Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics - November 5-7, 2023

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Edu-Tech & Edu-Tech Academics focuses on delivering real-world insights, first-hand experiences and practical ideas that have been tried by other districts. We know that implementing new technology solutions, updating classrooms and curriculum initiatives isn’t a one department job, but a collaboration of different departments. Our goal is for you to gain new concepts and approaches to yield positive results in your bottom line.

Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics brings together the heads of Technology and Curriculum & Instruction from K-12 school districts. It provides a forum to collaborate, strategize and discover innovative ideas for the challenges faced by your district. We believe in creating a memorable, collaborative and effective experience focused on continuous improvement for technology and academics. Sit down with your peers in an intimate setting and learn new ideas and get help from your colleagues from other districts. Benchmark your solutions. Explore what true collaboration really is about.

The Summit Experience

1:00pm	Registration
2:00pm	Tour – Bee Cave Middle School, Lake Travis Independent School District
5:30pm	Cocktail Reception
6:30pm	Transforming Learning in an Urban Setting via Technology Presented by Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District
7:30pm	Dinner Reception

7:15am	Breakfast & Itinerary Pick-Up Sponsored by Gaggle
8:00am	STEAM for All Presented by Sarah Cook, Director of Curriculum & Accountability, Brenham Independent School District
	Technology Integration for Teaching & Learning Presented by Karla K. Burkholder, Director of Technology, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
8:50am	Roundtables & Refreshments
10:50am	Extending Learning Opportunities to Increase Engagement Presented by Meredith Watassek, Director, Career and Technical Education, Fort Bend Independent School District
	Future-proofing Digital Infrastructure: Solving the Emerging Challenges in K-12 IT Support Presented by Scott Braynard, Vice President of Sales, Incident IQ
11:35am	Roundtables
12:50pm	Luncheon
1:50pm	What We Learned from Victoria Virtual Schools Presented by Gregory Dandio, Director of Technology, Victoria Independent School District Jennifer Wyatt, Instructional Technology, Victoria Independent School District
2:35pm	Roundtables & Refreshments
4:35pm	ClassLink ide Chat Presented by Berj Akian, CEO, ClassLink Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent, Manor Independent School District
6:30pm	Networking Dinner

8:00am	Breakfast
8:30am	The Academy for Early Learners: A Collaboration of Research, Curriculum and Building Design for Experiential Learning Presented by Kimberly Cantu, Superintendent, Mansfield Independent School District Jeff Brodgen, Associate Superintendent of Facilities & Bond Programs, Mansfield Independent School District
	Leadership Through Chaos Presented by Amber Teamann, Director of Technology and Innovation, Crandall Independent School District
9:20am	Roundtables
10:40am	TEAMing to Transform and Thrive Presented by Rebecca Landa, Executive Director 21stCentury Learning, San Antonio Independent School District
	“Marital Advice” for Curriculum & Technology Directors Presented by Daniel D. Domain, Director of Information Technology Services, Venus Independent School District Christi Nies, Program Coordinator Curriculum Support Services, Region 10 Education Service Center
11:25am	Healthy Relationship with Digital Media: Digital Citizen Presented by Andre D. Spencer, Superintendent, Manor Independent School District Amber Teamann, Director of Technology and Innovation, Crandall Independent School District Meredith Watassek, Director of Career & Technical Education, Fort Bend Independent School District
12:10pm	Closing Lunch

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Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas
2615 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX

Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics are invitation-only Summits for the heads of technology and curriculum and instruction from the largest school districts in the country. Registrations are complimentary via scholarships for school district administrators and include 2 nights of accommodations at the conference venue, meals, networking functions and access to all conference sessions. Solution providers are able to attend through sponsorship with a limit of three companies per category.

We welcome school district administrators and solution providers to be involved.

Highlights

Technology Topics
Cyber Security: How to Address & Enforce • 1-to-1 Policies Across K-12 Education • Learning Management Systems: Evidence of Collaboration • Student Devices: Fees, Insurance & Finance • Tech Integrations with Curriculum & Instruction • IT Sustainability: Upgrading School Networks • Education Technology: Build Better Teaching • Learning Experiences to Achieve Higher Learning Outcome • Virtual & Augmented Reality: Unlimited Opportunities

Academics Topics
Experiential Learning: Real World Situations • Teacher Instruction & Self-Directed Activities: Blended Learning • Bite-Sized Learning • STEAM Curriculum • Self-Paced & Self-Chosen Projects: Genius Hour • Project-Based Learning • A Healthy Relationship with Digital Media: Digital Citizen • Gamification

Roundtable Collaboration Meetings:
Edu-Tech and Edu-Tech Academics are designed to change the way school districts discover solutions. We provide the ability to learn about cutting-edge solutions with proven results used by other districts across the country. The relaxed atmosphere provides the opportunity to have open and candid conversations with senior executives to discuss industry trends and challenges. Prior to the meeting, attendees will make selections of the roundtable topics they choose to participate in based on their districts’ priorities and needs. The senior executives within the solution organizations moderate scheduled roundtables creating the opportunity for districts to share their challenges with those at the table and walk away with actionable information.
Exceptional Networking Opportunities
We strive to maximize your face-to-face time by providing a multitude of avenues to engage the senior executives in attendance. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, networking lunches and a specially selected offsite dinner at a nearby venue. Leverage the meeting’s relaxed atmosphere and after hours networking activities to build strong personal relationships with current and future clients.

Testimonials

Adelanto Elementary School District
Allentown City School District
Amphitheater Public Schools
Austin Independent School District
Baltimore City Public Schools
Birmingham City Schools
Capistrano Unified School District
Clarksville-Montgomery County School District
Chico Unified School District
Deer Valley Unified School District
District of Columbia Public Schools
Fort Bend Independent School District
Galena Park ISD
Henrico County Public Schools
Mansfield Independent School District
Millard Public Schools
Olathe Public School #233
Orange Unified School District
Peoria Unified School District
Pflugerville ISD
Phoenix Coding Academy
Phoenix Union High School District
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Poudre School District
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Saratoga Springs City School District
Socorro Independent School District
Stafford County Public Schools
Tempe Union High School District
The School District of Osceola County
Toledo Public Schools
Washington County School District
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Attendee Breakdown

I love that this conference brings together academics, technology & facilities. I love the format and intimate conference style. As a leader in my district, I find some “nuggets” to implement in my district. CTE Director

Austin ISD

It’s an experience that facilitates and encourages more substantive conversations with fellow attendees and the solution providers. CTO

Albermarle County Public Schools

Edu-Tech was a great forum to see emerging technology solutions, network with K-12 IT leaders around the country, and discover new ideas. Executive Director of IT

Durham County Schools

This conference is a quality event that allows curriculum, technology, and key vendors to collaborate with the goal of focusing on the needs of our schools. Taking solutions back to our school district always occur after attending these quality sessions. Director of Media & Instruction Tech

School District of Osceola County

At a typical tradeshow, you find yourself in a sea of vendors searching for ways to engage with potential customers to explain how you can provide value to their organizations. It can feel hurried and almost impossible to have a meaningful conversations. At Edu-Tech the roundtable meetings provide an opportunity to connect for real conversations in a relaxed fashion. In my experience attendees are engaged, open-minded, and looking to learn about what we have to offer and how it can impact their school districts. This event is a must for us every year. Sales Director

ByteSpeed

One of the best conferences and opportunities to network outside of the district I have ever engaged in. Director of Technology

Victoria Independent School District

Sponsors

Edu-Tech / Edu-Tech Academics 2023

The Summit Experience

Current as of February 3, 2022

Attendee Breakdown