Innovations that create more effective schools through improving technology and the learning environment. Solutions to help schools manage the challenges seen commonly in education, as well as obstacles brought by the pandemic.
Lab around setup up and using a cloud phone system. Convert hard phones to cloud registered devices, set up users, configure hunt groups, basic queues, E911. Experience how easy cloud can be.
Attendance Data Analytics and Visualization To Track attendance analytics to inform data-driven interventions that improve attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. Come explore using: Attendance data sync and visualization, Tiered data analysis and intervention, Attendance reporting and analysis, Power interventions and attendance notifications , Keep families informed, customize interventions for students based on their attendance tiers, and increase the amount of information you can send, including attendance certificates, policies, and other documents. Automated, two-way attendance notifications with language translation, Multimedia messaging, Digital attendance letters, Direct-to-student messaging, Recorded audio, Research-Based, Data-Driven Interventions
Explore the essentials of managing chromebooks and the chrome browser environment via the Google Admin Console. This session covers deployment strategies, user settings, device settings, and app management to maximize the effectiveness of chrome in education. If you are managing chrome or chromebooks at your district, you will not want to miss this session. Key takeaways from this session include: -Deployment: Learn how to efficiently deploy and manage chromebooks in your environment. -Key Configuration: Understand user settings and device settings for safety and security. -Implementation: Discuss strategies to integrate chromebooks effectively into the classroom.
Schools face a range of threats, including acts of violence, natural disasters, and emergency situations. Schools must balance safety, teaching and learning, school operations and culture, and the surrounding community, creating a complex environment and set of priorities.
Middleton High School Tech Ninjas run a student-led IT help desk at Middleton High School. Ninjas assist fellow students with IT issues and assist in training students and staff in technology needs. They troubleshoot various computer issues, as well as assist with maintenance and repairs of all Chromebooks in our school district. In this session we will share how our Help Desk works and how you can implement a Help Desk at your school.
Instructional Specialist, Middleton High School, Middleton School District
Sarah Thompson is an Instructional Specialist. Her career in education began in 1993 teaching English in Middleton, Idaho. She works with technology integration and supports instructional practices throughout the district.
Austin started in the telecommunications industry in 2010 installing large retrofit structured cabling E-rate projects. His ambition, leadership, dedication and customer service has bolstered System Tech’s offerings. Austin is very keen on cutting edge technologies and his perception... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MST
410ABoise Centre East - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
As cyber threats surge, K-12 schools find themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly sophisticated attacks. With limited resources and a growing reliance on connected classrooms and 1:1 device initiative, defending your school’s data and devices has never been more complex—or more critical.
Join Paul Zindell, Director of Sales Engineering at Sophos, to explore the latest strategies and solutions specifically designed for the modern, multi-device classroom.
Here’s what’s in store:
- Understand the 2024 Ransomware Landscape for K-12: Get a detailed look at emerging threats and the impact of ransomware attacks on schools nationwide.
- Optimize Your IT Resources: Discover how to protect your network with solutions like Managed Detection and Response (MDR), freeing up your IT team to focus on critical educational goals.
- Strengthen Multi-Device Defenses: Learn how to secure the complex web of devices, applications, and remote access points that make up modern classrooms.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, Idaho schools need more than just content filtering—they need a comprehensive, budget-friendly solution that addresses cybersecurity, classroom management, and student learning.
iboss and partner Bytespeed deliver a unified platform tailored to the unique needs of K12 districts, combining essential tools like content filtering, classroom management, AI-driven security, and parent portals. This E-Rate eligible solution under Category 2 (FWaaS) simplifies IT management while protecting against a wide range of cyber threats.
Join Mitchell Brackett, Idaho Territory Manager at Bytespeed, and Jeff Edwards, iboss Senior Account Executive, for a practical and interactive session focused on affordable, all-in-one security and learning solutions that empower Idaho schools to prioritize education while staying secure.
Mitchell Brackett is a dedicated technology professional known for his exceptional ability to connect individuals and organizations with valuable opportunities. With a strong focus on fostering collaborative partnerships and facilitating knowledge sharing, Mitchell excels in leveraging... Read More →
Wednesday February 5, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm MST
110ABoise Centre West - 850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
Our world is under attack! Cyber attacks adn threats come from everywhere. Government entities have to be prespared to not only detect and prevent these threats, but be ready to respond and recover from them. A solid defense in depth is a strategy leverages mulitple secuirty measures to protect an organization's assets. The idea is if one line of defense is compromised, additional layers exsit as a backup to ensure that threats are stopped along the way. By partnering with the Center for Internet Security and the MS-ISAC, members are able to surround their infrastructure in layers of control and mitigation, creating hurdles for organizations can continue to firght against the cyber threat actors and continue to protect their enviroments.
Regional Engagement Manager, Center for Internet Security and the MS-ISAC
Michelle Nolan is a Regional Engagement Manager for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center™ (MS-ISAC®), a division of the Center for Internet Security, Inc.®. She is a member of the Stakeholder Engagement team, which works with our nation’s State, Local, Territorial... Read More →
Join us for a discussion on ways to optimize district Cybersecurity Operations: Topics such as Reviewing Alerts, Utilizing Runbooks, and Leveraging Tools. What are your Aspirations and Innovations in handling cyber security threats
Deputy Chief Technology officer, West Ada School District
Keven Denton is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer with a over 19 years at the West Ada School District. Member of the IETA board for 14 years, helping to contribute to educational technology advancements and funding in technology for K-12 students in Idaho. I hold a Master of Science... Read More →
Chief Technology Officer, West Ada School District
Devan DeLashmutt started his career in Idaho K-12 educational technology in 1993 with the Pocatello School District. In 2003 opportunities with the Idaho State Department of Education brought Devan to the Treasure Valley. While at the Department of Education, he helped pilot a student... Read More →
Effective governance adds value, not red tape. Strong data stewardship practices enable wide adoption of data-driven methods and decisions. In this session, we explore the Data Stewardship role and how time-tested principles like Product-Design thinking and Domain Differentiation will lead to better organizational outcomes.
A discussion of the mission and capabilities of the National Guard as a community partner to exchange knowledge, collaborate on cyber security best practices, and provide community outreach opportunities for future and present IT professionals. The Idaho National Guard utilizes the Department of Defense Innovated Readiness Training (IRT) program for cyber defense training. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element (DCOE) specializes in vulnerability assessment, cyber reconnaissance, and limited demonstration of exploit for state, local, tribal, and territorial partners throughout the state of Idaho.
