by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Angela Dominguez, Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
Chriselda Bazaldua, Senior Director of CCMR/CTE, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
Leticia Rodriguez, Senior Director of Academics, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
Kim Jett-Gonzales, Director, Instructional Technology, Edgewood ISD (ESC 20)
Participants will experience how Edgewood ISD utilized the school closure for COVID-19 to maximize opportunities to educate teachers based on student feedback. This session will share how EISD used student and teacher data to craft and individualize teacher end-of-year professional development and the outcomes of this learning on teacher efficacy.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Zach Roden, Account Executive – National Sales, Forecast5 Analytics, Inc.
This session will feature a panel discussion among Texas school district leaders about how they are providing an equitable learning environment in these uncertain times. Specifically, how they are using one system that aligns to TEA’s Instructional Continuity Framework, to close the digital divide, monitor student eLearning activity and view College, Career and Military Readiness to ensure all students are able to Return to Learn throughout the school year.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Shad McGaha, Chief Technology Officer, Wichita Falls ISD
Kevin Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer, Austin ISD
Steve Wentz, Retired CTO
COVID-19 exposed great inequities in our educational system with many students not having equal access to at-home devices or broadband internet access. Learn from a panel of technology experts on various ways districts dealt with the digital divide during the pandemic. Hear some of their future plans of new ideas to provide more equitable access for all students.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Leslie Garakani, Chief Technology, Midlothian ISD
Courtney Carpenter, Interim Superintendent, Midlothian ISD
Paula Ross, Technology Manager, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Barbara Brown, Sr. Director of Technology, Prestonwood Christian Academy
There were many moving parts to get schools reopened after the shutdown. Learn from a panel of technology experts on what their districts did to make the opening as smooth and safe as possible. The panel will discuss how their districts created task force groups that planned strategically and used technology to facilitate the reopening. Participants will have time to interact with the panel and hear about their lessons learned.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Leslie Garakani, Chief Technology Officer, Midlothian ISD
Becky Cook, Director, Instructional Technology, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
This moderated panel discussion will explore the lessons learned while supporting staff and students during this pandemic. Discussions will cover best practices for device management, network support, and best instructional practices for online teaching and learning.
