​Tech & Learning Innovation Lab

Attendees get a sneak peek at some of the newest technology companies to enter the field, have the opportunity to share their candid feedback to help shape the future of edtech, AND earn a $200 scholarship to their schools or districts. Register for this pre-con event here.

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Registration and Breakfast

Attendees arrive to register, network, and enjoy breakfast, as well as get their “Passport to Prizes” pass. Throughout the day, attendees will complete their Passport by visiting with our partners either in scheduled meetings or during lunch if they do not have scheduled meetings. 

Welcome & Introductions: 

Edtech luminary and international keynote speaker Carl Hooker brings his enthusiasm and passion for education to the Summit as our host and MC for the day. Attendees will be grouped into teams where they will work collaboratively to assemble a share out of lessons learned at the closing session. 
 

Keynote: PD for District Leaders: How Do We Prepare Ourselves for AI & Other Rapidly Emerging Tech?

We talk a lot about the challenge of providing programs that our students need to prepare for for careers and technology that do not yet exist. But what skills do district leaders need to support the technology in our schools that is already rapidly evolving? How do we become creative innovators to focus not on what we know, but what we can do with what we know? In this keynote, Denver Public Schools CIO Dr. Richard Charles discusses the need for district leaders to continuously develop their professional “soft skills” skills – flexibility, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration – to be the kind of leaders today’s schools need to succeed. Dr. Charles will also discuss the large language model they are embracing at Denver Public Schools to prepare their school communities for AI and other emerging tech.  
 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Ensuring Systems are Interoperable
• Building an AI Task Force
• AI and Media Literacy 
• Making the Most of Home-School Communication  
• Leveraging Tech for EL and Diverse Learning Populations

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Best Tools to Support EL Students 
• Rethinking Learning Spaces 
• Designing an AI Roadmap 
• Integrating Technology into the MTSS Structure 
• Next-Gen CTE

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Creating Equitable STEM Programs
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity  
• PD in the Age of AI
• Developing an AI Policy 
• Addressing Chronic Absenteeism 

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Engagement

This session will explore the current state of chronic absenteeism and its impact beyond academic performance. This session will include the role of school climate and culture in influencing student attendance and engagement, as well as specific strategies district administrators can use to boost attendance.

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

Developing a District-Wide Plan for the Use of AI in Schools

This session will explore how districts can alleviate concerns about AI from their school district communities through clear home-school communication, meaningful PD, and developing AI Guidelines with the help of all stakeholders.  
 

Financial Sustainability in a Post-ESSER World

How can school districts sustain ESSER-funded programs now that the funding has ended? In this session, we explore ideas and best practices – and tips for finding continued funding. 
 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Supporting the Science of Reading
• High-Impact Tutoring Case Studies 
• Building an eSports Program
• Creating an AI Support Team
• Making the Most of Your Tech Stack

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings

During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

• Inquiry-Based Learning & Competency-Based Education
• Designing Digital CTE Programs
• Sustaining 1:1 Programs
• Tips for Improving Home-School Connections 
• Data-Driven Decision Making 

Team Activity: Creating Your Model School Presentation

Teams use their takeaways gathered throughout the day to create their portrait of a Model School.
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Team Presentations

Each team chooses a representative to share the 2-minute presentation they created for their Model School. The audience votes on each presentation and the winning team members receive prizes.

Awards Ceremony

The winners of the Model School contest and Tech & Learning Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.

Closing Dinner Reception
Location Information Coming Soon.