Leadership Summit 2024: Full Schedule

The 2024 State EdTech Trends survey and report tracks how state education agencies and policymakers are adapting to a digital world post-pandemic while also identifying state priorities relating to technology and education. Conducted in collaboration with Whiteboard Advisors, the report includes responses from SETDA members, state superintendents, and other senior state officials.

Special thanks to event sponsor Headstream by SecondMuse for their generous support of this conference activity.

Speakers

Isabella Zachariah

Policy Fellow, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education

Isabella Zachariah serves as a Policy Fellow within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET). Currently, Isabella leads digital equity efforts and supports artificial intelligence initiatives in OET. Before joining OET, she worked on education research... Read More →

Bre Urness-Straight

Director of Educational Technology, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

As the Director of Educational Technology with OSPI, Bre leads an innovative team committed to supporting all districts, especially rural and small districts, with digital equity and inclusion, media literacy & digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and successfully accessing and utilizing... Read More →

Keith Krueger

CEO, CoSN

Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning... Read More →

Calypso Gilstrap

Associate Director, Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

Evo Popoff

Senior Vice President, Whiteboard Advisors

Evo has spent much of his career working closely with states, districts and schools to help them develop and implement effective school turnaround, after-school, online, and blended-learning programs. He most recently served as chief innovation officer and an assistant commissioner... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Ed Forum

Company Required
Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emeritus, Partners, Sponsors, Guests

1:45pm EDT

Building a Network of Champions to Close the Digital Design Divide

Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Join CAST for a learning experience that empowers leaders to become a catalyst for change in closing the digital design divide. This insightful session will highlight the 2024 National Education Technology Plan’s (NETP) commitment to closing the Digital Use, Design, and Access Divides, creating inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning environments for all learners through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Presenters debunk common myths and present facts about UDL and assistive technology as aligned in the federal Assistive Technology Guidance released in January 2024. They also discuss the April 2024 final rule from the Department of Justice, which now requires state and local governmental entities—including early childhood, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions—to ensure that web- or mobile app-based digital learning resources are appropriate for and usable by learners with disabilities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to create accessible and inclusive educational experiences for all learners!

Speakers

Kelli Suding

Accessibility Specialist, CAST

As a technical assistance specialist for CAST’s Accessibility Team, Kelli promotes the availability of accessible educational materials and technologies to ensure that all students have equitable and inclusive opportunities for learning. Kelli has led states and districts in creating... Read More →

Lindsay Jones

CEO, CAST

Lindsay E. Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of CAST, where she works with innovative educators and researchers across the globe to design education systems that are learner-centered, flexible, accessible, and rooted in Universal Design for Learning. Lindsay leads strategy a... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Ed Forum

Company Required
Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emeritus, Partners, Sponsors, Guests

2:45pm EDT

Elections Outlook & Policy Updates

Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Hear from Bruce Mehlman, Founder of Mehlman Consulting, on federal policy updates and 2024 General Elections outlook information that education leaders should be aware of.

Special thanks to event sponsors Headstream and Second Muse for their generous support of this conference activity.

Speakers

Bruce Mehlman

Founder, Mehlman Consulting

With over two decades experience in public policy, business and the law, Bruce helps leaders and organizations understand, anticipate and navigate political risk.Mehlman is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on policy and political trends, regularly headlining business confere... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Ed Forum

Company Required
Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emeritus, Partners, Sponsors, Guests

4:00pm EDT

Ed Forum Mingle

Tuesday October 29, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Salon 5-7

After a productive day of learning and sharing ideas, we invite you to join us in mingling with our esteemed guests from Ed Forum. Together, we can continue our conversations on how to prioritize advocacy in our daily efforts.

Special thanks to event sponsor Center for Digital Education for their generous support of this conference activity.

Tuesday October 29, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Salon 5-7

Ed Forum

Subject Affiliate, Board, State, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Emeritus, Partners, Sponsors, Guests