| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
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| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Beyond the Framework: Leading AI with Your Humanity Intact (Keynote) | Dr. Kip Glazer, Mountain View High School | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Prompt like a Pro: Writing GenAI Prompts to Drive Higher-Order Learning | Patricio Bastida Nava, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Torrey Trust, UMass Amherst
Robert Maloy, University of Massachusetts Amherst | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Using Google Vids for Next-Level Reports | John Sowash, Sowash Ventures | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | From Fear to Fluency to Agency - Narragansett’s AI Implementation Journey | Vanessa Miller, Narragansett School District, RI | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI + PBL: Making Project Based Learning Smarter | Bruce Girouard, Minuteman RVTHS | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Ask Dr. Glazer: A Conversation on Leading with AI (a Fireside Chat) | Dr. Kip Glazer, Mountain View High School | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Generative by Design: AI-Powered Community of Practice in MA High School STEM Classrooms | Mark Casto, Amesbury High School
Jennifer Love, Northeastern University | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Dungeons, Dragons, and Deeper Learning: Roleplaying Games for Authentic Understanding | Dan Ryder
Jacqueline Gardy, Gardy Learning Design Studio, LLC | Gamification/Game-Based Learning | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | It’s Easy as ABC: Cutting Through the Tech Noise with Media Literacy | Jessica Garbowski, Easton Middle School | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Designing for Success: Leveraging UDL to Strengthen Executive Function Skills | Niel Albero, CAST | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | From Classroom to Career: Student Insights on Internships and Pathways | Michael Rubin, Uxbridge High School | Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE) | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Downhome Tech Sampler: A Bite-Sized Taste of EdTech Tools | Farmer Faubs, Farmer Faubs LLC | Digital Tools | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Digital and GenAI Tools for the St-AI-ge Crew | Tanika Perry-Vincent, Atlanta Public Schools | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Littles CAN Collaborate: A Continuum for Digital Collaboration | Debbie Tannenbaum | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Early Elementary (PK-2) | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Future Ready Librarians 3.0 Year 2: Growing as Leaders in AI, Literacy, Advocacy, and More! | Shannon McClintock Miller
Lia Dossin, All4Ed | Library/Media Literacy | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Build Interactive Classroom Tools with AI, No Coding Required | Peter Siner | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Screens Don't Equal Learning: Rethinking Tech in the Classroom | Karen Wolff, Fisher Elementary School | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Elementary School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI as a Research Coach: Making Science Fair Doable in Real Classrooms | Carol Stefany Rodriguez Jimenez, Discovery Polytech Early College High School | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Computer Science for Good: Empowering Students to use Computer Science with Purpose | Darshell Silva, Nathanael Greene Middle School | Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Dream It! Make It! AI Creation Station | Liz Voci, Dartmouth Public Schools | Creativity & Design | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | From Chaos to Clarity: Protecting Privacy, Powering Learning | Kimberly Ramos, North Kingstown, RI | Safety & Security Systems | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Optimizing Educational Workflows: From Idea to Implementation | Noah Schulze | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | To Infinity and Beyond: Mastering the Future of MA State Reporting | Natalie Croteau, Littleton Public Schools
Melissa Marino, DESE | Assessment and Feedback | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Technology as an Operating System: Powering Leadership, Communication, and Instructional Alignment | Lauren Harwood, Dighton-Rehoboth School District
Bill Runey, Dighton-Rehoboth | Digital Tools | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Strengthening School Cybersecurity: Avoiding clicks, hacks, and attacks | Rachelle Dene Poth | Safety & Security Systems | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Math in the Library? Yes, Please! | Deborah Newhouse, Plymouth Public Schools
Jen Powers, Plymouth Public Schools | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | “Wow. This Text Was Hard": Access, Academic Language, and Student Voice in the Age of AI | Pamela Santerre, LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
Christina Golgozeanu | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Wired for Bias: Why Our Brains and Our Bots Get It Wrong | Jessica Garbowski, Easton Middle School | Library/Media Literacy | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Scrolling to Sourcing: Reclaiming Truth Beyond the Feed | Cathy Collins, Sharon Schools | Library/Media Literacy | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Pedagogy Before Prompts: Designing AI Professional Development That Starts with Teaching | Standish Chiasson | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Inclusive Leadership in Action | Christine Fox
Marissa Gallagher, Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Stronger Together: Building a Future-Ready Tech Team That Powers Learning Behind the Scenes | Matthew Joseph
Amanda Cenerizio, New Bedford Public Schools
Victor DeMedeiros
Luis Vultao | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Inclusive Instructional Design: Training Teachers to Lead the ADA Shift | Jessica Brittingham | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | AI, Bullying, Scams, and Student Wellness: Real Risks Right Now | Kerry Gallagher, St. John's Prep & ConnectSafely | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Have Fun Storming the AI Castle | Jed Stefanowicz, Nashoba Regional School District | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | The AI-Powered Pencil: Redefining Feedback in the Era of Generative AI | Rachel Discko
Kaitlyn Kennedy, Manchester High School | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | The Language of Computation - Supercharging the Future of Learning Today | Gary Stager, Constructing Modern Knowledge | Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Faster Planning, Better Lessons: Three AI Workflows That Cut Planning Time in Half | Dan Gross, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Jess Seiler, Wayground (formerly Quizizz) | Differentiated Instruction | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Designing for Every Learner: AI-Powered Assessment and Personalization | Pete Brunetta, Colleague AI
Ryan Fries, Colleague AI | Differentiated Instruction | High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Coding to AI Literacy: What’s Next for K–12 Computer Science | Shaileen Crawford
Alva Laster | Computer Science | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Teaching Students to Question is the Key to AI | Alan November | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Data Overload to Actionable Insight: Harnessing NotebookLM for District-Wide Impact | Aimee McAlpine, Marshfield Public Schools
Ellen Martin, Marshfield Public Schools | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Cognitive Audit: Reality Check — An Administrator's AI Toolkit | Sean O'Shea | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Art In The Digital Age: Utilizing digital tools to foster creativity and advance student artwork. | Amanda Mccloskey | Creativity & Design | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Standards to Instruction: Designing Coherent Learning with AI | Peter Siner | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | A Menu for Every Mind: Merging UDL & AI to Support Diverse Learners | Anette LeFave, The Center School | Differentiated Instruction | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Vibe Coding for teachers (no experience necessary!) | John Sowash, Sowash Ventures | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Empowering Math Students Through Effective Use of Technology Tools | Zuzka Blasi | Differentiated Instruction | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | How Can METAA Be Bettah? | Jim Flanagan, METAA
Jonathan Gallishaw, Dartmouth Public Schools | Emerging Technologies | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Books and Microbits | Sheena Morris, White Street School | Computer Science | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Future Makers: Coding & Engineering | Devon Dennis
Elizabeth Gil, Alfred G Zanetti Montessori | Computer Science | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Creating a student run Broadcast using AI and Canva! | Devon Dennis
Melissa Zeitz, Zanetti | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Integrating Computer Science in Elementary Science Classes | Scott Wohlers
Lori Spiro | Computer Science | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | The Journey of Bringing an Information Technology Vocational Program into an Academic High School | Brian Cusack
Christopher Wheaton | Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE) | High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Student Voices in STEM: Interactive Dioramas | Dionne Greenidge, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy
Emily Hajko | STEM/STEAM | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Drawn Together Hub: The Doodle Booth Experience | Manuel Herrera, Manuel Draws | | | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Tips, Tricks, and Tools: A Hands-On Session with Kip Glazer | Dr. Kip Glazer, Mountain View High School | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Transforming Traditional Projects into 21st- Century STEM Experiences | Sara Berndt
Rowan Valentino | STEM/STEAM | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Build What You Need: The Gemini Canvas Crash Course | Christina Scilingo, Wayland Public Schools
Marc Lefebvre, Wayland High School | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | 1:1 Connections (Wednesday Session 3) | Aimee McAlpine, Marshfield Public Schools
Carol Stefany Rodriguez Jimenez, Discovery Polytech Early College High School
Kerry Gallagher, St. John's Prep & ConnectSafely
Tom Walsh, Atlantis Charter School
Jessica Brittingham
Starr Sackstein, Starr Sackstein Consulting | | | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | How Can METAA Be Bettah? | Natalie Croteau, Littleton Public Schools
Jonathan Gallishaw, Dartmouth Public Schools | Emerging Technologies | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | The Competency Determination Playground: Calibration in Action | Laurie Gagnon, Laurie Gagnon Consulting, LLC | Assessment and Feedback | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | STEM in Action: Hands-On Learning That Sparks Curiosity and Problem-Solving | Lynette Dickerson, Dickerson Tech & Consulting | STEM/STEAM | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Coding for Success with the Wonder League Robotics Competition | Laura Hubert, Chelsea Public Schools | Computer Science | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | 17 > 7: Making Digital Well-Being a 24-Hour Habit | Kate Powers, James M. Quinn Elementary School | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Year 20, Day 1: The Program I Built — and What Every Educator Can Learn From Starting Over | Jen Thomas | Library/Media Literacy | High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Year 2035: Technology in Schools | Kadion Phillips, Shrewsbury Public Schools | Emerging Technologies | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Forward and Beyond Pre-Referral: Introducing MTSS² | Kristan Rodriguez, Commonwealth Consulting Agency | Assessment and Feedback | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Fueling the Embers of Educators at the Intersection of Authentic and Artificial Intelligence | Christina Golgozeanu
Dr. Dorina Ebuwa, B.E.L.I.E.V.E! | Health and Wellness | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Let's Bring Literacy To Life Through Making, STEM, and Technology! | Shannon McClintock Miller | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Spreadsheet Power-Up: Essential Skills for Every Educator | Craig Sheil, Bedford High School | Digital Tools | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | The AI-Powered Google Classroom | John Sowash, Sowash Ventures | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | From Policy to Practice: AI in Action | Michael Rubin, Uxbridge High School | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | The AI Conversation: Talking to Students, Parents and Admin About What You’re Actually Doing | Gaby Richard-Harrington, NE Learns | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Pixels, Poetry, and Literacy: Critical Creativity in Action | Jacqueline Gardy, Gardy Learning Design Studio, LLC
Dan Ryder | Assessment and Feedback | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Developing Student-Centered Processes with AI | Abbe Waldron, Empowered Learning and Technology | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | ClassDraft: A New Strategy to Engage Students (Without Losing the Learning) | Donnie Piercey, Ashland Elementary School | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Pixels to Projects | Kym Dufault, North Grafton Elementary School | Creativity & Design | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Generative AI Today: What K-12 Educators Needs to Know about the Latest Tools, Updates, and Changes | Torrey Trust, UMass Amherst
Chenyang Xu, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Robert Maloy, University of Massachusetts Amherst | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Unlocking the Filing Cabinet: Empowering Academic Programming and School-Based Research | Ben Shepard, Carroll School
Jennifer Brock | Assessment and Feedback | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Accessibilty and AI in Action: Smarter Tools for Inclusive Learning | Christine Fox
Rayna Freedman, Jordan/Jackson | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Redesigning District Professional Learning in the Age of AI | Cathy Sanford
Heather Smith, Dedham Public Schools
Ryan Robidoux, Mendon-Upton Regional School District
Shawn Rubin | Professional Development | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Building Stronger Foundations: AI Support for Learning Differences | Bryce Pelletier Taylor
Celeste Best, Oyster River High School | Differentiated Instruction | High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Google AI Educator Playground: Hands-On AI for the Modern Classroom | Brandon Hall, Dover-Sherborn Public Schools | AI Implementation | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | K-12 Cybersecurity Nightmares: Phishing, Compromised Accounts & Risky Third-Party Apps | David Waugh, Managed Methods, Inc. | Network Administration | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Drawn Together Hub: The Doodle Booth Experience | Manuel Herrera, Manuel Draws | | | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Make Assessment Actionable for Greater Student Growth | Starr Sackstein, Starr Sackstein Consulting | Assessment and Feedback | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Create Like a Pro: Rapid Video Production for Teaching, PD, and Student Voice | Lynette Dickerson, Dickerson Tech & Consulting | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Micro:Bit Magic | Catie Nasser, Howe Manning School | Emerging Technologies | Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Pedagogy First: Moving from "Whack-a-Mole" to EdTech That Actually Sticks | Debbie Tannenbaum | Professional Development | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | The Idea‑to‑Impact Lab: AI + Design Thinking for Educators | Jacqueline Gardy, Gardy Learning Design Studio, LLC | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | The Human Advantage: Using AI to Strengthen School Leadership | Carolyn Fawcett, Henry C. Sanborn | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | The AI Improv Lab: Prompt, Critique & Remix Lessons Live! | Tom Driscoll, https://edtechteacher.org/ | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Making Learning Visible Through Code: Connecting Classroom, Culture, and Community | Danalyn Haynes
Hayley Card, Frederick Harris Elementary School | Equity & Inclusion | Elementary School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Launching SY27: The Two-Year PEA²K Journey | Shawn Rubin | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Hack to the Future: AI, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Keeping Schools One Step Ahead | Bhargav Vyas
Carl Hooker, Hooker Tech
Dana Castine
Jeremy Wood, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES | Safety & Security Systems | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Prompts to Products: Using AI to Power Your Classroom | Tom Walsh, Atlantis Charter School
Jared Booker, Atlantis Charter School | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Teaching in the Age of Generative AI | Malinda Pires, Lowell Public Schools | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Empowering Digital Citizens: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking in the Age of Edtech | Shannon McClintock Miller
Lia Dossin, All4Ed | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | WeVideo for Media Projects at All Grade Levels | Robert Perrotti, Dartmouth Public Schools
Jennifer Perrotti, East Fairhaven | Creativity & Design | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | From Coaching to the Classroom: The Reality of EdTech Integration | Kimberly Ramos, North Kingstown, RI | Professional Development | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Deep Dive with the Investigation Tool | John Sowash, Sowash Ventures | Network Administration | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 1:1 Connections (Wednesday Session 4) | Kadion Phillips, Shrewsbury Public Schools
Abbe Waldron, Empowered Learning and Technology
Michael Rubin, Uxbridge High School
Gary Stager, Constructing Modern Knowledge
Tanika Perry-Vincent, Atlanta Public Schools | | | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Beyond the Mic: Building a Student Video Podcast from Scratch | Erika Sandstrom, Peabody Public Schools
Kyla Devin, Alden School | Digital Tools | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | UDL Whole School: Aligning People, Practice and Purpose | Niel Albero, CAST | Equity & Inclusion | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Bringing Stories to Life: Old-School Radio Dramas in the Elementary Classroom | Donnie Piercey, Ashland Elementary School | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Same Standards, Different Access: Using AI & AT to Reach Every Learner | Cheryl Farley | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Forward and Beyond: Winning the Operations Game with a Unified K-12 Platform | John Collins, West Bridgewater Public Schools
Jason Cook, Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
Brett Lindholm, weymouth high school
Oliver Riguad, Incident IQ | Network Administration | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Digital Stewardship: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Impact | Kelsey LaPort | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Stop Chasing Tools: Designing Impactful Innovation | James Sgroi, North Reading Public Schools | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Once Upon a Debug | Laurie Guyon | Computer Science | Elementary School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | AI Ethics And Digital Citizenship: Teaching Students to Think Critically About AI | Gaby Richard-Harrington, NE Learns
Crystal Moody, GCVS | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Your Brain Has Too Many Tabs Open: Building a Second Brain for Educators | Katie Mahoney, Wang Middle School
Kara Wilkins, Lowell Public Schools | Professional Development | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Legislate or Educate? - The Screen time Dilemma | Tracy Sockalosky
Beth Holland, FullScale
Dr. Sara Ahern, Barnstable Public Schools
Kendyl Brooks Santos, Leeroy L Wood School
Anna Nolin | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | School and District Leadership | |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
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| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Screens: Teaching Humans in a Tech-Obsessed, AI-Saturated World (Keynote) | Matt Miller, Ditch That Textbook | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Vetting the Bot Before It's Bought: K-12 Playbook on AI Vendor Selection | Cody Minahan, Springfield School District | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Beyond the Poster Board: Empowering Students as Digital Creators | Jennifer Keller | Project-, problem- and challenge-based learning | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Responsible AI in Action: Creating Human-Centered Classrooms with Real-Time Data and Smart Tools | Daniel Friedman | AI in the Classroom | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Proactive Plans; Reactive Responses | Lauren Duffy, Bridgewater State University | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Digital Agency: Strategies for Combatting the Screen Time Argument | Adam Steiner, Wellesley Public Schools | Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE) | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI Meets UDL: Rethinking Access and Learning Design | Jenna Gravel | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Context Matters: Creating and Delivering Differentiated AI Guidance | Allyson Manchester, Falmouth Public Schools
Sonia Tellier, Cape Cod Collaborative | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Bots, Tots and FOMO: Navigating Digital Wellness | Andrew Marcinek, MassCUE | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Coding in a Flash: Mini Units with Micro:bits & ImagiCharms | Diane Horvath, Blake Middle School
Melissa Zeitz, Zanetti | Computer Science | Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Beyond Believing Everything: A Framework Any Teacher Can Use Tomorrow | Glen Warren | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Tech That Teaches Calm: Digital Strategies for Self-Regulation & Classroom Management | Kyla Devin, Alden School
Erika Sandstrom, Peabody Public Schools | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Streamlining the Start: Crafting Tech Overview Videos Welcoming New Students (and New Colleagues) | Tom Corbin, Concord Academy
Kurt Robinson, Concord Academy | Instructional Practice & Coaching | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Passports and Prompts | Tanika Perry-Vincent, Atlanta Public Schools | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Using Technology to Support Translanguaging for ELL | Malinda Pires, Lowell Public Schools | Digital Tools | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Beyond the Search Bar—Empowering Student Research | Rebecca Hamel, Plymouth Public Schools
Kerri Stanish, Plymouth Public Schools | Library/Media Literacy | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Navigating the Evidence Clearinghouses: How to Evaluate AI Tools Before You Buy | Rachel Schechter, LXD Research
Paul Chase, LXD Research | Digital Tools | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | The Coach’s Co-Pilot: Level Up Teacher Support with AI | Beth Wobbe, Watertown Public Schools
Sarita Spillert, Watertown Public Schools | AI Implementation | Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | The Gemini Effect-Exploring the Possibilities of AI with Google | Amber Skach, Wilmington High School | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | 10 AI Tools to Be an #A11y Ally: Designing Accessible Classrooms | Katie Fielding | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | From Data to Support: Using Student Well-Being Dashboards to Guide Action | Flo Dickerson, Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) | Assessment and Feedback | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know | Rachelle Dene Poth | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Coding Your Own Classroom Tools... but AI does the hard part! | Donnie Piercey, Ashland Elementary School | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | X There’s a Site for That! | Laura Hubert, Chelsea Public Schools | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Build First, Teach Later: Designing Lessons That Stick | Dan Thomas, Coach Thomas Tech LLC | STEM/STEAM | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Sensemaking and Storytelling using AI in the Science Classroom | Sarah Altman | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Teaching Beyond the Canvas: Integrating Wearable Art into Creative Curriculum | Catie Nasser, Howe Manning School | Emerging Technologies | Middle School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Student Voice as Strategic Input: A Panel and Workshop on AI | Kendall Gillians, Waltham Boys and Girls Club
Kara Danas, John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton
Laura Tavares, WPS Institute
Eric Hsu | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Future Ready Librarians 3.0 Year 2: Growing as Leaders in AI, Literacy, Advocacy, and More! | Shannon McClintock Miller
Lia Dossin, All4Ed | Library/Media Literacy | School and District Leadership | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Fireside Chat: Screens, AI, Technology and You: Our Ever-Changing School Landscape | Matt Miller, Ditch That Textbook | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Inclusive 52 Pickup: Play Your Way to More Inclusive Solutions | Karen Janowski, EdTech Solutions Inc | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Leading From the Middle: How Teacher-Leaders Are Building AI Capacity Now | Tom Driscoll, https://edtechteacher.org/ | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Let AI Do the Hard Work for You: The Smarter Teacher’s Guide to Creating Better Prompts | Jackie Hoglund, Wellesley High School
Brian Allieri, Wellesley Middle School | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 PM | How AI is Changing Elementary Education (and How to Make it Work for You) | Jake Dore
Robert Cancellieri, Joseph R. Dawe, Jr. Elementary School | AI Implementation | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | The Invisible Teacher: Designing Classrooms Where Students Do the Thinking | Connie Hamilton | Instructional Practice & Coaching | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | The AI Equation: Authenticity + Intention = Empowered Learning | Jed Stefanowicz, Nashoba Regional School District | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Centering the Multilingual Learner Experience | Melissa Sanjeh | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Beyond the Spreadsheet: Using Language Growth to Support Better MTSS Decisions | Christina Golgozeanu | Assessment and Feedback | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Every App You Assign: The Teacher's Role in Protecting Student Data | Jared Matas, OunceIT | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Leveraging NotebookLM for Interdisciplinary Collaboration | Erin Piazza, Watertown High School
Susan Bisson, Watertown Public Schools | Digital Tools | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Brand It. Build It. Bring It to Life | Lisa Gogolinski, Northbridge High School | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Building AI-Ready Learners: A 9th Grade Literacy Framework | Jessica Booker | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Dearest Gentle Teacher: Marrying Classic Pedagogy with Digital Engagement | Mantha Camacho, Plano ISD and EdtechEars | Instructional Practice & Coaching | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Honey, I Shrunk the Risk: Making AI Governance Simple | Bhargav Vyas
Jeremy Wood, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
Dana Castine, Florida Union Free School District | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Empowering Society: Rethinking Who Designs AI | Ela Ben-Ur, Olin College/Innovatorscompass.org
Kimberly Zajac, Norton Middle School | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Beyond the August Scramble: One District’s Journey to Student Data Readiness | Pamela Santerre, LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
Michelle Cozzi, LEARN | Communication Systems | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Unlocking Student Agency through Practical AI Supports | Vanessa Miller, Narragansett School District, RI
Sarah Dully, Narragansett High School
Melissa O'Neil, Narragansett High School
Kristen Provost, Narragansett High School | AI in the Classroom | High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Reimagining Reading Instruction in the Age of AI | Karen Janowski, EdTech Solutions Inc | Equity & Inclusion | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Effective Tutor or Just a Cheerleader? Exploring the Study & Learn Modes of Popular AI Chatbots | Chenyang Xu, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Patricio Bastida Nava, University of Massachusetts Amherst | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Crisis Mode to Calm Classrooms: Using EdTech to Support Student Wellness | Anne Katona Linn, Katona Linn Consulting, LLC | Health and Wellness | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Beyond Inclusion: Innovating Alongside Teachers in an Enhanced Autism Center | Debbie Tannenbaum | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | AI Fuels My Imagination and the Same Can Be True for Your Students! | Gary Stager, Constructing Modern Knowledge | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | From Prompt to Product: Bringing Ideas to Life with Canva AI | Nili Bartley
Amy Jankins, Wellesley Public Schools | AI in the Classroom | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Collaboration, The Future Ready Librarians Superpower! | Shannon McClintock Miller | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | AI in the Elementary School | Donnie Piercey, Ashland Elementary School | AI in the Classroom | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Digital Tool Make & Take | Liz Voci, Dartmouth Public Schools | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | The AI-Augmented Administrator: Strategic District Rollout and Hands-On Executive Tools | Jeffrey Schoonover | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Opportunity Box: Using digital fabrication tools to solve community needs | | Creativity & Design | Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Beyond the Prompt: Real Student Uses of AI | Rayna Freedman, Jordan/Jackson | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | SVU Fact-Checking, SIFTing, and Solving in Today’s Digital World | Rayna Freedman, Jordan/Jackson | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Go West! Interactive Board Game | Craig Newton, Fisher Hill School | STEM/STEAM | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Unfiltered: What 5th Graders Really Think About Screens and School | Rayna Freedman, Jordan/Jackson | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Family Partnerships in STEM & Student-Led Innovation | Elisabeth Parron, Northborough Public Schools | STEM/STEAM | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Math is Money | Bartholomew Lush, Mildred H. Aitken School | Emerging Technologies | Elementary School | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Drawn Together Hub: The Doodle Booth Experience | Manuel Herrera, Manuel Draws | | | |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM | From Idea to Product: Vibe Coding for Educators | Greg Kulowiec, The Kulowiec Group / DESE | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | From Technology in the Classroom to a Career Journey | Robert LePage, Assistant Secretary of Career Education in the Executive Office of Education | Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE) | | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | AI, Choice Boards, and UDL, Oh My! | Torrey Trust, UMass Amherst
Robert Maloy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Chenyang Xu, University of Massachusetts Amherst | Differentiated Instruction | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Active Learning, Healthy Minds: Using Technology to Get Students Moving | Lynette Dickerson, Dickerson Tech & Consulting | Health and Wellness | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Inclusive Innovation: UDL and AI Tools for Student-Centered Learning | Debbie Tannenbaum | AI in the Classroom | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Beyond the Points: Leveraging AI to Operationalize Grading for Equity | AJ Melanson, Concord-Carlisle High School
Jessica Jarboe, Milton HS | Equity & Inclusion | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Re-Thinking Literacy: Print, Digital and AI Successfully Converge | Brett Pierce, Meridian Stories | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Launching SY27: The Two-Year PEA²K Journey | Shawn Rubin | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | From Page to Practice: Teaching The Anxious Generation in Middle School IT Class | Karin Cloutier, Kennedy Middle School
Kate Neville, Natick Public Schools | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | From Data to Decisions: AI-Supported Instructional Leadership for School Improvement | Ryan Fries, Colleague AI
Pete Brunetta, Colleague AI | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | PBS LearningMedia: A Transformational Digital Tool for the Modern (and Future!) Classroom | Jaimee Martin, West Bridgewater Middle Senior High School | Differentiated Instruction | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline with Educators Rising | Starr Sackstein, Starr Sackstein Consulting | Career, College & Life Readiness (CTE) | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Recognizing and Supporting Students with Anxiety in Tech-Integrated Classrooms | Mandy Froehlich | Health and Wellness | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | AI Without Losing the Learning: Designing for Rigor, Access, and Thinking in the Age of AI | Kristan Rodriguez, Commonwealth Consulting Agency | AI Implementation | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Prompt, Polish, Perfect: Upgrading Your AI Output from Basic to Brilliant | Sarita Spillert, Watertown Public Schools | AI Implementation | Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Can I Put This in AI? A Hands-On Decision Framework for Educators | Dr. Latasha Bacote-Owens | AI Implementation | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Little Learners, Big Creators: Igniting Creativity in the Elementary Classroom | Farmer Faubs, Farmer Faubs LLC | Creativity & Design | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Ifs, Ands, & Bots | Lauren Duffy, Bridgewater State University | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Inclusive by Design: Technology Strategies for a Wide Range of Learners | Mary Grace Vinal, Eastham Elementary
Kendyl Brooks Santos, Leeroy L Wood School | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Elementary School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | 1:1 Connections (Thursday Session 7) | Ela Ben-Ur, Olin College/Innovatorscompass.org
Christina Golgozeanu
Anne Katona Linn, Katona Linn Consulting, LLC
Amy Pleet-Odle, Inclusion Focused Coaching, LLC
Erika Sandstrom, Peabody Public Schools | | | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Once Upon a Wi-Fi: Teaching Digital Citizenship Through Children’s Books | Kerri Stanish, Plymouth Public Schools
Rebecca Hamel, Plymouth Public Schools | Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | G.A.M.E Design Inspired Learning: Classrooms, Leveled Up. | Joseph Barros, Uxbridge | Gamification/Game-Based Learning | High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | The 90-Second Scholar: Micro-Learning with Canva Reels | Craig Sheil, Bedford High School | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Chrome Admin for K-12 IT | Kendal Shomura, Vivacity Tech | Digital Tools | IT/Tech Directors | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Google AI Educator Playground: Hands-On AI for the Modern Classroom | Joli Boucher, Plymouth Public Schools
Jackie Hoglund, Wellesley High School | AI Implementation | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Yes, AI CAN Support Critical Thinking in the Classroom | Matt Miller, Ditch That Textbook | AI in the Classroom | Elementary/Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Empowering Digital Citizens: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking in the Age of Edtech | Shannon McClintock Miller
Lia Dossin, All4Ed | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Enhance Language Learning with AI: Using Gemini Gems to Support English Learners | Katherine Ware, Fairhaven Public Schools
Marilyn Pongracz, NJTESOL/NJBE | AI Implementation | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Tools to Enhance Global Education in the Classroom | Julianne Westrich, Webster Central School District | Digital Tools | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Teacher and Student Voices on UDL and Inclusive Practices | Jenna Gravel
Jessica Hall | Equity & Inclusion | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | From Consumers to Creators: Collaborative Storytelling as a Model for Future-Ready Learning | Tom Flint | Creativity & Design | Middle/High School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Beyond the Log: Using Notion for Human-Centered Coaching Workflows | Katie Fielding | Instructional Practice & Coaching | School and District Leadership | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | Media Literacy Speed‑Dating: Rapid‑Fire Strategies for Every Classroom | Amanda Marsden, Media Literacy Now
Jessica Garbowski, Easton Middle School
Kyra Brissette, MEDIA LITERACY NOW | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:05 PM | From Phone to Classroom Tool: Building Web Apps with Gemini | Nina Araujo, Boston College/Self | AI in the Classroom | Middle/High School | |
| 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Drawn Together Hub: The Doodle Booth Experience | Manuel Herrera, Manuel Draws | | | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | When Ideas Get Stuck: Practical Tech Solutions for Written Expression Challenges | Cheryl Farley | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Middle/High School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Access First: Because You Never Know Who You are Helping | Laurie Guyon | Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Technology: The Bridge to Inclusive Improvement | Amy Pleet-Odle, Inclusion Focused Coaching, LLC | Special Education | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Designing for Healing and Access: Integrating UDL and Trauma-Informed Practices | Melissa Sanjeh | Social Emotional Learning | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | It's the "We don't have AI Guidelines and need help" Session | Mandy Froehlich | AI Implementation | School and District Leadership | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Developing Informed Citizens: A K-12 Approach to Civics and Media Literacy | Melinda Webster Loof, Bowman Elementary
Leslie Skantz-Hodgson, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary/Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | One Class, Many Entry Points: Using AI to Design More Accessible Math | Karen Levin | AI Implementation | Middle School | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | 1:1 Connections (Thursday Session 8) | Karin Cloutier, Kennedy Middle School
Jessica Garbowski, Easton Middle School
Brett Pierce, Meridian Stories
Craig Sheil, Bedford High School
Debbie Tannenbaum
Julianne Westrich, Webster Central School District
Chenyang Xu, University of Massachusetts Amherst | | | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Prioritizing Information Literacy in Elementary Learning Spaces | Laura Hubert, Chelsea Public Schools | Library/Media Literacy | Elementary School | |
