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Session Title	Presenter Name	Description	Meeting Room
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.			Conference Room
Registration Opened
8:15 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.			Conference Room
Welcome and Sponsor Introduction
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
From Teacher to Systems Admin: It's all about perspective	Gerald Points; Spring ISD	Do you ever wonder why we get the software that we are using? From whose perspective was IT a great idea. After being from both ends of our tech spectrum, I've created an interactive talk on technology systems from my experience in education touching on Google to GoGuardian and some points in-between. Beginner \| District Software \| 1 Credit	Innovation
Introduction to Microsoft's Zero Trust Security Model	Adam Lawson; Microsoft Education	Academic institutions are currently operating in the most complex cybersecurity environment we've ever seen. In this session you'll learn about Microsoft's Zero Trust security model and how transitioning to a "never trust, always verify" methodology, particularly in a post-pandemic hybrid work/classroom world, have amplified the need to modernize your institutions cybersecurity approach when protecting identities, data, endpoints, infrastructure, and access to critical systems across the entire ecosystem. Institutions who have adopted a Zero Trust culture have proven to be more resilient, consistent, and quick to respond to these emerging threats. All Levels \| Microsoft \| 1 Credit	Transformation
The Latest Threats to Cybersecurity	Selby Philipose; Barracuda Networks	The Evolution of Social Engineering, and the impact on Security. Intermediate \| Safety/Security \| No Credits	Inspiration A&B
Unraveling the Ransomware Cyber Kill Chain	Todd Pauley; TEA	In this session we will break down the events behind a modern ransomware attack. By thinking like a threat actor, we will find areas where we need to focus our attention. All Levels \| Safety/Security \| 1 Credit	Conference Room
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT. All Levels \| Google \| No Credits	Conversation
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
How to Prepare for Wi-Fi6E	Matt Johnson; Commscope/Ruckus Division	Wifi6e is one of the best wifi innovations in many years. Come learn all about wifi6e. More importantly, what do you and your school district need to do now to prepare for wifi6e? It is more than you think. Intermediate \| Network/Wireless Management \| No Credits
Automating Your Google Domain	Kory Prince; Bullard ISD	An overview of tools and scripting to make your life easier as a Google Admin. Intermediate \| Google \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Mitigating Student Caused Damage to Devices	Eric Ogden; Trafera	Learn of the pitfalls that accompany a 1:1 Initiative as it relates to student caused damage to devices. Find out how schools are addressing the issue and how your specific issues can be addressed. Beginner \| Chromebook \| No Credits	Inspiration A&B
Locked OUT: Surviving Ransomware	Lacey Gosch, Matthew Fields, and Marvin Morrow; Judson ISD	Are you prepared to survive a ransomware attack? This panel session focuses on lessons learned, triage, media coverage, recovery, and best practices post attack and recommendations to prevent attacks. Intermediate \| Safety/Security \| 1 Credit	Conference Room
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT. All Levels \| Google \| No Credits	Conversation
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Security Trends: Safeguard Access in Remote and Blended Learning Worlds	Kate Anastario and Jeff Janover; Classlink	Cybersecurity is on everyone’s minds. With the potential for more blended and remote learning, school leaders must understand access and security trends, including how tools like multi-factor authentication can bolster your district's cybersecurity. Intermediate \| District Leadership \| No Credits	Innovation
My Open Source Toolbox	Felipe Hernandez; Edgewood ISD	Open source resources to help make your job easier. Intermediate \| Emerging Technologies \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Google Workspace for Education Editions and Storage	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	In this session we will review recent changes to Google Workspace for Education. The session will continue with a deep dive into the announced 2022 storage changes. Beginner \| Google \| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
noon - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch Provided			Conference Room
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
CIS Controls in the Real World	Ted Gruenloh; Sentinel	We'll walk through the CIS Controls, review the changes to the new V8, and provide real-world case studies to illustrate how different security tools and services can work together. Beginner \| Safety/Security \| No Credits	Innovation
And the Survey Says...	Jason Johnson; Van ISD	What does your end of year technology survey tell you? Are you asking the right questions to get the feedback necessary for future growth and improvement? We want to help you construct the perfect survey for your district's technology department. Beginner \| District Leadership \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals - Admin Best Practices	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	In this session we will look at common pitfalls and best practices for getting your domain setup appropriately for staff and students. Beginner \| Google \| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Remote Display Management and Security in a Hybrid School Environment	Jesus Cital; Newline Interactive	This session will discuss the advantages of deploying a remote display management software for school districts with Newline interactive flat panels. Newline Display Management Plus gives IT admins the flexibility to update panels, manage settings, install apps, and more from a secure online portal. Have confidence in controlled access to Google Play Store apps and other marketplaces on classroom panels. Beginner \| Emerging Technologies \| No Credits	Innovation
What’s new with Windows 11	Garrett Chandler; Microsoft Education	Windows 11 brings all new experiences to collaborate and accomplish your best work. You will walk away with an understanding of new features, as well as deployment and modern device management scenarios. All Levels \| Microsoft \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Remote learning with the cloud	Kevin McCandless; Amazon Web Services (AWS)	Despite the abundance of web-based learning and end-user devices like Chromebooks & tablets, many schools are left struggling with aging hardware in computer labs for resource intensive or legacy applications. We will explore why and how schools are using Amazon AppStream 2.0 for a variety of use cases, including STEM & CTE curricula; Project Lead The Way (https://www.pltw.org/); art and design; engineering and Computer-aided Design (CAD); and legacy Java and Flash applications. Beginner \| Virtualization \| No Credits	Inspiration A&B
Don't Expect Success - Prepare for it!	Miguel Guhlin, TCEA	Do you have trouble getting projects and supplies funded through your administration and school board? No worries! Join me as I walk you through the steps of preparing a proposal to gain funding. Beginner \| District Leadership \| 1 Credit	Conference Room
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT. All Levels \| Google \| No Credits	Conversation
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Securing Infrastructure as Code	Jessica Onorati; Automox	Learn how to improve your security posture with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Make sure automation and security are at the forefront of your pipeline designs. Intermediate \| Safety/Security \| No Credits	Innovation
Google Admin Console	Mark Simmons; Sabine Pass	An overview on the most common settings asked about. Tips on how to better organize your users and devices. The difference between Education Fundamentals (Free) and Education Plus (Paid), what you gain on the admin side. Beginner \| Google \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Automate the world with Powershell	Demosesneeds "Punch" Punchard; Friendswood ISD	Automate every day admin tasks with the Shell. You may look like a wizard but we will take a look behind the curtain and see some Powershell tips and tricks. Beginner \| Microsoft\| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
Bark for Schools - Your Watch Dog for Student Accounts	Amanda Baldwin, Concord Christian School	Bark for Schools helps keep students safe while using Internet-connected devices. Bark technology monitors school accounts, including both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for anything concerning such as predators, bullies, drugs, depression, etc. Beginner \| Safety/Security \| 1 Credit	Conference Room
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT. All Levels \| Google \| No Credits	Conversation

Session Title	Presenter Name	Description	Meeting Room
8 a.m. - noon
Registration Opened
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Backup and recovery for Google and Microsoft environments	Brandon Schreieck; Synology	More and more data are stored in services like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Many people assume data stored in the cloud is ‘backed up,’ but protecting cloud data is actually the responsibility of schools. This session will examine the data retention policies of Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 and walkthrough how to implement a back up strategy so your school won’t accidentally lose data stored in the cloud. We will also cover best practices for creating a ransomware backup and recovery plan for edge devices, so your organization can reduce the risk of paying a ransom (if the worst case happens). Beginner \| Google and Microsoft \| No Credits	Innovation
Tips for Building a Future-Proof Communications Platform	Kyle Montieth; ENA	It’s imperative districts develop a sustainable communication strategy that incorporates traditional voice calling and modern channels (chat, video) for effective onsite and mobile collaboration without exhausting their budget. We’ll share best practices for building a modern, unified phone platform, discuss why cloud systems are more cost effective, and present specific ways districts can use phone technology to improve district operations, enhance safety and accelerate emergency response. Beginner \| Emerging Technologies \| No Credits	Transformation
What's New Google?	Mark Simmons; Sabine Pass ISD	Google has many new features coming. Find out what they are and how they may effect your schools. Beginner \| Google \| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
Surviving Ransomware	Luann Hughes; Rockwall ISD	This session focuses on how to get help if your district suffers from a ransomware attack as well as some practical, low cost ways to secure your network. Beginner \| Safety/Security\| 1 Credit	Conference Room
Amplified IT G Suite Office Hours	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	Join Amplified IT to discuss your G Suite and Chromebooks deployment. Give feedback and ask questions about the challenges you’re having at your school with the people in the know. This will be an open-hours session where attendees can sign up to meet with G Suite for Edu consultants from Amplified IT. All Levels \| Google \| No Credits	Converstation
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Upgrading your security toolbox with the cloud	Kevin McCandless; Amazon Web Services (AWS)	With the increasing importance of cybersecurity, many schools are left wondering how best to protect their student data and digital infrastructure from threats like ransomware and DDoS. In this session, learn why schools are turning to the cloud to increase their security posture with visibility, resilience, defense-in-depth, and automation. We’ll discuss how the AWS Cloud can help you prevent and recover from the above threats, and discuss key concepts & services, including the shared responsibility model and compliance requirements. Beginner \| Safety/Security \| 1 Credit	Innovation
Leading through Chaos	Amber Teamann and Norma Olson; Crandall ISD	How can we bridge the gap between those working for students and this working with those working with students? It’s never been more important than it is now to have a TEAM approach…even in chaos! Intermediate \| District Leadership \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Super-Charge your Workspace EDU Domain with Additional Tools	Tom Woods; Amplified IT LLC	In this session we will showcase some paid for and free tools that you can use to manage your Domain. Intermediate \| Google \| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
Your Single Sign On Assistant is Clever	Amanda Baldwin; Concord Christian School	Clever is a tool used by teachers to allow an easy way for students to access the many applications and websites they are using for learning. Students only need to remember one username and password to access all the tools they need for learning. Beginner \| District Software \| 1 Credit	Conference Room
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Power of Azure for Remote Learning	Megan Davis and Adam Lawson; Microsoft Education	With the continuation of the COVID Pandemic, districts need options that will help them drive inclusive and impactful teaching scenarios remotely. You will walk away with knowledge of Why Azure and how Microsoft is helping districts in the Texas successfully accomplish remote learning. Beginner \| Microsoft \| 1 Credit	Transformation
Finding the Low Hanging Fruit to Help Secure your Network	Jason James; Unicom Technologies, Luann Hughes and Unicom Technologies; Rockwall ISD	In this session you will learn about tools that you probably already have in your network to help secure your network. The session will cover free and low cost tools as well as procedures that you can implement with a limited staff. Beginner \| District Leadership \| 1 Credit	Inspiration A&B
Security checklist - Top 10 tasks to perform every year	Todd Pauley; TEA	There are many security related activities vying for our attention. In this session we will discuss the top 10 security related tasks to complete annually. Beginner \| Safety/Security \| 1 Credit	Conference Room

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