ACPE 2025 - Include IT

In this session, we will explore how Juniper Mist is transforming network operations in K12 educational environments. As schools increasingly rely on digital tools and online resources, robust and reliable network infrastructure becomes essential. Juniper Mist leverages AI-driven solutions to enhance network performance, streamline management, and ensure seamless connectivity for students and staff.

We will delve into the key features of Juniper Mist, including its AI-powered network automation, proactive troubleshooting, and advanced analytics. These capabilities not only simplify network management but also provide real-time insights, enabling IT teams to quickly identify and resolve issues before they impact the learning experience.

Additionally, we will discuss the benefits of Juniper Mist’s cloud-based architecture, which offers scalability, flexibility, and ease of deployment. This modern approach to network management reduces the burden on IT staff, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance.

Join us to learn how Juniper Mist is empowering K12 schools to create a more efficient, reliable, and secure network environment, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for students and educators alike. Whether you are an IT professional, school administrator, or educator, this session will provide valuable insights into the future of network operations in K12 education.

Ensuring equitable, safe, and effective technology use across K-12 schools is a delicate
balance between district-level compliance, implementation fidelity, and the local
control necessary for - and desired by - individual schools, principals, and teachers. This
presentation will explore how school districts can implement scalable, policy-driven
filtering, internet access, and classroom management while maintaining the autonomy
of educators to tailor learning environments that meet their students’ needs.
Our session will highlight best practices and tools that enable district-wide oversight while
empowering local decision-makers, including:
-Granular content filtering & internet access policies that ensure compliance
with district and state mandates while allowing site-based flexibility.
-Classroom management solutions that provide real-time visibility and
engagement tools for teachers without sacrificing district IT security protocols.
-Delegation models for EdTech leaders that blend instructional pedagogy with
IT and administrative needs, ensuring effective technology integration.
-Shared responsibility frameworks that involve principals, teacher leaders,
and IT admins in implementing policies that enhance student safety and digital
citizenship.
We will provide a blueprint for districts to achieve compliance and security while
respecting the diverse needs of individual school sites.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and insights into how instructional leaders,
IT teams, and administrators can collaborate effectively to foster a safe and
productive digital learning ecosystem.
We look forward to engaging with the audience in a meaningful discussion on balancing
inclusivity, security, and educational flexibility in the modern K-12 digital landscape.

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!

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.

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.

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.