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Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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New Board of Directors Orientation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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New Board of Directors Orientation
Location: Fountainview
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Fountainview
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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CETL Summit
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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CETL Summit
Location: Wrigleyville
Ticketed Events
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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CETL Networking Event
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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CETL Networking Event
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Board Dinner
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Board Dinner
Location: Offsite
9:15 PM - 10:15 PM
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Past BOD Tribute
9:15 PM - 10:15 PM
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Past BOD Tribute
Location: Location Disclosed on Invite
Sunday, April 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Fountainview
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: A Framework for Organizational Readiness and Innovation
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: A Framework for Organizational Readiness and Innovation
Location: Goldcoast
Speaker:
Jenna Cooper, CETL
– Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC)
Speaker:
Ryan Murray, MEd (he/him/his)
– Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC)
Speaker:
Tanika R. Kinartail
– Central Indiana Education Service Center
Leadership and Vision
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Early Career Academy & Luncheon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Early Career Academy & Luncheon
Location: Sheraton 1
Speaker:
Jill R. Brown, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– CoSN
Speaker:
Donna Williamson, CCRE
– CoSN
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Convention Registration Desk
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop: Capture the Flag: School Systems Under Siege
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop: Capture the Flag: School Systems Under Siege
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Ross Lemke, Subject Matter Expert
– Privacy Technical Assistance Center, Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education
Speaker:
Mike Tassey, Subject Matter Expert
– Privacy Technical Assistance Center, Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Large District Summit & Luncheon
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Large District Summit & Luncheon
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Jill R. Brown, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– CoSN
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Small and Rural District Luncheon and Summit
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Small and Rural District Luncheon and Summit
Location: Columbus AB
Ticketed Events
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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State Chapter Leaders' Meeting & Board Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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State Chapter Leaders' Meeting & Board Lunch
Location: Sheraton 2
Ticketed Events
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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VIP Leadership Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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VIP Leadership Reception
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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CoSN2026 Open Mic Night
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
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CoSN2026 Open Mic Night
Ticketed Events
Monday, April 13, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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CoSN Run/Walk Club
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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CoSN Run/Walk Club
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Ballroom Promenade
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: Hard to Hire, Easy to Lose? Strategies for Keeping TopTechTalent
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: Hard to Hire, Easy to Lose? Strategies Keeping TopTechTalent
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Diane W. Doersch, CETL, CCRE
– CTIO2Go
Speaker:
Elizabeth Freeman, n/a
– Cedar Grove-Belgium School District
Speaker:
Jill Gildea, EdD
– Colorado Early Colleges
Ticketed Events
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: Understanding the Cyber Adversary with Mitre ATT&CK
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Workshop: Understanding the Cyber Adversary with Mitre ATT&CK
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Amy McLaughlin, CETL, CISSP, CISM
– COSN
Speaker:
William R. Brackett, MBA (he/him/his)
– Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Ticketed Events
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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School Site Visit: LEAP Innovation
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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School Site Visit: LEAP Innovation
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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First Time Corporate Attendee Briefing
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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First Time Corporate Attendee Briefing
Location: Chicago 10
Ticketed Events
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Early Career and Aspiring EdTech Leader Briefing
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Early Career and Aspiring EdTech Leader Briefing
Location: Goldcoast
Speaker:
Jill R. Brown, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– CoSN
Speaker:
Donna Williamson, CCRE
– CoSN
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Cultivating Community Networking Meetup for Leaders
11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
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Cultivating Community Networking Meetup for Leaders
Location: Chicago 9
Ticketed Events
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Corporate Executive Briefing
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Corporate Executive Briefing
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Carla Wade, BS, MS
– CoSN
Ticketed Events
11:15 AM - 2:15 PM
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Workshop: An Organizational Approach to Student Data Privacy
11:15 AM - 2:15 PM
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Workshop: An Organizational Approach to Student Data Privacy
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Linnette Attai
– CoSN
Speaker:
James Batson, Ed.D., CETL
– Fenton Community High School District 100
Ticketed Events
11:15 AM - 2:15 PM
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Workshop: Leading Through a Cyber Crisis: Executive Tabletop Incident Response
11:15 AM - 2:15 PM
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Workshop: Leading Through a Cyber Crisis: Executive Tabletop Incident Response
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Johan Madrigal, CCTO (he/him/his)
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Speaker:
Christopher Hoang, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Speaker:
Jose R. Gonzalez (he/him/his)
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Ticketed Events
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Speed Networking: Leadership & Mentoring
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Speed Networking: Leadership & Mentoring
Location: Chicago 8
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Opening Keynote: Tomorrow Starts Here
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Opening Keynote: Tomorrow Starts Here
Location: Sheraton Chicago Ballroom
Moderator:
Eva Rodriguez, CETL (she/her/hers)
– San Antonio ISD
Keynote Speaker:
David R. Schuler, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Keynote Speaker:
Jean-Claude Brizard, M.S.Ed (he/him/his)
– Digital Promise Global
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Grand Opening Reception in the EdTech Exchange
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Grand Opening Reception in the EdTech Exchange
Location: Riverwalk AB
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction & Reception
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction & Reception
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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CoSN Run/Walk Club
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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CoSN Run/Walk Club
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Ballroom Promenade
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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AI Playground
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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AI, Choice, and Change: What’s Coming for K–12 Tech Leaders in 2027
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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AI, Choice, and Change: What’s Coming for K–12 Tech Leaders
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Greg Nadeau, BA, Harvard College
– Public Consulting Group
Speaker:
Mike Hadaway
– Public Consulting Group
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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CyberThreats: Lessons Learned from Phishing 500,000 Faculty, Staff & Students
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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CyberThreats: Lessons Learned from Phishing 500,000 Faculty, Staff & Students
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Phil Hintz, Ed.S. (he/him/his)
– Niles Township School District 219
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Driving K-12 Innovation in 2026 and Beyond
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Driving K-12 Innovation in 2026 and Beyond
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
Laura Geringer, M.Ed.
– PumpkinBerry Consulting
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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FERPA Fails & Fixes: Lessons from the Front Lines
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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FERPA Fails & Fixes: Lessons from the Front Lines
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Ross Lemke, Subject Matter Expert
– Privacy Technical Assistance Center, Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education
Speaker:
Mike Tassey, Subject Matter Expert
– Privacy Technical Assistance Center, Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Leading Technology Innovation Today: Four Superintendents' Perspectives
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Leading Technology Innovation Today: Four Superintendents' Perspectives
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Ann McMullan, M.Ed
– Ann McMullan Education Consultant
Speaker:
Deborah L. Kerr, B.Ed., M.Ed, Ed.D
– St. Francis Public School District - Superintendent
Speaker:
Kelly May-Vollmar, Doctorate of Organizational Leadership (she/her/hers)
– Desert Sands Unified School District
Speaker:
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D.
– Alexandria City Public Schools
Speaker:
Matthew Montgomery
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Navigating Student Data Privacy with Confidence: Lessons from TLE-Certified Leaders
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Navigating Student Data Privacy with Confidence: Lessons from TLE-Certified Leaders
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Jennifer R. Fry, CETL, CCRE
– Delaware City Schools
Speaker:
Bryan R. Drost, PhD, CETL,CCRE
– North Central Ohio ESC
Speaker:
Mike Shuman, CETL, MEd, CCRE
– Beavercreek City Schools
Speaker:
Rory Gaydos, CETL
– Delaware Area Career Center
Speaker:
Dawn Schiavone, M.Ed, CETL
– Northern Buckeye Education Council
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Spotlight Session: Access Granted: Innovative Leadership Supporting Each Student
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Spotlight Session: Access Granted: Innovative Leadership Supporting Each Student
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Christine Fox, M.S.
– CAST
Speaker:
Eric S. Hileman, M.Ed
– Oklahoma City Public Schools
Speaker:
Beatriz Arnillas, MFA (she/her/hers)
– 1EdTech Foundation
Speaker:
Bryan Dean, MEd
– CAST
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Secrets of Change: Leading Successful EdTech Initiatives
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Secrets of Change: Leading Successful EdTech Initiatives
Location: Sheraton 5
Speaker:
Mary Jane Warden, CETL (she/her/hers)
– Community Consolidated School District 15
Speaker:
Michael J. Marassa, CETL, ED.D., CSBO
– New Trier 203
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Your Educators Found Another Tech Tool - Now What?
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Your Educators Found Another Tech Tool - Now What?
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Christopher Hoang, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Speaker:
Ellen Palmer, M.Ed.
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Speaker:
Christine Feenstra (she/her/hers)
– California Association for Leading Innovation in Education
Speaker:
Joe CU Ayala
– Santa Clara Unified School District
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Women in Technology Breakfast & Summit
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Women in Technology Breakfast & Summit
Location: Michigan AB
Ticketed Events
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Clear Skies or Cloudy Judgment? Making Smart Decisions About Cloud
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Clear Skies or Cloudy Judgment? Making Smart Decisions About Cloud
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Amy McLaughlin, CETL, CISSP, CISM
– COSN
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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AI Playground
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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AI vs. Hackers: K-12 Defense Against Phishing Attacks
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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AI vs. Hackers: K-12 Defense Against Phishing Attacks
Location: Ontario
Speaker:
Megan J. Gretzinger (she/her/hers)
– Lee's Summit R-7 School District
Speaker:
Alicia Eslinger
– Minot Public School District #1
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Designed to Scale: Leadership Moves That Build What’s Next
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Designed to Scale: Leadership Moves That Build What’s Next
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Mia Laudato, M.S.Ed (she/her/hers)
– CITES at CAST
Speaker:
Eric S. Hileman, M.Ed
– Oklahoma City Public Schools
Speaker:
JIm Sullivan
– Danvers Public School
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Driving Real Impact with AI
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Driving Real Impact with AI
Location: Sheraton 4
Speaker:
Jeremy Nishihara (he/him/his)
– Sunnyvale School District
Speaker:
Jeremy Wickham
Speaker:
Emily Dillard, CETL
– Alexandria City Public Schools
Moderator:
Nate Kellogg, MA, Special Education (he/him/his)
– Playlab.ai
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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From Breakdown to Success: Leading Recovery After Implementation Collapse
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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From Breakdown to Success: Leading Recovery After Implementation Collapse
Location: Sheraton 6
Speaker:
Melissa Gray
– Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
Speaker:
Aubrey Allen, M.Ed
– Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
Speaker:
Leslie Mckay
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Generative AI Leadership: Superintendents Charting the Future of Education
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Generative AI Leadership: Superintendents Charting the Future of Education
Location: Sheraton 5
Speaker:
Brian Graham, Ed.D.
– Grand Island Central School District
Speaker:
Kirk Koennecke
– Indian Hill School District
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Preparing for the Age of AI: Future-Ready Computer Science Pathways
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Preparing for the Age of AI: Future-Ready Computer Science Pathways
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
Bryan J. Twarek, MA (he/him/his)
– Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Speaker:
Jacob Koressel
– Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
Speaker:
Kristan Kris Beck, MAT, M.Ed Science
– Chicago Public Schools
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Scaling Data Privacy with Confidence: Indiana TLE
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Scaling Data Privacy with Confidence: Indiana TLE
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Pete Just, Ph.D.
– CoSN
Speaker:
Andrew Swickheimer, CETL
– Noblesville Schools
Speaker:
Dan Layton, CETL
– Zionsville Community Schools
Speaker:
Christi Cloud, MA, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Carmel Clay Schools
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Spotlight Session: Addressing the K12 Screentime Debate: the 2026 Blaschke Report
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Spotlight Session: Addressing the K12 Screentime Debate: the 2026 Blaschke Report
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Robert M. Duke, CAE
– CoSN
Speaker:
Cooper Sved, BA, MA
– CoSN
Speaker:
Dr. L. Earl Franks, EdD. CAE
– National Association of Elementary School Principals
Speaker:
Howie Berman, MA, CAE (he/him/his)
– National PTA
Speaker:
Barbara Hunter
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Spotlight Session: Human Connection in the Age of AI: Disruption, Dystopia, or Discovery
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Spotlight Session: Human Connection in the Age of AI
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Julia Freeland Fisher, JD
– Clayton Christensen Institute
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Student Data Privacy Pros Tell All!
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Student Data Privacy Pros Tell All!
Location: Columbus AB
Speaker:
Kate Masterson, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– Carmel Clay Schools
Speaker:
David Sallay, FIP, CIPP/US/E, CIPM, CIPT (he/him/his)
– Access 4 Learning (A4L)/Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)
Speaker:
John Lyman
– Utah State Board of Education
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments: VOI/TCO for Education Leaders
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments: VOI/TCO for Education Leaders
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Frankie Jackson, CETL, CCRE (she/her/hers)
– Formerly Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Speaker:
Diane W. Doersch, CETL, CCRE
– CTIO2Go
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Using Real Research to Make Real AI District Decisions
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Using Real Research to Make Real AI District Decisions
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Chris Agnew
– Stanford University, Generative AI for Education Hub
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Working Smarter: Tech-Enhanced Physical Safety & Security
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Working Smarter: Tech-Enhanced Physical Safety & Security
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Chris Vipond
– Libertyville District 70
Speaker:
Austin Johnson
– Libertyville District 70 & Lake Bluff District 65
Speaker:
Rebecca Jenkins
Leadership and Vision
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Networking Coffee Break in the EdTech Exchange
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Networking Coffee Break in the EdTech Exchange
Location: Riverwalk AB
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Teaming for Transformation Summit: Physical Safety Systems and AI: Opportunities and Risks
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Teaming for Transformation Summit: Physical Safety Systems and AI: Opportunities and Risks
Location: Columbus AB
Speaker:
Valerie Truesdale, CETL
– AASA, the School Superintendents Association
Speaker:
Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D.
– Mineola UFSD
Speaker:
James M. Rowan, CAE, SFO
– ASBO International
Ticketed Events
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Playing with Purpose: Engaging Educators and Students in Ethical AI
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Playing with Purpose: Engaging Educators and Students in Ethical AI
Location: Sheraton 6
Speaker:
Kip Glazer (she/her/hers)
– Mountain View High School
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AI in TSD - Shaping the Future of Learning Together
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AI in TSD - Shaping the Future of Learning Together
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Kelly Sain
– Thompson School District
Speaker:
Anne Dewey
– Thompson School District
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AI Playground
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beyond the Headlines: Translating Digital Policy into Classroom Practice
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beyond the Headlines: Translating Digital Policy into Classroom Practice
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Merve Lapus
– Common Sense Media
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CETL Everything you Need to Know
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CETL Everything you Need to Know
Location: Sheraton 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Data Privacy – An Ohio District’s Journey to do BETTER!!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Data Privacy – An Ohio District’s Journey to do BETTER!!
Location: Michigan AB
Speaker:
Dawn Schiavone, M.Ed, CETL
– Northern Buckeye Education Council
Speaker:
Pete Zagray, Ed.D., CETL
– Westlake City Schools
Speaker:
Amanda Musselman, MA
– Westlake City Schools
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Forging Powerful Connections: Strategic Partnerships for K-12 Success
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Forging Powerful Connections: Strategic Partnerships for K-12 Success
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Chantell S. Manahan, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE (she/her/hers)
– MSD of Steuben County
Speaker:
Amanda Lanicek, M, ED.
– Springtown ISD
Moderator:
Carla Wade, BS, MS
– CoSN
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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From Classroom to Sky: Two District's Journey Building Drone Performance
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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From Classroom to Sky: Two District's Journey Building Drone Performance
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Melissa Benner, MA
– Peninsula School District
Speaker:
Jonna J. Waage
– Peninsula School District
Speaker:
Michelle Bourgeois (she/her/hers)
– St. Vrain Valley Schools
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Future-Proofing Tech Funding: E-Rate & Policy Essentials
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Future-Proofing Tech Funding: E-Rate & Policy Essentials
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
Reg Leichty, JD (he/him/his)
– Foresight Law + Policy
Speaker:
Sheryl R. Abshire, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
Speaker:
John D. Harrington (he/him/his)
– Funds for Learning, LLC
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Future-Proofing with Life Cycle Management
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Future-Proofing with Life Cycle Management
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Amy McLaughlin, CETL, CISSP, CISM
– COSN
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Guardrails Before Greenlights: Governing AI Use in District Operations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Guardrails Before Greenlights: Governing AI Use in District Operations
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Pete Just, Ph.D.
– CoSN
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Speed Networking: AI
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Speed Networking: AI
Location: Wrigleyville
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spotlight Session: Beyond the Ban: AI & Social Media for Next-Gen Schools
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beyond the Ban: AI & Social Media for Next-Gen Schools
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D.
– Meriden Public Schools
Speaker:
Susan Moore, MS
– Meriden Public Schools
Speaker:
Barbara Haeffner, M.Ed.
– Meriden Public Schools
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spotlight Session: Strategic AI Integration: Leading with Purpose
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Spotlight Session: Strategic AI Integration: Leading with Purpose
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Marlo Gaddis, CETL, CCRE
– Gaddis Education Consulting
Speaker:
Allison Reid, CETL (she/her/hers)
– Reid Education Consulting, LLC
Speaker:
Adam Garry
– StrategicEDU Consulting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The JournAI: How Four Districts are Embracing AI with Purpose
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The JournAI: How Five Districts are Embracing AI with Purpose
Location: Sheraton 5
Speaker:
Craig Chatham, Ed.D.
– Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103
Speaker:
Micah Miner, M.Ed.; Ed.S.
– Beach Park District 3
Speaker:
Brian Engle
– Glenview School District 34
Speaker:
Phil Hintz, Ed.S. (he/him/his)
– Niles Township School District 219
Speaker:
Andrew Fekete, M.Ed. Admin, M.Ed., CETL (he/him/his)
– Community Consolidated School District #93
Leadership and Vision
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch in the EdTech Exchange
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch in the EdTech Exchange
Location: Riverwalk AB
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
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EmpowerED Superintendents Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
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EmpowerED Superintendents Lunch
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Ann McMullan, M.Ed
– Ann McMullan Education Consultant
Speaker:
Jill R. Brown, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– CoSN
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Build Your K–12 PM Toolbox: Project Management for Every Team
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Build Your K–12 PM Toolbox: Project Management for Every Team
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Karen Miller, PMP
– Loudoun County Public Schools
Speaker:
Peyri Herrera, M.S. Ed
– San Diego County Office of Education
Speaker:
Erin Downing, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Springfield Public Schools
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Building Respectful, Responsible AI Practices in K–12
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Building Respectful, Responsible AI Practices in K–12
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
Emily Dillard, CETL
– Alexandria City Public Schools
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Building What’s Next: Micro-Credentials for Modern Professional Learning
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Building What’s Next: Micro-Credentials for Modern Professional Learning
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Ashley McBride, CETL (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
From Compliance to Culture: Making Cybersecurity a District-Wide Responsibility
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
From Compliance to Culture: Making Cybersecurity a District-Wide Responsibility
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Selena Nunes
– Corona-Norco Unified School District
Speaker:
Ben Odipo
– Corona-Norco Unified School District
Speaker:
Myles Allen
– Corona-Norco Unified School District
Speaker:
Brian Troudy
– Corona-Norco Unified School District
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
From Hype to Impact: Training Staff for Real-World AI Integration
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
From Hype to Impact: Training Staff for Real-World AI Integration
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Tanika R. Kinartail
– Central Indiana Education Service Center
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
From Maturity to Momentum: Scaling Generative AI Capacity in K-12 Education
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Spotlight Session: From Maturity to Momentum: Scaling Generative AI Capacity in K-12 Education
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Pete Just, Ph.D.
– CoSN
Speaker:
Catherine Baumgartner, BA
– CoSN
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Future Ready: Internships That Build Tomorrow’s K-12 IT Teams
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Future Ready: Internships That Build Tomorrow’s K-12 IT Teams
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Kelly Sain
– Thompson School District
Speaker:
Andy J. Larkins (he/him/his)
– Thompson School District
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Making in Happen: Assessment Goals in EdTech Policy and Practice
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Making in Happen: Assessment Goals in EdTech Policy and Practice
Location: Sheraton 1
Speaker:
Christine Fox, M.S.
– CAST
Speaker:
Eric S. Hileman, M.Ed
– Oklahoma City Public Schools
Speaker:
Michelle Soriano, M.Ed.
– CAST
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Strategic Influence: Leading Innovation in Uncertain Times
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Strategic Influence: Leading Innovation in Uncertain Times
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Sheryl R. Abshire, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
Speaker:
Diane W. Doersch, CETL, CCRE
– CTIO2Go
Speaker:
Frankie Jackson, CETL, CCRE (she/her/hers)
– Formerly Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Speaker:
Donna Williamson, CCRE
– CoSN
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Strategic Leadership for Inclusive AI: Building Equitable, Accessible Learning Ecosystems
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Strategic Leadership for Inclusive AI: Building Equitable, Accessible Learning Ecosystems
Location: Sheraton 1
Speaker:
Susie Oh
– Los Angeles County Office of Education
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Women in Technology Summit (continued)
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Women in Technology Summit (continued)
Location: Michigan AB
Ticketed Events
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CT
Keynote II & CoSN Update: Building What's Next: Supporting Youth in a Digital World
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
CT
Keynote II & CoSN Update: Building What's Next: Supporting Youth in a Digital World
Location: Sheraton Chicago Ballroom
Moderator:
Kris J. Hagel, CETL (he/him/his)
– Peninsula School District
Keynote Speaker:
Candice Odgers, Ph.D.
– University of California Irvine
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CT
Volunteer Hall of Fame
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CT
Volunteer Hall of Fame
Location: Fountainview
Ticketed Events
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
SETDA/CoSN Reception
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
CT
SETDA/CoSN Reception
Location: Fountainview
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CT
CoSN2026 Dine Around
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CT
CoSN2026 Dine Around
Location: Offsite
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
CT
CoSN Run/Walk Club
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
CT
CoSN Run/Walk Club
Location: Offsite
Ticketed Events
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CT
Registration
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CT
Registration
Location: Ballroom Promenade
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Achieving State-Wide AI Leadership
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Achieving State-Wide AI Leadership
Location: Columbus AB
Speaker:
Lauren C. Owens, M. Ed., CETL
– Agua Fria Union High School District
Speaker:
Luke Allpress, M. Ed., CETL
– Agua Fria Union High School District
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
AI Playground
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Bias In, Bias Out: Protecting Equity in the AI Age
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Bias In, Bias Out: Protecting Equity in the AI Age
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Phoebe Balentyne, Ed.D.
– Sycamore CUSD 427
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Build Smart, Secure Better: Aligning Strategy with Cybersecurity Frameworks
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Build Smart, Secure Better: Aligning Strategy with Cybersecurity Frameworks
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Amy McLaughlin, CETL, CISSP, CISM
– COSN
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Building Rural AI Capacity: Scalable Training for Sustainable Impact
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Building Rural AI Capacity: Scalable Training for Sustainable Impact
Location: Ontario
Speaker:
Robert M. Duke, CAE
– CoSN
Speaker:
Catherine Baumgartner, BA
– CoSN
Speaker:
Pete Just, Ph.D.
– CoSN
Speaker:
Joan Wade
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Enhancing Student Engagement with AR, VR, MR, & XR
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Enhancing Student Engagement with AR, VR, MR, & XR
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Phil Hintz, Ed.S. (he/him/his)
– Niles Township School District 219
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Policy Power: Demystifying the Legislative Process for Educators
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Policy Power: Demystifying the Legislative Process for Educators
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Erica Shumaker, MA Ed, CETL
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Speaker:
Carly Ghantous, M.Ed.
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Speaker:
Danni Tymitz, MET, CETL
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Project Managed, People Ignored: Why Change Fails in School Districts
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Project Managed, People Ignored: Why Change Fails in School Districts
Location: Sheraton 6
Speaker:
Amy Jackson (she/her/hers)
– Fairfax County Public Schools
Speaker:
Dwight R. Levens, Jr., CETL, CCRE, CTO
– Oakland Schools
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Strategic Communication Is a System, Not a Skillset
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
Strategic Communication Is a System, Not a Skillset
Location: Sheraton 4
Speaker:
Chantell S. Manahan, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE (she/her/hers)
– MSD of Steuben County
Leadership and Vision
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
The Future is Computational
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
CT
The Future is Computational
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Gary S. Stager
– Constructing Modern Knowledge
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
CTO Forum
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
CTO Forum
Location: Sheraton 5
Ticketed Events
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
AI Playground
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Breaking Barriers for Access to Technology in Special Education
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Breaking Barriers for Access to Technology in Special Education
Location: Wrigleyville
Speaker:
Douglas M. Austin, Jr., CETL
– Special School District of St. Louis County
Speaker:
Nicole D. Brentlinger, Ed.S
– Special School District of St. Louis County
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Building Your Culture of Privacy Using TLE and SDPC
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Building Your Culture of Privacy Using TLE and SDPC
Location: Columbus AB
Speaker:
David Sallay, FIP, CIPP/US/E, CIPM, CIPT (he/him/his)
– Access 4 Learning (A4L)/Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC)
Speaker:
Jennifer R. Fry, CETL, CCRE
– Delaware City Schools
Speaker:
Bill Fritz, CETL, CCRE
– Learn21
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Digital Accessibility Compliance in Action: Voices from the K–12 Ecosystem
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Digital Accessibility Compliance in Action: Voices from the K–12 Ecosystem
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Katie Krueger, CETL
– School District of the Menomonie Area
Speaker:
Michael F. Johnson
– Benetech
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
District Dialogue: Crafting Smart and Sustainable Cell Phone Guidelines
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
District Dialogue: Crafting Smart and Sustainable Cell Phone Guidelines
Location: Sheraton 6
Speaker:
Adam Steiner, PhD
– Wellesley Public Schools
Speaker:
Sharon Gray
– Wellesley Public Schools
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
From Silos to Solutions: Unifying K-12 Operations for District-Wide Success
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
From Silos to Solutions: Unifying K-12 Operations for District-Wide Success
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Melissa E. Mccalla, EdD, CETL
– Pasadena ISD
Speaker:
Chantell S. Manahan, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE (she/her/hers)
– MSD of Steuben County
Speaker:
Philip Lacey, Ed.D.
– Niles Township HSD 219
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Hack the Talent Gap: Growing Your Cybersecurity Team
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Hack the Talent Gap: Growing Your Cybersecurity Team
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Amy McLaughlin, CETL, CISSP, CISM
– COSN
Speaker:
Tony Dotts, CISSP, CETL, CCRE, CvCISO
– Community High School District 99
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Neurodivergence and Women Leadership in Technology
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Neurodivergence and Women Leadership in Technology
Location: Sheraton 4
Speaker:
Mandy B. Froehlich
– Mandy Froehlich Consulting
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
State Trends 2025: Adapting and Innovating in a Digital World
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
State Trends 2025: Adapting and Innovating in a Digital World
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Ji Soo Song (he/him/his)
– SETDA
Speaker:
Julia Fallon (she/her/hers)
– SETDA
Leadership and Vision
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Sustaining AI Integration in Education: Year 2 of a Pilot
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Sustaining AI Integration in Education: Year 2 of a Pilot
Location: Erie
Speaker:
Emily Dabek, MA TESOL, CAS School Building & District Leadership
– Binghamton City School District
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Toward a Sustainable Future: The K–12 Tech Environmental Sustainability Committee
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
CT
Toward a Sustainable Future: The K–12 Tech Environmental Sustainability Committee
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Louis McDonald, CETL
– CoSN
Speaker:
Ji Soo Song (he/him/his)
– SETDA
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
CT
Networking Coffee Break in the EdTech Exchange
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
CT
Networking Coffee Break in the EdTech Exchange
Location: Riverwalk AB
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI by Design: Implementing Responsible AI in K–12 Education
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI by Design: Implementing Responsible AI in K–12 Education
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Adam A. Phyall III, III, Ed.D.
– Future Ready Schools
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI in Action: Practical Solutions for District Challenges
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI in Action: Practical Solutions for District Challenges
Location: Sheraton 3
Speaker:
Elliott Barnes
– Digital Promise
Speaker:
Farheen Mohammed
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI Playground
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Big Things in Small States: Leveraging Partnerships for Success
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Big Things in Small States: Leveraging Partnerships for Success
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Thomas J. Rup
– Dover School District - SAU 11
Speaker:
Mark MacLean, Ed.D.
– New Hampshire School Administrators Association - NHSAA
Speaker:
Theresa Schneiderheinze, MEd (she/her/hers)
– New Hampshire School Administrator's Association - NHSAA
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Building a Buzz: Marketing Cybersecurity Education to Students
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Building a Buzz: Marketing Cybersecurity Education to Students
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Tracy L. Viscosi, MA Ed
– Clark County School District
Speaker:
Cynthia Fajardo, MA Ed Tech & MA Ed Leadership
– Clark County School District
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Building Cyber Champions: Student Leaders for Digital Safety
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Building Cyber Champions: Student Leaders for Digital Safety
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Eric M. Logan, MS (he/him/his)
– Dekalb County School District
Speaker:
Shanique Worthey, Dr (she/her/hers)
– DeKalb County School District
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Frankly, UDL is a Big Dill: Designing for all learners
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Frankly, UDL is a Big Dill: Designing for All Learners
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
Nick Williams, CETL
– Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Speaker:
Brenny Kummer, MEd (she/her/hers)
– Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
From Policy to Practice: States Leading in AI Literacy
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
From Policy to Practice: States Leading in AI Literacy
Location: Sheraton 4
Speaker:
Emma Braaten
– The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Speaker:
John Chadwick, Ed.D.
– NM Public Education Department
Speaker:
Steven Priest, MS
– Wyoming Department of Eductaion
Speaker:
Jed Duggan
– New Mexico Public Education Department
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
From Vendors to Partners: Building a Collaborative EdTech Ecosystem
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
From Vendors to Partners: Building a Collaborative EdTech Ecosystem
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Monica L. Watts, Masters in Library and Information Science
– 1EdTech Consortium
Speaker:
Mike Evans, CETL; M.Ed., Educational Technology
– Forsyth County Schools
Speaker:
Emma Braaten
– The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Speaker:
Paula Johnson
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Leadership to Close the Digital Design Divide with Title II-A
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Leadership to Close the Digital Design Divide with Title II-A
Location: Sheraton 6
Speaker:
Ji Soo Song (he/him/his)
– SETDA
Speaker:
Julia Fallon (she/her/hers)
– SETDA
Speaker:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Prime Service Without Amazon Budget: Multiplying Just-In-Time Support
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Prime Service Without Amazon Budget: Multiplying Just-In-Time Support
Location: Ontario
Speaker:
Andrea A. Soliz, M.Ed, PMP
– Aldine ISD
Speaker:
Meredith McCune, M.Ed.
– Aldine ISD
Speaker:
Adam Galvan
– Aldine ISD
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Speed Networking: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Speed Networking: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Location: Michigan AB
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
The District Operating System, Reimagined: AI from the Inside Out
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
The District Operating System, Reimagined: AI from the Inside Out
Location: Columbus AB
Speaker:
Lauren C. Owens, M. Ed., CETL
– Agua Fria Union High School District
Speaker:
Drew Olsson, M. Ed
– Agua Fria Union High School District
Leadership and Vision
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Using EdTech to Build the Futures We Want
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CT
Using EdTech to Build the Futures We Want
Location: Sheraton 7
Speaker:
Laura Geringer, M.Ed.
– PumpkinBerry Consulting
Leadership and Vision
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CT
Lunch in the EdTech Exchange
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CT
Lunch in the EdTech Exchange
Location: Riverwalk AB
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Guidance: A Regional Approach to Supporting Schools
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Guidance: A Regional Approach to Supporting Schools
Location: Superior AB
Speaker:
David Berner, ISTE Certified Educator Google Certified Trainer CoSN Regional AI Trainer, M.Ed.
– Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC)
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Ballroom Foyer
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
AI Playground
Location: Fountainview Foyer
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Approaching AI: District-Wide Ai Adoption for Teachers and Students
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Approaching AI: District-Wide Ai Adoption for Teachers and Students
Location: Sheraton 2
Speaker:
Sarah Collins, MEd
– Midway Independent School District
Leadership and Vision
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Creating Sustainable Solution-Focused Partnership Consortiums with Vendors
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Creating Sustainable Solution-Focused Partnership Consortiums with Vendors
Location: Fountainview
Speaker:
Jared P. Mader
– Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
Speaker:
Ben Smith, MEd
– Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Cyber Stronger Together: Districts of All Sizes, One Mission
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Cyber Stronger Together: Districts of All Sizes, One Mission
Location: Chicago 8
Speaker:
Anthony Padrnos, CETL; Ed.S. (he/him/his)
– Osseo Area Schools
Speaker:
Rachel Gorton, Ed. S., CETL, CCRE
– ISD191
Speaker:
Patrick Tatro, CISSP
– Dark Knight Solutions
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Cyber-Readiness on a Budget: Protecting Schools with What You've Got
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Cyber-Readiness on a Budget: Protecting Schools with What You've Got
Location: Sheraton 1
Speaker:
Edward McKaveney, Ed.D., CETL
– Hampton Township School District
Speaker:
Chris Smallen, CETL
– Lenoir City Schools
Speaker:
Richard Platts, CETL (he/him/his)
– Allegheny Intermediate Unit
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Rethink 1:1: Collaborative EdTech Igniting Deeper Learning & Discourse
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Rethink 1:1: Collaborative EdTech Igniting Deeper Learning & Discourse
Location: Chicago 10
Speaker:
Susan Uram
– Rockford Public Schools
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Transform Cybersecurity-Awareness Through Storytelling and a Few other Tasty Nuggets
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
CT
Transform Cybersecurity-Awareness Through Storytelling and a Few other Tasty Nuggets
Location: Chicago 9
Speaker:
Bill A. Stein, CETL (he/him/his)
– MSD of Mt. Vernon
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
CT
Closing Keynote: AI in K-12: Lead the Future
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
CT
Closing Keynote: AI in K-12: Lead the Future
Location: Sheraton Chicago Ballroom
Moderator:
Tony Schlorff, CETL
– AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Keynote Speaker:
Julia Rafal - Baer, Ph.D.
– Women Leading ED
Keynote Speaker:
Michael (MJ) Jabbour, Ph.D.
– Microsoft
Keynote Speaker:
Pinar Seyhan Demirdag, MA (they/them/theirs)
– Cuebric
Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CT
School Site Visit: Xchange Chicago
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CT
School Site Visit: Xchange Chicago
Location: Offsite
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