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.
Discover innovative, data-driven classroom management strategies that foster student engagement, reduce disciplinary issues, and empower educators to reclaim instructional time. This session provides practical tools to create positive, inclusive learning environments while integrating technology and community connections. Participants will leave with actionable solutions to enhance classroom culture, support student growth, and align with modern educational goals. Perfect for educators, administrators, and curriculum leaders seeking impactful, research-based approaches to classroom management.
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!
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
