DATES: Friday & Saturday, October 6, 7
LOCATION: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville
THEME: Bridging the Equity Gap with Innovative Connections
Ensuring all students have digital access is a crucial component to preparing our students for success. At the Fall 2017 T&L Leadership Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to listen to and share the many innovative ways district leaders have achieved this goal through innovative solutions. From low-income to affluent districts, located in a variety of regions from rural to urban, these stories all have one goal in common: making sure every student is connected both at school and at home. Attendees will walk away with new ideas and an expanded support network of colleagues they can tap into as they roll out plans for ongoing digital equity—and much more.
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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214
Experience the finest in Southern hospitality at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Our premier Opryland hotel offers guests an unforgettable getaway with all the excitement and energy of Music City under one spectacular roof. Located only 10 minutes from the airport and featuring an extraordinary selection of dining, shopping, recreational activities and entertainment, there’s never a shortage of things to do at our resort
Sponsors
Tier 1
ClassLink
ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink(r) OneClick(r) includes a library of over 5,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google, Office 365, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.
Gaggle
Specifically created for K-12, Gaggle’s Safe Classroom Learning Management System features built-in processes and classroom workflows designed to promote educator and student productivity. For schools using Google Apps for Education or Office 365, Gaggle Safety Management elevates those products into full-featured learning platforms while enhancing their compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). As a leader in educational technology for more than 15 years, Gaggle continues to innovate, providing affordable school and district website solutions that unify the online experience. The company also offers an affordable archiving and records retention solution that integrates with any leading email or communication platform
GoGuardian
GoGuardian uniquely provides the best security available for Chromebooks in Education. When educators deploy Chromebooks, GoGuardian protects student internet use, keeps educators informed on students’ Chromebook habits and trends, and gives peace of mind knowing Chromebooks, if lost or stolen, are recoverable. GoGuardian provides the most capable CIPA compliant filter (complemented by our advanced Flagged Activity engine) including customizable filtering services so that educators can both ensure students’ safety on the internet, and dialogue with students as necessary. GoGuardian’s Monitoring functions provide the most complete set of Chromebook usage analytics, as well as individualized user statistics allowing administrators to improve their bandwidth usage for educational purposes. GoGuardian protects schools’ investments with our unparalleled and unique in-the-market Chromebook asset recovery system which includes geo-location, key-logging, screen capture etc. GoGuardian stands above the competition, providing unparalleled solutions for our clients' Chromebook education programs. Go with GoGuardian.
Tier 2
Defined Learning
Defined Learning specializes in career based PERFORMANCE TASKS through it's proven and effective service, DEFINED STEM. Currently used in over 4,000 schools, Defined STEM asks students to apply their knowledge within the context of the real world. We do this instructionally through the use of performance tasks and philosophically through REAL-WORLD CAREER themes. Defined STEM fills the need for ENGAGEMENT, RELEVANCE, and CROSS-CURRICULAR learning; which are the foundation of a 21st CENTURY curriculum. Through the Defined STEM resource and Jay McTighe PD Courses, Defined Learning helps school districts create 21st Century learners.
DreamBox Learning
DreamBox Learning® Math provides a deeply personalized learning experience that guides and engages all levels of students. The combination of a rigorous K-8 math curriculum and a amotivating learning environment with in-the-moment feedback that work seamlessly together with our intelligent adaptive technology is the DreamBox difference. This unique combination showcases the power of learning by differentiating the content, pace, and sequence for each user. Students who use DreamBox to develop the strategies, critical thinking skills, deep understanding, and reasoning abilities needed to achieve success. We’re passionate that every child should have access to a learning experience that motivates them to persist, progress and achieve success for a lifelong confidence in math and in life.
Howard Technology Solutions
Howard Technology Solutions leads the way when it comes to progressive concepts in education. In addition to our own custom-built laptops, desktops, and servers, we offer over 250,000 brand name technology products, including distance learning and interactive classroom solutions. We also provide a powerful array of network security tools to ensure that your system is fully protected.
We understand the requirements and challenges associated with education networks, and we’ve got what you need to build a solid IT infrastructure. From end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of storage and backup solutions to robust email archiving systems that preserve file integrity and safeguard data, our professional services team has both the technical expertise and experience required to meet your network needs.
Lightspeed
Lightspeed Systems Inc. develops comprehensive network security and management solutions for the education market. We are committed to helping schools of all sizes operate their networks effectively and efficiently. Our innovative, comprehensive solutions for network security, internet filtering, monitoring, management, and optimization allow educators to provide safe online teaching and learning environments
Tier 3
MIDAS Education
MIDAS, the Massively Integrated Data Analytics System, provides all the functionality of 17 different software systems schools traditionally purchase. MIDAS provides curricular and assessment resources, parent communication and accountability, assessment analytics, and district and student information management all in ONE platform designed with individualized instruction in mind.Districts using MIDAS save money, improve student performance, and increase teacher productivity by replacing multiple existing programs that do not “talk” to each other with one system built on the Amazon Web Services cloud and fully integrated with Google Apps for Education. MIDAS was built by teachers with students and teachers in mind!
