DATAG 2024 Summer Conference: Full Schedule

12:15pm EDT

Registration Open

Wednesday July 10, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Supporting Data Analytics Through Improved Privacy Practices

Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Speakers

Linnette J Attai

Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

4:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception

Wednesday July 10, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Sponsored by Parent Square and School Tool

Wednesday July 10, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

7:30am EDT

Registration Open

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

7:45am EDT

Breakfast

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:45am - 8:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

Research Evidence on Advanced Placement Nationally and in New York State: Access, Achievement and Outcomes.

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Lesley Guggenheim

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
TBA

Keynote

10:00am EDT

2023-24 End of Year Data Reporting: Best Practices in Verifying and Certifying Year-End Data (Double Session)

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

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

Charlie King

CIO, 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 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

CIO, Double Session

10:00am EDT

Overcoming Obstacles with Student Success in Collaboration with District, Nassau BOCES and Renaissance - Year Two

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

Speakers

Jennifer Impastato

Program Coordinator, 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. Before coming to Nassau BOCES, Jennifer served as an Acting... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

10:00am EDT

AI Unleashed: Revolutionizing Productivity in Leadership

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2B

"Do I really have to?" If this is your reaction when a new task arrives, it's time to harness your technological resources effectively—particularly artificial intelligence. In this engaging session, we will delve into AI-enabled tools and strategies designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily tasks. Discover how AI can transform mundane, time-consuming activities into streamlined processes, allowing you to focus on high-impact areas of your work.

Speakers

Mike Doughty

Assistant Superintendent, NERIC

Dr. Mike Doughty is the Assistant Superintendent for the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC), a division of the Capital Region BOCES in Albany. Prior to this role he was the Executive Director for Statewide Projects at the Capital Region BOCES where he led statewide efforts... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Leadership

10:00am EDT

Reflective Practice Using NYS Assessment Data

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

This presentation will guide participants through an effective reflective practice protocol that they'll be able to implement immediately. Teachers benefit from assessment data when it's presented in meaningful, practical, and reflective ways. Join me as I share how 2024 assessment data successfully informs 2024-2025 instruction.

Speakers

Anne S. Mitchell

Professional Development Coordinator, Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES

Anne Mitchell is a CABOCES Coordinator for Professional Development and the District Curriculum Coordinator for Portville Central School. Using WNYRIC Data Warehouse and the 4 A's protocol, she has successfully supported the implementation of reflective data practices and the development... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

NYS Assessment and Data Usage

10:00am EDT

NYS Grades 3-8 Computer-based Testing Program

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Alabama/Travers

Speakers

Clara Sorbo

Bureau Chief, Office of State Assessment, NYSED

Emily Bryans

NYSED

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Alabama/Travers

NYSED

10:00am EDT

Networking

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

High Rock

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
High Rock

Other

10:00am EDT

Applying Best Practices in Data Visualization Design

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Phila

You’ve collected the data. You’ve checked for data quality. Now you want user-friendly and visually engaging data dashboards. This session will address many data design principles and best practices and how to incorporate them in your dashboards. The eScholar team will review best practices and principles from visualization experts such as Stephen Few, Edward Tufte, and Ellen Lupton, and then show how these practices and principles can be applied. This session is for anyone who may be creating data visualizations and/or evaluating dashboards from vendors.

Speakers

Elissa Seto

eScholar

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Phila

Vendor

10:00am EDT

Revolutionizing Education with StaffTrac: A Comprehensive Solution for Teacher and Principal Evaluation

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Whitney

Join us for an insightful presentation on StaffTrac, the innovative solution designed by a local New York-based company to transform the Teacher and Principal observation and evaluation process. Developed with the input of education professionals, StaffTrac addresses common challenges and streamlines evaluations, saving time and reducing workload. Discover how StaffTrac delivers a complete online solution, accessible from any device. Key features include the ability to use any rubric, customize evaluation components, and import historical observations. As a one-stop APPR solution, StaffTrac handles all compliance and reporting needs, from developing and tracking SLOs to one-click year-end reporting and one-button upload to NYSED. Manage complete APPR with ease and work in multiple years simultaneously. With the rights to all Danielson Rubrics and recognition on the WYNRIC contract, StaffTrac ensures reliability. The integrated HR module tracks teacher data and supports professional development initiatives, making it the most advanced evaluation and management solution in the industry.

Speakers

TJ Leonard

Regional Sales Rep, EdVista

Bill Bouchard

Revolutionizing Education with StaffTrac: A Comprehensive Solution for Teacher and Principal Evaluation, EdVista

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Whitney

Vendor

10:55am EDT

2023-24 End of Year Data Reporting: Best Practices in Verifying and Certifying Year-End Data (Double Session)

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

Speakers

Charlie King

CIO, Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

CIO, Double Session

10:55am EDT

Unlocking the Power of Data Teams: Strategies for Success

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

In this presentation, we will discuss effective strategies for starting an effective data team and how to leverage the team to make the data collection process more efficient for your district.

Speakers

Jill Schottman

Data Analysis and Decision Making, WNYRIC

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

10:55am EDT

Navigating the Data Galaxy: A Classification Expedition

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

Alabama/Travers

In today's digital landscape, districts have implemented a range of protective technologies such as Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On, and air-gapped backups. While these measures provide a level of security, the question arises: are they truly sufficient for our evolving needs? With an abundance of data assets to safeguard, it becomes imperative to discern which merit the highest levels of protection. Enter Data Classification, a crucial process enabling districts to evaluate the adequacy of their protective technologies in alignment with their specific data demands. By systematically categorizing and prioritizing data, educational institutions can pinpoint vulnerabilities and allocate resources effectively. Join us on an exploration into the intricate galaxy of K-12 data classification, where we delve into the significance of this process in fortifying our data defenses and ensuring the integrity of sensitive information.

Speakers

Keith Schubert

NERIC

Keith Schubert is a Data Protection Coach on NERIC’s Data Security and Privacy Team. He has served on the RIC One Data Privacy and Security Service team since 2019. During his 17 years at NERIC he has also worked in Data Warehouse, SchoolTool Support, and the Data Integrations Group... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
Alabama/Travers

DPO/Chief Information

10:55am EDT

DEI and Student Belonging: Research through the eyes of NYS School Building Leaders

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2B

This session is designed for school building leaders, those who support school building leaders in the building, at the district level or in the community, and those who look to be a school building leader one day. During this session, Amy will share her research related to school building leaders and how they support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness initiatives in the school building. Both quantitative and qualitative data sets and analysis will be shared to provide insight and next steps to be taken in support of DEI and belongingness for all. If you love to dig into the data and you value research-backed practice, this is the session for you!

Speakers

Amy Konz

Regional Data Leader, MORIC

Amy Konz, Regional Data Leader at the Mohawk Regional Information Center, has been with the organization since 2016. A former middle school and high school math teacher, Amy is passionate about data. She has recently completed her PhD in Organizational Leadership with a focus on diversity... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Leadership

10:55am EDT

Changing the Invitation to Advanced Placement in New York State

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

College Board is working to broaden access to platform AP courses across New York State. Attendees will learn about Project based English 10: AP Seminar, AP African American Studies and AP Precalculus and how districts and BOCES can expand access to all students. An overview of the class of 2023 AP cohort data for New York State and the nation will also be shared during this presentation.

Speakers

Matt Zarro

College Board

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Other

10:55am EDT

Databased Decisions for Student Success

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

Phila

What happens after your team makes a data-based decision? How are those decisions captured, synthesized, and communicated? Join this session to learn how to integrate all whole child data into a single platform with interactive data visualizations and built-in tools for essential MTSS practices. From individual insights to district-level patterns, see how you can support each student and their continuous improvement a reality.

Speakers

Ron McDaniel

Solutions Architect, Renaissance

Nathan Farrell

Renaissance, Account Executive

Ann Savino

Renaissance, eSchool Data

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
Phila

Vendor

10:55am EDT

Leveraging Alteryx for Modern AI and Analytics in K-12

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT

Whitney

Speakers

Liz Herra

Converge

Thursday July 11, 2024 10:55am - 11:40am EDT
Whitney

Vendor

11:45am EDT

Lunch

Thursday July 11, 2024 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT

12:30pm EDT

NYSSIS 2.0

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT

Participants will be provided a brief introduction of the NYSSIS 2.0 Application to be launched in the 2024-25SY.

Speakers

Rose Leroy

LeRoy, NYSED

Currently, the Director of Educational Data and Reports with the New York State Education Department Rose is focused on operational and project management of P20 data for required state and federal reporting. Previously, Rose worked as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT

1:10pm EDT

Navigating the Federal Data Maze (Double Session)

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

The US Census Bureau’s 130 annual surveys document every aspect of the nation's population, schools, governments, economics, and businesses. The resultant 1.5 million tables of raw data are housed in over 50 publicly accessible portals. This hands-on workshop provides a broad overview of the most relevant portals available to professionals in education and the types of data housed within each one. Data portals like the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimate (SAIPE) Program are used to determine school district Title I funding. Data.census.gov provides data relative to disability, languages spoken at home, and caregiver academic achievement, allowing school leaders and boards to strategically budget and plan for early childhood intervention programs. Data on household access to internet and availability of computers in homes is found in the Digital Equity Hub and saved grant writers considerable time when applying for digital equity grants. My Community Explorer maps 12 risk factors associated with community resiliency, all of which align with academic success. We will also locate the data visualization directory. You will leave knowing where to locate a variety of different data portals, what information is housed in each one, and how to save and share results for grants, presentations, and mandated reports. Bring your laptop and take a deeper dive into the tables and maps that can be created in the Census Bureau's signature data portal, data.census.gov.

Speakers

Amy Brombos

Dr. Amy Brombos serves as the Data Dissemination Specialist for New York State. Her experience in federal service began in 2018 as the Decennial Census Partnership Coordinator covering NYS. Prior to federal service Dr. Brombos spent over 20 years working in academia as a Teacher... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

CIO, Double Session

1:10pm EDT

Integrated Intelligence Using AI to Create a "Whole Child" Experience. Greece Central School District's Journey with Innive K12 360

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

Struggling to manage relevant data sets and multiple 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

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

1:10pm EDT

Is Your District Serious About Data Protection?

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2B

In this interactive session, participants will: -review the current threat landscape facing K12 schools -consider their district’s readiness for a cyber attack -be provided with resources and practices that can improve security posture

Speakers

Michelle Krieger

Data Protection Officer, Lake Shore Central School District

Michelle Krieger is the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Lake Shore Central School District. She has been an educator for over 23 years, with previous experience as a Special Educator, Technology Integration Specialist, and Technology Coordinator. Michelle has been a presenter... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2B

DPO/Chief Information

1:10pm EDT

School Districts’ Obligations Do Not End with High School Graduation

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

The majority of New York State’s high school graduates enroll in college. Are our students successful? Where do they enroll? Do they earn 2-year degrees, 4-year dears? Which colleges turn into success factories for our students, and which are more likely to result in dead ends? Discover data reports which lead administrators and counselors to answer these questions and many more. All Nassau BOCES reports are based on data from the National Student Clearinghouse.

Speakers

Fredric Cohen

Consultant, Nassau BOCES

Fredric Cohen has worked as a consultant with Nassau BOCES Instructional Data Warehouse for the past 22 years since his retirement from the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District as Deputy Superintendent. Fred spent 23 years in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Leadership

1:10pm EDT

NYSSIS (Sandbox)

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

Nick Chouloute

eScholar

Nick Chouloute is a seasoned Customer Support Manager who is committed to providing exceptional assistance to eScholar’s clients. With two decades of experience providing customer support services, Nick manages his team with the goal of providing professional, timely, accurate... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor

1:10pm EDT

Utilizing Data and Analytics to Increase Parent Contactability and Improve Engagement

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT

Phila

Speakers

Eleanor Chappell

Marketing Events Manager, Parent Square

Thursday July 11, 2024 1:10pm - 1:55pm EDT
Phila

Vendor

2:05pm EDT

Navigating the Federal Data Maze (Double Session)

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

Speakers

Amy Brombos

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

CIO, Double Session

2:05pm EDT

Grading for Equity

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

In this session, participants will examine data related to grading practices and outcomes in schools. Participants will learn about grading practices that promote equity and strategies for designing equitable grading systems that promote learning and success for all students.

Speakers

Dr. Christina Ruggeri

Coordinator of Data and Professional Development, Erie 1 BOCES

Christina Ruggeri works as a coordinator of data and professional development at Erie 1 BOCES. Prior to her role here, she taught across various grade levels, subject areas, and school settings. In addition to her teaching experience, Christina conducted statistical analyses at Roswell... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

2:05pm EDT

Missed Class Time - A Discussion How It's Affecting Outcomes and What We can Do to Track and Make Improvements

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Missed class time is a common and complex issue that affects students, teachers, and schools in various ways. Whether it is due to illness, family obligations, transportation problems, discipline, or other reasons, missing class can have negative consequences for students' academic performance, social-emotional development, and future opportunities. Moreover, missed class time can also affect teachers' instructional planning, classroom management, and professional development. Therefore, it is essential to understand the causes, effects, and solutions of missed class time, and to share best practices and strategies with other educators and stakeholders. Missed class time is a serious and prevalent issue that requires attention and action from educators and schools. By conducting a presentation and discussion on missed class time, we can address this issue in a comprehensive and collaborative way, and explore ways to reduce its negative effects and enhance its positive outcomes. We hope that you will join us in this presentation and discussion, and contribute to this important and timely topic.

Speakers

Rich Yeoman

Manager of Data Services, GV/W-FL EduTEch

Rich Yeoman is the Manager of Data Services at GV/W-FL EduTech, a leading provider of educational technology solutions in the Genesee Valley and Wayne-Finger Lakes regions. He has been working at EduTech for 26 years, and he oversees the EduData department that offers a range of data-related... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Data Analysis and Decision Making

2:05pm EDT

Lesson Learned from a Ransomware Attack

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT

Alabama/Travers

The Buffalo City School District experienced a ransomware attack in March 2021. During this session, they will discuss lessons learned from the experience.

Speakers

Josh Kovacich

Buffalo Public Schools

Laura Samulski-Peters, ED.D

Buffalo Public Schools

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT
Alabama/Travers

DPO/Chief Information

2:05pm EDT

The New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are coming! Are you ready? Adirondack Central School District is!

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

In a digital age where technological literacy is paramount, the integration of Computer Science and Digital Fluency into K-12 education is a top priority for New York state school districts in 2024-2025. For students today to become the confident, competitive professionals of tomorrow, they must be prepared for contexts that shift in a click. With this in mind, the Adirondack Central School District, located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, is leveraging its long-term partnerships to prepare its staff and students to meet and exceed the new standards—and the assessments that will inevitably follow. Please join this leadership-focused turnkey session where participants will be provided with a blueprint for curriculum development, capacity building, and implementation. Examples of curriculum maps will be provided along with a turnkey presentation to utilize back in your school district.

Speakers

Michael Faustino

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Adirondack Central School District

Michael Faustino, with three decades of experience in education, including 17 years as a kindergarten teacher before becoming a principal, now serves as the director of curriculum, instruction, and technology for the Adirondack Central School District. He leads the district’s mission... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:50pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Leadership

2:05pm EDT

Art of the Possibility: How to securely use GenAI to supercharge your analytics.

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:55pm EDT

Phila

With data becoming the new gold, generating value out of the data has obtained great significance. It is equally important for the user to find value out of the insights as much as the information presented from the data. The journey of presenting insights to users has taken a big turn with the advent of AI where machine learning algorithms have made it easy for users to get exactly what they need for decision making at various levels. In this presentation, we walk through the evolution of insights derived out of data and its evolution with AI supported models.

Speakers

Saravanan Kumareshan

Innive

Saravanan Kumareshan is a Product Manager with over 15 years of experience in product management, data analytics, process modelling, solution development and knowledge management in K12 Education. Having started the career as a software developer, Saravanan later pivoted to management... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:55pm EDT
Phila

Vendor

2:05pm EDT

NYSSIS (Sandbox)

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:55pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

Nick Chouloute

eScholar

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:05pm - 2:55pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor

3:00pm EDT

11 Lessons learned in Data Engineering, Data Set Design, Dashboard and Report Building

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Building reports and dashboards requires careful consideration of the underlying data elements that feed those resources. Often the decisions made in building the underlying data sets can have huge impacts on the functionality of the reports and dashboards. This presentation will go over 11 concepts and examples are worth considering if you are thinking about building a new report, building a new dashboard, or if you are working with someone on those designs. While the presentation will be system agnostic, some examples may be used from MORIC utilized systems such as Microsoft PowerBI and Denodo.

Speakers

Daniel Chmielewski

Chmielewski, MORIC

Daniel Chmielewski has worked for the Mohawk Regional Information center since 2007. He started working with their Student Management Systems support team, supporting schooltool. Later, he moved to oversee the Programming and Data Integration team within the organization, and... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

Data Analysis and Decision Making

3:00pm EDT

Tackling Truancy: Resources to Address Chronic Absence

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

This professional development session tackles the critical issue of chronic absence in schools. We'll delve into data analysis techniques to pinpoint students most at risk, and equip you with self-assessment tools to evaluate your current attendance practices. We will discuss strategies for proactive school year planning to foster a culture of attendance and student success. Finally, we will discuss steps districts can take over the summer and during the first weeks of school to create a culture of strong attendance.

Speakers

Chris Casey

Data Analyst, Questar III BOCES

Data Analyst

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Data Analysis and Decision Making

about Chris Casey is a data analyst with the School Improvement team at Questar III BOCES. He works with local school districts on needs assessment, survey development and analysis, and program evaluation. Over the past few years, Chris has focused heavily in his work and research on attendance and chronic absenteeism.<br><br>When not working, Chris can be found writing and recording music as well as wandering in nature with his wife, kids, and dog.

3:00pm EDT

The Tracker

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

See how the MHRIC Data Warehouse team has kept LEAs' District Data Coordinators and their data verification teams literally on the same page with our homespun, spreadsheet-based tracking tool for data-reporting errors.

Speakers

Helen Gutfreund

Data Warehouse Help Desk Lead, MHRIC

Data Warehouse Helpdesk LeadData AnalyticsData Viz

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

3:00pm EDT

All Reports ELL: The road to achieveing equity for multi-language learners

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

Do you wonder how the English Language Learners (ELLs)/Multi Language Learners (MLLs) in your school district fare academically when compared to other ELLs/MLLs across the state and the county? What is the percentage of ELLs in each school district across your county? What are their levels of English language proficiency? Are the majority considered to be newcomers or are they at the entering, transitioning, expanding, or commanding levels of English language acquisition? What types of educational programs (ENL, bilingual, or dual language) are being offered to ELLs/MLLs? Making these data readily available is an important first step in addressing equity in education when it comes to our growing ELL/MLL population.

Knowledge is power. Join us to learn about the “one-stop” option and the NYSESLAT/NYSITELL Quick Reference Guides offered through the Nassau BOCES Instructional Data Warehouse (IDW). These tools serve as an “HOV lane” to give educators easy access to myriad reports that focus on the linguistic and academic performance of ELLs/MLLs. These will spark deep conversations about equity and action plans.

Speakers

Wanda Toledo, PH.D.

Data Specialist, Nassau BOCES

Dr. Toledo retired as an elementary school principal after 19 years of being in that position. She devoted an additional 20 years to working as a teacher, staff developer, Bilingual/ENL/Dual Language/ABE Director while also serving as an adjunct at various universities. Dr. Toledo... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

NYS Assessment and Data Usage

3:00pm EDT

Generative AI Driven Analytics

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Phila

SchoolTool is in the process of releasing their Advanced Analytics platform that leverages AI/ML powered tools to bring data to the fingertips of educators to help drive continuous improvement. We will share information on the platform and our learnings thus far as we have worked with 20 pilot districts.

Speakers

Eon Verrall

Product Director, Mindex

Eon Verrall is the Director of Product for SchoolTool. Prior to joining the SchoolTool team, Eon was the creator / founder of eDoctrina. Eon has held roles as a classroom teacher (Math, Science & Technology), technology director and assistant superintendent for curriculum & ins... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Phila

Vendor

3:00pm EDT

NYSSIS (Sandbox)

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Whitney

Speakers

Nick Chouloute

eScholar

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Whitney

Vendor

3:45pm EDT

Cocktail Reception and DeMauro Award Presenation

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Friday July 12, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

9:00am EDT

From Metrics to Meetings: Bringing Life to Accountability Regulations

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2A

Join us for a retelling of our journey understanding the ESSA rules regulations, and data, and how we turned raw metrics into compelling visualizations that can unearth actionable insights and form a path to continued improvement.

Speakers

Margarita Pieri

Project Manager and Supervisor of the Statewide Data Warehouse, Nassau BOCES

Margarita Pieri, is the Project Manager and Supervisor of the Statewide Datawarehouse for the Nassau Regional Information Center. After earning her B.S. from St. John’s University, she began her career in the NYC Department of Education District 75, where she taught students with... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2A

Data Analysis and Decision Making

9:00am EDT

Let's Talk: How Successful are your Data Teams?

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Broadway 3 & 4

This class will be about Data Teams. I will give participants an opportunity to share successes and failures in this area. Through conversation, we will learn the best way to engage Data Team members. We will also explore some techniques to start the year off right.

Speakers

Michele Kerr

Divisional Teacher Coordinator for Data & Reading, Western Suffolk BOCES

Michele Kerr has been working in the education field for 25 years. She has taught in both Elementary and Middle School grades. Michele has a Masters in Special Education and an Advanced Certificate in Educational Administration. Currently, she works in the Western Suffolk BOCES School... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Broadway 3 & 4

Data Analysis and Decision Making

9:00am EDT

Let’s play…Do you need a DPA?

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Alabama/Travers

Speakers

Madalyn Romano

Asst. Director - Strategic Planning, LHRIC

Dr. Madalyn Romano has been with the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center for 27 years. in the past few years she has assumed the role of Assistant Director for Strategic Planning. Prior to that, Madalyn was the Manager of the LHRIC's RIC One Data Privacy and Security Service... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Alabama/Travers

DPO/Chief Information

9:00am EDT

MTSS Year 3 The Implementation Journey: How data has supported our students and our process

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Now in year 3 of our MTSS implementation this session will focus on how we have used data driven decision making to support our implementation as well as improve student outcomes.

Speakers

Abigail Adams Snell

Director of Assessment, Accountability and Improvement, Saratoga Springs City School District

Abigail Adams-Snell is the Director of Assessment, Accountability and Improvement for the Saratoga Springs City School District. With 20 year of experience in roles as Elementary Building Principal, Director of Instructional Support and Data, and Middle School teacher Abigail's focus... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
City Center Meeting Rm 2B

Leadership

9:00am EDT

Using 2024 to Identify Instructional Needs for Computer-Based Testing Growth

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Broadway 1 & 2

Speakers

Ann Marie Bertram

Testing & Data Reports Manager, NERIC

Testing & Data Reports Manager

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Broadway 1 & 2

NYS Assessment and Data Usage

9:00am EDT

Current Cyber Threats and How to Defend your Organization

Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Alabama/Travers

Taking a look at the current cyber threats that attack organizations and data as well as what steps and products can be put in place to help protect your data and strengthen your defense. Knowing how to detect and avoid cyberattacks isn’t easy but it is everybody's business – especially in K-12. Learn how to empower yourself, your department, and your employees to strengthen awareness, mitigate human error, and tips on how to build resilience within your network to ensure facilities are safe and secure.

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