The Auburn School District has developed and maintained a successful and inclusive student intern program entirely in-house for many years. We’d love to share our story and assist you in building your own program, no matter where you are in the journey.
"Budget cuts. Vendors drastically increasing prices. Betting big on technology that doesn't work. Discontinuation of critical software/hardware. Exceeding capacity. Huge piles of grant money have to be spent immediately. Security compromises. Politics. Natural disasters. Crazy mandates. More budget cuts. These are all things we had to deal with 30 years ago. And 25 years ago, and 20 years ago, and 15 years ago.... and these will all probably be ACPE topics 30 years in the future.
Our job is to not panic and figure out how to keep the ship afloat. Discussing how we have done this in past cycles may be therapeutic for those who have been around for a while, instructive to those who are new to this game. Not only have we survived but have often thrived in the face of adversity."
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!
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.
Join Julia Fallon (SETDA) as she moderates an engaging discussion with Bre Urness-Straight, Carla Wade, and Rachel Wente-Chaney on advancing educational technology leadership. Together, they’ll examine how leaders across national, state, and county levels are addressing digital inclusion, embracing emerging technologies, and crafting impactful K–12 education policies. Drawing from SETDA’s 2024 State EdTech Trends report and the Universal Connectivity Imperative, the panelists will offer practical strategies for advocacy, policymaking, and district-level implementation. Walk away with fresh insights and actionable solutions to drive transformative change in your educational community.
"In today's fast-paced educational environment, technology teams face limited resources, reduced staffing, and numerous priorities, making time a scarce asset and technology being seen as a transaction-based commodity. To support student success, we must create more time. Traditional project management helps but brings challenges in complexity, communication, and adoption.
This session will introduce a strategic project management framework to streamline projects, reduce wasted efforts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. We will also evaluate project success and identify growth areas. Attendees will learn how to use standard office tools, automated workflows, and generative AI to improve time management and efficiency in their department and district."
From DNS wins to Synergy woes, Linn Benton Lincoln (LBL) ESD has had equally good successes and shortcomings in our backup and redundancies journey. Please join us for a demonstration of our Rubrik environment to display a few of the backup and disaster recovery services it provides for some of the programs we host such as Synergy and Infinite Visions. We will open and lead discussions on our current backup and redundancy strategies and aspirations. It is our hope that we all will leave this conversation with new tactics and angles on how to prepare for the ever-changing environment of K12 data theft and dealing with downed systems.
This session will explore the evolution of Salem-Keizer's Status Page as a vital tool for communicating service disruptions to staff and stakeholders. We will delve into the historical context, technological advancements, and current best practices for managing communication as status updates during incidents. Attendees will learn how to design status updates that cater to diverse audiences, ensuring that all staff members, regardless of their technical proficiency are kept informed and empowered.
"Educators need efficient tools to identify student needs, provide targeted support, and monitor progress—all while making informed decisions about interventions and core instruction. Built with input from teachers and literacy specialists, this MTSS-based tool streamlines student plan creation and progress tracking.
Leveraging Ed-Fi standards, it integrates seamlessly across multiple Student Information Systems (SIS), ensuring scalability for districts. In this session, we’ll showcase how the tool saves educators time, enhances data-driven decision-making, and improves both student support and schoolwide instruction.
Join us for a live demo and discussion on how this tool empowers schools to implement MTSS effectively while simplifying workflows."
Join representatives from OSPI and impacted districts as we discuss the ECF Audit findings from FY22 and FY23, with updates on the FCC’s Management Decision Letters, and share best practices for the FY24 audits underway.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, maintaining a secure server infrastructure is critical. However, this environment can be prone to vulnerabilities that demand immediate attention. In this session, we will explore various methods for updating servers and third-party applications, and discuss best practices for staying up-to-date. I will share some insights into the strategies that have proven effective for Northshore, as well as areas where we recognize the need for improvement. Our goal is to collectively gather valuable information and resources to enhance and secure our infrastructures.
"Join us for a session on the student data privacy work in Oregon. This facilitated discussion will provide a platform to share insights, challenges, and best practices. This is a face-to-face meeting for our Oregon Student Data Privacy Alliance, which meets virtually, but please join if you are new or simply want to learn from others.
Objectives: Explore Practices: Discuss current data privacy practices and identify improvements. Share Challenges: Highlight common issues in data privacy and security. Collaborate on Solutions: Brainstorm innovative solutions. Learn from Peers: Gain insights from others' experiences.
Come ready to share, ask questions, and collaborate to enhance student data privacy in Oregon. Let's create a safer digital environment for our students!"
I would like to facilitate a Think Tank to speak on the subject of 'Women in Technology' Where women can share their experiences as women in technology. I will have questions prepared to get the ball rolling. If there are barriers, how can we change that? What needs to be done? How can women & men help smash those barriers, if any? How has the technology field changed over the years? We may not see barriers first hand, but we can help those who may still run into them because of their gender. ( 50 minute discussion )
This presentation will cover the Edmonds and Auburn school districts' separate journeys replacing their Cisco wireless infrastructure, including the RFP process, proof of concept testing, bid evaluation, and contract award. It will also explore the implementation process and manufacturer support. Finally, there will be a live look at the Juniper Mist platform, including a Mist network set up in the conference room and a look at the Mist Dashboard.
"The (hopefully) much awaited sequel; A lot has changed since our presentation at ACPENW 2024.
All of us in K12 Tech face an onslaught of budgetary constraints, sociopolitical uncertainty, and constant cybersecurity threats. Remaining flexible, adaptable, & optimistic (or at least not cynical) can be a tall order.
Even amidst all the chaos we've completed some massive projects, many at a price of $0.
Having weathered our first years with more than a few scars, we’ve doubled down on our commitment to our principles (& possibly added some new ones). In this presentation we will again discuss what has worked for us, stumbling blocks we encountered (and how we recovered), all from a technological, financial, & philosophic perspective.
Contests and challenges effectively teach software development and spark computer science interest. This presentation shows how structured competitions foster motivation, critical thinking, and technical skills. We'll spotlight East Metro STEAM Partnership's "The Edit," a digital storytelling contest where middle and high schoolers create 90-second news reports on relevant topics with Adobe tools. These contests reinforce programming concepts, build community, fuel creativity, and promote teamwork. We'll share best practices for designing them as gateways to computer science and explore in- and out-of-class uses. Educators will gain strategies to inspire the next wave of developers and computer scientists.
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!
Imagine students, faculty, and staff effortlessly connecting to secure Wi-Fi across thousands of locations worldwide—this is eduroam. Designed by and for the international research and education community, eduroam enables automatic internet access at over 3,300 U.S. institutions and 38,000 globally. Through the K-20 eduroam Support Organization (eSO) pilot program, K-12 districts, ESDs, and libraries in Washington have the opportunity to join this global network. Picture a future where your community moves seamlessly among K-20 sites with secure, reliable connectivity. If your school or library is part of the K-20 Network, we’re ready to help you bring eduroam to life. Join us to learn how you can empower your students and staff with a secure, global Wi-Fi solution designed for education.
Explore how artificial intelligence can streamline administrative tasks while fostering inclusion and equity. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways AI can handle repetitive work, reduce bias, and optimize processes in school or office settings. Boost efficiency and also make room for a more inclusive, mindful approach to work. Embrace the potential of AI to create a smarter, fairer work environment.
Oregon K12 InfoSec Collective (ORKIC) is a free membership, unique and “formally informal” collaboration group dedicated to improving cybersecurity across Oregon's K-12 institutions. ORKIC members work to create a relaxed yet focused environment where members can openly share ideas, tackle challenges, discuss current threats, share resources and exchange Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). This informal camaraderie, professional dedication and trust helps its members improve cyber readiness for their agencies. Attendees will hear success stories, and learn how collaboration is transforming cybersecurity resilience. This session is for any IT professional and administrator committed to protecting their schools from evolving cyber threats by embracing the power of teamwork and shared knowledge.
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.
"In this think tank I plan to discuss the challenges and issues that arise from rapid rollouts of hardware security key/tokens for students in Gsuite. NSD has recently enabled this for students and I would like to share our experience with others. We will discuss best practices for getting tokens set up for students as well as scoping and provisioning these changes to the appropriate sets of students."
