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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices to Develop and Vet Online Content: A Deeper Dive
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices to Develop and Vet Online Content: A Deeper Dive
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Pamela Shaw (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Quality
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building a High-Quality Online and/or Blended Learning Program - Key Questions and Design Considerations
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building a High-Quality Online and/or Blended Learning Program - Key Questions and Design Considerations
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Bruce Friend
– Pine Springs Prep Academy
Presenter:
Mary Fluharty (she/her/hers)
– Friend Consulting
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Engaging Courses with Immersive Learning for FREE
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Engaging Courses with Immersive Learning for FREE
Location: M301
Presenter:
Lance Key
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Presenter:
ADAM West (he/him/his)
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Co-Presenter:
Sam Brooks (he/him/his)
– Putnam County School System
Digital Content
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Crisis as a Catalyst: Elevating K-12 Online Education with Generative AI
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Crisis as a Catalyst: Elevating K-12 Online Education with Generative AI
Location: M302
Presenter:
Justin Bruno
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Ken Dirkin (he/him/his)
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Jason Neiffer
– Montana Digital Academy
Presenter:
John Ashworth
– Virtual Arkansas
Technology
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Building a Community of Educators Committed to Equitable and Developmentally Appropriate K-5 Virtual Learning
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Building a Community of Educators Committed to Equitable and Developmentally Appropriate K-5 Virtual Learning
Location: M303
Presenter:
Holly Skadsem
– Bloomington Public Schools
Presenter:
Lexie Schulte (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Ray Cannon (he/him/his)
– Bloomington Public Schools
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Field Guide for the Blended Learning Classroom
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Field Guide for the Blended Learning Classroom
Location: M304
Presenter:
Marcia Kish
– DSD Professional Development
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Framing Accessibility for Digital Instruction: Practical and Legal Considerations
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Framing Accessibility for Digital Instruction: Practical and Legal Considerations
Location: L503
Presenter:
Mary Rice, PhD, MA, BA
– University of New Mexico
Presenter:
Raymond M. Rose (he/him/his)
– Texas Digital Learning Association
Accessibility
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Fighting Fires to Innovation: Using a Community of Practice to Design & Refine Virtual/Online Learning
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Fighting Fires to Innovation: Using a Community of Practice to Design & Refine Virtual/Online Learning
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Presenter:
Cynthia Ambrose
– Low Country Virtual
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hybrid Schools in Action: Student-centered, Innovative, and Flexible Learning Models
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Hybrid Schools in Action: Student-centered, Innovative, and Flexible Learning Models
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Presenter:
Dan Mahlandt
– Valor Preparatory Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Policy Protectors Unite!
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Policy Protectors Unite!
Location: L508
Presenter:
Susan Gentz
– K20Connect
Funding/Policy
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Research Community Pre-Conference
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Research Community Pre-Conference
Location: A602
Presenter:
Kristen DeBruler
– Michigan Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Kelly Cuccolo (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Virtual
Research
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding and Harnessing AI: Warnings and Strategies
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding and Harnessing AI: Warnings and Strategies
Location: A701
Presenter:
Jon Fila
– Inclusive AI Strategies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to DLAC for Newbies and Soloists: A Friendworking Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to DLAC for Newbies and Soloists: A Friendworking Session
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Innovation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote - Chris Singleton
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote - Chris Singleton: Love is Stronger
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Presenter:
Chris Singleton (he/him/his)
– Chris Singleton
SEL and Wraparound Services
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Motivate Young People by "Answering WhY": Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations by M.Perna
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Motivate Young People by "Answering WhY": Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations by M.Perna
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Co-Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
"I Got Ghosted....Again" - A Special Educator's Memoir
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
"I Got Ghosted....Again" - A Special Educator's Memoir
Location: A701
Presenter:
Laura L. Bartel (she/her/hers)
– Link Learning
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Life Through Google Apps Scripts
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Life Through Google Apps Scripts
Location: A702
Presenter:
Steven Cullison (he/him/his)
– Edina Public Schools
Technology
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Learning Leadership: Establishing Quality Standards to Guide Our Future
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Leadership: Establishing Quality Standards to Guide Our Future
Location: A708
Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– CAOLA
Co-Presenter:
Liz Azukas, EdD
– East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Quality
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Student Engagement
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Student Engagement
Location: A706
Presenter:
Heather N. Dutko (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Connections Academy
Presenter:
Cortnaye Love (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Connections Academy
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engagement and Belonging in a Virtual Public School
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engagement and Belonging in a Virtual Public School
Location: A703
Presenter:
Patrick Lattuca, III, n/a
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Heidi Nelson-Buffa
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Jean e. Kenney (she/her/hers)
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Grace Magley (she/her/hers)
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Peter Sanchioni
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Back to Our Why Through Local Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Back to Our Why Through Local Accountability
Location: A706
Presenter:
Dan Pfaff (he/him/his)
– Shelby County Public Schools
Presenter:
Adam Hicks
– Shelby County Public Schools
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to create community, foster relationships, and build life long learners even when you are scattered around the the state!
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to create community, foster relationships, and build life long learners even when you are scattered around the the state!
Location: A703
Presenter:
Courtney Schloss
– Venture Upward
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovative Frontiers in Special Education - Looking Back to Move Forward in Virtual Special Education Service Delivery
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovative Frontiers in Special Education - Looking Back to Move Forward in Virtual Special Education Service Delivery
Location: A701
Presenter:
Richard Henderson
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Co-Presenter:
Gayle Jones (she/her/hers)
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Co-Presenter:
Beka Stucki
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keying Academic Honesty with HonorLock: Practical Tips for Proctored Assessments in Canvas
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keying Academic Honesty with HonorLock: Practical Tips for Proctored Virtual Assessments
Location: A707
Presenter:
Renata Nikolayev (she/her/hers)
– Dwight Global Online School
Presenter:
Paul Roncone (he/him/his)
– Dwight Global Online School
Presenter:
Benjamin Mayfield
– Honorlock
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Teacher Efficiency: Must-Have Technology Tips, Tricks and Chrome Extensions for Online, Blended, and Hybrid Learning Environments
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Teacher Efficiency: Must-Have Technology Tips, Tricks and Chrome Extensions for Online, Blended, and Hybrid Learning Environments
Location: A702
Presenter:
Drake Benton
– Georgia Connections Academy
Technology
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
Location: A704
Presenter:
Sarah Stricker, MA, CPWA, DHS Trusted Tester (she/her/hers)
– ansrsource
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking Up your Virtual Leadership
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking Up your Virtual Leadership
Location: A708
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Your Weakest Link: Family Engagement Strategies
2:35 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Your Weakest Link: Family Engagement Strategies
Location: A703
Presenter:
Ellery Goudy
– Rocky Peak Virtual
Presenter:
Ross Menlove, MEd, MBA
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Leader's Guide to Solving Digital Learning Problems
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Leader's Guide to Solving Digital Learning Problems
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Wilbern Simpson (he/him/his)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Navi Cabrera (she/her/hers)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the New Age of AI
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the New Age of AI
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Jenny Seymour
– Wisconsin Virtual School / CESA 9
Co-Presenter:
Michele Nickels
– Wisconsin Virtual School-Cesa 9
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accommodations in Action: Supporting Virtual Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accommodations in Action: Supporting Virtual Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Erin Christensen
– Chesapeake Virtual Academy
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-AI-Oh!
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-AI-Oh!
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Melissa Zonin (she/her/hers)
– Cobb Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Patsy J. Kraj (she/her/hers)
– Cobb Virtual Academy - CCSD
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Preparing for Tomorrow
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Preparing for Tomorrow
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Brady Bajuszik (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building An Evidence Base For Public Virtual And Hybrid Learning Models with Collaborative Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building An Evidence Base For Public Virtual And Hybrid Learning Models with Collaborative Research
Location: L503
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building District-Driven Curriculum through Public-Private Partnerships: The Georgia Flex Initiative
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building District-Driven Curriculum through Public-Private Partnerships: The Georgia Flex Initiative
Location: M302
Presenter:
Robin Gonzales
– Zia Learning
Digital Content
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
CWA's Three Pronged Approach to Learning: Developing an Advisory System that Promotes Student and Family Agency in School.
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
CWA's Three Pronged Approach to Learning: Developing an Advisory System that Promotes Student and Family Agency in School.
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Brad A. Linn
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Zoe Booth
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Alyss Broderick (she/her/hers)
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Tracey Grant
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Steve St. Amand
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Laura Lentz
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Jeff Steere (he/him/his)
– Clackamas Web Academy
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Early College in the Blended Education world.
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Early College in the Blended Education world.
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Nathan S. Pearsall (he/him/his)
– Pikes Peak Early College
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Environment through extracurricular activities
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Environment through extracurricular activities
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Nikishia M. Lluvera
– Orange County Virtual School, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando , FL
Presenter:
DeMetra M. Williams, EDD, FL Certified
– Orange County Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Clickbait to Credibility: Mastering Media Literacy in an AI World
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Clickbait to Credibility: Mastering Media Literacy in an AI World
Location: A705
Presenter:
Erica Shumaker, MAEd
– Educational Change Agent
Presenter:
Carly L. Ghantous, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Learn21
Presenter:
Amy L. Tudor
– Learn21
Presenter:
Danni Tymitz
– Learn21
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Digital Content
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Illinois State Meet-Up
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Illinois State Meet-Up
Location: M303
Presenter:
Melissa Lundgaard
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Edward W. Cook (he/him/his)
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Ellen Creaves
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating AI into EdTech Strategic Planning: Enhancing Education Through Innovation and Inclusion
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating AI into EdTech Strategic Planning: Enhancing Education Through Innovation and Inclusion
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Eileen Belastock, CETL
– Belastock Consulting
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Virtually: Discover the Potential of an Aspiring Leaders Program
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Virtually: Discover the Potential of an Aspiring Leaders Program
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Casey Rudzena
– Stride/K12
Co-Presenter:
Molly Morales
Professional Development
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Level Up! More Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 2)
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Level Up! More Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 2)
Location: A704
Presenter:
Meri Tunison (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Presenter:
Larissa Zompolas (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Social Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: is SEL the key to navigating our changing educational landscape?
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Social Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: is SEL the key to navigating our changing educational landscape?
Location: L508
Presenter:
Trinity Wilbourn, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
– The Namaste Project
Presenter:
Danielle Brunson, Ed.S, MAED
– The Namaste Project
SEL and Wraparound Services
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
North Carolina State Meet-Up
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
North Carolina State Meet-Up
Location: M304
Presenter:
Amber Parker (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Presenter:
Mia Murphy
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
One School's Journey Through the Grading Quagmire
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
One School's Journey Through the Grading Quagmire
Location: A602
Presenter:
Heather Morris, B.S. Mathematics, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online
Presenter:
Sara Kuper, B.A. Mathematics, M.A. Adolescent Math Education
– Denver Online
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Parental Engagement in K-12 Online Learning: Exploring Roles and Impact on Student Achievement
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Parental Engagement in K-12 Online Learning: Exploring Leader Roles and Impact on Student Achievement
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Helen Williams
– Launch Virtual Learning- Springfield, MO
Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real Talk (Rated PG-13) - Open and Honest Conversation about the Daily Happenings of a District Leader
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real Talk (Rated PG-13) - Open and Honest Conversation about the Daily Happenings of a District Leader
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Chandra Boyd
– Accelerate Education
Presenter:
Leigh Tillman
– Accelerate Education
Speaker:
Chris Price (he/him/his)
– The Independent Virtual Academy (TIVA)
Speaker:
Sonya Barnett
– Elbert Virtual Academy
Speaker:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Speaker:
Lindsay Keller (she/her/hers)
– Village High School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students with Specialized Learning Needs in the Virtual Environment
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students with Specialized Learning Needs in the Virtual Environment
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Erin Jury
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming the Enrollment Experience with YES
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming the Enrollment Experience with YES
Location: A705
Presenter:
Danielle Goatley (she/her/hers)
– Yurgosky
Technology
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unveiling Digital Learning Excellence: Insights from Veteran Principals and School District Leaders of Successful Blended & Online Learning Schools
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unveiling Digital Learning Excellence: Insights from Veteran Principals and School District Leaders of Successful Blended & Online Learning Schools
Location: M301
Presenter:
Judy Perez
– iLearn Collaborative
Presenter:
Ian J. Jones (he/him/his)
– Denver Online - Denver Public Schools
Presenter:
Caroline Johnson
– The Haven School, Widefield School District 3
Presenter:
Kyle J. Farner
– 27J Online Academy
Presenter:
Amanda Pethel
– Springs Studio, District 49
Co-Presenter:
Kristy Hart
– Cherry Creek School District
Co-Presenter:
Rochelle Kolhouse (she/her/hers)
– iConnect Zone/District 49
Co-Presenter:
Renee Martinez
– Office of Blended And Online Learning, Colorado Dept of Education
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Brave New Digital World of Microschools, ESAs and More
1:45 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Brave New Digital World of Microschools, ESAs and More
Location: A601
Presenter:
Victoria J. Andrews
– Getting Smart
Presenter:
Mickey Revenaugh
– School’s Out
Presenter:
Julie Young
– Julie Young Education, LLC
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Touch: Why Teachers Matter in the Age of AI
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Touch: Why Teachers Matter in the Age of AI
Location: A707
Presenter:
Navi Cabrera (she/her/hers)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Wilbern Simpson (he/him/his)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Accountability
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A New Approach to Realize the Promise of Edtech Investments
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A New Approach to Realize the Promise of Edtech Investments
Location: A703
Presenter:
Madeleine Mortimore, Ed.M
– Logitech
Presenter:
Jason Schmidt
– Oshkosh Area School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations: Engaging Families Globally, Fostering Relationships, and Creating Community for Success in a Virtual Private School
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations in a Virtual Private School through Global Family Engagement & Community Building
Location: A705
Presenter:
Kenzie Wolf
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Patti McClimans, M.Ed.
– Laurel Springs School
Design and Refine Your Program
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Can Asynchronous Instruction be Interactive?
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Can Asynchronous Instruction be Interactive?
Location: A702
Presenter:
Christy O'Glee (she/her/hers)
– Class
Technology
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of KASI: An AI-Based Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of KASI: An AI-Based Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
Location: A704
Presenter:
Shari Gardner, Ed.M.
– SRI Education
Presenter:
Jennifer Nakamura, MA
– SRI Education
Presenter:
Morgan Solender, Ed.M.
– SRI Education
Speaker:
Julia Winter
– Alchemie
Accessibility
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Does Bible content belong in public school classrooms?
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Does Bible content belong in public school classrooms?
Location: A706
Presenter:
Michael Harrell
– Bible Literature Online
Presenter:
Jim Bennett
– Religious Freedom Institute
Digital Content
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom
Location: A708
Presenter:
Samantha L. Goldsmith (they/them/theirs)
– Stride/HCCA
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enlightening Insights: Harnessing Data Visualizations for School District Reports
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enlightening Insights: Harnessing Data Visualizations for School District Reports
Location: A703
Presenter:
Mia Murphy
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Presenter:
Amber Parker (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oregon's Distance Learning Pilot Toolkit and Early Findings: A research effort to identify core drivers of online learning and providing resources.
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oregon's Distance Learning Pilot Toolkit and Early Findings:A research effort to identify core drivers of online learning and providing resources.
Location: A705
Presenter:
Aaron Cooke (he/him/his)
– Southern Oregon ESD
Presenter:
Tim Chase
– Southern Oregon ESD
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing High School Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow Through Digital Learning
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing High School Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow Through Digital Learning
Location: A706
Presenter:
Geoffrey Howard
– Savvas Learning Company
Digital Content
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reading Interventions for the Virtual Student: Screening, Progress-Monitoring, & Targeted Individualized and Small Group Support
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reading Interventions for the Virtual Student: Screening, Progress-Monitoring, & Targeted Individualized and Small Group Support
Location: A701
Presenter:
Kelly Watson
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Dionna Randas
– GOAL Digital Academy
Co-Presenter:
Stephanie Bowers
– GOAL Digital Academy
Special Student Populations
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Seeking Synergy and Engagement in the Virtual AP English Classroom
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Seeking Synergy and Engagement in the Virtual AP English Classroom
Location: A708
Presenter:
Anne B. Burridge, MA in English/VA License (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Innovating to Fill the Gaps
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Innovating to Fill the Gaps
Location: A707
Presenter:
Melissa Lundgaard
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Ron Chernobrov (he/him/his)
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Advantage: Reducing Teacher Burnout in the Writing-Intensive Classroom
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Advantage: Reducing Teacher Burnout in the Writing-Intensive Classroom
Location: A701
Presenter:
Rochelle Kolhouse, MAED (she/her/hers)
– iConnect Zone/District 49
Presenter:
Kathleen A. Jackson, MA, English, MA, Teaching, MA Literacy (she/her/hers)
– District 49
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Problem of Solving for X: Algebra Readiness in the Digital Space
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Problem of Solving for X: Algebra Readiness in the Digital Space
Location: A704
Presenter:
Stephanie Gold (she/her/hers)
– Edmentum
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Asynch Creativity: Transforming Asynchronous Learning with Project-Based Experiences
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Asynch Creativity: Transforming Asynchronous Learning with Project-Based Experiences
Location: A702
Presenter:
Tani Sapp
– Braintree Educational Services
Presenter:
Emilee Bodily (she/her/hers)
– Braintree Academy
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to AI through The Five Stages of Grief
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to AI through The Five Stages of Grief
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Mike Kentz
– AI for Schools
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Humanizing Virtual Education
3:40 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Humanizing Virtual Education
Location: M302
Presenter:
Carla Jefferson
– Darlington County School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Responsive Leadership: Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces Through Intentional Meeting Practices and Self-Reflection
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Responsive Leadership: Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces Through Intentional Meeting Practices and Self-Reflection
Location: L503
Lead Speaker:
ADAM West (he/him/his)
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Presenter:
Sam Brooks (he/him/his)
– Putnam County School System
Presenter:
Lance Key
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Co-Presenter:
Ciara Cassity
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Drives Student Support and Outcomes. Where is your data journey taking you?
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Drives Student Support and Outcomes. Where is your data journey taking you?
Location: A703
Presenter:
Junell G. Christian
– Alabama State Department of Education
Presenter:
Casey Mack
– Alabama State Department of Education
Presenter:
Carolyn Harvey
– Madison City Schools
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Special Student Populations in Digital Learning
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing the gap between the real world and students in digital learning
Location: Skyline 5
Co-Presenter:
Taichi Sugiura
– Inspire High, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Emi Takemura
– FutureEdu
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enough Talk! Let’s Play with Promising Instructional Practices Using Artificial Intelligence
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enough Talk! Let’s Play with Promising Instructional Practices Using Artificial Intelligence
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Albert Kim
– Leading Educators
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Funding/Policy
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the Updated Standards for Quality Online Teaching
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the Updated Standards for Quality Online Teaching
Location: L503
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Presenter:
Rachel McBroom
– NCVPS
Quality
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Gaming the System
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Gaming the System
Location: L508
Presenter:
Jackie Honghern (she/her/hers)
– Pathfinder School of Innovation
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Holding the Attention of Young Reading Students
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Holding the Attention of Young Reading Students
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Greg Tuve
– Bristol Standard, LLC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Implementing Teaching Practices that Foster Online Learning Champions
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Implementing Teaching Practices that Foster Online Learning Champions
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Indiana State Affiliate Meet Up
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Indiana State Affiliate Meet Up
Location: M303
Presenter:
Kim Hendrick
– CIESC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
ISH-GA-MIL-AH-GE-ALA-KAZOTSKI-UMPTE-BUMPTE-AH-WAH-WHO-AH and what summer camp can teach us about the power of traditions in our digital spaces.
4:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
ISH-GA-MIL-AH-GE-ALA-KAZOTSKI-UMPTE-BUMPTE-AH-WAH-WHO-AH and what summer camp can teach us about the power of traditions in our digital spaces.
Location: M302
Presenter:
Alexander Koning, Masters in Educational Technology and Instructional Design
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Megan Buchanan
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Clifford McCann
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
John Paul colgan
– Bethel Virtual Academy
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
It's Time to Fill "The Knowledge Gap"
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
It's Time to Fill "The Knowledge Gap"
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Laura Barber-Purvis, M.A. (she/her/hers)
– Great River Connections Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Math Masters: Reaching learners of all levels
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Math Masters: Reaching learners of all levels
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Kim J. Klyczek
– CUSD 303
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ohio State Meet Up
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ohio State Meet Up
Location: M304
Presenter:
Lily Bartholomew
– Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Presenter:
Colleen Grady
– Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online school outcomes are better than critics say—here’s why
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online school outcomes are better than critics say—here’s why
Location: M301
Presenter:
Ben Scafidi
– Kennesaw State University
Presenter:
Ian Kingsbury
– Educational Freedom Institute
Accountability
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Tovah Sheldon (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Virtual
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Online Special Education with AI: Practical Strategies for IEPs and Beyond
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Online Special Education with AI: Practical Strategies for IEPs and Beyond
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Tina A. Wagner, Masters of Education (she/her/hers)
– Salem Keizer Public School - EDGE Program
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing School Marketing and Communication: Strategies for the Digital Age
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing School Marketing and Communication: Strategies for the Digital Age
Location: A706
Presenter:
Kathryn Cerminara (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sí, Oui, Ja You Can! Using AI to Conquer the Challenges of Teaching and Designing World Language Courses in a K-12 Online School
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sí, Oui, Ja You Can! Using AI to Conquer the Challenges of Teaching and Designing World Language Courses in a K-12 Online School
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
David Alexander
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Carmen Stancu
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Michael Farmer
– Georgia Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Creative Leader's Blueprint: Fostering Resilience in Education
4:05 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Creative Leader's Blueprint: Fostering Resilience in Education
Location: M302
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Water Cooler - Building a Team in a Virtual World
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Water Cooler - Building a Team in a Virtual World
Location: M302
Presenter:
Laura L. Bartel (she/her/hers)
– Link Learning
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thriving and Shining in the Digital Age: Virtual Networking for Educators
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thriving and Shining in the Digital Age: Virtual Networking for Educators
Location: M302
Presenter:
Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D.
– CollaborativeEd Solutions and Johns Hopkins University
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tried and True: Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Online Teaching
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tried and True: Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Online Teaching
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
April Fleetwood, octorate in Curriculum and Instruction; Master’s in English Education; B.A. in English; Florida Professional Teaching Certification in English 6-12; Reading Endorsed; ESOL Endorsed; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
Brianne Flory
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unpacking the 2025 Updates to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQOP)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unpacking the 2025 Updates to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQOP)
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Quality
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Leadership Coaching: The Human Connection in a Digital World
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Leadership Coaching: The Human Connection in a Digital World
Location: M302
Presenter:
Casey Rudzena
– Stride/K12
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fully Leveraging the Student Information System in Online Learning
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fully Leveraging the Student Information System in Online Learning
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Craig W. Sinning
– Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Technology
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Game On Mastering Teamwork with AI
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Game On: Mastering Teamwork with AI
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Michele L. Klein
– Michele Klein Consulting
Innovation
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Together: Collaborative Digital Engagements in Online Courses
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Together: Collaborative Digital Engagements in Online Courses
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Christine N. Green, PhD (she/her/hers)
– State University of New York at Geneseo
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating School in the Metaverse
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating School in the Metaverse
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Kim Abel
– Optima Academy Online
Design and Refine Your Program
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Refreshing the NSQ Course Standards - A Dive Into Quality Course Design
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Refreshing the NSQ Course Standards - A Dive Into Quality Course Design
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Presenter:
Jason Neiffer
– Montana Digital Academy
Quality
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Self-Efficacy: Do You Know It When You See It?
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Self-Efficacy: Do You Know It When You See It?
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Matt Strader
– McGraw Hill
SEL and Wraparound Services
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Fall of Fractions: Using EdTech Tools to Transform the Way We Teach Fractions
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Fall of Fractions: Using EdTech Tools to Transform the Way We Teach Fractions
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jenna Mercury
– ExploreLearning
Special Student Populations
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education - Become a Shock Absorber
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education - Become a Shock Absorber
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Susan Gentz
– K20Connect
Presenter:
Lea Ann Lockard, BBA, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning LLC
Funding/Policy
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transform CANVAS in 5 minutes: Gamification, Beautiful Dashboards, New Parent View, Control Tower for Teachers, Automated Communication!
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transform CANVAS in 5 minutes: Gamification, Beautiful Dashboards, New Parent View, Control Tower for Teachers, Automated Communication!
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jared R. Chapman, PhD, MBA, MEd, SFHEA
– Delphi M.E.
Co-Presenter:
Marshall Eubanks
Technology
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Program Standards
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Program Standards
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Quality