Virginia CTO Clinic TM

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1 Virginia CTO Clinic TM Produced by CoSN and the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) CoSN Council Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Williamsburg Lodge 310 South England Street Williamsburg, VA Consortium for School Networking 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1010, Washington DC Phone: Fax:

2 Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center Map Complimentary Wifi is available in all meeting rooms. Wifi Network: AGUEST No Password Required 2

3 Welcome! The Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) welcomes you to our first Virginia CTO Clinic TM, co-sponsored by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). This clinic and the time you will spend with your peers will help you develop your capacity to lead technology initiatives with long-term, big-picture perspectives. You will gain leadership ideas to take back to your district that will help shape technology innovation and contribute to meeting your district s goals. The 2015 Virginia CTO Clinic TM will provide tremendous benefit by opening avenues of sharing with and learning from your fellow technology leaders. We have carefully selected sessions which will expand your vision about technology leadership, including an Opening Panel on Decision Making in the Era of 1:1 and BYOD and a Closing Discussion on what is on the horizon for Virginia education. These sessions, along with the breakout sessions and sponsor presentations, will allow you to see how other districts are stepping up to the challenges of leading technology programs in these exciting times of change and innovation. This opportunity would not be possible without the support from a great group of sponsors. Be sure to meet with the K-12 technology sponsors who will be here at the clinic exhibiting their latest, cutting-edge products and services. We encourage you to share your needs and discuss the challenges you see in your district with our sponsors. They may have just the right product or service to help you plan strategically. We trust you will find this day filled with opportunities to learn and expand your leadership. Again, welcome to the 2015 Virginia CTO Clinic TM! Karen Richardson Executive Director, Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Keith Krueger CEO, CoSN 3

4 Organization Founded in 1992, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. CoSN is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in downtown Washington, D.C. Mission Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. Core Beliefs The primary challenge we face in using technology effectively is human. Technology is a critical tool to personalize learning. Equitable and ubiquitous access to technology is a necessity. The effective use of technology for transformation of learning cannot occur without strong leadership and vision. Technological fluency allows children to be prepared for the world of today and tomorrow. Technology enables innovation in our educational systems, which results in greater efficiencies and productivity. Global connections are vital to transforming the education process and improving learning. CoSN Team Keith R. Krueger, CAE Chief Executive Officer keith@cosn.org Dresden Farrand, CAE Senior Director of Membership and Chapters dfarrand@cosn.org Sarah Landers Communications Manager slanders@cosn.org Mikala Schantz Administrative Assistant mschantz@cosn.org Irene K. Spero Chief Strategy Officer ispero@cosn.org Marci Giang Project Manager mgiang@cosn.org Mindy Halpert, CMP Conference Manager mhalpert@cosn.org Follow Us on Social Media: Robert Duke, CAE Chief Operating Officer rduke@cosn.org Parvin Zahedivash Senior Accounting Manager pzahedivash@cosn.org Alyson Stewart Membership Coordinator astewart@cosn.org twitter.com/cosn linkedin.com/cosn facebook.com/mycosn flickr.com/photos/cosn youtube.com/user/cosnweb pinterest.com/mycosn 4

5 VSTE s mission is to promote excellence in education through professional development endeavors supporting the integration of existing and emerging technologies. The VSTE CoSN Council, organized in the Spring of 2014, is the 18th state chapter of CoSN and is a subcommittee of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. The purpose of the chapter is to: advocate for the professional development of education technology directors, administrators, and leaders of Virginia; elevate the professional practice of education technology leaders by coordinating and providing professional development, peer networking, and collaborative opportunities for members; support education technology leaders in providing visionary leadership, sound research, and best-in-class examples and case studies; and foster collaborative teams with other professions (i.e., curriculum, finance) to coordinate strategic leadership for Virginia school divisions. Officers: Chair: Barbara Gruber, Loudoun County Public Schools and VSTE Board of Directors Vice Chair: Anita Harris, Franklin City Public Schools and VSTE Board of Directors Secretary: Louis McDonald, Fauquier County Public Schools Council Members: Becky Fisher, Albemarle County Public Schools and Chair, VSTE Board of Directors Brian Landers, Williamsburg James City County Public Schools Ernie Longworth, Chesterfield County Public Schools and VSTE Board of Directors Karen Richardson, Executive Director, VSTE Jim Siegel, Fairfax County Public Schools Tim Stahmer, Fairfax County Public Schools Karen Streeter, Portsmouth Public Schools and VSTE Board of Directors Peter Taylor, Henrico County Public Schools 5

6 CoSN s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories that sum up the work you do in the education technology field. These categories encompass 10 specific skill areas which outline the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. The Framework is the body of knowledge upon which CoSN s CETL exam is based and is the guide to everything a successful CTO needs to know and do. All of CoSN's professional resources are based on the Framework. The Framework contains 10 specific skill areas within 3 primary professional categories: Download the full Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO at cosn.org/framework. Look for the icon next to each session in this program to identify the skill area. 6

7 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, :30-8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast Tidewater Room 8:00-8:15 Welcome and Introductions Tidewater Room Welcome from VSTE, CoSN, and VDOE, Top Five in Five CoSN Update Barbara Gruber, Loudoun County Public Schools and VSTE Board of Directors John W. "Billy" Haun, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, Virginia Department of Instruction Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN Erin Sloan, Manager of Educational Marketing, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 8:15-9:00 Opening Panel: Decision Making in the Era of 1:1 and BYOD Tidewater Room The day kicks off with a panel discussion that includes four educational technology leaders discussing their division programs related to ubiquitous computing. Janet Copenhaver, Director of Technology and Innovation, Henry County Public Schools Elizabeth Hoover, Chief Technology Officer, Alexandria City Public Schools Debra Roethke, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology, Henrico County Public Schools Matthew D Ascoli, Instructional Technology Integration Manager, Chesterfield County Public Schools 9:10-9:40 Opening Session Follow Up: Issues for Large School Divisions Colony B Join Deb and Matt to discuss the panel issues in more detail as they relate to large school divisions. Matthew D Ascoli, Instructional Technology Integration Manager, Chesterfield County Public Schools Debra Roethke, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology, Henrico County Public Schools Opening Session Follow Up: Issues for Small School Divisions Colony A Join Janet and Elizabeth to discuss the panel issues in more detail as they relate to small school divisions. Janet Copenhaver, Director of Technology and Innovation, Henry County Public Schools Elizabeth Hoover, Chief Technology Officer, Alexandria City Public Schools 9:40-10:10 Break with Exhibitors Tidewater Room 10:10-11:10 Keeping up with E-rate Tidewater Room Attend this session to understand the basics of the E-rate program before you dive into the changes of the E-rate Modernization. In late July, the FCC Commissioners published the Report and Order Modernizing the E-rate Program for Schools and Libraries. The Report outlined major changes in the E-rate program that will impact your schools fiscal and technology planning in the future. In wake of these changes in the E-rate program, you need to be acting now to best prepare to minimize the loss of funding in some categories and increase funding in others. Learn the basics to help you understand the changes. Mark Saunders, Educational Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education Greg Weisiger, State E-rate Coordinator for Virginia 7

8 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ~ continued 10:10-11:10 Legal and Ethical Issues in the Digital Age Colony A Now more than ever, schools are confronted with legal issues related to safety, security, privacy, and acceptable use. Join Wade Anderson, Henrico County's attorney, and Loudoun County's Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services Rich Contartesi for a lively discussion around these issues. Wade T. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, Henrico County Public Schools Rich Contartesi, Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, Loudoun County Making the Transition: Creating a Digital Learning Environment Colony B How do we change the nature of the conversation in educational technology? How do we move from learning about the tools to creating a digital age learning environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and problem solving? How must professional development change in order to support this transition? Debra Roethke, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology, Henrico County Public Schools Jan Streich, Director of Instructional Technology and Professional Learning, Spotsylvania County Public Schools The Superintendent and the CTO: Forging a Strong Relationship Colony C How do you create a successful leadership team around educational technology? What roles do the superintendent and CTO play and how can you strengthen those roles to be sure you are making effective decisions for your division? Janet Copenhaver, Director of Technology and Innovation, Henry County Public Schools Pam Moran, Superintendent, Albemarle County Public Schools Vince Scheivert, Chief Information Officer, Albemarle County Public Schools 11:20-11:50 Professional Growth for Leaders: CoSN and CETL Certification Colony C From cutting edge research to leadership certification, CoSN offers a variety of resources as part of its membership program. Barbara Gruber, CETL, Moorefield Station Elementary School, Loudoun County Public Schools Sponsor Session: Intel Colony A 2015 Technology in Education Leadership Outlook This session will look back on 2014 as a year of significant change in Education, and provide a big picture outlook for the technology shifts for 2015 and beyond. Intel sits in a unique position for school systems as an education partner as well as an ecosystem connector for many technology vendors. Our focus continues to be on enabling learning transformation for all students, and providing advanced resources in STEM and similar engineering fields. For the purposes of our session, we will focus on the #2 skill area of the CoSN Framework Understanding the Educational Environment. Erin Moseley, Intel Education and Public Sector Manager, Mid-Atlantic, Intel 8

9 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ~ continued 11:20-11:50 Sponsor Session: McGraw Hill Education Colony B Creating a Digital Ecosystem- You ve Got the Dots, Now Make the Connections: Digital Conversion and Learning Sciences At some point in the not too distant future, digital districts will become the new normal and new ways of measuring efficiency and effectiveness will emerge that will make this discussion more routine. Districts about to start, or those who have initiated their digital conversions, may find the lessons learned and District Digital Conversion Framework helpful to get started and improve your current efforts. How do you plan and what considerations need to be made to create a sustainable, digital ecosystem? How will open standards impact teaching and learning? Education is changing. So are we. Lynn Meyers, Business Development, Digital Partner Team, McGraw Hill Education Colonial Williamsburg: Tidewater Room An Owner s Manual for Our Republic: History and Civics Education for All Good citizenship is not innate; it must be learned. Yet there is no owner s manual for our democratic republic or is there? Colonial Williamsburg s The Idea of America and HERO connect learners via online resources to the inspiring stories of how each generation of Americans helps shape our nation s future. Kelly Govain, Senior Coordinator/Trainer for Teacher Professional Development, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Erin Sloan, Manager of Educational Marketing, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 11:50-12:30 Lunch & Petting Zoo Tidewater Room Presenters and participants are encouraged to bring samples of the devices they are deploying to share with others. There will be a Double Robotics Telepresence robot demo during the day. 12:30-1:00 Providing Support: Using Student Help Desks and Other Solutions Tidewater Room School divisions cannot always provide the support demanded by the increasing number of devices. Innovative solutions such as student help desks can fill a gap while giving students opportunities for learning skills. Join Elizabeth Hoover and Danielle Thorne for a conversation about how to provide effective support. Elizabeth Hoover, Chief Technology Officer, Alexandria City Public Schools Danielle Thorne, Student Help Desk Coordinator, Alexandria City Public Schools Sponsor Session: Copia Colony A Copia and the Commonwealth - The Virginia Digital Textbook Marketplace In June 2014, the Commonwealth of Virginia awarded a contract to Copia Interactive to establish the Virginia Digital Textbook Marketplace and Resource Center. Eight school divisions will implement pilot projects in the fall, but many other divisions have expressed a need to learn more about the Digital Textbook Marketplace and the opportunities and benefits it affords. Whether or not you have a 1:1 initiative in place today, or plan to implement one in the near future, this session will provide valuable insight into this ground-breaking initiative. Doug Smith, Regional Manager, Copia Interactive 9

10 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ~ continued 12:30-1:00 Sponsor Session: Filewave Colony B How to Manage all Windows PCs, Mac OS X, and ios Devices with a Single Solution. Looking at 1:1, BYOD, or Just Streamline Your Technology Environment, FileWave Can Help. Since 1992, FileWave has understood that in most organizations, multi-platform support is highly desired and often a requirement. We allow IT, Curriculum, and other Administrators to take full control of their technology (Windows, OS X, Android, & ios Devices) within a single interface. When it comes a having a complete systems & mobile device management software, FileWave makes it easy! Image, Deploy, Manage, Maintain, Inventory. FileWave also brings technology even more into the classroom through "Engage" Classroom Management, which integrates with many student information system databases. This is a simplistic teachers interface providing quick access to main requests coming out of the classroom. Stephen Mirante, National Director of Sales & Engineering, FileWave Sponsor Session: Promethean Colony A Leading in the Digital Age: A Case Study on Transforming Teaching and Learning Ron McAllister, Principal of Kelly Mill Elementary School (Forsyth County, GA), will share his journey of starting a new school with a vision for revolutionizing teaching and learning to increase student engagement. The focus on relationships with students, teachers, and community has strengthened and improved student engagement throughout the learning process. It is through these relationships that the school community has established rigorous academics using the most up to date technologies to engage digital age learners. Join Ron as he discusses the planning and vision for teaching and learning that served as the foundation for the school, the importance of relationships and student engagement, change management strategies, and indicators of success from his leadership experience at Kelly Mill Elementary School. Ron McAllister, Principal, Kelly Mill Elementary School 1:10-1:40 Blended and Online Learning: Sharing Lessons Learned Tidewater Room School divisions are increasingly moving content and courses online, offering blended learning experiences for their students that move them beyond the bells. What lessons have you learned as part of this process? Brian Callahan, Vice President of Education at WHRO-TV in Norfolk, VA Sponsor Session: Advanced Logic Industries Colony B Growing Trends in Performance Data Collection, Reporting & Analysis: Why You re Going to Need a Chief Data Officer In 1969 schools produced 1 report: their budget. In Virginia, schools are now routinely being asked to produce in excess of 1,000 reports per school district per year. The amount of data being collected is clearly exploding. The challenge for schools is not merely data collection, but being able to analyze the trends and opportunities within that data. This session will cover what it takes to not only to properly collect & store this data, but more importantly to derive meaning from this data effectively. David Carter, CTO, Advanced Logic Industries 10

11 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ~ continued 1:10-1:40 Sponsor Session: iboss Colony C Why EDU Should Defend Against Data Loss: Protecting School Networks from Advanced Threats and Data Loss The need for K-12 schools to protect against data loss has never been more important. Increasingly, schools hold a wealth of sensitive information on students, teachers, and staff that if exposed can cause lasting damage. Regulatory legislation such as CIPA, HIPAA, and others has been expanded, requiring schools to be more vigilant in protecting sensitive data or risk costly compliance violations. The loss of personal student data can cause damage that follows K-12 students into adulthood. Unfortunately, many school Web filters are not equipped to meet the challenges of the modern threat landscape. As data theft exploits become more sophisticated, schools must ensure they have the technology needed to stop them. In this session, you will learn: The importance of protecting sensitive data on school networks Why visibility over the full Web stream is critical How behavioral anomaly baselining can protect against data loss The critical Must-Haves to ensure data security in your school Ross Young, Account Executive, iboss Sponsor Session: Google for Education Colony A Google's Vision in Education Attendees will come away with an understanding of Google s dedication to K-12 Education and our one-solution vision, as well as a more in depth/technical understanding of Google's current platform, device, and content offerings. Andrew Sidel, Regional Manager, Google NYC 1:50-2:20 We ve Taken the Pledge, Now What? Join the Discussion on Colony C Future Ready The new "buzz word" these days seems to be "Future Ready," and some districts have taken the pledge. Now what? Join us in a discussion about Future Ready and learn how school districts, leaders, teachers, students, and the community can benefit by being involved in this initiative. Anita Harris, Instructional Technology Specialist, Franklin City Public Schools Sponsor Session: Microsoft Colony B Microsoft Azure, Your Datacenter in the Cloud Come to this session to get a quick demonstration of several of the features available in Azure, Microsoft s datacenter in the cloud. Some features of Azure you already own! Come see how Azure can give you affordable scalability, security, and reliability. Marty Smith, Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft Corp. Sponsor Session: Street & Company Colony A The All-in-One Education Solution Today it s possible to combine a display, interactive white board, classroom PC, and video conferencing endpoint in one device for multiple uses in the classroom and conference room. InFocus provides one such solution and we will demonstrate these multiple functions as well as a wireless hook up during this session. Mark Holt, Business Development Manager, InFocus 11

12 Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2015 ~ continued 2:20-2:45 Break with Exhibitors Tidewater Room 2:45-3:15 Digital Equity: A Conversation Colony C Access to technology and networks continues to be an issue for school divisions. How do we approach digital equity in an effective way to ensure access for all our students? Join this conversation and share your possible solutions. Becky Fisher, Director of End User Experience, Albemarle County Public Schools Vince Scheivert, Chief Information Officer, Albemarle County Public Schools Sponsor Session: Lightspeed Systems Colony B Messy or Managed? Tips for Getting a Handle on Your District s Devices YouTube, Google, SSL, state testing, proxies, authentication The promise of mobile devices for learning is high, but the challenges can be, too. Lightspeed Systems can help with solutions to filter device access on and off campus, monitor student activity, control devices policies, push apps, and a lot more. And since these devices are being used in the classroom, a Teacher Dashboard lets IT manage district policies while teachers can easily manage classroom use. Whether you re 1:1 or BYOD, ios or Chromebook or Windows or Android, or some mix of it all, we ll share tips and tools for getting your mobile learning program managed. Kristi McCallson, Regional Sales Manager, Lightspeed Systems Sponsor Session: Pearson Colony C Digital Transformation for Improved Student Outcomes As a thought partner for school systems throughout the country, Pearson has seen first hand how a Digital Transformation can have tremendous impact on student outcomes. Join us to learn a few of these important lessons learned as your district considers a digital transformation. Matt Robeson, M.A.Ed, Account General Manager, Pearson 3:25-4:10 What s on the Horizon in Virginia and How Can We Help You? Tidewater Room Your chance to think about the future: both how to continue today's conversations and what the future looks like for school divisions across the Commonwealth. What are the next steps and how can the VSTE CoSN Council help? Brian Callahan, Vice President of Education, WHRO-TV in Norfolk, VA Rich Contartesi, Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, Loudoun County John W. "Billy" Haun, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer, Virginia Department of Instruction 4:10-4:20 Wrap up & Raffle 12

13 Sponsors Tier 1 ali-inc.com thecopia.com filewave.com google.com/edu Advanced Logic Industries delivers innovative IT solutions throughout the Mid Atlantic region. Our focus is on delivering value-driven technology to support key organizational objectives. Our academic IT practice is staffed with seasoned academic technologists who understand the unique challenges faced in education. Our team specializes in helping schools implement IT services that support today s requirements and flexible strategies for the future. Whether for a single issue, funding hurdle, or ongoing strategy, Advanced Logic Industries provides the support advice and expertise to make your plans successful. For more information, visit us on the web at Copia has redefined the educational landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the ever-changing needs of the contemporary classroom by harnessing the potential of the ever-growing number of educational content formats, genres and tools through a single interface. Our platform synthesizes fractured resources into a unified learning experience for students and teachers alike. Copia brings to classrooms the digital resources that can enable all students to reach their specific learning objectives and provides teachers with the necessary tolls to assist and monitor their progress. We combine groundbreaking digital learning and assessment tools with unprecedented access to the most trusted education content. Our classroom environment provides teachers and students with all forms of content including enriched publisher supplements, web-based multimedia resources, OER materials, locally created content, real-time student assessments, and a suite of interactive tools to connect students with teachers and classmates. Since 1992, FileWave has provided education, enterprise, and government institutions around the world with enterprise level cross-platform systems and mobile device management software to assist IT teams throughout the entire lifecycle process of imaging, deployment, management and maintenance. FileWave s all-in-one, highly scalable software solves the many challenges of managing a diverse and growing population of users, devices, and content by ensuring IT teams have a comprehensive solution that supports both client (desktop) and mobile devices across Mac, Windows, ios and Android. With FileWave, IT teams can efficiently secure and support their organizations from one easy-to-use console, making even the most daunting projects, such as BYOD or large 1:1 initiatives, manageable and highly effective. Google for Education Solutions: A solution built for learning and designed for the classroom that includes easy-to-manage, affordable devices like Chromebooks and Android tablets, productivity tools like Google Apps for Education with Classroom, and limitless educational content in Google Play for Education. Together these tools help teachers inspire curiosity, while students learn better together, wherever they are. Classroom: Our newest Google for Education product is a free tool within the Google Apps for Education suite that allows educators to easily create, review, and organize assignments, as well as communicate directly with students. 13

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18 VSTE2015: 30th Annual Technology in Education Conference Honor the Past/Imagine the Future December 6-8, 2015 Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Roanoke, Virginia Registration and Call for Proposals Open Now Complimentary Wifi is available in all meeting rooms. Wifi Network: AGUEST No Password Required Thanks for attending! Let us know what you thought by completing a short survey: VACTOCLINIC15 18