IETA 2025

This session will go over settings up an endpoint imaging using an opensource software call fog project allowing network PXE booting endpoint to capture and deployed image to computers allowing mass deployments over the network.

Traditional security awareness in schools is becoming less effective. Hear from a panel of IT leaders from several Idaho districts discuss how ClassLink helps address some of the most prevalent digital learning issues facing districts today including; access, security, password fatigue, usage analytics, and provisioning.

In this session, we will discuss how to:

Improve access by making all applications accessible from one consistent portal, at home and in the classroom
Increase time for teaching and learning by reducing the time students spend logging in to applications, with SSO and automated rostering
Maximize student data security with 2-step authentication (MFA) and easy password reset tools
Usage analytics capturing important access data to help inform strategy
Rostering and provisioning services to help streamline processes for your tech teams

"Google changes all the time and we are excited to share the latest and greatest! Attend this session to learn what’s new for Google Admin and how to best set up, configure, and maintain your domain so that your users can be safe and productive. Google Solutions Engineers will share updates on admin controls related to instructional tools and security features along with live demos to show you how to take control with Admin Console.
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In the complex landscape of educational data management, Google Vault emerges as a critical tool for archiving, eDiscovery, and compliance. This session will offer a comprehensive exploration of how Google Vault should be effectively utilized in educational settings. Attendees will learn to navigate Vault's functionalities, from setting retention policies to managing best practice workflows with data, ensuring their institution's data management aligns with compliance standards. Key takeaways from this session include:

-In-Depth Understanding of Google Vault: Gain a solid grasp of what Google Vault is, its significance within the Google Education ecosystem, and how it can be leveraged to manage educational data effectively.
-Retention Policies and eDiscovery Expertise: Learn how to establish and implement effective retention policies, and how to conduct thorough eDiscovery processes within Google Vault, essential skills for managing institutional data.
-Navigating Compliance in Education: Understand the specific compliance requirements related to data management in education, and how Google Vault can help meet these requirements, ensuring that your institution's data practices are both effective and compliant.

Boise State University is modernizing its phone system by moving to the cloud for phones services. The University selected Zoom Phone as its platform. The presentation will walk though the key decision points to consider and lessons learned. By attending, hopefully, it will allow you to avoid some of the pit falls in the migration process.

Core Technology Session

In this session, we delve deep into the advanced security features of the Google Admin Console. As digital threats continue to evolve, it's crucial that educational domains stay ahead with robust and proactive security measures. Join us to explore the latest best practices, upgraded and free tools, and strategies to safeguard your school's digital environment. By participating in this session, attendees will gain:
-Comprehensive Understanding of Security Features: An in-depth look at the latest security settings and options within the Google Admin Console, enabling you to effectively configure and manage these features for optimal protection.
-Strategies to Combat Emerging Threats: Insights into the current landscape of digital threats and how to preemptively address these challenges within your educational domain, keeping student and educator data safe.
-Practical Security Best Practices: Real-world applications and case studies demonstrating effective security practices. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to enhance the security of their own domains.

Explore the tools that CoSN and the Council of the Great City Schools have developed to assist districts in their thinking around their current Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness and their plan for evolving maturity.  Where are school districts today with AI, including the policies and guidance to leverage new opportunities and mitigate risks, according to CoSN’s State of Ed Tech Leadership survey?

Gemini Returns with GEMS and NotebookLM: Explore the latest advancements in generative AI with the team behind Google's Gemini family of models. This session will deep dive into how Gemini is powering innovative products like GEMS and NotebookLM, showcasing their capabilities and potential applications across various domains. Discover how these cutting-edge tools can enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and unlock new possibilities in AI-assisted creation and knowledge organization.

This session is designed to provide a clear and concise introduction to IPv4 networking concepts for individuals new to the field. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental building blocks of IPv4 networks, including IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways.

Key Topics:
IP Addresses: Learn the structure, purpose, and different types of IPv4 addresses (public, private, loopback).
Subnet Masks: Understand how subnet masks are used to divide networks into smaller subnets, enabling efficient resource allocation and management.
Default Gateways: Discover the role of default gateways in routing traffic between networks and how they are configured.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the basic structure and function of IPv4 addresses.
Calculate subnet masks and determine the number of hosts per subnet.
Configure default gateways on network devices.
Understand the relationship between IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways in a network.

Come Network with other PS SIS users and learn about what’s new or coming down the pike!  Learn how to Promote Family Engagement Student and Family access to grades, attendance, and progress from the mobile app or parent/student portals improves accountability and teacher communication. See Advanced Reporting:  Use this ad-hoc reporting tool allows you to create sophisticated, complex, and stylish reports to provide invaluable insights. Exposure to the new Lesson Planner!  A comprehensive tool designed to organize and streamline the process of creating, scheduling, and managing educational lessons.  See how we are using AI in every facet of our business.

This session will discuss what MDR is and how it can enhance your cybersecurity strategy, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment. Various approaches to MDR will be covered, making it suitable for different levels of cybersecurity program maturity

Do you want to help build a cyber-informed culture for your district staff?  Has your Cyber Insurance company asked if you provide security and privacy training for your staff, and you can’t check yes?  Fortinet is offering our Saas -Based Security Awareness and Training service for free for 36 months to all K12 schools as a part of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit.  In this session we will share with you an overview of this training, a demo of the user environment and how to create a campaign.  The training offers more than 30 training modules, easy-to-use admin console with reporting and a certificate of completion. Come find out how you can deliver timely and current awareness to your faculty and staff and help your district avoid falling victim to cyberattacks and meet regulatory and compliance obligations.

SentinelOne and OETC will explore how MDR solutions are a cost effective option for school districts to protect their endpoints. A more detailed abstract will be provided shortly.

Picking up where we left off from session one.  Adding to the discussion Data and Reporting using Unified Insights and Analytics.

Understand how Cisco is leveraging the Cloud to Secure and Manage K12 networks and infrastructure leveraging generative AI and simplifying your Day 2 operations with a general philosophy of “If it’s connected it’s protected”

Given the ever growing list of responsibilities for ed tech leaders, what are the key skills you need to succeed?  Learn about CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO comprised of three primary professional categories: understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology.  The Framework forms the basis for CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification the only accredited practice-based certification program for education technology leaders. Learn more about how to grow your skills and knowledge.