Great teachers and effective technology are a powerful combination. Apple designs innovative solutions for the classroom that put the power of technology to work. Join us to learn about the latest Apple products, tools, and programs for education, including what’s new for productivity and collaboration.
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... Read More →
CCMR is a critical component for both student success and the district’s accountability rating. This session will show how Comal ISD uses both DecisionEd and OnDataSuite to help campuses track CCMR status. We will review the processes the district uses to verify students are on track, are in the correct courses, and have been correctly coded for the progress they have made to ensure students and the district receive full credit for their efforts. Additional Information This session will discuss district accountability and data management using online analytics tools (DecisionEd and OnDataSuite). We will review the data sources, processes used to create and disseminate the data, and will show how the dashboards we have developed with our vendors empower our campuses to ensure students are on track and that they have been coded correctly to receive CCMR credit.This session will discuss district accountability and data management using online analytics tools (DecisionEd and OnDataSuite). We will review the data sources, processes used to create and disseminate the data, and will show how the dashboards we have developed with our vendors empower our campuses to ensure students are on track and that they have been coded correctly to receive CCMR credit. Essential Skill Strategic Planning; Instructional Focus & Professional Development; Information Technology; Data Management
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative provides several no-cost security solutions to school systems. This session will cover some of the recent developments and additions to the program.
This session gives school district leaders a straightforward look at cyber insurance, current claims trends in education, and what really happens when a cyber incident hits. We’ll cover the basics of cyber coverage, what insurers look for, third‑party risk concerns, and how to work smoothly with your district’s risk manager or insurance coordinator. We’ll also walk through a real‑world “claims playbook” so attendees know what to expect before, during, and after an incident—including common coverage gaps and the latest cyber threats targeting schools.
This session equips technology leaders with practical ways to help administrators and staff confidently address parent concerns and communicate the real learning behind classroom technology use. Additional Information Primary Outcome: Acknowledge that if we don’t tell the story of the learning, parents and community only see the hardware. Essential Skill Leadership & Vision; Instructional Focus & Professional Development
Director of Instructional Technology, Richardson ISD
A public educator since 2005, I spent 12 years as a classroom teacher before becoming a K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist focusing on supporting authentic and engaging learning in a 1:1 environment in 2017. In January 2022, I moved into the role of Director of Instructional... Read More →
