DATAG 2026 Summer Conference: Full Schedule

12:15pm EDT

Registration

Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

General Session

1:00pm EDT

Welcome

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

General Session

1:15pm EDT

Best Practices of Professional Development: Looking at Data

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

As districts continue to expand the amount of data available to educators, a persistent challenge remains; how to ensure professional development meaningfully supports staff in using data effectively, accurately, and with fidelity. This focus panel is designed to elevate the conversation from tools and platforms to best practices in professional development that lead to informed, student-centered...
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Speakers

Jennifer Impastato

Supervisor, Nassau BOCES

Jennifer Impastato is a Program Coordinator at Nassau BOCES District Management Solutions Department. She offers professional staff development in Renaissance and Frontline Solutions for all Nassau County School Districts. Prior to that, she was part of the Student Management Services... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Privacy and Security, Panel Discussion

1:15pm EDT

The Data Balancing Act: Protecting trust in an era of expanding data use

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

As schools expand their use of data, dashboards, and AI-powered tools, leaders must balance innovation with privacy, security, and compliance. This panel will explore how various state, regional, and district partners are navigating student data governance while supporting effective decision-making and future-ready practices.

Speakers

Madalyn Romano

Assistant Director, LHRIC

Dr. Madalyn L. Romano has over thirty years’ experience in education starting as a K-8 teacher, adjunct professor, professional developer, Manager of Data Privacy and Security and most recently as the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning at the Lower Hudson Regional Information... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Privacy and Security

2:30pm EDT

Responsible AI Use for Data Analysis in Education

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

This session will provide a definition for responsible AI use in the context of school data analysis; identify key risks, safeguards, and decision points when using AI tools with education data; practice applying a simple checklist to evaluate whether an AI-supported analysis task is appropriate, private, and useful; and develop one practical next step for using AI responsibly in the...
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Speakers

Bryan Pasqua

Supervisor, Buffalo Public Schools

Bryan is a Supervisor in the Office of Shared Accountability at Buffalo Public Schools, an Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Niagara University, a NYS certified Social Studies Teacher and Administrator. Bryan has worked in the field of human services, youth development, and education... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis & Decision Making

2:30pm EDT

What’s the FRICCS? – The RIC/BOCES Network Helping Districts Get More from Frontline

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Alabama

FRICCS is a collaborative group of New York State’s Regional Information Center (RIC) and BOCES partners, working alongside Frontline Education, to strengthen service delivery and support for New York school districts using Frontline systems. In this interactive session, attendees will learn what FRICCS is, how the group meets and shares practices to support one another, and how that...
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Speakers

Brittany Dogali

Program Specialist II, Nassau Suffolk Boces

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Alabama

Data and Technology

2:30pm EDT

Cyber IQ + NIST 2.0: The Next Generation of School Cyber Readiness

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Cybersecurity awareness is no longer optional it’s an essential component of digital citizenship for every member of a school community. With the adoption of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, districts are being asked to take a more intentional, measurable, and people centered approach to cyber readiness. This session will highlight how Cyber IQ supports that shift by strengthening the...
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Speakers

Meghan Warren

Managing Program Coordinator II, Capital Region BOCES - NERIC

Meghan Warren is a dynamic education leader with a passion for data, strategy, and student success. With over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence in public education, she’s known for making schools run smarter, smoother, and more securely. As a Program Manager... Read More →

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Vendor/Other

2:30pm EDT

Forgettable: What the Movies of John Hughes Teach Us about Communication (Gold Sponsor)

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Travers

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,...
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Speakers

Jay Moss

School Status

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Travers

Vendor/Other

2:30pm EDT

Women in Technology

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

High Rock

Join us for our Women in Technology joins DATAG! Bringing women from DATAG and across New York State together for a time of connection and conversation. Attendees will hear a few inspiring stories from other women about the challenges and successes they’ve experienced in their careers, participate in an activity, and have some time for networking all while enjoying a snack and some iced...
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Speakers

Leah Balldassar

Niagara Falls City School District

Jennifer Impastato

Supervisor, Nassau BOCES

Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
High Rock

Data and Technology

5:00pm EDT

Social Gathering Sponsored by Mindex & ParentSquare

Wednesday July 8, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Whitman Brewing

Wednesday July 8, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Whitman Brewing 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Entertainment

7:30am EDT

Registration & Breakfast

Thursday July 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Thursday July 9, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

General Session

8:30am EDT

Keynote: Equitable Grading

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Joe has worked in education for over 20 years as a teacher, principal, and district administrator, and is the Founder of Crescendo Education Group, which since 2013 has supported K-12 schools, districts, and colleges/universities nationwide to improve grading and assessment practices. He leads the Equitable Grading Project, has presented at numerous education conferences, and his writings have...
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Speakers

Joe Feldman

Founder, Crescendo Education Group

Joe has worked in education for over 20 years as a teacher, principal, and district administrator, and is the founder of Crescendo Education Group (crescendoedgroup.org), which since 2013 has supported K-12 schools, districts, and colleges/universities nationwide to improve gradi... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

Keynote

10:10am EDT

The Good, The Bad, and The Data: Our Real Story of Implementing a Data Dashboard

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Implementing a district-wide data dashboard is rarely a straight line—it’s a winding road of technical hurdles, data silos, and culture shifts. In this session, we peel back the curtain on our district’s journey, sharing the truth about the trials and tribulations we faced. Beyond just showing you the technical solution, we will discuss the "messy middle" of implementation, strategies for...
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Speakers

Jamie Haug

Director of Technology, PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Analysis & Decision Making

10:10am EDT

AI on Your Own Terms: Deploying, Querying, and Tuning Open‑Source Models

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Travers

Enterprises and developers are increasingly faced with a choice: rely on corporate AI services that ship convenience but also data‑exfiltration risk, or host sophisticated models locally for full control and cost predictability. This session walks you through the entire decision‑making pipeline—from hardware sizing to software orchestration—so you can deploy, query, and continuously...
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Speakers

Nicholas Lastella

Nicholas Lastella is the lead developer for the Nassau BOCES RIC State Reporting and Data Warehouse team, bringing over nine years of experience in software development and technical leadership. After earning his B.S. in Computer Science, he began his career in IT support, assisting... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Travers

Data and Technology

10:10am EDT

From Silos to Systems: A Collaborative Blueprint for District Success

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

City Center 2

The Director of Information and Technology and well as the Director of Registration and Special Projects will speak to the idea of breaking down the silos in education and fostering collaboration with technology software, district data, and curriculum and instruction.

Speakers

Amy Gillespie

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
City Center 2

Data Leadership

10:10am EDT

2025-2026 End of Year Data Reporting: Best Practices in Verifying and Certifying Year-End Data

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

The task of accurately reporting all of the data that is required at the end of each school year can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned District Data Coordinator. This presentation is specifically designed to assist District Data Coordinators / Administrators with the accurate and timely submission of year-end data. Topics discussed will include: which reports to review, best practices...
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Speakers

Charles King

Divisional Administrator, EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES

Charlie King is a Divisional Administrator for Eastern Suffolk BOCES, overseeing the Student Data Services Department. Before joining Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Charlie served concurrently as the CIO/District Data Administrator for the Kings Park CSD as well as Assistant Principal for... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Verification/Data Warehouse

10:10am EDT

Equitable Grading

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

City Center 1

Speakers

Joe Feldman

Founder, Crescendo Education Group

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
City Center 1

Keynote

10:10am EDT

Reduce the complexity of your Software Stack to save time and money (Gold Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Whitney

School districts are spending more time than ever navigating disconnected technology systems. What starts as a collection of tools to solve individual needs often turns into a time-consuming patchwork—requiring duplicate data entry, multiple logins, manual workarounds, vendor coordination, and constant troubleshooting when systems do not sync properly.This session explores how districts can save...
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Speakers

Ryan Paparella

Client Success Manager, Infinite Campus

Bill Dwyer

Data Evangelist CCS, Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Whitney

Vendor/Other

10:10am EDT

Vendor Presentation (Gold Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Alabama

Speakers

Aspire

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Alabama

Vendor/Other

11:15am EDT

Collaborative Data Conversations: Leading Teams Toward Continuous Improvement

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

City Center 1

Data conversations are powerful opportunities for school leaders, stakeholders, and teachers to work together when done with purpose, intention, and structures. This professional development sessions equips educators with practical strategies to facilitate collaborative data conversations that deepen understanding and drive change. We will shift conversations from "what do the numbers say?" to...
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Speakers

Laura Zanrucha

Director of Seconday Education, Sullivan County

After spending 16 years in education in the Southern Tier, I've relocated to Sullivan County where I've been the Director of Secondary Education for over a year. I previously was a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal and a middle/high school principal.

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
City Center 1

Data and Technology

11:15am EDT

Is this a big number?

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Travers

Numbers help us make sense of the world but understanding what they really mean isn't always straightforward. In this interactive session, participants will explore how context, framing, and human intuition shape our understanding of data. We’ll unpack why some numbers surprise us and learn practical strategies for making numbers more meaningful, communicable, and useful in decision-making.

Speakers

Whitney McHenry

Manager, Data Services, WNYRIC/Erie 1 BOCES

Whitney McHenry is the Manager of Data Services at the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC). With 20 years of experience at WNYRIC, Whitney has worked in programming, data analysis, and assisting districts in implementing state guidelines for compliance with reporting... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Travers

Data and Technology

11:15am EDT

Best Practices of Professional Development: Looking at Data, Part 2

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

This facilitated followup session moves from discussion to application. Participants will reflecton their own district or organizational context, collaborate with peers, and exploreprofessional development strategies that support meaningful, sustainable data use.Topics Include: • Designing data focused professional development• Supporting varied levels of data literacy• Timing, format, and...
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Speakers

Jennifer Impastato

Supervisor, Nassau BOCES

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Leadership

11:15am EDT

Cyber IQ Unleashed: Building AI Boosted Cyber Smart Schools

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Alabama

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,...
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Speakers

Meghan Warren

Managing Program Coordinator II, Capital Region BOCES - NERIC

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Alabama

Data Privacy and Security

11:15am EDT

How Would I Even Know If My School District Boundaries Are Correct?

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

Every school year around November, school districts receive emails from NYSED to review their school district boundaries, as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's School District Review Program (SDRP). For years, the presenter had no idea on how a school district would even tackle that assignment, especially not without access to GIS software. In this session, the presenter will discuss how he...
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Speakers

Benjamin Norris

CNYRIC

Ben currently works as a Data Coordinator at the CNYRIC, where he just completed his first year. Prior to that, he was the Director of Data Coordination & Analysis for the Auburn Enlarged City School District, as well as a Data Analyst for the Syracuse City School District. He earned... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Verification/Data Warehouse

11:15am EDT

Presenting State Testing Results Data to All Concerned

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

City Center 2

This is a guide as to how to take state testing data and present it to all concerned groups such as teachers, building administrators, central administration, and the Board of Education

Speakers

Michael Latino

Latino, Michael

District Data Coordinator

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
City Center 2

NYS Assessments

11:15am EDT

Vendor Presentation (Platinum Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

EdVistas

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor/Other

1:30pm EDT

Human-Driven, Data-Informed: Using AI to Turn Data into Instructional Action

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

City Center 2

In an era of rapidly evolving AI tools, districts must ensure that data use remains purposeful, ethical, and centered on student learning. This session explores a human-driven, data-informed approach to decision-making, highlighting how tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Google NotebookLM can support educators in identifying trends, summarizing data, and generating instructional ideas using their...
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Speakers

Julie Ross-Kleinman

Supervisor of instructional Services~Educator Edge, Ulster BOCES

Dr. Julianne Ross-Kleinmann is the Supervisor of Instructional Services for Model Schools and Distance Learning at Ulster BOCES. A former district data coordinator and data privacy officer, she supports New York State districts in data-informed decision-making, governance, and responsible... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
City Center 2

Data Analysis & Decision Making

1:30pm EDT

Engage, Connect, Attend: Equity-Based Data Leadership Using ClassDojo and Attendance Point

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Travers

Data leadership is most powerful when it centers equity, relationships, and belonging. This session is designed for district and school leaders seeking to leverage data in culturally and linguistically sustaining ways to strengthen student attendance and deepen home–school communication. Participants will explore how equity-based data practices can move beyond compliance to become tools for...
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Speakers

Ebony E. Prophet-Bullock, Ed.D.

Chief Accountability/ Information Officer, Buffalo City School District

Dr. Ebony E. Prophet-Bullock has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and leading in the Buffalo City School District (BCSD). She holds certifications from New York State for teaching and leadership at both the school and district levels, and while pursuing her Master’s... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Travers

Data Leadership

1:30pm EDT

Hidden Gems: Unlocking the SIRS Manual with Custom AI

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Move beyond the AI hype to explore how custom-built Gemini Gems can be programmed with the logic of trusted documents like the SIRS Manual to revolutionize district data governance. After a primer on how to create their own AI assistants, attendees will discover a suite of five specialized "Hidden Gems" designed to tackle the most time-consuming aspects of the District Data Coordinator role: a...
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Speakers

Helen Gutfreund

Data Warehouse Help Desk Lead, Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center

Helen Gutfreund is a Google Cloud Certified Generative AI Leader and Strategic Communications and Program Leader with 20+ years of proven success in translating complex regulatory data into public-facing guidance for organizations in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her expertise... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Leadership

1:30pm EDT

Beyond the District Report: Teacher-Level Assessment Reporting

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

As districts continue to push for more meaningful instructional use of state assessment data, WNYRIC began a multi-year effort to securely deliver teacher-specific assessment reporting directly to educators. What began as a request for easier access to student performance data evolved into a large-scale initiative involving security architecture, roster validation, item mapping, instructional...
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Speakers

Jill Schottman

Data Analysis and Decision Making, WNYRIC

Jill Schottman is the Coordinator of the WNYRIC Data Warehouse. The WNYRIC Data Warehouse team provides Level 1 Data Warehouse services to over 500 public school districts, Charter Schools, and non-public schools throughout the state, five hosted RICs, and 2 Big 5 school districts... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Verification/Data Warehouse

1:30pm EDT

New DDC on the Block

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

City Center 1

Are you the "New DDC on the Block"? Stepping into the role of District Data Coordinator can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This session, viewed from a district-level perspective, highlights the essentials every beginner should know. We will cover core responsibilities, key resources, and practical lessons learned from real experience. The goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding...
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Speakers

Rebecca Zimmerman

Sr. Computer Application Specialist, Greece CSD

Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in finance and history from Nazareth University. She began her journey as a District Data Coordinator in April 2021, following her appointment as Data Liaison Specialist at the Spencerport Central School District. She joined the Greece Central... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
City Center 1

Data Verification/Data Warehouse

1:30pm EDT

OMG I Have Too Many Tabs Open: Queensbury's Case for Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Alabama

“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...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Alabama

Vendor/Other

1:30pm EDT

Vendor Presentation (Gold Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

LINKiT!

Thursday July 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor/Other

2:35pm EDT

From Vision to Visuals: Designing a Dashboard for District Leaders for More Informed Board‑Level Decision‑Making

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

In today’s data‑rich education environment, school districts need fast, reliable answers to the questions that drive board‑of‑education discussions. This presentation walks the audience through the full decision‑making and design journey undertaken with a district superintendent to turn a complex mix of demographic, program, assessment, attendance, and benchmark data into a single,...
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Speakers

Michael Morello

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis & Decision Making

2:35pm EDT

Creating Dynamic Dashboards from an Excel Dataset

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

City Center 1

In this workshop, participants will learn how to transform raw Excel data into clear, interactive dashboards that support meaningful analysis and decision making. The session covers effective dashboard planning, building and structuring PivotTables, and creating interactive PivotCharts with slicers and filters. Attendees will leave with practical techniques they can immediately apply to create...
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Speakers

Christopher Dorr

Program Specialist, Nassau BOCES

Christopher Dorr has been serving as a Program Specialist for Nassau BOCES since 2017. In this role, he provides support for SchoolTool and has previously offered expertise for PowerSchool and Infinite Campus. Chris holds teaching certifications in both Elementary Education and Secondary... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
City Center 1

Data and Technology

2:35pm EDT

Data Detective: Using AI to Assist with Data Issues

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

AI tips and tricks: using Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot to assist with everyday data troubleshooting.

Speakers

Sam Schrecengost

Supervisor, Erie 1 BOCES

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data and Technology

2:35pm EDT

$mart Data: Work $marter, Not Harder

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

City Center 2

This workshop will dive into economical, efficient and exciting strategies to building data culture, consuming data and accelerating student learning. Participants will leave with a roadmap ready for immediate implementation. This workshop is designed for district leaders, school leaders, teachers and data enthusiasts with children.

Speakers

Kerry Dunne

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
City Center 2

Data Leadership

2:35pm EDT

NYSITELL and NYSESLAT 101: What does it all mean?

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

Travers

In this session, we will review the key steps in the English Language Leaner identification process, including the NYSITELL and NYSESLAT.

Speakers

Laura Zanrucha

Director of Seconday Education, Sullivan County

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
Travers

NYS Assessments

2:35pm EDT

Bringing your District Data to Life with Mindex Analytics AI

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

Alabama

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...
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Speakers

Mindex

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
Alabama

Vendor/Other

2:35pm EDT

Vendor Presentation (Gold Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

Renaissance

Thursday July 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor/Other

3:40pm EDT

Before the Data: Why Defining ‘Good’ Is the Key to Literacy Growth

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

City Center 1

Dryden Elementary School recognized a need for a more structured and focused approach to professional learning around literacy instruction based on the science of reading. At last year's conference presentation titled, Using Data to Inform Early Literacy Instruction, Cheryl used Nicole's Diamond Definition™ process to explore the question: How can we determine if literacy skills are improving in...
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Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
City Center 1

Data Analysis & Decision Making

3:40pm EDT

Instructional Insights Using Computer-Based Testing Data

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

Full description to follow. We will present Nassau RIC reports that combine test scores and information from Nextera, including constructed responses and how much time students are taking to complete NYS assessments. Lead presenter: Barbara Dwyer. Co-presenters: Jeff Davis and Tim Fuger.

Speakers

Jeff Davis

Senior Manager, Nassau BOCES

Jeff Davis has been with Nassau BOCES since 2002 and is currently the Senior Manager of the Nassau BOCES Instructional Data Warehouse (IDW). The IDW brings together data from a multitude of sources, including student management systems, NYS assessments, third-party diagnostics... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis & Decision Making

3:40pm EDT

The Missing Data: Using AI to Capture and Act on Student Engagement in Real Time

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

City Center 2

Districts have robust assessment data but limited insight into what students actually experience during instruction. This session introduces LessonLoop, an AI-powered professional learning tool that generates real-time engagement data from a single lesson—capturing student understanding, motivation, and productive struggle. Grounded in research and aligned to Portrait of a Graduate outcomes,...
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Speakers

Nona Ullman

Founder and CEO, LessonLoop

Ms. Nona Ullman, CEO of LessonLoop, is a former teacher, district administrator, and management consultant with 30 years of data, technology, and program evaluation experience with over 50 state and local educational agencies in 22 states. She has spent the last 10 years providing... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
City Center 2

Data and Technology

3:40pm EDT

Think Before You Share: Key Principles of Education Law § 2-d and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

Travers

Protecting student data is everyone’s responsibility. This session distills the core requirements into clear and practical actions. The participants will learn how to avoid common missteps, strengthen compliance, and prevent breaches. Learn how a simple pause before sharing can make all the difference in safeguarding student information.

Speakers

Raheela Baig

Coordinator, Data Privacy & Security Services, Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

Raheela Baig is a Coordinator at Lower Hudson Regional Information (LHRIC), where Raheela leads data privacy and security initiatives for school districts. Raheela specializes in implementing Education Law 2-d, ensuring compliance, training staff, and developing policies to protect... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
Travers

Data and Technology

3:40pm EDT

From Scattered to Streamlined: Creating a Scalable Resource Hub in Google Sites

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

On many data teams, critical information isn’t missing; it’s just hard to find. Guidance, reporting timelines, templates, and training materials are often buried in email threads, scattered across shared drives, or siloed in personal files. Additionally, many rely on individually bookmarked sites and links, which can lead to inconsistent access and ongoing maintenance as content changes. The...
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Speakers

Michelle Ruggio

APPLICATION TRAINING SPECIALIST II, Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center

Michelle Ruggio has been with the Mid Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) for over 25 years with expertise in Student Services, Application Training, and Data Reporting. Currently working on the Data Warehouse Help Desk, Michelle is passionate about making complex information... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Privacy and Security

3:40pm EDT

From Vision to Reality: Tracking the NYS Portrait of a Graduate with Edvision Technologies(Gold Sponsor)

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

City Center 2

The NYS Portrait of a Graduate shifts education toward a holistic, competency-based model beyond Regents exams — requiring districts to track a broader range of student skills.Kathy and Jeff will demo Edvision Technologies Whole Child platform with specific attention to the Portrait of a Graduate module which unifies academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data into one view. This helps...
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Speakers

Jeff Henley

Assistant Director of Accountability and AVID, Greece CSD

Kathy Colicchio

retired Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and Senior Vice President, Edvision Technologies

Edvision Technologies

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
City Center 2

Vendor/Other

3:40pm EDT

Unlocking What’s Next: Delivering Smarter Workflows and Improved Value for LEAs with eScholar

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT

Alabama

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Briana Shara

eScholar

Thursday July 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
Alabama

Vendor/Other

5:00pm EDT

Cocktail Reception & DeMauro Award Presentation Sponsored by eScholar

Thursday July 9, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

City Center 2

Thursday July 9, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
City Center 2

General Session

9:00am EDT

Breakfast

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Friday July 10, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

General Session

9:30am EDT

Large Group Panel: State Education

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Saratoga Ballroom

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Saratoga Ballroom

State Education

9:30am EDT

Hidden Growth Factors: Does potential learning = total learning? Finding the hidden information (growth factors) in student data so that both teacher and student potential are maximized.

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT

City Center 1

This workshop will explore student data from the standpoint of "why" rather than "what". Participants will leave with strategies for personal, student and school growth. This workshop is designed for district leaders, school leaders, teachers and data enthusiasts with children.

Speakers

Kerry Dunne

Friday July 10, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
City Center 1

Data Leadership

10:30am EDT

Table Talk Breakout Room: NYSESLAT

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Alabama

Speakers

Assessment Office

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Alabama

State Education

10:30am EDT

Table Talk Breakout Room: Office of Accountability

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

Speakers

Jennifer Todd

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

State Education

10:30am EDT

Table Talk Breakout Room: Office of Special Education

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Travers

Speakers

Suzanne Bolling

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Travers

State Education

10:30am EDT

Table Talk Breakout Room: Office of State Reporting

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

State Education

10:30am EDT

Table Talk Breakout Room: Portrait of a Graduate

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT

Whitney

Friday July 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Whitney

State Education

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