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Technology in Education Summit

Classroom technology that earns its place

Dates: January 1, 20278:30 AM CST – 4:30 PM CST
Location: Regional Conference CenterHouston, TX
261 places remainingof 300 total
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Overview

A hybrid summit examining instructional technology, data privacy and device management. Attend in person or join any session online; recordings and materials are posted to the event page afterwards.

Agenda

  • Classroom Practice
  • Data & Privacy

Friday, January 1

  • 8:30 AMto 9:45 AM

    Opening: Technology That Earns Its Place

    1.25 CPE hours

    A framework for deciding which classroom technology is worth the instructional time it costs.

    Innovation TheaterRenee AlvarezCapacity 200
  • 10:15 AMto 11:30 AM

    Student Data Privacy in Practice

    Data & Privacy1.25 CPE hours

    Vendor review, data-sharing agreements and what staff need to know about handling student records.

    Lab 1Samuel FeldCapacity 45
  • 1:00 PMto 2:15 PM

    Hands-On: Accessible Digital Materials

    Classroom Practice1.25 CPE hours

    Building lesson materials that work with screen readers, captions and keyboard navigation.

    Lab 1Renee AlvarezCapacity 45

Speakers

  • Renee Alvarez

    Director of Digital Learning · Northside ISD

    Renee leads digital learning for a 40-campus district and has spent fifteen years helping teachers adopt technology that measurably improves instruction rather than simply digitizing it.

  • Samuel Feld

    Chief Information Security Officer · Harris Regional Education Consortium

    Samuel is responsible for information security and student data privacy across a consortium of eleven districts.

Partner with us

Businesses can apply to take part in Technology in Education Summit. The events team reviews every application and replies by email.

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Venue & Directions

Regional Conference CenterInnovation Wing6300 Irvington BoulevardHouston TX 77022

Regional Conference Center, Innovation Wing 6300 Irvington Boulevard Houston, TX 77022

Parking is free in the visitor lot. Accessible entrances are located on the north and east sides of the building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

Registration includes all sessions, materials and refreshments.

Can I send someone in my place?

Yes. Contact the registration office and we will transfer the registration.

Will I receive credit hours?

Yes — a certificate with your earned hours is issued after the event once attendance is recorded.

Policies

Cancellations received more than 14 days before the event starts are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations after that point remain payable. Substitutions are accepted at any time — contact the registration office with the replacement participant's details.

This event follows the organization's photography, accessibility and code-of-conduct policies.

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