ACPE 2025 - Include IT: Full Schedule

arrow_back View All Dates

7:00am PDT

Breakfast

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:30am PDT

Restaurant, Bar, Lobby, and Riverview Pavilion

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:30am PDT
Restaurant, Bar, Lobby, and Riverview Pavilion

Conference Outline

7:00am PDT

Fox Hunt

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00am - 4:30pm PDT

Conference Center Lobby

Want to learn about radios or soldering? The "Fox Hunt" table will have instructions, radio, and antenna for you to locate a "Fox" hidden somewhere on the grounds. (Listen as it beacons every 30 seconds with a familiar sound.) Updates will be through the Discord activity channel, starting Wednesday afternoon with a new location each morning! There will be "Learn to Solder" kits available to take home & power your Fox Hunt, & IncludeIT minibadges (while supplies last). A guided hunt will also be available, so check Sched for details.

Speakers

Josh Kesecker

Tech Director, CIO, CISO, Wallowa County ESD

WCESD provides consortium technology services to the 4 small districts in our County. What to talk about? Doing more with less... as usual.

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Conference Center Lobby

Conference Social

9:00am PDT

Thursday Morning Concurrent Sessions - Block 1

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Various

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Various

Conference Outline

9:00am PDT

Apple Intelligence for Education: A New Era of Innovation

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Summit 6

Learn how a new era of innovation in education is here, transforming what leaders, educators, and students can do with Apple products — and what Apple products can do for them. This session is designed to help school leaders,educators, and IT navigate how Apple Intelligence fits into their school and learning environments privately and securely. Explore how Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates into system experiences and apps used every day, and how new tools such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Transcripts use personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant, enhancing productivity and creativity.

Speakers

Apple Education

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh computer in 1984. Since then Apple has designed products and programs that help unleash the creative potential in every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. Apple Education is... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Summit 6

Session

9:00am PDT

Google: The Gemini Experience

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Jefferson

Embark on a time-saving adventure with Gemini! This fast-paced, interactive session challenges educators to complete common classroom tasks using AI, showcasing the power of Gemini to streamline lesson planning, resource creation, and more. See how much time you can save, gaining hands-on experience crafting effective prompts and witnessing the transformative potential of AI in education. Leave inspired to reclaim your valuable time and reimagine your classroom workflow!

Speakers

Angela Lyman

Learning Programs Coordinator, Forward Edge

Alex Melin

Instructional Design Coach, Forward Edge

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Jefferson

Session

9:00am PDT

Include with AI: Potential for Differentiation

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Summit 9

How can you leverage AI apps to remove barriers and include (and engage) all students? This session will give you ideas for using some common school-appropriate AI tools to help all your students, especially those with learning differences or language needs, to access content in your classroom. We’ll namecheck Magic School, School AI, Diffit, and Gemini, among others. If AI is good for anything…it’s this!

Speakers

Kristina Wambold

Integrated EdTech Coordinator, ESD 112

Passionately sharing the joys of educational technology with ALL.

Katherine Livick

Instructional Technology Coordinator, ESD 112

I taught middle school (mostly special ed) for 15 years and also spent several years running the customer and internal training division for the country's largest Apple Specialist retail chain. Now I’m a curriculum developer, CS trainer and advocate, and instructional technology... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Summit 9

Session

9:00am PDT

Pathways to Creating Student Cyber Safety

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Hood

We will discuss a range of topics on student cyber safety such as stranger danger, staying hidden, password security, catching tricksters, digital detective work, games and gizmos, sharing secrets, and finding help. For educators, information on cybersecurity training materials for students, digital literacy and critical thinking, copyright and fair use, and data security and privacy will be shared.

Speakers

April Mardock

CISO, Seattle Public Schools

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Hood

Session

9:00am PDT

Simplify Your IT (and Avoid Our Mistakes): An Intune Windows 11 Post-Mortem

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Stevenson C

Our team recently completed a large-scale Windows 10 to 11 upgrade using Microsoft Intune. This session provides a candid look at our journey, including the unexpected challenges we faced (staff engagement, device issues, deployment hiccups) and the solutions we developed to overcome them. Join us to learn from our experiences and gain valuable insights for your own Windows 11 upgrade project.

Speakers

Mark Colton

Network Communications Analyst, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Stevenson C

Session

9:00am PDT

Student Achievement: The Tech Factor

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Summit 8

Technology leaders are vital players in driving student success, and that means ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive. This session explores the crucial connection between technology and student achievement through the lens of equity and inclusion. We'll explore graduation rates, attendance, digital tools, and more, considering how our partnership in these initiatives can have a lasting impact on each and every student.

Speakers

Chris Bailey

Technology Director, Edmonds School District

Chris Bailey, CETL, has spent 17 years at Edmonds School District, collaborating with leaders to leverage technology to improve student outcomes. As Director of Technology, he's proud of the recently adopted Technology Plan, which aligns closely with the districts Strategic Plan... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Summit 8

Session

9:00am PDT

Student Misuse of Technology: Ctrl + Alt + Defeat

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Stevenson D

"This session discusses common issues with student technology misuse, including online behavior, misuse of AI, and manipulating devices and applications. Learn some potential strategies to identify, prevent, and respond to these challenges.

Please use this link to submit questions that you would like to have discussed in the session: https://forms.gle/hzVdVH8xBShjqKEQ8"

Speakers

Jordan Suver

Technology Projects Coordinator, Edmonds School District

Brandon Crader

Desktop Engineer, Edmonds School District

Christian Smith

Technology Projects Coordinator, Edmonds School District 15

Samuel Escudero

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Stevenson D

Session

9:00am PDT

The Device Extravaganza! Replacing 21,000 Chromebooks

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Conference Center Lobby

The COVID pandemic forced many of us into a one-to-one deployment. Now, 5 years later, these Chromebooks are old, beat up, and ready to be refreshed and exchanged with new ones. How do you perform such a huge project with accuracy and efficiency while minimizing interruption to schools and student learning in the classroom? Learn about the Northshore School District “Device Extravaganza!”

Speakers

Joe Yamada

Mobile Device Specialist, Northshore School District

Work Talk: I manage the mobile devices at Northshore SD (predominantly Chromebooks and iPads). I use JAMF Pro to manage our iOS devices, and the Chrome Admin Console to manage our Chrome devices.Non-Work Talk: MUSIC (writing, recording, performing, listening) - piano & drums are my... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Conference Center Lobby

Session

9:00am PDT

Three Sides of the Same Coin: Three Different Ways to Handle Breach Response

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Stevenson A

Response to a cyber incident is never a once-size-fits-all event. Districts tune their processes and choices to fit their district's needs and abilities. Most of the districts in Oregon experienced a major third party data breach in December 2024 when the systems of Carruth Compliance Consulting were compromised during a cyber incident. Come hear from three ESD CIOs how each of them engaged their teams in this incident and how they tailored their incident response in a different way from each other yet still coordinated their work. Learn how you can vary incident response process to meet your own district & regional needs and how it can help you efficiently process through a breach response, user notification, and recovery back to normal operations.

Speakers

Jeremy Pietzold

CIO, Clackamas ESD

Rachel Wente-Chaney

CIO, High Desert Education Service District

Stuart Long

CIO, Northwest Regional ESD

Stuart Long (he/him) is the Chief Information Officer at the Cascade Technology Alliance and the Northwest Regional Education Service District. The Cascade Technology Alliance is the technology partnership encompassing Northwest Regional and Multnomah ESDs. The Cascade Technology... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Stevenson A

Session

9:00am PDT

Advancing the Role of K-12 IT Leadership in Our Region

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Adams

We all know that the role of IT leadership in school districts has changed drastically over the last 20 years. Almost all new initiatives involve technology and new advancements in technology can help improve many things that school districts do. Some school districts don't value the voice of their IT leader as much as other school districts, which has limited their ability to fully leverage technology. This think tank will be a facilitated discussion about how we can individually and collectively advance our profession and voice to benefit the students and staff that we support.

Speakers

Jeff Gibbs

Executive Director of Technology Services, Gresham-Barlow School District

Jeff Gibbs is a dedicated education technology leader currently serving as the Executive Director of Technology Services at Gresham-Barlow School District. His experience includes leadership positions at Reynolds School District and Multnomah Education Service District. Jeff enjoys... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Adams

Think Tank

9:00am PDT

Efficiencies with Scripting / Data Management

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Riverview Pavilion

"Walking through automating account creation, edits, suspensions, group memberships, and what other systems can be integrated using APIs.

What systems have you created?
What would you like to create?
What concerns do you have?
What are some obstacles you face?
What systems would you like integrated, or have you integrated?
What are other automations you have created or dreamt of?"

Speakers

Jeff MacKinder

Data Engineer, Greater Albany Public Schools- Technology

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Riverview Pavilion

Think Tank

9:00am PDT

Empowered Voices: Women Transforming Education Through Technology

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Stevenson B

Join us for an amazing session where we will empower women in educational technology to share stories, strategies, and solutions that drive meaningful change. This interactive forum will create a supportive space for participants to reflect on their journeys, celebrate successes, and tackle the unique challenges faced by women in EdTech leadership. Together, we’ll explore innovative practices, exchange practical wisdom, and forge connections to strengthen our collective impact. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned leader, this session is a chance to learn, inspire, and be inspired by women shaping the future of education.

Speakers

Shelby Reynolds

Assistant Director for Instructional Technology and Library Services, Northshore School District

Shelby is the Assistant Director for Instructional Technology and Library Services for the Northshore School District. She began her career as a middle school math teacher and moved into district administration in 2003, where she leveraged her dual passions for adult learning and... Read More →

Ellen Dorr

Chief of Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Renton School District

Driven by hope, optimism, and love. Positively pro-kid. Believer in equity, possibility, and the promise of public education. Dr. Ellen Dorr serves as the Chief of Technology and Strategic Initiatives for the Renton School District, where she oversees Technology Services (customer... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Stevenson B

Think Tank

9:00am PDT

Migrating away from VMware

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Moonlight Pavilion

"About a year ago, VMware substantially increased their prices which triggered a project to migrate away as quickly as possible.

In this session we will discuss the various aspects of a virtual infrastructure replacement such as product selection, implementation, and migration of production workloads. Another way to phrase it could be: We are ditching vmware, ask me anything."

Speakers

Erik Horn

System Administrator, Beaverton School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Moonlight Pavilion

Think Tank

9:00am PDT

Small Schools Share-A-Like

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT

Summit 7

"Does your institution have 2-2,500 students?
Ever feel like you have too many hats to wear & not enough heads?

Come meet with other small peers as we share our biggest time savers & challenges, to gain insights from others!"

Speakers

Josh Kesecker

Tech Director, CIO, CISO, Wallowa County ESD

WCESD provides consortium technology services to the 4 small districts in our County. What to talk about? Doing more with less... as usual.

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Summit 7

Think Tank

10:00am PDT

Thursday Morning Concurrent Sessions - Block 2

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Various

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Various

Conference Outline

10:00am PDT

7 Must Know Tips for Erate

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Stevenson A

"1. Understand Eligibility
Who is eligible?
What is eligible?
2. Funding Years & Deadlines
Funding Years
Application Window
Deadlines!
3. Funding Requests and Priorities
Prioritize Needs
Budget Realistically
4. Competitive Bidding Process
Fair Competition
Compare Bids Carefully
5. Form Filing and Accuracy
Accurate and complete forms
Supporting Documentation
6. Staying Informed
USAC
Stay Updated
7. Seek Assistance
E-Rate Consultants
E-Rate State Coordinators"

Speakers

Melinda Miller

E-rate Program Mananger, InterMountain ESD

The IMESD E-rate Team is here to help. Everything you've always wanted to know about E-rate but were afraid to ask.

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Stevenson A

Session

10:00am PDT

Apple: What’s New for IT from Apple

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Summit 6

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

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Summit 6

Session

10:00am PDT

Cyber Event Recovery: The Worst Has Happened - how to recover after a cyber event and preserve the health of your org, your team, and your own mind

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Stevenson D

In this informal panel session, leaders who’ve supported a district through a cyber event will share leadership takeaways from their various experiences and answer audience questions. Expect to hear technical ideas about recovery along with leadership moves and lessons learned. Leaders will share recovery stories and timelines, tips for supporting teams, advice on decision-making and communication strategies, and whatever else may arise through questions.

Speakers

Chris Bailey

Technology Director, Edmonds School District

Ellen Dorr

Chief of Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Renton School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Stevenson D

Session

10:00am PDT

Cybersecurity for Small/Rural Districts

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Stevenson C

In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving, small districts often face unique challenges due to limited staffing and tight budgets. This session will explore practical, no-cost or low-cost cybersecurity strategies and solutions tailored for small districts. Join us to learn how to enhance your cybersecurity posture and resilience without breaking the bank. You will receive actionable insights and real-world examples to help you safeguard your district.

Speakers

Andy Jones

Technology Services Director, NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101

Matt Feider

Lead Network Analyst, NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 102

I am a network analyst supporting several districts out of my traveling office (car). I love a good challenge and finding solutions that might fit.

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Stevenson C

Session

10:00am PDT

Google: The Gemini Experience

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Jefferson

Speakers

Angela Lyman

Learning Programs Coordinator, Forward Edge

Alex Melin

Instructional Design Coach, Forward Edge

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Jefferson

Session

10:00am PDT

Implementing a cybersecurity framework 101

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Moonlight Pavilion

The idea of implementing a cybersecurity framework can be overwhelming. What framework should I use? How do I get started? Why should I bother? The good news is, you may be doing some of this already and did not know it. We will share our experiences along with the troubles and tribulations we face(d) in hopes to get you started down the framework path.

Speakers

Jeremy Cox

It Director, West Valley School District #208

Kaleb Stohr

IT Specialist 4- Cybersecurity, West Valley School District #208

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Moonlight Pavilion

Session

10:00am PDT

It Takes a Village: How Cybersecurity Operations Requires All Team Members to Be Involved

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Hood

"As cyber threats become more complex, school districts are feeling the pressure to be more proactive than ever to prevent breaches. But how do you defend against cyber attacks when you have thousands of internal users trying to breach your network everyday?
Springfield Public Schools staff will present on how we proactively detect, protect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity events and how each discipline plays a role in building our Cybersecurity Program."

Speakers

Jeff Michna

Director of Technology Services, Springfield Public Schools, District 19

Jacob Shaw

Network Engineer, Springfield Public Schools, District 19

I’m a network engineer, programmer (Python, Go, JS, Ruby, etc), and life-long learner. I’m also passionate about infosec (red/blue team), OSINT, and savagely tracking criminals down. In a past life, I was a 2A553A in the USAF, where I worked on interesting flying things.

Pat Best

Network Systems Supervisor, Springfield Public Schools, District 19

Hi There!I have worked in K-12 EDU since 2006 with a short stint at U of O. Work topics I like talking about are Mac and PC MDM's (I am familiar with JAMF and MS ECM), Google Admin, our experiences with 1:1 student devices, and any ideas on the future of tech in K-12.On the personal... Read More →

Lane Garland

Server Support Analyst, Springfield Public Schools, District 19

Mick Dees

Systems Analyst, Springfield Public Schools, District 19

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Hood

Session

10:00am PDT

Making Account Creation Slightly Less Painful Using OneRoster!

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Summit 7

"With all of the applications we're tasked with managing these days, account creation can be a huge time sink. We've turned to the OneRoster standard to make this process (somewhat) easier to navigate, automating account creation for Google Classroom, Renaissance, Powerschool, and scores of other vendor applications.

We'll provide a broad overview of the OneRoster standard and it's capabilities. Next, we'll go into detail on how we use our chosen implementation, Classlink RosterServer, to handle several complex use cases. We'll also cover the largest pitfalls we've encountered and how to avoid them. While our solutions utilize Classlink, similar processes can be implemented in other platforms like Clever, so even if you're not a Classlink customer there is knowledge to gain and share!"

Speakers

Ben Mabbott

Technology Coordinator, North Clackamas School District

Ben Stead

Systems Analyst, North Clackamas School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Summit 7

Session

10:00am PDT

Motivating Your Tech Department Staff: Experimenting with Gamification

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Stevenson B

"Running a Tech Department in a School District is hard work! Providing excellent support to busy educators, day in and day out, is exhausting! The kids won't stop breaking their tech! Is it possible to stay efficient and keep team morale high in this environment?

In this session, I will breakdown the steps that I took in order to answer that question. Topics include:

- Empathy (Our jobs exist in order to serve students and their educators)
- Team Values (Talk the talk, walk the walk)
- Motivation (Does gamification work with adults?)
- Establishing clear expectations (The other kind of motivation)"

Speakers

Bryan Freschi

Director of Technology, Lincoln County School District

Director of Technology: Incident IQ, Classlink, Roster Server, EdTech Apps, Student Data Privacy, Teacher training, Computer Science Lead, overseer of Media Program, VR, AR, Interactive Displays, Champion for Equity in Technology/Computer ScienceI also love tasting whiskey and making... Read More →

Joshua Bates

Technology Operations Manager, Lincoln County School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Stevenson B

Session

10:00am PDT

Python Scripting With Google Workspace Apps: Building Workflow Improvements and Automations

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Adams

In this session I'll go over some of the different ways that we use Python scripts (with the gspread library) to leverage Google Workspace tools like Sheets, Forms, and Drive. When used together, you can accomplish quite a lot by improving workflows, building automations, creating data dashboards, and more. We'll discuss some general strategies as well as some of the specific implementations that we (the Peninsula School District) use. If you're from a district looking to start automating or otherwise use Google Workspace apps in your scripting, this could be a good place to start and get some ideas. Or perhaps your district already does similar things - in which case I would love if you could share your use-cases and additional thoughts/suggestions at the end!

Speakers

Mason Pratz

Data Integration Analyst, Peninsula School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Adams

Session

10:00am PDT

Transitioning from MacBooks to Chromebooks: A Seamless Journey for K-12 Educators

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Conference Center Lobby

Join us for a session on the strategic transition from MacBooks to Chromebooks for teacher devices in the North Clackamas School District. Learn how we set up for success and made this transition with little dissent from teachers and positive impacts on teaching and learning (not to mention our budget!). The team will share lessons learned, tools we developed to help along the way, and strategies that made this such a success.

Speakers

Leigh Anne Scherer

Director, Technology & Information Services, North Clackamas School District

Leigh Anne Scherer, an educational leader with a Doctorate in Education from the University of Portland, is renowned for her expertise in leadership, technology integration, and tailored program development for diverse learners. As the current Director of Technology & Information... Read More →

Jill Youngblood

System Support Analyst, North Clackamas School District

Jason Lovell

System Support Analyst, North Clackamas School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Conference Center Lobby

Session

10:00am PDT

Unlocking Opportunity: Esports as a Key to Digital Inclusion

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Summit 8

We will explore how esports can be a powerful tool for fostering digital equity and inclusion in schools. Attendees will learn how esports programs can provide access to technology, promote diversity, and create opportunities for students from underserved communities. The session will cover strategies for integrating esports into educational settings, highlight success stories, and provide actionable steps for using esports as a vehicle for digital inclusion.

Speakers

Owen Craig

Director of Technology, Nooksack Valley School District

Director of Technology - Nooksack Valley School DistrictBoard of Directors - Washington State Scholastic Esports AssociationTechnology Club - Advisor

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Summit 8

Session

10:00am PDT

From Blueprint to Classroom: How to Align AV Specifications with Construction Processes

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Summit 9

Communication with Capital projects teams about the needs for classroom audio and video equipment in new construction can be difficult. This think tank will focus on participate experiences and ways to improve communication needs of AV tech with construction teams.

Speakers

Joshua Emond

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Summit 9

Think Tank

10:00am PDT

The Role of Instructional Technology in Creating Inclusive Classrooms and Equitable Learning Experiences

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Riverview Pavilion

What does a high-functioning, inclusive classroom look like in your district? What specific student needs are being addressed by instructional technology, assistive technology, classroom presentation systems, and other hardware or software in the learning environment? What makes for a strong relationship between district leaders, technology coordinator, and classroom teachers in your district? Where are we headed as we start to envision technology in the classrooms of the next decade? Come to this think tank with these questions in mind, be ready to share some of your own questions, and let's all leave with ideas, actions, and inspiration that keeps inclusivity as a pillar of our work to support student learning.

Speakers

Gavin Molitor

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Northshore School District

I enjoy discussions around adult learning and coaching strategies as well as classroom technology and digital learning. I am currently focused on understanding the way AI is being developed for the K-12 educational landscape, and training teachers to use interactive panels with efficacy... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Riverview Pavilion

Think Tank

11:30am PDT

Lunch

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT

Restaurant, Bar, Lobby, and Riverview Pavilion

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Restaurant, Bar, Lobby, and Riverview Pavilion

Conference Outline

1:30pm PDT

Opening Keynote: Mirko Chardin - Equity by Design: The Power and Promise of UDL

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Stevenson Ballroom

Every student, without exception, holds the potential for success. Regardless of their background, identity, or challenges, each learner deserves an equitable opportunity to thrive. In this session, we will challenge the status quo by urging you to confront traditional teaching practices and explore strategies to help each learner reach rigorous grade-level goals and become their best selves. As we dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), you'll discover the power of this revolutionary approach to education. UDL is not just a strategy; it's a catalyst for change. For all educators

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Stevenson Ballroom

Keynote

3:00pm PDT

Thursday Afternoon Concurrent Sessions

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Various

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Various

Conference Outline

3:00pm PDT

Apple Lab: Technology in Education: Consider the Full Equation

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Summit 6

Education leaders have many things to consider when they’re making technology decisions, such as current systems, processes, and budget. Join us to learn how Apple helps school and district leaders make a smart investment in the technology they provide to their students, teachers, and IT. We’ll share new research findings, customer insights, and more.

Speakers

Apple Education

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Summit 6

Session

3:00pm PDT

Ask not what your mentee can do for you; Or: how to be the best mentor (or mentee) you can be!

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Riverview Pavilion

Have so much to give but not sure whom to share it with? Looking for someone who can support your career for a while as you grow into it? Come to this session to discover practical methods to become a mentor or a mentee and how to get the most out of that relationship, and how to find someone to support you or for you to support.

If you have time prior to May 1, can you please interact with this Google form to let me know questions and topics you'd like addressed during this session? https://forms.gle/yrKR54bVJwefNBm19 - thank you!

Speakers

Emilie Nangle

Systems Engineer, Crook County School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Riverview Pavilion

Session

3:00pm PDT

Empowering Educators with AI: Tools and Strategies for Success

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Summit 9

In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative force. This session is designed for IT professionals, administrators, and instructional coaches committed to enhancing teaching and learning through innovative AI tools. We will explore creating an AI toolbelt for teachers, equipping them to personalize learning, streamline administrative tasks, and foster student engagement.

The session will cover best practices for ongoing professional development, ensuring student data privacy, and fostering a culture of innovation in K-12 classrooms. Attendees will gain the knowledge and strategies needed to support teachers in leveraging AI effectively.

Speakers

DeAnn Hermes

Director digital learning, Monroe School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Summit 9

Session

3:00pm PDT

Everyday Digital Accessibility

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Summit 8

"Digital Accessibility isn’t hard, but the way you’re doing it probably is.
If you only consider accessibility in the last step in content creation, or when an accessible edition has been explicitly requested, you end up suffering through an arduous remediation process that can leave you feeling resentful toward the very concept of accessibility.
Let’s talk about normalizing digital accessibility practices by including them in your everyday communications, and creating templates and resources for your coworkers to reduce remediation panic."

Speakers

Jennifer Lucas

Digital Accessibility & Equity coordinator, Washington State School for the Blind

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Summit 8

Session

3:00pm PDT

FreePBX In Education: Local Leaders Weigh-in

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Stevenson D

Whether you’re a FreePBX veteran or a total noob, you’re guaranteed to learn something new from our panel of regional VoIP and PBX experts! Join our panelists in this interactive session and discover why so many in the Education space have switched to, and are sticking with FreePBX.

Speakers

Wayne Wenthin

WAN Admin, Multnomah ESD/Cascade Technology Alliance

Phone Guru and overall network lackey.

Tyler Starkovich

Director of Information Services, Oak Harbor Public Schools

Josh Kesecker

Tech Director, CIO, CISO, Wallowa County ESD

WCESD provides consortium technology services to the 4 small districts in our County. What to talk about? Doing more with less... as usual.

Taylor Letham

Telecomm Engineer, Clackamas ESD

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Stevenson D

Session

3:00pm PDT

Gen AI Implementation in Edmonds: Highlights and Resources From Our Journey

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Stevenson A

In this session, members of the Edmonds School District Digital Learning team will describe how they have supported staff and student use of generative AI through: policy development/refinement and communication, required and optional professional learning, coaching, and integration into other initiatives and priorities. We will highlight our focus on the significance of open conversations with students around AI usage and provide examples of how we are supporting inclusive practices with gen AI. We will share resources we have developed and reflect on opportunities and challenges we have faced throughout our journey so far.

Speakers

James Bettis

Digital Learning Coordinator, Edmonds School District

Lauren Wishkoski

Manager of Digital Learning and Libraries, Edmonds School District

Christa Polzin

Digital Learning Coordinator, Edmonds School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Stevenson A

Session

3:00pm PDT

Google: Your Ultimate Teaching Companion: Chromebook Plus

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Jefferson

Chromebook Plus is more than just a laptop – it's a versatile tool specifically designed to meet the needs of educators. In this session, we'll explore the unique features and capabilities of Chromebook Plus, an enterprise grade device made for teachers, showcasing how it can streamline workflows, facilitate collaboration, and enhance student engagement. From its powerful performance to its intuitive interface, discover why Chromebook Plus is the perfect companion for today's teachers

Speakers

Angela Lyman

Learning Programs Coordinator, Forward Edge

Alex Melin

Instructional Design Coach, Forward Edge

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Jefferson

Session

3:00pm PDT

Introduction to Asset Management in Education

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Adams

This session is tailored for leadership and technical professionals looking to enhance their asset management practices with a strong focus on security using Snipe-IT. We will delve into the critical aspects of setting up a secure asset management system, including secure inventory tracking, maintenance scheduling, and resource allocation. Participants will learn how to implement robust security measures within Snipe-IT to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with educational standards. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create a secure and efficient asset management system that safeguards educational resources and supports teaching goals. Join us to discover best practices for securing your classroom assets with Snipe-IT!

Speakers

Caleb Zamarripa

IT Support Specialist, Willamette ESD

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Adams

Session

3:00pm PDT

Lasso I.T.

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Moonlight Pavilion

Many of you are familiar with the AppleTV hit series, Ted Lasso. There are some remarkable leaderships skills from the show that can be applied to your toolkit as an IT leader, as well as in your own personal life. Come to the "Dog Pound" and hear about some of those leadership qualities. Andrew Stenehjem (BSD) and Jim Newton (BSD) will share some of qualities and practical examples that can help you Lasso your IT management skills. We'd also like to learn from you. Come prepared to engage and share your thoughts.

Speakers

Jim Newton

Manager of Application Development & Systems Support, Beaverton School District

Andrew Stenehjem

Manager of User Services, Beaverton School District

My position (Manager of User Services) oversees our tech support team of around 50 people. I was previously a Sys Admin (Apple Client Architect) and technology support specialist.

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Moonlight Pavilion

Session

3:00pm PDT

Means for Many Learners: One Way is Not Enough

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Summit 7

What does good classroom instruction look like and what are the tools your district can buy to support the work? The days of learning only through lectures and showing understanding simply by writing essays are gone! Learners are diverse, and the ways they access information are too. Our teaching methods and the tools we use must adapt to reflect this diversity. This session will dive into innovative instructional strategies and demonstrate how intentional technology use can boost student engagement, deepen content retention, and elevate learning outcomes. Discover how to support meaningful, accessible learning experiences across elementary and secondary grade levels with tools that align with best practices, helping your district maximize its investment in technology.

Speakers

Michael Signal

Elementary Specialist, Auburn School District

I am ASD's Instructional Technology Coach for Chinook, Dick Scobee, Evergreen Heights, Terminal Park, and Washington elementary schools. I'm a long time Auburn educator, having spent several years as a classroom teacher at Chinook. Before that, I worked at several Auburn schools as... Read More →

Rena Clark

Secondary Specialists, Auburn School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Summit 7

Session

3:00pm PDT

Orchestrating Success: Leveraging Containers for Rapid, Secure Deployments in Education

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Conference Center Lobby

Containers and container orchestration are essential for faster deployments, smoother updates, and stronger security. In this 50-minute session, we'll unpack container basics and show how Kubernetes automates and scales app management. Learn how to convert a traditional application into a container, deploy it on a cluster, and tap into rolling updates, load balancing, and self-healing—all in a K–12 education setting. By session’s end, you'll see how containers streamline software delivery, keep patches current, and boost reliability for your school or district.

Speakers

David Cramblett

Assistant IT Director, Multnomah Education Service District

Sean Taylor

Systems Administrator / Developer, Multnomah Education Service District

Tyler Hand

Application Developer, Multnomah Education Service District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Conference Center Lobby

Session

3:00pm PDT

Rethinking Software Evaluation: 3rd, 4th, 5th times the charm… right?

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Stevenson B

Join Salem-Keizer Public Schools as we share the trials and triumphs of overhauling our software evaluation process. Discover why we started, where we are now, and what’s next on this journey. We'll walk you through key milestones such as assembling the right team, the twists and turns of our process evolution, and the hurdles we’ve overcome. While we've made significant strides, we're still on the road to refining and improving. Tag along for a candid discussion about our progress—and the lessons we’ve learned along the way!

Speakers

Cindy Darden

Technology Director, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Emma Leighty

Network Communications Analyst, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Chrysti Silva

Tech Support Field Coordinator, Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Stevenson B

Session

3:00pm PDT

Considerations for securing student logins with MFA in Azure and Google environments

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Stevenson C

Securing student logins with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is crucial for protecting sensitive educational data. MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a password as well as a second form of verification. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, even if passwords are compromised. Compromising student accounts can result in less time applied to learning, loss of personal data, and can have many other serious consequences for student safety and education. Careful consideration into how MFA can be applied to students must be taken in order to successfully protect student information while maintaining accessibility to educational resources. In this panel we will discuss various methods for enabling and enforcing MFA for student logins in Azure and Google.

Speakers

Alexander Delgadillo

Network Security Engineer, Northshore School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Stevenson C

Think Tank

3:00pm PDT

Inclusive Learning: Technology Tools and Strategies To Help All Students

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Hood

This think tank discussion will explore effective tools and strategies for fostering an inclusive learning environment. We will examine digital resources, differentiated instruction techniques, and universal design for learning (UDL) principles, as well as practical tips for educators to adapt their teaching methods. By the end, participants will have a deeper understanding of their own digital tools and the features that support inclusive practices to enhance engagement and learning outcomes for every student.

Speakers

Theren Hayes

Instructional Technology Specialist, Tukwila School District

I am a teacher on special assignment that supports the learning and application of technology tools to support instruction in classrooms. People should speak to me about products that support instruction for large group and small group work. People should speak to me about hardware... Read More →

Joshua Emond

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Hood

Think Tank

5:00pm PDT

ACPE Social and Dinner

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Stevenson Ballroom

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Stevenson Ballroom

Conference Social

6:30pm PDT

Guided Fox Hunt

Thursday May 8, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Conference Center Lobby

New to radios, or want to "Fox Hunt" with others? Meet at the Fox Hunt table after dinner for a guided experience in direction finding!

Speakers

Josh Kesecker

Tech Director, CIO, CISO, Wallowa County ESD

WCESD provides consortium technology services to the 4 small districts in our County. What to talk about? Doing more with less... as usual.

Thursday May 8, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Conference Center Lobby

Conference Social

7:30pm PDT

The ACPE Store

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT

Adams

Visit the ACPE Store to purchase your favorite conference swag!

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Adams

Sponsor Showcase

8:00pm PDT

DJ Joe Yamada

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

Moonlight Pavilion

Dance the night away with ACPE's favorite DJ, DJ Joe Yamada!

Speakers

Joe Yamada

Mobile Device Specialist, Northshore School District

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Moonlight Pavilion

Sponsor Showcase

8:00pm PDT

Platinum and Diamond Sponsor Showcase

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT

Various

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Various

Sponsor Showcase

9:00pm PDT

Raffle

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm PDT

Moonlight Pavilion

The last drawing of the conference will take place at the Ice Cream social on Friday and will be drawn from all name badges. Raffle tickets will not be accepted for this prize, only name badges. You must be present to win.

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Moonlight Pavilion

Sponsor Showcase

11:00pm PDT

Late night Treehouse Campfire Chat

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:00pm - Friday May 9, 2025 12:00am PDT

Treehouse Village

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:00pm - Friday May 9, 2025 12:00am PDT
Treehouse Village

Sponsor Showcase