2024 NYSCATE/COSN CTO Clinic: Full Schedule

7:00am EDT

Vendor Registration and Setup

Thursday May 23, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Lodge Tent

Exhibitor Time

7:30am EDT

Attendee Registration

Thursday May 23, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Lodge Tent

Registration

8:45am EDT

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers

Amy DelCorvo

CEO/Executive Director, NYSCATE

Thursday May 23, 2024 8:45am - 9:00am EDT
Lodge Tent

General Welcome

9:00am EDT

Opening Keynote - "Navigating AI in Education"

This keynote session will focus on the Artificial Intelligence wave in Education. Participants will understand Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on Education and how best to prepare their districts in:

AI Policy creation
K-12 AI Readiness
Data Privacy, Security and Reporting for AI
Board Readiness for AI
Superintendent preparation for AI

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue that addresses the risks and opportunities that AI affords. They will also receive several resources to aid in planning at their respective districts.

Speakers

Dr. Richard Charles

Chief Information Officer, Denver Public Schools (CO)

Thursday May 23, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Lodge Tent

Keynote

10:15am EDT

Breakout Session #1 - "From AI Cheats to Classroom Feats"

From AI Cheats to Classroom Feats presents a forward-thinking approach to the use of AI tools in the classroom. While much digital ink has flowed about AI as the ultimate cheat sheet, there's been less discussion on whether to allow students to use AI, and even less on how exactly they should use it. In this presentation, we will discuss several unavoidable conclusions drawn from recent developments in generative AI, laying the groundwork for a thoughtful examination of AI's role in student learning. We aim to identify the concerns that should guide our collective efforts towards a response that both recognizes the inevitability of AI and leverages its capabilities to improve educational practices. Discover how adopting AI can equip students for a future where proficiency in AI is not just advantageous but necessary.

Speakers

Wess Trabelsi

CONTENT SPECIALIST {MODEL SCHOOLS}, Ulster BOCES

Wess Trabelsi is an educational technology and project-based learning specialist for Model Schools on the Educator Edge team at Ulster BOCES. He works with teachers and administrators to help them integrate technology into their classrooms. By assessing their needs and objectives, he assists schools with installing and using educational apps that offer more differentiated learning, are more interactive, and in turn, m... Read More →

Thursday May 23, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Adirondack Room

Breakout Session #1

10:15am EDT

Breakout Session #1 - "Leveraging CIS Controls for Enhanced Security Posture Mapping to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework"

This session will focus on using the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls to assess and improve security measures, and then mapping these controls to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) for strategic alignment and compliance with the controls identified as part of the NYSED Data Security Review.

The objective is to learn methodologies for assessing cybersecurity using CIS Controls and to discover how to map CIS Controls to NIST CSF categories and conduct a baseline gap analysis.

The workshop will include an overview of key CIS Controls, examples of effective application in educational institutions, step-by-step guidance on aligning CIS Controls with NIST CSF categories, and an interactive exercise to practice mapping based on case scenarios.

Speakers

Andrea Tejedor

Data Protection Officer, Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery CSD

Thursday May 23, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am EDT
Charles Baker Room

Breakout Session #1

11:15am EDT

Tier I Sponsor Session - Ed-Fi - "AI and Analytics Are Here: Is Your Data House in Order?"

There is a lot of excitement around the promise of AI and advanced analytics to deliver personalized learning at scale while reducing the administrative burden on teachers, staff, and leadership.

There is plenty of concern as well, especially given how rapidly these technologies are being embedded in already purchased edtech. Worries about biased models, data breaches, infrastructure costs, and more are increasingly on the minds of CTOs and CISOs.

What data sources will these large language and predictive models need to access? Can that data be transmitted securely? Is that data interoperable with data about the same students from adjacent sources? How can we ensure that these models are accessing an equitable breadth and depth of students?

In the absence of secure, interoperable data, education is playing from behind in readying itself for a data-hungry, exponentially expanding technology that is making its way into classrooms and boardrooms.

In this session, we’ll discuss how gathering data in Ed-Fi-compliant Operational Data Store (ODS) can support safe deployments of downstream applications such as generative AI, predictive analytics and more.

Speakers

Sean Casey

Director, Vendor Partnerships, Ed-Fi Alliance

I work on interoperability in the field of K12 education to leverage the data and technologies that school systems have, to put it work to best serve learners and educators. My focus is working with vendors on innovative solutions to education challenges with interoperable data products... Read More →

Thursday May 23, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Lodge Tent

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

11:15am EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - Adobe - "Understanding Pain Points in K12 Tech"

A guided conversation through the technical and creative challenges facing IT and instructional leaders. Come ready to discuss your experiences and learn from those around you.

Speakers

Sam Atkeson

Engagement Manager, Adobe Express

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. We help our customers create, deliver and optimize content and applications.

Leigh Marwick

Activation Consultant, Adobe Express

Thursday May 23, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Adirondack Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

11:15am EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - Juniper - "Empowering Education with Mist AI: Your Journey to an AI-Enabled Campus"

We bring together cutting-edge insights in AI applications for education and network management while exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence in educational settings, focusing on personalized learning, operational efficiency, and talent development. Additionally, gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in network management software, emphasizing predictability, programmability, automation, and user experience.

What will I learn?

The transformative impact of AI in education, covering areas such as personalized learning, operational efficiency, and talent development.
Best practices derived from diverse industries, offering a comprehensive understanding of AI applications.
Cutting-edge innovations in network management software.
Strategies to integrate AI seamlessly into educational and network management practices.

Speakers

David Durant

Account Executive, Juniper

Thursday May 23, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Charles Baker Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

11:45am EDT

Lunch/ Network time with Exhibitors

Thursday May 23, 2024 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Lodge Tent

Exhibitor Time

12:00pm EDT

Tier I Sponsor Session - Innive K12 360° - Integrated Intelligence using Gen AI to create "Whole Child" Experience. Greece SD's Journey with Innive K12 360.

Struggling to manage relevant data sets and platforms in a meaningful and useful way? Greece will share their journey from selecting to implementing the Innive K12-360 "Whole Child" solution. See how Generative AI can identify patterns in data sets and inform possible solutions.

Speakers

Kathryn Colicchio

Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement and Accountability, Greece Central School District

Gautham Sampath

CEO, Innive K12 360°

Thursday May 23, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Charles Baker Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

12:00pm EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - ClassLink - "Creating a Cybersecurity Culture Shift and tools that help!"

Traditional security awareness in schools is becoming less effective. Many are still resistant to implementing MFA and other security controls into their daily habits. Join this session with ClassLink to learn how secure access, identity management, and built-in security controls can organically create a culture of best practices that greatly strengthen cybersecurity. Learn how controls and audits help make security awareness front and center and ongoing.
• Secure ID management
• Data Permission- ing
• PII controls w/ DataGuard
• MFA/2 Factor
• Security tools and monitoring
• Account Claiming
• Audit Center – creating a community and tools for security audits

Speakers

Bob Chappell

VP of Instructional Technology, ClassLink

Bob Chappell is ClassLink’s VP Of Instructional Technology. For over 30 years, Bob has worked with leading K-12 educational technology companies and schools. He has also led program development on state, local, and federal programs and authored an integrated adult technology gu... Read More →

Thursday May 23, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Adirondack Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

12:30pm EDT

Breakout Session #2 - "GenAI and NYC Public Schools: Lessons Learned in AI Literacy, GenAI Tool Building, and Policy Exploration"

NYC Public Schools is a leader in K12 cutting edge AI development, focused on reimagining education for the age of AI, ensuring all students have bright starts and bold futures. This session will feature an interactive presentation that brings to life the work taking place in New York City, sharing both promising practice models and serving a compass to planning Generative AI strategy and roadmap and roadmap customized for your district needs. Highlights include student AI policy lab, AI and Digital Literacy professional learning, and a demo of the homegrown GenAI Algebra Teaching Assistant built by NYCPS.

Speakers

Tara Carrozza

Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, NYC Public Schools

Thursday May 23, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Adirondack Room

Breakout Session #2

12:30pm EDT

Breakout Session #2 - "The NYSED Data Security Review- You Got This!"

This session is designed to help districts and BOCES prepare for the NYSED Data Security Review. Attendees will have the opportunity to assess their current data security controls and to determine what additional controls and policies may be needed to pass the review with flying colors. Don't worry, you got this!

Speakers

Laura Pollak

Supervisor, Nassau RIC Data Privacy and Security Service, Nassau RIC

Laura Pollak supervises the Nassau RIC Data Privacy and Security Service (DPSS), providing data privacy and cybersecurity resources that support district efforts to protect and secure district data and is a member of RIC One DPSS and Cyber Task Force. Laura also supervises the Nassau... Read More →

Thursday May 23, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Charles Baker Room

Breakout Session #2

1:30pm EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - ErateSync - "Simplifying E-rate Compliance"

This presentation is aimed at simplifying the E-rate compliance process for K12 school districts. It will discuss strategies for building efficient processes that reduce the complexity of E-rate compliance. Attendees will learn about various tools and methods, including some insights from ErateSync, that have helped school districts save time and simplify their E-rate compliance efforts effectively.

Speakers

Elijah Goins

Co-founder, ErateSync

Thursday May 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Charles Baker Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - Meter

Thursday May 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Adirondack Room

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Tier I Sponsor Sessions - Spectrum Enterprise

Thursday May 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Lodge Tent

Tier I Sponsor Presentation

2:15pm EDT

Closing Keynote

Thursday May 23, 2024 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lodge Tent

General Welcome