2026 TETL Summer Conference

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.

Scott Monroe


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.  
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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.
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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

Apple is committed to supporting your vision for technology at scale. Join us to discuss the latest products and platform changes from Apple, including what’s new for Managed Apple IDs, new deployment options, and management features for macOS and iPadOS.

Join Vivacity and ASUS to discover actionable strategies for sustainable Chromebook management. Learn how districts implement device lifecycles, repair programs, and student tech teams to extend device longevity. Gain first-hand insights into reducing total cost of ownership while maintaining a high-performing, reliable fleet for every student.

Strategic planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to do less, focus better, and create plans that actually get used—especially when time, money, and capacity are limited.

Sean Sheridan - Dallas ISD

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in K-12 education; it is a present reality. From students using public LLMs for homework to staff leveraging enterprise AI tools with access to district data, AI presents a new and complex attack surface. For district technology and security leaders, the challenge is not how to block AI, but how to build a secure framework that enables its powerful benefits while protecting sensitive student and staff data.
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This session provides a practical guide to navigating the K-12 AI security landscape. Drawing from real-world district experience, we will cover actionable strategies for securing three key pillars of AI usage in the K12 space: Students using AI, staff using AI, and AI integrated into third-party applications. Key topics include establishing clear policies and contractual safeguards, implementing technical controls with your existing security stack, and fostering a culture of responsible AI use through targeted user education. We will discuss leveraging SWG/SSE/CASB platforms to create a “walled garden” for sanctioned AI use, applying DLP policies to prevent PII leakage in AI prompts, and using identity and access management to prevent over-permissioning and adhering to the principle of least privilege.
 
Essential Skill
Information Technology; Data Privacy & Security

In the EdTech World Cup, "what counts" is the safety of our students and the integrity of our networks. How do you modernize a large campus security footprint without benching your existing infrastructure? This session explores the winning partnership between Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Hanwha Vision. We will break down a "Championship Game Plan" that prioritized fiscal responsibility by leveraging legacy hardware, while drafting elite features like NDAA-compliant cybersecurity, AI-driven analytics, and 360° SPED classroom monitoring. Learn how to maintain a low-impact network profile through intelligent bandwidth management and bridge the gap between IT and local law enforcement for a true community-wide victory.


Essential Skill
Strategic Planning; Data Privacy & Security

Robb Knox - Prosper ISD

Lost and unaccounted devices can quickly create a significant budget drain for school districts.  This session reveals the true cost of device loss using real-world data and a live Device Loss Calculator.  Attendees will leave with practical strategies to improve visibility, reduce losses, and protect their technology investment—without increasing workload.


Essential Skill
Strategic Planning; Information Technology; Business Management

Matt Green - Lubbock Cooper ISD
Chris Hawkins - Secured Tech

Device initiatives don’t fail at purchase — they fail in management.
Join this TETL session to explore how districts can take control of the full device lifecycle, from deployment and protection to repair, parts management, secure retirement, and buyback recovery.
Learn how insurance-backed protection, structured repair workflows, certified data destruction, and coordinated lifecycle planning can reduce downtime, protect sensitive data, and return dollars back into your technology budget.
If you’re looking to extend value, reduce risk, and manage your device program with confidence — this session delivers the roadmap.


Essential Skill
Strategic Planning; Leadership & Vision