Overview

July 21

The fall 2021 return to school will be unlike any other K-12 institutions have experienced. 2020 taught us all that different learning models can work, and in some cases are preferable to traditional on-site instruction. How will the tech stack in schools reflect these learning models?

At the same time, K-12 institutions have new funding streams at their disposal, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Schools have avenues to explore technologies that are within reach.

Join the Center for Digital Education on July 21 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern as we discuss the smart and connected technologies K-12 leaders should consider as they look to improve learning, increase both physical and cybersecurity, and revamp their facilities to be safer and more energy efficient.

Register to hear:

How learning models are driving technology needs
What technologies can improve the physical and cybersecurity of K-12 campuses
How technology can be supported by new funding streams

Speakers

Kipp Bentley — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Kipp Bentley is a senior fellow with the Center for Digital Education. He has been a teacher, a librarian, and a district-level educational technology director. He currently writes and consults from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Jay Scheurle

Head of School, Oak Meadow School

Jay is the Head of School at Oak Meadow School, an independent toddler through eighth grade Montessori school in Littleton, MA. Jay holds a B.A. in Public Affairs from Indiana University and a M.A. in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. Prior to joining Oak Meadow in 2018, Jay was Head of School at Miami Valley School and Chesapeake Academy. He enjoys being a part of the Oak Meadow community because, “the education of children is the most important and meaningful work in the world today. The children at Oak Meadow are exceptionally kind and intellectually curious. There is a wonderful spirit of community and caring shared by teachers, students, parents, and alumni.” Outside of his career, Jay enjoys hiking, biking, reading and playing cello.

Vince Siragusa

Business Development Manager, Cisco

While a Grants Development Consultant with Grants Office, LLC, he was a regular author and presenter for issues focused on public safety and homeland security. He was a monthly contributor to the Grants Office FUNDED publication and his articles on Interoperable Communications have been published in Mission Critical Communications. Since 2012, as a Public Funding Advisor with Cisco Systems, Vince looks to leverage alternative funding sources that support strategic partnerships and long-term programmatic deployment across education and government.

Mary Schlegelmilch, MSEd.

Education, Business Development US Public Sector, SLED, Cisco

Mary joined Cisco's education team in 2011. She has extensive knowledge in distance, blended and online learning. Mary is dedicated to education and implementing technology that will shape the way we teach and learn. Most recently, the launch of Cisco Connected Educator, a professional development program for educators in the use of collaboration tools in the classroom.

Webinar

What Tech Does K-12 Need for Fall 2021?