In today’s threat landscape, vulnerability management can feel like navigating the wild without a map—especially for K–12 IT teams juggling limited tools and time. This session introduces a sustainable framework for managing cyber risk tailored to the realities of school districts. Attendees will learn how to prioritize vulnerabilities using inputs from vendor management, data security systems, and public threat intelligence—translating technical findings into operational decisions. Additional Information What audience members will learn from your presentation?: Establishing a tactical framework to aggregate, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities for a sustainable vulnerability management program. We'll also explore how to frame cyber risks for superintendents and cabinet-level stakeholders, ensuring mitigation efforts receive the buy-in they need while minimizing instructional disruption. The session concludes with a tactical guide for recurring review, remediation, and reporting—helping districts safeguard infrastructure and student data without burning out their teams or breaking their budgets. Essential Skill Data Privacy & Security; Leadership & Vision
Tommy Pigeon is an experienced cybersecurity leader. With over a decade of Cybersecurity experience, he specializes in designing sustainable processes to secure an organization’s data, identities, and devices. Capabilities of extensive expertise include Data Security, Security Operations... Read More →
Jon has 25+ years of IT leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, and currently serves as the Deputy CTO at Dallas ISD. He's spearheaded initiatives to modernize technology infrastructure, leveraging key partnerships to enhance resiliency and security. Believing... Read More →
Having completed my 21st year in education, with experience teaching Kindergarten, 1st, and 4th grade, and as an Elementary Math Specialist, I'm currently the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lorena ISD. My three years in this position have given me extensive knowledge of obtaining... Read More →
With new updated rules clarifying Title II ADA digital accessibility requirements and compliance deadlines approaching, school districts must act quickly—but not in isolation. This session shares a task force‑based approach to digital accessibility that distributes ownership across technology, academics, communications, and support services. Attendees will gain a practical framework for organizing district teams, prioritizing risk, and moving from compliance‑driven work to sustainable accessibility practices.
Traditional approaches to technology delivery are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of modern education. EdTech360 redefines this model by unifying systems, services, and insights into a single, seamless experience. This session highlights how strong leadership, strategic innovation, and intentional design can eliminate inefficiencies, enhance the user experience, and establish a new standard for enterprise technology in K–12. Additional Information EdTech360 is more than a platform. Edtech 360 is a transformation of how technology is delivered, experienced, and sustained in a large-scale K–12 environment. This session goes beyond the build to examine the decisions, challenges, and strategic tradeoffs required to break from traditional models and deliver a modern, unified experience. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for leading change, driving adoption, and building systems that scale. Essential Skill Strategic Planning; Leadership & Vision; Information Technology; Data Management
