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
In a 1:1 environment, access is no longer the challenge—impact is. This session focuses on how strong classroom management and intentional lesson design drive meaningful digital learning. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing devices, maximizing instructional time, and increasing student engagement. Walk away with ready-to-use structures that move beyond passive screen time and ensure technology is used to actively engage learners and elevate instruction.
Essential Skill Leadership & Vision; Strategic Planning; Instructional Focus & Professional Development
Scott Monroe serves as the Chief Information Officer for Comal Independent School District, where he leads the district’s technology vision, strategy, and operations to support over 4500 staff and faculty members and 31,000 students across a rapidly growing region of Central Texas... Read More →
Jillian Pratt is the Director of Digital Learning for Comal ISD with 17 years of experience in education, including roles as a classroom teacher and school librarian. Passionate about integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning, Jillian brings a deep understanding of curriculum... Read More →
Want to Improve Your CyberSecurity Game? Learn to lead change with a stronger defense to protect your schools through the Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) for Education, a powerful self-assessment tool that helps education leaders evaluate their current practices. Based on the Cybersecurity Framework for Education, the CR helps schools gain a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to improve their defenses and safeguard against threats. Participants will:
Be introduced to the CR which is aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.
Begin the self assessment to gain a picture of where one's school system stands with cybersecurity preparedness.
Learn how to become a Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator.
Additional Information By March 26, I will become a Master CCRE Trainer. Essential Skill Data Privacy & Security
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 →
K–12 IT leaders must modernize quickly while maintaining uptime, security, and compliance amid aging systems, limited staff, and rising cyber threats. This session shows how to unify IT operations and security, reduce risk without increasing headcount, and build scalable, cost-effective systems. Attendees will learn best practices for endpoint management, automation, and real-time visibility to improve response times, reduce tool sprawl, and maintain compliance across distributed school environments. Additional Information I will be co-presenting this with representatives from NinjaOne. Essential Skill Information Technology; Strategic Planning; Business Management
Feeling overwhelmed by the cybersecurity landscape? This session cuts through the noise to offer a prioritized launchpad of high-impact, low-effort actions to improve your district or school's cybersecurity. We will discuss a curated list of "quick wins" that will reduce your risk without requiring a massive budget. Walk away with a practical checklist to improve your cybersecurity "onion" and protect your learning environment using tools you likely already own. Additional Information This session is designed to move beyond the 'paralysis by analysis' often found in school cybersecurity. By mapping 20 actionable 'quick wins' to the NIST framework, attendees will learn how to leverage existing tools and free services to build a robust defense-in-depth. We will specifically focus on the intersection of technical implementation and stakeholder management, providing a toolkit for presenting risk to school boards and managing the 'human' side of security policy changes. Essential Skill Data Privacy & Security; Information Technology
