DATAG 2026 Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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

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 participant’s role.

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

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 for reporting and verifying graduates, understanding deadlines/timelines, as well as year-end special education data reporting requirements. Frequently asked questions will be addressed, and tools to help make the year-end reporting process more manageable will be shared.

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

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 ultimately learned how to work on the SDRP project, and in turn, developed a prototype for every school district in the CNYRIC region to use.

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

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 interpretation, stakeholder communication, and report redesign. This session will walk through WNYRIC’s journey designing and implementing teacher-level security and reporting for NYS state assessment results

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

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, interactive Power BI dashboard.

Speakers

Michael Morello

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

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

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

1:15pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

10:10am EDT

11:15am EDT

1:30pm EDT

2:35pm EDT

3:40pm EDT

10:30am EDT

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