber Resilience in K12 LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

As cyber threats continue to evolve, K–12 institutions face mounting challenges in protecting their digital environments. This session explores the most critical blind spots —while diving into smart security operations, risk-based strategies, and the hacker’s perspective. Learn how to integrate AI into your security toolset, and prepare for real-world incidents with confidence. It’s time to rethink how we secure our schools—before the next breach hits.
Speakers
FF

Fadi Fadhil

Field CTO, Palo Alto Networks
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Waterway 3

2:15pm CDT

Spring ISD’s Wireless Campus of the Future: Empowering Education with AI-Driven Networking LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Spring ISD, serving over 34,000 students across 43 campuses near Houston, is transforming its digital infrastructure to build the Wireless Campus of the Future.
In this session, discover how Spring ISD selected Juniper Mist’s AI-native platform to deliver a scalable, secure, and reliable network that enhances K–12 learning by optimizing wireless performance and proactively monitoring user experiences.
Learn how:
  • Network deployments are quicker through templatized automation
  • AI-driven automation optimizes user performance and simplifies management through full-stack integration.
  • Mist Access Assurance NAC (Network Access Control) delivers identity-based access for a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and Chromebook environment.
Speakers
avatar for Christy Hedrick

Christy Hedrick

Director of Technology Operations, Spring ISD
avatar for Bobby LaFleur

Bobby LaFleur

Information Technology Officer, Spring ISD
JK

Jeff Kline

Sr. Account Manager, Juniper Networks
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Waterway 8

2:15pm CDT

Your New IT Superpower: Seeing Problems Before They HappenSponsor Session LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

What if you could report on anonymized traffic from VPNs and proxies? Catch the app privacy policy change before it breaks compliance? Announce an app outage before the status page is up? Reclaim ghost licenses before renewals drain your budget?
Welcome to your IT visibility platform: Lightspeed Signal + Insight. It gives you the complete visibility you need to tackle budget deficits, cybersecurity, accessibility, student data privacy, AI, and other IT annoyances that are taking your team’s time.
We’ll cover:
  • How to spot proxy, VPN and Tor activity that your web filter is missing
  • How to see not only who devices are assigned to, but who is actually using them
  • How app traffic inspection can alert you to app outages before the vendor even knows, so you’re warning teachers before they’re calling you
  • How to uncover cost savings from underused apps and devices
  • How to spot (and stop) compliance risks without adding new software or teams
If you’ve ever muttered “I wish I knew that earlier,” this is the session for you.
Speakers
avatar for Sergio Villegas

Sergio Villegas

Regional Sales Manager, Lightspeed Systems
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Waterway 7

2:50pm CDT

8 Critical Audits to Protect Your District's Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
K12 techs often struggle with limited time and tools to proactively monitor online risks within Google Workspace/Microsoft 365. In this interactive session, we pull from our experience performing thousands of cybersecurity and safety audits with districts to bring you the top eight investigations that will impact your district the most. Discover how to efficiently audit your environment by quickly identifying risks like suspicious logins, data leaks, and student safety concerns, without overwhelming your workload.


Speakers
avatar for David Waugh

David Waugh

Cybersecurity Champion for Education, ManagedMethods
"ManagedMethods offers K-12 IT teams efficient, cost-effective products to detect cyber safety signals and data security risks in district Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts, and in the browser.Cloud Monitor, Content Web Filter and Classroom Manager
avatar for Tom Schmidt

Tom Schmidt

Account Executive, ManagedMethods
avatar for Toni Mcpherson

Toni Mcpherson

Director of Network Services, Humble Independent School District
I am completing my sixth year in Ed Tech. I recently joined the Leadership team at Humble ISD. Previously, I served as the Director of Technology in Beaumont ISD for five years. I am excited to work in a new environment, continue to expand my network, and eager to discover leading... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 1

2:50pm CDT

CETL Certification LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Speakers
CE

Chelsea Earhart

Director of Certification, CoSN
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 6

2:50pm CDT

From Vision to Action: Elevating Your IT Department with a Strategic Roadmap for Continuous Improvement LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Discover how San Antonio ISD's IT department used a strategic roadmap to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation. Learn how to align vision, empower staff, and create an actionable plan that elevates your team's impact. Leave with practical strategies to build a collaborative, mission-driven culture of improvement.
Speakers
EG

Eugene Gonzalez

Exec Dir, Info Tech, SAISD
avatar for Eva Rodriguez Mendoza

Eva Rodriguez Mendoza

Chief Information Technology officer, San Antonio ISD
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Stephen Haskin

Director of IT Program Management, San Antonio ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 3

2:50pm CDT

Getting a Clear Picture of Your Staffing Reality in a Fast Growth District LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Join a fast-growth district to learn how siloed technology departments came together to develop unified technology teams. Collaborating with iSphere, Conroe ISD identified  emerging top-tier operational technology school districts among the 27 largest school districts in Texas. With this clear picture of reality, Conroe ISD is developing a long-range technology strategic plan (aligned with district goals and objectives) for driving technology initiatives within our fast growth district over the next five years.



Speakers
JL

Jarod Lambert

Director, Information Systems, Conroe ISD
KF

Karen Fuller

Director Technology Innovation, iSphere
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 2

2:50pm CDT

Maximizing Technology Budgets: Smart Financing Strategies for K-12 Schools LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
With shrinking budgets and rising demands for up-to-date technology, how can school districts ensure they have the tools they need without breaking the bank? This panel of K-12 education leaders will share real-world strategies for overcoming budget deficits through technology leasing and financing solutions. Learn how districts are maximizing resources, maintaining sustainable tech refresh cycles, and making strategic financial decisions that support long-term success.
Speakers
avatar for Lacey Gosch

Lacey Gosch

Assistant Supper Intendant, Judson ISD
avatar for Shad McGaha

Shad McGaha

CTO, Belton ISD
AC

Austin Contreras

Chief Technology Officer, Corsicana ISD
KS

Kyle Singer

Vice President, Insight Financial Services
avatar for Jake Howard

Jake Howard

Vice President, Insight Financial Services
If you want to explore creative ways to fund your technology projects, I'm your guy! We have dozens of customers attending TETL, and I'd be happy to introduce you to one of them to ask about their experience working with me.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 7

2:50pm CDT

Securing the Future: District Data Governance at Every Scale LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Join us for an engaging Q&A-style panel featuring leaders from school districts of varying sizes as they share their journeys in implementing effective data governance. From mid-sized communities to large urban enterprise systems, each panelist will discuss how their district tackled the challenges of establishing ownership, documenting processes,  managing and securing data, the strategies that worked, and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how thoughtful governance can build trust, strengthen security, and create scalable solutions across educational landscapes.


Speakers
HP

Heather Potts

Director Information Systems, Ector County ISD
avatar for Melissa McCalla

Melissa McCalla

CTO, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Samantha Sotelo

Samantha Sotelo

IS Student Applications Manager, Ector County ISD
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Jennifer Grimm

Director of Information Services and Applications, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 8

3:45pm CDT

Apple Intelligence for Education: A New Era of Innovation LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Learn how a new era of innovation in education is here, transforming what leaders, educators, and students can do with Apple products — and what Apple products can do for them. This session is designed to help school leaders and educators navigate how Apple Intelligence fits into their school and learning environments privately and securely. Explore how Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates into system experiences and apps used every day, and how new tools such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Transcripts use personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant, enhancing productivity and creativity.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh computer in 1984. Since then Apple has designed products and programs that help unleash the creative potential in every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools around the world expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both. 

Speakers
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Waterway 2

3:45pm CDT

From Classroom Tool to District Strategy LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Eric Reichenbacher


Discover our journey in scaling ClassDojo from individual classrooms to a district-wide platform. Learn how we've utilized its features to align with our educational goals, promote positive behavior, and create a cohesive community among students, parents, and educators.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Waterway 3

3:45pm CDT

Navigating the Future: Crafting Guidance for Artificial Intelligence in Education LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Speaker: Dr. Kendal Latham, Chief Innovation Strategist at Lenovo
This session guides educational leaders on crafting AI guidance, balancing innovation with safety, and overcoming fears of new technologies. Explore the risks, rewards, and costs of enterprise versus open-source AI solutions to make informed decisions for integrating AI into education, enhancing outcomes while addressing ethical and practical challenges.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Waterway 6

3:45pm CDT

Sponsor Session-From Chaotic to Clear: Revolutionizing Your School’s E-rate Operations LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Elijah Goins
This session presents findings from a comprehensive research initiative examining E-Rate trends across Texas, built from dozens of district engagements, conferences, and support calls. Our analysis reveals that Texas districts have missed over $9.5 million in reimbursements since 2019 averaging $1.91 million annuallyw ith 15.13% of Category 2 budgets unused and 5.89% of committed funds never disbursed. We’ll explore the root causes of these gaps and showcase how forward-thinking districts are proactively overhauling their E-Rate management. Districts in attendance will also have the opportunity to opt into a live funding analysis to benchmark their own E-Rate performance against statewide trends and identify areas for immediate improvement.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Waterway 1

4:30pm CDT

20th Anniversary Reception sponsored by Classlink and Juniper Networks LIMITED
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Sponsors
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ClassLink

ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Town Center
 
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