DATAG 2026 Summer Conference

Cybersecurity isn’t just a requirement anymore it’s a full on team sport, and everyone in your district is in the game. This fast paced, interactive session shows how NERIC Cyber IQ, supercharged with AI driven insights, turns your human firewall from basic defense into an elite cyber squad ready for anything.

We’ll dive into realistic phishing challenges, explore powerful AI features, break down instant reporting that makes vulnerabilities impossible to miss, and look at how seamless Outlook and Gmail integration keeps your district one step ahead. Plus, you’ll see how adaptive threat intelligence evolves just as fast as the attackers do.

You’ll walk out with high impact strategies to boost readiness, meet compliance expectations, and build a school culture where students, staff, and families feel confident, empowered, and ready to protect and defend.

This isn’t just another cybersecurity session it’s your launchpad to a district that’s cyber smart, future ready, and informed about digital safety.

“OMG I have so many tabs open” happens to everyone…especially teachers as they are trying to create differentiated resources, ensure accommodations are being followed, grading, analyzing data, and many many more things. With so many edtech platforms, Queensbury Union Free School District keeps coming back to one. In this session, Queensbury’s Alex Townes shares why Wayground (formerly Quizizz) has become a fixture in their classrooms — not because it was mandated, but because it works. The conversation covers the four areas where Wayground has made the clearest difference: Student engagement, Real-time feedback, Easily embed progress monitoring in learning and practice; Accommodations, translation, and adjusting reading levels all in one tool The goal with Wayground is to make differentiation practical. Whether you are a district leader evaluating platforms or an instructional coach looking for tools your teachers will actually adopt, this hands-on session offers an honest, practitioner-driven look at what it means when the right tool is in the right hands.

Join us for a closer look at Mindex’s journey as an Advanced Tier AWS Partner and how we’ve expanded ESSA support through innovative data and analytics solutions. This session will highlight the evolution of our Advanced Analytics platform, featuring secure QuickSight dashboards, dynamic data storytelling, and enhanced reporting across RIC and BOCES environments. We’ll also showcase the latest embedded AI tools that empower users to interact with their data more intuitively, making it easier to answer complex questions about performance, programs, and operations without switching between systems.

Description: This session will provide an overview of the eScholar project, highlighting how upcoming enhancements are designed to streamline LEA workflows and improve day-to-day efficiency for staff. Attendees will be introduced to five key new features—including location mapping, enhanced search capabilities, and improved data processing—that reduce manual effort, increase data visibility, and simplify common tasks. Through live demonstrations, the presentation will showcase system scalability, including file handling and concurrent user activity, reinforcing reliability during peak workloads. The session will also illustrate how these improvements accelerate speed to value, empowering LEA teams with faster access to accurate data and a more seamless, user-friendly experience—making the extended project timeline a worthwhile investment.