Tracks

Track

Seeking proposals that will…

Example Topics…

1. Artificial Intelligence

 

Empower educators with practical AI tools that enhance instruction, personalize learning, and streamline classroom workflows.

Discover how AI can optimize district operations, support datadriven decisionmaking, and strengthen strategic leadership.

  • Practical classroom applications of AI for instruction and assessment
  • Strategies for personalization and differentiation
  • Ethical and responsible AI use for students and teachers
  • Examples of AIenhanced lesson design and workflow efficiency
  • AI supported decision making and strategic planning
  • Automation of district/school operations and system processes
  • Data governance and AI policy development
  • Leadership frameworks for responsible AI integration

     

2. Teaching & Learning with Technology

 

Highlight innovative digital strategies that elevate instructional design and improve student learning outcomes.

 

  • Highimpact digital instructional strategies
  • Technology enhanced curriculum development
  • Evidence based approaches to blended and hybrid teaching
  • Tools that improve engagement and learning outcomes
  • Instructional Technology
  • Virtual Teaching, e-Learning and One to One Initiatives
  • Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities

 

3. Student-Centered & Innovative Learning

 

 

Explore flexible, personalized learning approaches that give students greater voice, choice, and ownership.

 

  • Student-Centered Learning and Tech Integration
  • EdTech for Universal Design and Learning
  • Personalized and competencybased learning models
  • Flexible learning environments and pathways
  • Student agency, voice, and choice
  • Innovative scheduling, pacing, and grouping structures.

 

4. Career & Emerging Technologies

 

Showcase cuttingedge tools reshaping CTE programs and preparing students for evolving career pathways.

 

  • Workforcealigned skills and certification pathways.
  • AR/VR, robotics, automation, and other new tools in CTE
  • Partnerships with industry to strengthen programs.
  • Preparing students for highdemand technical careers.
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Emerging Tech
  • Esports

 

5. Student Data & Information Systems

 

Enhance SIS proficiency with insights that improve reporting, data quality, and actionable analytics.

 

 

  • Student Data: Accountability Reporting
  • Student Data: PowerSchool Data
  • Student Data: Information Security/Privacy (data systems lens)
  • PowerSchool Data
  • Data-Driven Instruction & EdTech Analytics
  • Data Privacy and Security and Interoperability (systems/interoperability lens)
  • Effective use of SIS platforms for reporting and planning
  • Data dashboards, analytics, and interoperability
  • Improving data quality and governance
  • PowerSchool workflows, tips, and advanced functions

 

6. Secure & Safe Learning Environments

 

Gain strategies for building safe, resilient, and cybersecurityready physical and digital learning spaces.

 

 

  • Physical Safety
  • IT Security (cybersecurity lens)
  • Cybersecurity essentials for K12
  • Physical and digital safety best practices
  • Crisis response and continuity planning
  • Tools and tactics for creating safe learning spaces.

 

7. IT Infrastructure & Technical Services

 

Strengthen district technology operations with best practices in infrastructure, device management, and technical support.

 

  • IT Security, Network/Infrastructure, and Technical Support
  • Network design, optimization, and modernization.
  • Device and asset management best practices
  • Troubleshooting and support strategies
  • Building reliable, scalable school technology systems

 

8. Accessibility & Inclusive Design

 

Promote equitable learning by exploring accessible technologies and inclusive design practices for all learners.

 

  • Assistive Technology/Digital Accessibility
  • EdTech for Equity and Inclusion
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) best practices
  • Assistive technology tools and implementation
  • Ensuring digital accessibility compliance (WCAG, federal/state guidelines)
  • Equityminded approaches to technology adoption

 

9. Digital Citizenship & Online Safety

 

Support healthy, responsible technology use through digital citizenship, online wellbeing, and safety practices.

 

  • Digital Wellness and Citizenship
  • Teaching responsible online behavior and ethics
  • Supporting digital wellbeing for students and staff
  • Combating misinformation and harmful content
  • Building safe online communities

 

10. Privacy, Security & Compliance

 

Learn essential practices for protecting student data, maintaining compliance, and strengthening responsible data culture.

 

  • Data Privacy and Security and Interoperability (privacy/compliance lens)
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Cybersecurity essentials for K12
  • Physical and digital safety best practices
  • Crisis response and continuity planning

     

11. Leadership & Professional Learning

 

Equip leaders to drive innovation through effective change management and sustainable professional learning systems.

 

  • Leadership Round Table (Information Technology, Instructional Technology, Student Information Systems)
  • Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities (leadership lens)
  • Leading digital transformation and innovation
  • Managing organizational change effectively
  • Designing highquality professional learning systems
  • Building strong techintegrated school cultures