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9:00am EDT

Gotta Engage ’Em All: Collab Edition
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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Calling all collaboration trainers! Build your ultimate collaboration strategy deck as you experience, battle, and evaluate classroom-ready strategies. Explore student talk, movement, vocabulary, reasoning, and critical thinking, then power up your favorite strategies for your own content and grade level. Gotta engage ’em all!
Speakers
avatar for Caty Carmendy

Caty Carmendy

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Caty Carmendy, and I am the Instructional Coach of Mooresville High School. I have an extensive amount of experience as a technology liaison with other school districts to help with 1:1 or other technology initiatives, as well as presenting PD at conferences, not limited... Read More →
avatar for Erin Trahan

Erin Trahan

Math Teacher/Department Chair, Mooresville High School
My name is Erin Trahan. I have been teaching high school math for 27 years in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. I have taught AP statistics, I am an AP Statistics reader for the College Board, and I serve as one of the Instructional Coaches for Mooresville High School. I have... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

9:00am EDT

Charting a Cyber-Smart Future
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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how to turn gamified learning into actionable classroom insights with Cyber-PARK, a K–5 cybersecurity platform developed at UNCW. Learn to use student gameplay data to pinpoint critical knowledge gaps, seamlessly integrate interactive modules into your daily routine, and initiate meaningful conversations to build a cyber-smart future.
Speakers
avatar for Ellie Ebrahimi

Ellie Ebrahimi

Associate Professor, UNCW
Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She has a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University. Her career goal is to find new ways to adapt and improve ideas and theories to help STEM education and workforce development... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom E Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

9:00am EDT

NCEdCloud Data Flows & Updates
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will cover the latest updates to the NCEdCloud IAM Service, including a review of how student and employee data gets into the system. We'll also take a look at the current options for MFA and discuss troubleshooting tips and tricks.
Speakers
avatar for John Mairs

John Mairs

Section Chief - PSU Tech Services, NCDPI
John currently leads the PSU Technology Services team at NCDPI, who manages the NCEdCloud IAM Service, Student UID System, and Staff UID System. A former charter school CTO, John is passionate about lowering the barriers to digital curriculum and personalized learning while ensuring... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

9:00am EDT

Beating Barriers & Bumps
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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Effective instruction practices should remove barriers and create more inclusive learning experiences. Explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility focused practices support learner variability, increase engagement, and improve access to learning. Leave with ready-to-use resources and ideas to support the needs of students.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Whitson

Brian Whitson

Piedmont-Triad Digital Learning Consultant, NCDPI
Brian, an ISTE + ASCD Certified EdTech Leader, serves as the Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant for the Piedmont Triad Region at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He served as an instructional coach, technology facilitator, and STEM/science teacher in Rowan-Salisbury... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Carolina Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

9:00am EDT

Choosing Joy
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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Choosing Joy is an interactive and engaging professional development hosted by classroom teachers. This session is geared towards developing practical solutions to incorporating joy and fostering human relationships for the benefit of both teachers and students.
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

9:00am EDT

Cyber & AI: Essential Skills for Today's Classroom
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Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Cybersecurity is a critical skill set for students in today's AI-embedded world. As AI reshapes how threats are created, detected, and defended against, this session shares standards-based strategies, student scenarios, and ready-to-use cybersecurity resources educators can bring directly into K-12 classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Ward Hill

Meredith Ward Hill

Emerging Technologies Consultant, NCDPI
Meredith Ward Hill serves as the Emerging Technologies Consultant at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she leads the state's AI education strategy for PK-13 public schools. Prior to this role, she served as a digital learning consultant, district media specialist... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Colony A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

10:00am EDT

Marzano in the Ring Engagement Smackdown
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Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Step into the ring for an Engagement Smackdown where active learning meets Marzano’s research-based instructional practices! Experience high-impact strategies featuring collaboration, critical thinking, movement, gamification, and student choice. Try each strategy, advance your favorites, and leave with classroom-ready ideas.
Speakers
avatar for Caty Carmendy

Caty Carmendy

Instructional Coach, Mooresville High School
My name is Caty Carmendy, and I am the Instructional Coach of Mooresville High School. I have an extensive amount of experience as a technology liaison with other school districts to help with 1:1 or other technology initiatives, as well as presenting PD at conferences, not limited... Read More →
avatar for Erin Trahan

Erin Trahan

Math Teacher/Department Chair, Mooresville High School
My name is Erin Trahan. I have been teaching high school math for 27 years in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. I have taught AP statistics, I am an AP Statistics reader for the College Board, and I serve as one of the Instructional Coaches for Mooresville High School. I have... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom C Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

10:00am EDT

Pixels with Purpose: K-12 Screen Use
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
When conversations about student screen time arise, leaders need to move beyond counting minutes to evaluating learning. Explore the ICAP and Triple E Frameworks to assess digital learning experiences, identify high-value technology use, and gain practical strategies for leading meaningful conversations about purposeful screen use in education.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

NC Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Jennifer Graham is the North Central Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant with NCDPI and she is a passionate advocate for engaging, learner-centered professional development. With 29 years of experience in a North Carolina school district, she has served as a teacher, instructional... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom E Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

10:00am EDT

My CIMC and Me: Getting CCP Audits Right
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to organize and execute a CCP course audit that is efficient, transparent, and sustainable—helping ensure students have access to accurate, high-quality postsecondary opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Weipert

Meredith Weipert

Director of Testing and Accountability/PowerSchool, Randolph County School System
Meredith currently serves as Director of Testing and Accountability/Student Information Systems for the Randolph County School System. A 25-year educator, she has worked as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and school principal. At the heart of her work is supporting her amazing... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Sandpiper Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

10:00am EDT

Uncover the Mysteries of Staff UID
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
The Staff UID System has been doing its thing since 2009 — but how does it actually work?! In this session, we'll cover the purpose and basics of the Staff UID System, look at how data from payroll gets over to Staff UID, and discuss tips for navigating the system and diagnosing data issues.
Speakers
avatar for John Mairs

John Mairs

Section Chief - PSU Tech Services, NCDPI
John currently leads the PSU Technology Services team at NCDPI, who manages the NCEdCloud IAM Service, Student UID System, and Staff UID System. A former charter school CTO, John is passionate about lowering the barriers to digital curriculum and personalized learning while ensuring... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Guilford D Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

10:00am EDT

Excelerate Your Day - Beginners
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Unlock the full potential of your daily workflow with our introductory Excel session designed for beginners. Attendees will learn navigation shortcuts, master time-saving data techniques like Flash Fill & Transpose and apply foundational formulas & formatting to transform raw data into actionable insights.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

Executive Director of Student Assignment and Information Systems, Johnston County Schools

Thursday October 1, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Victoria Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

11:00am EDT

Digital Accessibility in Google Docs
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Google Docs is a common tool for instruction, communication, and collaboration, but documents must be designed with accessibility in mind. In this session, participants will learn practical strategies for creating more accessible Google Docs, including headings, links, alt text, tables, lists, and readable formatting.
Speakers
JB

Josh Barton

Josh Barton is the Digital Accessibility Coordinator with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where he supports digital learning, accessibility, and inclusive technology practices across North Carolina schools. His work includes developing guidance, resources, professional... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Colony B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

11:00am EDT

Cybersecurity is Everyone's Job
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for building a culture of digital trust and cyber resilience. Through real-world examples and collaboration, attendees will learn how educators, leaders, and technology teams can strengthen cybersecurity across their schools.
Speakers
avatar for Regina Smith

Regina Smith

CTE- Cybersecurity/Computer Science Teacher, Kearns Academy-Guilford County Schools
Regina Smith, is a National Board Certified educator with over 10 years of experience teaching computer science and cybersecurity and more than 25 years of industry experience in business and information technology. She teaches at Kearns Academy of Computer and Information Sciences... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom F Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

11:00am EDT

Fine Arts: Technology, Growth, & Mastery
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
How can performance-based courses demonstrate measurable growth? Using a live student ensemble as a case study, this session explores how recordings, digital portfolios, rubrics, and student reflections can transform performances into evidence of standards mastery. Participants will leave with practical assessment and documentation strategies.
Speakers
JR

James Robinson

James L. Robinson, II is entering his eighth year in education and serves as Director of Bands at North Wilkes Middle and High School in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Limestone University, a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

11:00am EDT

How to Train Your Algorithm
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Our online behavior trains what algorithms show us next. Participants will explore how clicks, watches, likes, shares, searches, and pauses shape digital feeds. Attendees will connect these ideas to media literacy, misinformation, digital citizenship, bias, and digital wellness.
Speakers
avatar for Mollee Holloman

Mollee Holloman

School Library Education Consultant, NCDPI Digital Teaching & Learning
Mollee Holloman is currently serving as the School Library Education Consultant for North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, in the division of Digital Teaching & Learning. A steward of stories and curator of worldly experiences using text + tech, she's driven to help adapt... Read More →
avatar for Sabrina Steigelman

Sabrina Steigelman

State E-Rate Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Dr. Sabrina Steigelman serves as the State E-Rate Coordinator for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning, where she supports school connectivity, digital learning initiatives and digital citizenship efforts across the state. A... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Imperial Ballroom B Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

11:00am EDT

From Compliance to Culture
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
From LMS compliance training to PD and PLCs, educator learning is often passive and inefficient. This session introduces the C.A.R.E. Framework and R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Model, showing how AI can support redesign work. Participants leave with practical, usable strategies to improve learning systems.
Speakers
avatar for Mandy Armstrong

Mandy Armstrong

Digital Systems and Learning Coordinator/Records Compliance Officer, Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf
I wear many hats at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. I have expertise in policy development, compliance training, staff development, and the strategic use of AI to improve efficiency and strengthen systems. With a focus on practical application and engagement, I specialize... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Arrowhead AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

1:00pm EDT

Differentiation Made Doable with BriskAI
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Brisk AI can make differentiation more manageable and engaging. Participants will explore real classroom applications, create differentiated instructional materials, and choose between two learning pathways: creating content with Brisk Next or exploring student-facing learning supports with Brisk Boost.
Speakers
avatar for Kalo Haslem

Kalo Haslem

Instructional Tech Facilitator, Harnett County Schools
I am an educational professional with extensive experience developing and implementing multidimensional lessons across a variety of content areas and digital tools. As an ISTE Certified EdTech Leader, I specialize in thoughtfully integrating technology into instruction to strengthen... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Meadowbrook Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

1:00pm EDT

Wouldn't That Work for Everyone?
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Ever wonder what the Department of Adult Correction can teach us about universal K-12 success? This high-energy session will unlock personalized strategies that foster learner agency for ALL students. We'll dive into real-world scenarios and share resources that you can immediately adapt to transform instruction across your school or district!
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher

Consultant, NCDPI
Lauren Boucher has been in public education for 20 years. She has taught 3rd grade, gifted education in grades K-8, and was a district level Digital Teaching and Learning Coach for more than 8 years. She joined the NCDPI as the Southeast Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant in January... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Graham

Jennifer Graham

NC Regional Consultant, NCDPI
Jennifer Graham is the North Central Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant with NCDPI and she is a passionate advocate for engaging, learner-centered professional development. With 29 years of experience in a North Carolina school district, she has served as a teacher, instructional... Read More →
avatar for Niki Garrou

Niki Garrou

School Interventionist, NCDAC
Ms. Garrou is a Title 1 Interventionist at Foothills Correctional Institution with 2 and a half years of experience teaching in the Department of Adult Correction. For most of her teaching career, she taught exceptional children at the middle and high school level. She started teaching... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Arrowhead AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

1:00pm EDT

Meet Claude Cowork: AI for Education
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover Claude Cowork... An AI desktop assistant that doesn't just answer questions, it gets things done. Through live demos and real audience participation, this session shows educators, coaches, tech staff, and administrators exactly how AI can save time and reduce repetitive tasks in their daily work.
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Josef

Kenneth Josef

Network Specialist, Cumberland County Schools
Kenneth Josef is a Network Specialist and Digital Learning Innovator with Cumberland County Schools, an Air Force veteran, and an advocate for the practical use of AI in K–12 education. A former fifth-grade teacher with a master’s degree in education, he combines classroom experience... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

1:00pm EDT

Drone Soccer: Future-Ready STEM Learning
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will examine how Drone Soccer can transform student engagement through hands-on STEM learning. Through demonstrations and real-world examples, attendees will explore implementation strategies, funding opportunities, and student outcomes that make Drone Soccer a powerful tool for developing future-ready learners.
Speakers
avatar for Anthony Woodyard

Anthony Woodyard

Chief Information Officer, Asheboro City Schools
Anthony Woodyard serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Asheboro City Schools in North Carolina. In this role, he oversees the district's technology infrastructure and innovation initiatives. Previously, he held the position of Director of Technology and Innovation, where... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Imperial Ballroom F Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

1:00pm EDT

DOPE Educators App!!!
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how the DOPE Educator App helps educators save time, personalize learning, analyze data, create engaging lessons, and responsibly integrate AI into instruction through one powerful educational platform.
Speakers
avatar for Sid Lathan

Sid Lathan

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools
Sid Lathan is an award-winning educator with over 30 years of service as a Mathematics teacher (grades 6–12), 6th-grade Science teacher, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Assistant Principal, and District Digital Teaching and Learning Coordinator. A two-time Teacher of the Year... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Imperial Ballroom E Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

2:00pm EDT

Aligned by Design: AI-Powered Units
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore an AI-powered tool that helps build lessons and units aligned to state standards, Portrait of a Graduate competencies, and UDL accommodations. Whether starting from scratch or refining existing work, K–8 educators will leave with a completed, ready-to-use unit. Because the best lessons aren't generated, they're Aligned by Design.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Gerbus

Heather Gerbus

Media Coordinator, East Forsyth Middle School
Working in education since 1999, Heather Gerbus brings a wealth of experience to every learning community she serves. Her career spans 19.5 years as a classroom teacher, time in student services under a federal grant, work as an instructional technology facilitator, and, currently... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Imperial Ballroom GH Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

2:00pm EDT

Privacy in the Age of AI
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Privacy is still possible in an AI-driven world. This session explores how personal information is collected, shared, and used by data brokers and AI-powered technologies. Participants will learn practical strategies to protect privacy, reduce digital footprints, and strengthen student privacy and digital citizenship in schools.
Speakers
avatar for DIANE DULANEY

DIANE DULANEY

Privacy Specialist, NCDPI
Diane Dulaney is the Privacy Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and leads the agency’s efforts to safeguard student and staff data. She brings over a decade of experience in shaping privacy policy, ensuring compliance with FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, and... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Biltmore AB Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

2:00pm EDT

What School is For: Same Mission, New Terrain
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Grounded in research and aligned to the NCDPI AI Guidelines, this session makes an optimistic case for embracing AI to enhance critical thinking, deepen human development, and lead from the mission that has always defined great education. Leave reconnected to the purpose that brought you to this work and ready to shape what comes next.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Ward Hill

Meredith Ward Hill

Emerging Technologies Consultant, NCDPI
Meredith Ward Hill serves as the Emerging Technologies Consultant at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she leads the state's AI education strategy for PK-13 public schools. Prior to this role, she served as a digital learning consultant, district media specialist... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Colony A Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407

2:00pm EDT

Demystifying CTE Concentrator Status
LIMITED
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides a practical overview of how CTE concentrator status is calculated within the NCSIS. Participants will learn how key data elements and program requirements work together to determine concentrator outcomes, and will explore strategies for reviewing records, identifying data issues, and ensuring accurate CTE reporting.
Speakers
avatar for Misty Wolfe

Misty Wolfe

Section Chief, NCDPI
Misty Wolfe is a section chief for the Office of Career and Technical Education at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction where she works with school districts across the state to implement high quality CTE programs of study. Misty’s areas of focus include CTE data... Read More →
Thursday October 1, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Grandover West Koury Convention Center 3121 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
 
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