Leadership Summit 2024: Full Schedule

11:30am EDT

Leadership Summit Registration Desk Opens

Sunday October 27, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

Reception Area

Check-in at the registration desk on the second floor by elevator bank.

Sunday October 27, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Reception Area

Registration

Subject State, Affiliate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Sponsors, Partners

12:00pm EDT

Lunch on Your Own

Sunday October 27, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Lunch

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

1:00pm EDT

Welcome & Regathering Activity

Sunday October 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Studio B

Join us as we kick off the SETDA Leadership Summit.

Whether you're a long-standing member or a newcomer to SETDA, this session will provide a sense of community and purpose as we embark on this educational journey together.

Speakers

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Melinda Fiscus is the Director of Government Affairs for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois. In this role, she provides networking opportunities, consulting services, and professional development for IL school districts. She also serves as one of the IL State E-Rate Coordinators... Read More →

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of SETDA, where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations.Involved with learning technologies since 1989, her professional interest lies in making the case for... Read More →

Ji Soo Song

Director of Projects & Initiatives, SETDA

Ji Soo Song is the Director of Projects and Initiatives at the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). Previously, Ji Soo served as a digital equity advisor and Federation of American Scientists Impact Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, he... Read More →

Sunday October 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Studio B

Community Gatherings

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

2:00pm EDT

Corporate Members, Emerging Partners, & Event Sponsors: Tabletop Set-Up

Sunday October 27, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Corporate members, emerging partners, and event sponsors should plan to set up their tables any time after 2:00 pm ET on Sunday, October 27 and to tear the tables down immediately following the reception at 6:45 pm ET. SETDA staff will be on hand to assist with tear-down.

Sunday October 27, 2024 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Registration

Subject Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Sponsors, Partners

3:30pm EDT

Advanced Data Masking: A New Standard in Cybersecurity Practice

Sunday October 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Studio D

Cybersecurity and data privacy continue to rank highest in surveys of K-20 tech leaders. Modern schools use upwards of hundreds of 3rd party online resources, each loaded with student identity data, making the risk of data breaches higher than ever. Data Masking changes the game. With Data Masking, schools reduce breach risk by never sending the data in the first place.

Speakers

Rachel Van Aken

VP, Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, ClassLink

Sunday October 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Studio D

Learning Sessions

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Platinum

3:30pm EDT

Workshopping an AI Strategic Plan to Scale Your K-12 Leadership Capacity

Sunday October 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Studio E

Participate in an engaging workshop to build an AI strategic plan to scale training and support for K12 leaders. Based on evidence-based research, the workshop will walk through models and steps to leverage the best resources to walk away with an action customized to your state and strategic planning needs. A resource bank will be provided to each participant.

Speakers

Janice Mertes

State Level Ambassador, CDW

Janice Mertes is the CDW state-level ambassador serving state departments and K–12 education. She has more than 30 years of experience in public education, including 20 years in a large suburban Wisconsin school district as a social studies teacher and technology leader. Janice serves as the CDW liaison for national educational technology organizations, including SETDA, the Consortium for School Networking, the Coun... Read More →

Sunday October 27, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Studio E

Learning Sessions

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Platinum

4:30pm EDT

Break & Network

Sunday October 27, 2024 4:30pm - 4:45pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

4:45pm EDT

Homecoming Reception

Sunday October 27, 2024 4:45pm - 6:45pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

In the true spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, we encourage everyone to proudly don their state gear, showcasing their regional pride and adding a colorful touch to our professional tailgate networking and product showcase experience. So, dust off those jerseys and hats, and let's celebrate the diverse spirit of our community in style!

Special thanks to event sponsors CareerViewXR and CTL for their generous support of this conference activity.

Sunday October 27, 2024 4:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Community Gatherings, Reception

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

6:45pm EDT

Dinner on Your Own

Sunday October 27, 2024 6:45pm - 8:30pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Monday October 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Foyer/Salon 4

Special thanks to event sponsor KialoEDU for their generous support of this conference activity.

Monday October 28, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Foyer/Salon 4

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Breakfast

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

9:00am EDT

Opening Remarks

Monday October 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Kick off the first full day of the Leadership Summit the right way. Here, we will set the day's schedule and build a foundation of reconnection.

** Required sessions for state member travel support.

Speakers

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Monday October 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

9:15am EDT

Fireside Chat: Federal Efforts to Close the Digital Access Divide

Monday October 28, 2024 9:15am - 9:45am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Hear from federal policymakers on how they aim to continue closing the digital access divide for K-12 students and families.

Special thanks to event sponsor Clever for their generous support of this conference activity.

Speakers

Doug Casey

Executive Director, Connecticut State Commission for Educational Technology

As Executive Director for the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology, Doug designs and manages his state’s educational technology plan to ensure the successful integration of technology in Connecticut's schools, libraries, universities, and towns. The Commission oversees... Read More →

Francella Ochillo

Director of Public Engagement, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), located within the Department of Commerce, is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible by law for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 9:15am - 9:45am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

9:45am EDT

Break & Network

Monday October 28, 2024 9:45am - 10:00am EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

10:00am EDT

Closing the Homework Gap – with Data, without Surveys!

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Salon 5

To ensure equitable access for every student, it’s essential to understand home connectivity challenges. Surveys and ISP reports provide an incomplete picture. Delve into why accurate visibility into access issues is crucial and how it can guide resource allocation. There are groundbreaking approaches to identify and address connectivity gaps, helping states lead the way to digital equity for all!

Speakers

Craig Chanoff

Chief Revenue Officer, Lightspeed Systems

Craig Chanoff is the Chief Revenue Officer at Lightspeed Systems, a leading technology provider for K-12 districts that keep students safe, secure and providing equitable education for all. Prior to Lightspeed Systems, Craig has 20 years of executive level positions at education technology... Read More →

John Chadwick

Digital Equity Coordinator, New Mexico Public Education Department

John Chadwick is the Digital Equity Coordinator for the New Mexico Public Education Department. His duties include State E-Rate Coordinator, Educational Technology, working closely stakeholders in school districts, Regional Education Cooperatives – New Mexico’s version of Education... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Salon 5

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

Defending Our Future: Cybersecurity Unity in Education

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Salon 6

This session will explore the complexities of cybersecurity within the educational sector, emphasizing a 'whole-of-government' approach that spans local, state, & federal levels. A panel of leaders from across sectors will dive into effective cybersecurity strategies, policy development, & the critical role of inter-agency cooperation in safeguarding digital infrastructures against cyber attacks.

Speakers

Michael Flood

Strategic Advisor, ActZero

Michael Flood is the Founder and CEO of Alpine Frog, LLC. In this role, he provides advisory and consulting services to public and private entities, primarily in the Technology, Telecom, Public Sector, and Education industries. Learn more about Alpine Frog here: https://www.lin... Read More →

Brad Hagg

Indiana Department of Education, Director of Educational Technology

Brad Hagg currently serves as the Director of Educational Technology in the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) in the areas of E-Rate, Cybersecurity, Connectivity, and Ed-Fi Data Modernization. He has worked in Indiana schools for over 22 years, serving as Director of Technology... Read More →

Nathan Davidson

VP, Partnerships, Five Star Technology Solutions

A little about me: I am a former educator, technology staff developer, and CTO with nearly 30 years of experience serving the K-12 and ed tech communities. Currently, I am the Vice President of Partnerships for Five Star Technology Solutions, a company committed to education. Everything... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Salon 6

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

Digital Equity Alignment: Making K-12 a Priority for Your State's DE Efforts

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Studio B

Historic federal funding has gone into digital equity, and leaders in every state are working to implement comprehensive plans to close the digital divide. But education stakeholders are often not at the table in designing and implementing these plans. This session will explain how these programs work and how you can ensure education is a priority for your state or territory’s DE efforts.

Speakers

Doug Casey

Executive Director, Connecticut State Commission for Educational Technology

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Studio B

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

Tapping Into Education Service Agencies (ESAs)

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Studio C

ESAs are playing a critical role in moving schools and districts forward on various issues mentioned in the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. This session will provide an overview of issues that ESAs can help solve and examples of where they are succeeding.

Speakers

Mitch Weisburgh

Founder, Learn2Mindshift

Mitch cofounded Academic Business Advisors in 2005, to help organizations reach teaches and students in the US. From 2014 through 2019, Mitch cofounded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson, a service to share best practices among educators through live online interactive... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Studio C

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

The Essential Role of a Statewide Open Education Resource (OER) Repository

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Studio E

While states continue to navigate competing priorities, resource restraints, and diverse perspectives, Texas is making significant strides by enhancing the availability and integration of HQIM OER across classrooms statewides. This major step forward refers to the Texas Open Education Resource (OER) Repository recently established under the state’s House Bill 1605. Join this session to learn more!

Speakers

Shannon Terry

Vice President of National Strategic Accounts, SAFARI Montage

Dr. Shannon Terry, Vice President of National Strategic Accounts for SAFARI Montage, works closely with states and school districts across the nation to provide strategic vision and direction informing the design and implementation of teaching and learning ecosystems. Prior to joining SAFARI Montage, Shannon led multiple, complex statewide learning technology a... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Studio E

Learning Sessions

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

10:45am EDT

Break & Network

Monday October 28, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

11:00am EDT

Universal Connectivity Imperative: Give Us Your Feedback!

Monday October 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

The Universal Connectivity Imperative builds upon the groundbreaking research and insights of SETDA’s previous reports, most notably “The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success,” published in 2019. This fourth report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of internet access in K-12 education, exploring both the progress made since the last report and the emerging challenges that demand our attention.

Through this report, we aim to present a roadmap for policymakers, educational leaders, and stakeholders, offering evidence-based strategies and best practices to bridge the digital access divide and ensure all learners have equitable access to broadband connectivity. Get a sneak preview of a draft of this report and provide SETDA with your feedback to ensure that the content reflects the voice of our community.

Speakers

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 →

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Ji Soo Song

Director of Projects & Initiatives, SETDA

Pam Lloyd

Strategic Advisor, Connected Nation

Dr. Pam Lloyd is an accomplished strategic leader and seasoned executive coach with a proven record. With over 25 years of experience in K-12, Higher Education, Corporate and Non-Profit, She is a thought leader and a trusted advisor to superintendents, CIOs, and C-suite executives... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Monday October 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Foyer/Salon 4

Special thanks to event sponsor MagicSchool AI for their generous support of this conference activity.

Monday October 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Foyer/Salon 4

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Lunch

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

1:00pm EDT

Student Panel: Using Technology in Active Ways to Solve Community Problems

Monday October 28, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Hear from local student leaders on how they are using technology in active ways to solve community problems, thereby closing the digital use divide articulated in the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan.

Speakers

Jennifer Fritschi

Educational Technology Instructions Systems Specialist, Department of Defense Education Activity

Arlington Tech

Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Tech is a CTE Governor's STEM Academy that offers a dual enrollment program to APS high school students. Coursework merges rigorous academic classes with career and technical pathways to prepare students for success in STEM fields.

Monday October 28, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

1:45pm EDT

Break & Network

Monday October 28, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

2:00pm EDT

Building Educator Capacity: North Carolina's Approach to Professional Learning and Development

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Salon 6

Join us for an in-depth exploration of North Carolina's innovative strategies for enhancing educator capacity through comprehensive professional learning initiatives. This session will cover the state's approach to providing professional development through statewide memberships, webinars, face-to-face traveling conferences, statewide guidance documents, and leadership meetings. Participants will learn how these resources support educators at every level, with a focus on data-driven analysis to identify the most successful programs. Discover how North Carolina is empowering educators and educational leaders to thrive and grow in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

Speakers

Jill Darrough

Section Chief, Office of Digital Teaching & Learning, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Salon 6

Learning Sessions

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

2:00pm EDT

Ed Tech Insights for Efficacy, Privacy, and Sustainability

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Studio B

State leaders can play a key role to help districts assess and sustain their ed tech investments. This work remains critical given the end of pandemic funds and the need to invest in ed tech solutions with proven efficacy. This session highlights Connecticut’s work with Instructure to streamline ed tech selection and compliance with state and federal laws, especially with the advent of AI tools.

Speakers

Doug Casey

Executive Director, Connecticut State Commission for Educational Technology

Hillary Simons

Principal Global Lead for EdTech Effectiveness, Instructure

With a dynamic blend of five years in elementary education and four years driving sales at LearnPlatform, I've cultivated a passion for leveraging creativity to empower others. As the Principal Global Lead for EdTech Effectiveness, I leverage my LearnPlatform expertise to help districts... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Studio B

Learning Sessions

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

2:00pm EDT

From Insights to Action: Leveraging Data to Improve Instruction in Utah

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Studio C

In this session, explore how Utah schools are leveraging DTL (Digital Teaching and Learning) survey data to drive instructional decisions and personalized learning. We will share how districts are using the data to tailor technology initiatives and programs to the diverse and dynamic needs of students and educators.

Speakers

Amber Wright

Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Amber Wright is on the Digital Teaching and Learning Team at the Utah State Board of Education. She previously taught elementary for 7 years at a charter school, then taught 1st and 2nd grade online and finally transitioned into a technology coaching role. She has an M.Ed in Curriculum... Read More →

Rick Gaisford

Educational Technology Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

With over 35 years of experience in education, Rick Gaisford has been at the forefront of the field of educational technology. He has worked to integrate technology into teaching and learning, making a significant impact at the classroom, school, district, and state levels.He has... Read More →

Melanie Valentine

Digital Teaching and Learning Achievement Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Melanie is dedicated to helping educators use technology in the most relevant ways possible. Since her career has spanned a few decades, she has seen many technology trends come and go. She is currently focused on how technology (including AI) can help help students become critical... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Studio C

Learning Sessions

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

2:00pm EDT

Leadership that Fosters Creativity

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Studio E

Unlock the potential of creative leadership to bridge the Digital Design Divide. This session empowers leaders to foster innovation by equipping educators with the skills needed to create technology-enabled learning experiences. Dive into strategies from a proven framework to inspire and expand professional learning, driving impactful educational transformation.

Speakers

Stacy Hawthorne

Chief Academic Officer, Learn21

Dr. Stacy Hawthorne, Chief Academic Officer at Learn21, has a distinguished career in educational technology. Stacy currently serves on the CoSN Board of Directors. She led the Davidson Academy Online as Director of Online Learning, and has served as a consultant for digital learning... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Studio E

Learning Sessions

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

2:00pm EDT

Leading and Learning with AI in Education

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Salon 5

How can we prioritize student learning and engagement in the age of AI? The Friday Institute will share strategies, frameworks and research behind their work to support AI adoption and innovation. Explore critical questions for edtech and pedagogy to create safe, responsible and student-centered learning environments. Participants are encouraged to contribute their own experiences and resources.

Speakers

Emma Braaten

Director of Digital Learning, Friday Institute

Emma Braaten is the Director of Digital Learning at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. In this role, Emma leverages her 23 years of experience as a former Chief Technology Officer in Chatham County Schools (NC), Digital Learning Specialist and Digital Learning Coach... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Salon 5

Learning Sessions

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

3:00pm EDT

Membership Engagement Committee Meeting

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Salon 5

Committees will breakout into four (4) rooms, pick one.

The Membership Engagement Committee exists to strengthen member commitment to SETDA in every U.S. state, affiliate, and territorial education agency and to encourage members to use their membership benefits to the fullest. The committee will also ensure SETDA’s online presence reflects the mission and goals of the organization and becomes a community for inter-state dialogue and public-private partnerships.

Open to state, affiliate, and corporate members only.

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Salon 5

Committee Meeting

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

3:00pm EDT

Professional Learning Committee Meeting

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Studio B

Committees will breakout into four (4) rooms, pick one.

The Professional Learning Committee exists to provide relevant, high-quality professional learning opportunities and to facilitate the development and advancement of job-related skills and knowledge of members. In particular, the committee will focus on opportunities designed to build stronger and more effective state leaders and to develop future SETDA leaders. The committee will review, identify, develop, and provide professional learning opportunities on an ongoing basis to meet emerging needs of the SETDA membership.

Open to state, affiliate, and corporate members only.

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Studio B

Committee Meeting

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

3:00pm EDT

State Action Committee Meeting

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Studio C

Committees will breakout into four (4) rooms, pick one.

The State Action Committee exists to inspire and assist states to act collaboratively to advance education through technology policy and practice. It will develop and implement processes to align SETDA initiatives and projects with member priorities for collaboration, and assist states to improve learning by addressing relevant issues and national needs.

Open to state, affiliate, and corporate members only.

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Studio C

Committee Meeting

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

3:00pm EDT

Strategic Partnerships Committee Meeting

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Studio E

Committees will breakout into four (4) rooms, pick one.

The Strategic Partnerships Committee exists to assist SETDA in establishing and engaging in partnerships to advance education through technology policy and practice. The committee advances informed thinking about partnerships and formal liaisons with other national organizations, including professional associations, foundations and the private sector. The committee will make recommendations to the association about potential partnerships and projects of common interest.

Open to state, affiliate, and corporate members only.

Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Studio E

Committee Meeting

Subject Board, State, Affiliate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

3:50pm EDT

Break

Monday October 28, 2024 3:50pm - 4:00pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

4:00pm EDT

Cybersecurity & Privacy Collaborative

Monday October 28, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Studio B

In-person meeting for the members of SETDA's Cybersecurity & Privacy Collaborative, a professional learning community of state edtech leaders and corporate members focused on developing resources, assessing state-level K-12 cybersecurity advocacy efforts, and crafting policy recommendations.

Open to state, affiliate, and corporate members only.

Monday October 28, 2024 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Studio B

Committee Meeting

Subject Board, State, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

5:50pm EDT

Break & Network

Monday October 28, 2024 5:50pm - 6:30pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

6:30pm EDT

SETDA Awards Dinner

Monday October 28, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Who will we honor this year? At SETDA's annual recognition of leadership, we will name the State Leader of the Year as well as the recipients of the State Policymaker award, the Federal Policymaker award, the State Achievement awards, and the Candice Dodson Influencer award.

Special thanks to event sponsor ClassLink for their generous support of this conference activity.

Speakers

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Kristina Ishmael

Education Strategic Advisor & Owner, Ishmael Consulting

Kristina Ishmael is an innovative educator and advocate, leading the charge in promoting digital equity and opportunity in education. With a robust background that spans education policy, professional learning, and classroom instruction, she is deeply committed to empowering educators... Read More →

Monday October 28, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Community Gatherings, Dinner

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

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Tuesday October 29, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Special thanks to event sponsor zSpace for their generous support of this conference activity.

Tuesday October 29, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Breakfast

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

9:00am EDT

Opening Remarks

Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

Kick off the second full day of the Leadership Summit. Here, we will provide an overview of the day 2 agenda.

Speakers

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

9:15am EDT

Keynote: Leading Your Organization in a Time of Rapid Change

Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

City Year was founded in 1988 as a national service program to unite young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding year of full-time community service. City Year has grown from 50 corps members in Boston to more than 3,000 members serving in 29 US cities, as well as in South Africa and the UK.

Hear from Dr. Michael Stevens, Senior Vice President at City Year and Executive Director of City Year DC, about how he's leading his organization through a time of rapid change and lessons that the SETDA community can take away as systems leaders.

Speakers

Michael Stevens

Senior Vice President & Executive Director, City Year Washington, DC

Dr. Michael Stevens is a nonprofit executive with 16 years of experience at the intersection of national service and education. Dr. Stevens started his career in service as a founding AmeriCorps member with City Year, Louisiana. Dr. Stevens also served through AmeriCorps at Habitat... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:15am - 10:00am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

SETDA Annual Membership Convocation

Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

In addition to our usual board and member committee reports and sharing the board election results, our voting State Education Agency (Class I) members will consider and act on proposed membership actions.

This membership meeting is open to all current members, partners, and anyone interested in our organization's mission.

++ Required session for SEA (Class I) state primary voting members.

Speakers

Mindy Fiscus

Director of Government Affairs, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Dorann Avey

Digital Learning Director, Nebraska Department of Education

Dorann Avey is the Digital Learning Director for the Nebraska Department of Education, leading work across the state in Educational Technology and Digital Learning. In cooperation with the Future Ready Council, ESUCC and ESU’s, Dorann currently supports work to identify, develop... Read More →

Brad Hagg

Indiana Department of Education, Director of Educational Technology

Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Membership Convocation

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

11:00am EDT

Break & Network

Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:00am - 11:15am EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks

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

11:15am EDT

Lunch

Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Foyer/Salon 4

Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Foyer/Salon 4

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Lunch

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

12:00pm EDT

New Approaches to Improving Districts' Student Privacy Practices: A CoSN/SEA Partnership

Tuesday October 29, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

Foyer/Salon 4

Ensuring that districts have adequate practices in place to protect student data privacy is an imperative for all state leaders. However, it can be difficult to determine how districts are faring with their privacy work and what resources they might need. Even more elusive is gathering data to demonstrate that resources you may be providing are having the intended impact of improving privacy protections for all students. In this session, hear from CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Project Director and state education agency leaders about how a new CoSN partnership program is designed to provide the insights and resources to help elevate privacy practices across your districts.

Speakers

Ashley McBride

Digital Learning Initiative Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Dr. Ashley McBride is the Digital Learning Initiative Section Chief for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Her role is to support PSUs and schools with their understanding and implementation of the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan. You can reach out to Ashley... Read More →

Brad Hagg

Indiana Department of Education, Director of Educational Technology

Tim McIlvain

Executive Director, Learning Technology Center of Illinois

Tim McIlvain is the Executive Director of the Learning Technology Center, the leading organization delivering education and technology services to all K-12 schools and districts in Illinois. In this role, he provides strategic leadership, expertise, and operational management for... Read More →

Linnette Attai

President, Playwell

Linnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global compliance consulting firm PlayWell, LLC, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training, policy development, and technology assessments, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette... Read More →

Tuesday October 29, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Foyer/Salon 4

Learning Sessions, Lunch

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

1:00pm EDT

Ed Forum Welcome | 2024 State EdTech Trends Survey and Report Overview

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

Salon 4 Ballroom

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

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

3:45pm EDT

Closing Out Ed Forum

Tuesday October 29, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Salon 4 Ballroom

We will close out the day and remind of you of upcoming events before we mingle.

Tuesday October 29, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Salon 4 Ballroom

Ed Forum

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

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

5:30pm EDT

Dinner On Your Own

Tuesday October 29, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Dinner

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

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Salon 5-7

Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Salon 5-7

Networking: Meals & Breaks, Breakfast

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

9:00am EDT

Closing Remarks

Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Salon 5-7

The SETDA staff will help members reflect on the 2024 Leadership Summit journey and build bridges into next year's work.

Speakers

Brad Hagg

Indiana Department of Education, Director of Educational Technology

Julia Fallon

Executive Director, SETDA

Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Salon 5-7

Learning Sessions

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

10:00am EDT

Action Plan Development Workshop

Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Salon 5-7

Join Kristina Ishmael, Education Strategic Advisor and Owner of Ishmael Consulting, as she leads an activity to help SETDA members transform lessons learned from the 2024 Leadership Summit into concrete action steps.

Speakers

Kristina Ishmael

Education Strategic Advisor & Owner, Ishmael Consulting

Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Salon 5-7

Learning Sessions

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

11:00am EDT

Leadership Summit Officially Ends

Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 11:00am EDT

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