Deeper Learning New York: Full Schedule

11:00am EDT

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Thank you for registering for the DLNY26 Pre-Conference! We're excited to welcome you on Monday, July 13 for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and planning.📍 Location:iPark Kingston300 Enterprise DriveKingston, NY📅 Schedule11:00 AM – Registration11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Lunch (provided)12:30 PM–3:30 PM – Pre-Conference SessionFacilitated...
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Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Stacia Snow has been leading change in education for the last 20 years in the classroom as a teacher, then as a district coach and now with the New Tech Network (NTN), a leading non-profit national school development organization, as the Senior Director of Service Design & Development... Read More →

Aaron Schorn

Head of Growth and Community, Unrulr

Aaron is a father, teacher, and learner. Aaron is Head of Growth and Learning at Unrulr, where he works to make learning visible and joyful. He is also a teacher, program director, and co-designer of student-agency-driven learning communities around the globe. His work is focused on apprenticeship, craftsmanship, storytelling, and providing youth with the space, time... Read More →

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Creating authentic, engaging student experiences K-12 is my passion! I've worked in education leadership in varying capacities for 10 years, from state level career pathway work in Indiana to leading city based continuous improvement in Chicago and Tulsa. Now I work for New Tech... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Pre-Conference

12:30pm EDT

Pre Conference- Reflect, Refocus, and Plan

Monday July 13, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

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Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Aaron Schorn

Head of Growth and Community, Unrulr

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Monday July 13, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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Pre-Conference

3:15pm EDT

Crew Advisory Meet Up

Monday July 13, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Monday July 13, 2026 3:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

Crew Advisory Meet Up

4:00pm EDT

Executive Dinner with Unrulr at The Cornell

Monday July 13, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

The Cornell

Monday July 13, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
The Cornell 100 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401

Reception

8:00am EDT

Breakfast and Registration

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Breakfast/Lunch

8:45am EDT

Opening Remarks

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am EDT

The Arena

Speakers

Dr. Jonah Schenker

District Superintendent & Chief Executive Officer, Ulster BOCES

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am EDT
The Arena

9:00am EDT

Keynote- Ignite Session

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

The Arena

Prince Johnson, 2026 NYS Teacher of the Year — advancing CTE, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary innovation.Luis Eladio Torres (The Bronx Principal) — community school leader championing equity and student voice.Dr. Ogechi Iwuoha Njoku, leading systems-level coherence, literacy advancement, and equity in PreK–12 education.Dr. Joseph A. Henderson, anthropologist and national voice in...
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Speakers

Dr. Ogechi Iwuoha Njoku

Prince Johnson

Luis Torres

Dr. Joseph A. Henderson

Gretchen Hoadley Burke ’81 Endowed Chair for Regional Studies (27-28), Colgate University

I am an anthropologist of environmental education and my scholarship explores how cultural, political, and geographic factors influence climate change education. One strand of this research examines the institutionalization of climate change education at subnational and national levels... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Arena

Keynote

10:00am EDT

Beyond Walls: Place-Based Learning and Creative Technologies in Action (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Yellow 4

This immersive session invites school and district leaders to experience place-based learning in action through an off-site field experience in Kingston, NY. Led by the O Positive Festival and Newburgh Enlarged City School District, participants will travel by bus to explore Kingston’s renowned murals while learning how public art reflects local history, culture, and community voice.Using...
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Speakers

Aimee Gardner

Arts Administrator and Educator, O Positive Festival

Ask me how I can help bring your curriculum to life through a field trip to Kingston which includes a mural tour or workshop at the O+ Exchange Space. Aimee founded the public O+ Mural Tour program in order to transform the cumulative presence of over 70 murals in Kingston into a... Read More →

Amy Gillespie

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Yellow 4

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

Deeper Learning in Action Whole Brain Whole Child (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Yellow 3

In response to the vision set forth by NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate, this interactive three-hour workshop invites educational leaders to reimagine learning through a whole-brain, whole-child deeper learning framework. Participants will engage with a scalable Process-Based Learning (PBL) model designed for K–12 systems, with intentional alignment across leadership, educator, and...
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Speakers

Rachel Balaban

ASST PRINCIPAL - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Jillaine Berardi

ASST SUPERINTENDENT, Learning and Design, Ulster BOCES

Shelbi Hamilton

Assistant Principal, Ulster BOCES

Michael Regan

ULSTER BOCES

Christina Rutella

PRINCIPAL - SPEC EDUCATION

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Yellow 3

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

Fostering a Culture of Pedagogical Innovation in Our Schools (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Green 2

How do we create schools where innovation isn’t a one-time initiative but a daily mindset? A space where every teacher feels empowered to experiment, reflect, and refine their practice in ways that truly benefit students? This 3-hour interactive workshop invites K–12 school and district leaders to explore the Pedagogical Innovation Framework, a practical, relationship-centered model for...
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Speakers

Andrea Tejedor

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Green 2

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

From Cardboard to Community: Scaling STEM Equity through Adaptive Design (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Blue 1

In the landscape of special education, school leaders often face two parallel and seemingly distinct challenges. First, there is a chronic scarcity of adaptive equipment, such as the custom footrests, writing easels, and sensory tools that allow students with disabilities to physically access their learning environments. Second, there is a persistent lack of rigorous, creative, and authentic STEM...
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Speakers

Jennifer Hercman

Executive Director, Adaptive Design Association, Inc.

Jennifer Hercman is the Executive Director of the Adaptive Design Association and a dedicated advocate for shifting societal perceptions of disability. Her career is rooted in the intersection of art, design, and inclusive education, beginning with her graduate studies at the Rhode... Read More →

Leigh S. McCallen

Deputy Executive Director of Research and Evaluation, NYU Metro Center

Leigh S. McCallen, Ph.D., is the Deputy Executive Director of Research and Evaluation at the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools. Dr. McCallen is an applied researcher with expertise leading projects designed to inform programs and policies... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Blue 1

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

From Student Voice to Systemic Change: Leadership Practices for the Modern Era (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Green 1

Speakers

Jessica Sheridan

Assistant Superintendent for Staff and Curriculum Development, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Whitney McKinley

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Green 1

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

How Leaders Can Build Trust and Authentic Learning in the Age of GenAI, Agentic AI, and Chatbots (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 3

In the age of generative and agentic AI, traditional assignments are increasingly indistinguishable from automation. This workshop invites leaders to rethink what counts as evidence, create a schema for more authentic learning (spoiler: capture the process!), and build cultures where trust is earned through visible thinking, reflection, and real-world application. Participants will leave with a...
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Speakers

Aaron Schorn

Head of Growth and Community, Unrulr

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Orange 3

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

Let the STUDENTS teach the TEACHERS … That’s when the MAGIC happens! (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Green 3

Have you ever considered bringing in a group of students to lead professional learning for you, your leadership team, or your faculty? We hadn’t either … until last summer! In this session, you’ll meet our student ambassadors and learn how we worked together with them, and one another, to create an unforgettable opportunity for the faculty and staff in our Alternative High...
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Speakers

Gavin.Humphrey

McKinley.OShaughness

Xander.Warren

Tori.Mueller

Meredith Hutchison

Artist & Futurist, The Linocut

Meredith Hutchison is an artist and creative strategist based in New York City. A feminist activist and advocate for LGBTQIA+ and racial justice, her work sits at the intersection of art, storytelling, and social change. For over 15 years, she has led visual storytelling and creative strategy projects... Read More →

Aisha Bain

Deep Dive Facilitator, Common Fire Consulting

Aisha Bain is a black feminist warrior, social justice activist, smasher of patriarchy, and uses her imposing height and incredible stank eye to silence mansplaining in an instant.She is a storyteller, facilitator, and social justice innovator with over 20 years of experience in senior leadership... Read More →

Rebecca Falank

P-TECH/Evertech Principal, Broome Tioga BOCES

Job Title – Principal Evertech Academy & P-TECHBOCES
Programs affiliated with – Evertech, P-TECH
role in CTE or Special Ed – I have been an administrator at Broome-Tioga BOCES for the past 11 years. I spent my first nine years working in one of our largest Special Education programs as an administrator in the PALS program. This program supports students ages 5-21 who are all working toward the... Read More →

Shawana Klein

Assistant Principal, Broome-Tioga BOCES

I am the Assistant Principal at Broome-Tioga BOCES Evertech Academy, where I have served for the past year and a half. I work in an alternative high school setting, supporting students and staff through relationship-building, innovative programming, and a strong focus on student voice... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Green 3

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

Productive Student Discourse: Leading for Thinking in an AI World (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Green 5

In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid automation, durable, human-centered competencies, critical thinking, reasoning, collaboration, communication, are rising in importance. The question for school and district leaders is no longer whether students are talking, but whether their talk is producing thinking.

Speakers

Lori D'Andrea

Reading Specialist, Greenburgh Central School District

Dr. Ogechi Iwuoha Njoku

Nadim Farooqi

Chrissy Cannon

Susana Torres

Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Greenburgh Central School District

Susana Berkowitz-Torres began her teaching career in 2007. She has taught grades PreK - 12 in Harlem, the Bronx, Mt. Vernon, Fordham University STEP, and now Greenburgh. She is a high school Language and Literature teacher, the IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, the IB Extended... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Green 5

Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

The Intentional Teacher: Reflective Practice, Awareness, and Intentionality in the Classroom (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 1

Education is changing—not gradually, but fundamentally. The role of the educator must not only evolve amidst this shift but take agency in shaping it by grounding innovation in human connection, purpose, and the lived experience of learning.This professional learning activity develops the participants' capacity for reflective practice as a lever for more effective instruction and stronger...
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Speakers

Minoo Bhatia

Founder, Kamcrest Education

Minoo Bhatia is the founder of Kamcrest Education, a professional learning organization based in Westchester, New York. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in education and technology, including K–12 classroom teaching, directing an adult vocational IT school, and designing professional... Read More →

Brenna Rosenfeld

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
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Deep Dives

10:00am EDT

Translating Any Learning Objective Through Play: Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life (part 1 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 2

What if play were not an “extra,” but a powerful design lens for bringing a district’s Portrait of a Graduate to life—through any learning objective, at any grade level?In this interactive session, participants will explore how play can be intentionally used to translate learning objectives aligned to Portrait of a Graduate competencies—such as critical thinking, collaboration,...
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Speakers

Gabriela Lozano Campos

Global Chief Operating Officer, Education for Sharing

Dina Buchbinder

Founder and Executive Director, Education for Sharing

Dina Buchbinder is the Founder and President of Education for Sharing (E4S), a global nonprofit transforming education through the power of play. For over 19 years, E4S has engaged more than 2.5 million children, educators, and families across the Americas, fostering empathy, collaboration... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Orange 2

Deep Dives

11:45am EDT

Crew Advisory Meet Up

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 12:05pm EDT

Green 3

Throughout DLNY26, we’re offering an optional CREW Advisory experience designed to help you get even more out of your time at the conference.Led by partners from New Tech Network, with reflection prompts inspired by the Deeper Learning Dozen (Harvard University), these short, structured touchpoints are built to help you pause, process, and apply your learning in real time. Whether you’re...
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Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 12:05pm EDT
Green 3

Crew Advisory Meet Up

11:45am EDT

DLNY Playground

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT

Second Floor

The DLNY Playground is a vibrant, interactive space where participants can explore innovative ideas, instructional practices, technology, and resources that support deeper learning.Unlike a traditional exhibit hall, the Playground is designed for hands-on discovery and conversation. Throughout the conference, educators, organizations, schools, and partners will offer live...
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Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT
Second Floor

Playground

11:45am EDT

🚚 Wallkill School District's PANTHER 🐆 Food Truck sponsored by Edmentum

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT

Courtyard

Thank you Edmentum!

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT
Courtyard

Playground

11:45am EDT

🚚 🚛 Big E BBQ + From the Ground Up Food Trucks sponsored by Day Automation

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT

Courtyard

Thank you Day Automation!

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:45am - 1:30pm EDT
Courtyard

Playground

1:30pm EDT

Deep Dives (part 2 of 2)

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

This is the afternoon portion of your Deep Dive.

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Deep Dives

3:00pm EDT

Crew Advisory Meet Up

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm EDT

Green 3

Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm EDT
Green 3

Crew Advisory Meet Up

3:15pm EDT

Blue Duck Brewing- Reception sponsored by Magic School and ExploreLearning & Learning A-Z

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:15pm - 5:30pm EDT

Blue Duck Brewing

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Blue Duck Brewing 79 Hurley Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

Reception

8:00am EDT

Breakfast and Celebration of Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Breakfast/Lunch

8:30am EDT

Opening Remarks

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am EDT

The Arena

Speakers

Dr. Jonah Schenker

District Superintendent & Chief Executive Officer, Ulster BOCES

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
The Arena

8:45am EDT

Shape Tomorrow’s Skills, Today (Keynote)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

The Arena

As new technologies catalyze changes in the workplace, learning environments are impacted as well. Students must build and develop new skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond. And it’s more important than ever to empower educators to teach those skills. Join Apple to discuss how to invest in your educators so they have the technology and tools needed to engage, instruct, and assess...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
The Arena

Keynote

10:00am EDT

5 Rules For Igniting a Leadership Legacy

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Orange 1

Description:Great leadership isn’t just about strategy…it’s about your Story, your WHY, and your Purpose. Into the Fire: 5 Rules for Igniting a Leadership Legacy is a transformational workshop designed to inspire and equip leaders to embrace their own stories, empower their teams, and find clarity in their purpose.Through dynamic storytelling and interactive discussions, Dr. Beck...
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Speakers

Dr. Brandon Beck

Teacher, Speaker, Leadership Coach, Unlocking Unlimited Potential

Dr. Brandon Beck is an award-winning coach, teacher, and leadership expert with over two decades of experience in education and athletics. He is a highly sought-after Keynote Speaker and Leadership Coach who is dedicated to helping leaders cultivate unshakeable confidence in an ever-evolving... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Orange 1

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Are you unintentionally educating your students for an unsustainable future?

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Orange 2

Jaimie will use the classic Deeper Learning structure to lead a conversation exploring examples of “education for unsustainability” currently present in curricula and academic standards. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they are seeing and doing in their schools and classrooms, as well as how these practices may correlate with students’ mindsets.The session will include...
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Speakers

Jaimie Cloud

President and Founder, The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education

Jaimie P. Cloud is the founder and president of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education in New York City. The Cloud Institute is dedicated to the vital role of education in creating awareness, fostering commitment, and guiding actions toward a healthy, secure and sustainable... Read More →

Ulster BOCES DLNY2026 Jaimie Cloud Presentation July 15, 2026 pdf

Jaimie s 3 Step Guide Toward Educating Students for A Sustainable Future pdf

EfS Standards & Performance Indicators 05.24.2026 pdf

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Orange 2

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Can't Unsee It! Data, Equity, and the Journey to Systems Change

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Orange 3

When you start looking at data through an equity lens, you reach a point of no return: you simply "can't unsee it." This session explores how the Dobbs Ferry school district transformed raw numbers into powerful narratives to drive systemic change for all students, from those requiring intensive support to those in accelerated programs. We will go behind the scenes of a...
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Speakers

Dr. Darrell Stinchcomb

Assistant Superintendent Curriculum, Instruction and Equity, Dobbs Ferry UFSD

Alex MacKinnon

New York Thought Leader, Linkit!

Excited for DeeperLearningNY! I've been a thought leader in schools and BOCES and proud to call the Hudson Valley my home. I'll be presenting with Darrell Stinchcomb about the beauty of data as change agents and leaders who can't "un-see" data. By understanding Dobbs Ferry's experience... Read More →

DLNY2026 LinkIt pdf

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Orange 3

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Elevating Elementary Student Voice: From Mission Statement to Daily Practice

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Yellow 4

Many schools reference student voice in their mission statements, yet bringing that idea to life in the day-to-day operations of a school is a far greater challenge—and an even greater reward. This session explores how one elementary school moved from “Is this possible?” to “This is who we are.”Participants will learn how student voice became central to building leadership and culture...
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Speakers

Kris Giangreco

Principal, Saugerties Central School District

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Yellow 4

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

From Vision to Action: Bringing Project Based Learning for All To Life (With PBL Works)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Yellow 3

Every leader wants deeper learning for students—but turning that vision into reality takes more than inspiration. It takes culture, structure, and courage. In this informal Den Talk, Bob Lenz—co-author of Project Based Learning for All: A Leader’s Guide—invites you to dig into what it really looks like to lead school- and system-wide change. Hear stories of schools that are doing it,...
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Speakers

Bob Lenz

PBLWorks, CEO

Bob Lenz became CEO of PBLWorks in 2015, leading the organization’s mission to ensure high-quality Project Based Learning reaches all students. Before joining PBLWorks, he co-founded Envision Education and served as its CEO and Chief of Innovation, pioneering a successful school... Read More →

Taya Tselolikhina

Director of District & School Leadership, PBLWorks

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Yellow 3

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

JUST ADDED- Protect Your Learning Environment with Checkpoint External Risk Management.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Green 1

Have the ability to prevent compromises with Checkpoint’s External Risk Management. Our dashboard shows what attackers can see, why it’s necessary to act and how to remediate the threat.

Speakers

Stacey Redmond

Ronald Redmond

Alexandra Hall

Jeanine Gardone

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Green 1

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Leading Teams Through Accelerated Change

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Green 3

Districts are managing more simultaneous initiatives than ever—AI policies, curriculum overhauls, mental health programs, budget pressures—with fewer people. Leading for deeper learning requires teams that can stay aligned and execute under pressure without burning out. This session explores what effective leadership teams are doing differently. We'll look at trends shaping 2026, share what's...
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Speakers

Martín Blank

Founder, School Wellbeing Solutions

Martín Blank is fascinated by one question: Why do some leadership teams bring out the best in each other while others slowly wear people down? That question led him from the classroom and school leadership to the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology... Read More →

Stephanie Laffin

Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Onteora Central School District

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Green 3

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Rising Together: Supporting and Sustaining Women Leaders

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Green 2

This session explores innovative and authentic leadership of women leaders. The session will highlight the way women leaders have achieved successes and the unique challenges they continue to navigate. Participants will examine how gender expectations, organizational culture, and systemic barriers shape leadership journeys, while also recognizing the strengths women bring to leadership. The...
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Speakers

Jazz Conboy

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Green 2

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

STEAM Bus: Driving Innovation and Career Readiness

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

On the BUS!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on session aboard the WSWHE BOCES STEAM Bus to explore how mobile learning hubs can revolutionize CTE and career connectivity. In this "play and learn" environment, you’ll discover how to empower students with voice, choice, and innovative technology while gaining a behind the scenes look at the logistics required to bring these dynamic experiences to your own...
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Speakers

Laurie Guyon

Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs, WSWHE BOCES

Laurie Guyon is the Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs at WSWHE BOCES, the Capital Region Director for NYSCATE, and an Adjunct Professor at Manhattanville University. As an award-winning leader in educational technology, her recognition includes the ISTE 20 to... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
On the BUS!

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Teacher evaluation with Kim Marshall!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Blue 1

Teacher evaluation is widely regarded as a compliance exercise and contributed little to teaching and learning. Kim has pioneered a more promising approach: short, frequent, systematic classroom visits always followed by a face-to-face conversation with the teacher, using a rubric at the end of the school year to sum up these conversations and other points of contact. Kim is also piloting an AI...
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Speakers

Kim Marshall

Writer/Consultant, Marshall Memo

Kim was a Boston teacher, central office curriculum director, and principal in the Boston schools for 32 years. He now coaches principals, consults on teacher evaluation and school leadership, and publishes the weekly Marshall Memo summarizing K-12 research and ideas.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Blue 1

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Tour of iPark

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Registration Desk

Step inside iPark, our state-of-the-art CTE building where students engage in hands-on, career-connected learning across a wide range of fields. From engineering and health sciences to culinary arts and digital media, each space is designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Visitors will see how students actively collaborate, problem-solve, and apply their skills in authentic,...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Registration Desk

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Vision for Success Through Portrait of a Graduate: Future Readiness with Northport-East Northport & Discovery Education.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Green 4

Across New York, a shared vision for student success is taking shape: one that emphasizes holistic approaches and future readiness to build strong relationships and rigorous learning communities. As educators continue to rethink student success, join us as we explore how districts, like Northport - East Northport U.F.S.D., are combining their instruction with solutions offered through Discovery...
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Speakers

Leia Depalo

Elementary STEM and Future Forward Teacher, Northport-East Northport School District

Gregory Anderson

Educational Partnerships Manager - Channel / NY BOCES K12 - K12 - National Sales, Discovery Ed

Nicole LoGatto

Education Partnerships Manager, Discovery Education

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Green 4

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

We Need to Educate a Generation of Solutionaries!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Green 5

Do we want our students to be future ready problem solvers who are able to address challenges they care about in their schools and communities? If so, we need to teach them how to engage in deep inquiry and support them to take meaningful action. The Solutionary Framework can be used across grade levels and content areas to support students to lean in and step up. There is no better leadership...
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Speakers

Julie Meltzer

Director of K-12 and Teacher Education, Institute for Humane Education

I am passionate about supporting others to design and facilitate meaningful inquiry to action projects with students. I believe that all students should have multiple opportunities throughout their time in school to work on addressing issues they care about in their schools and communities... Read More →

Betsy Farrell-Messenger

Facilitator of Solutionary Teaching and Learning, Institute for Humane Education

I truly believe together we can strive to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment by becoming solutionaries. I deeply enjoy facilitating and supporting teachers giving students voice, agency and optimism through inquiry to action projects within their... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Green 5

Den Talks- Round 1

10:00am EDT

Witness to History: (Mobile Museums of Tolerance BUS)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

On the BUS!

Witness to History: Introduction to Testimony is a learning experience offered in classrooms and through our Mobile Museums of Tolerance. Typically delivered as a 50-minute experience, the program invites students in grades 9-12 to explore historical testimony as a tool for deepening understanding of the Holocaust and the Genocide Against the Tutsi in...
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Speakers

Lindsay Brill

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
On the BUS!

Den Talks- Round 1

10:55am EDT

Aligned by Design: How Districts Are Using AI to Drive Student Achievement and Teach AI Literacy

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Yellow 3

Giving students access to AI is not the same as teaching them how to use it responsibly. Generic chatbots were built for consumers, not classrooms and that difference matters. In this session, MagicSchool will walk through what a safe, structured student AI experience actually looks like in practice: how curriculum alignment drives better learning outcomes, the role of teacher and administrative...
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Speakers

Dr. Juli Ross-Kleinmann

Supervisor of instructional Services~Educator Edge, Ulster BOCES

Julianne Ross-Kleinmann is the Supervisor of Instructional Services for Model Schools and Virtual Learning at Ulster BOCES, where she helps educators design meaningful, future-focused learning experiences. She is passionate about helping schools thoughtfully integrate instructional... Read More →

Becky Luetjen

Account Executive, MagicSchool

Becky, an Account Executive at MagicSchool, has over 12 years of experience in education. She taught high school English, developed district-wide curriculum, and served as a school librarian. Having witnessed both the impact of great teaching and the growing burnout among educators... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Yellow 3

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Assessment for the Future: Leading a Culture Shift Towards Performance Assessments and Presentations of Learning

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 1

What does it look like when students stop performing for a grade and start performing for an audience? Over the past two years, Saugerties Central School District has been doing exactly that work: building a culture where assessment means something real.In this Den Talk, leaders and teachers share the on-the-ground story of launching Presentations of Learning and our journey as a PLAN Pilot...
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Speakers

Chelsea Defino

Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Saugerties Central School District

Chelsea Defino is the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Saugerties Central Schools, where she leads professional learning around project-based and performance-based instruction, equity, and student empowerment. A former NASA Endeavor STEM Teaching Fellow and NYC... Read More →

Squires

Assessments for the Future Den Talk DLNY26 pdf

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Orange 1

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Co-Creating Culture with the Voices That Matter Most: The Power of Youth Participatory Action Research in Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 2

Every year, schools roll out new initiatives to fix culture, boost engagement, or address behavior but too often, the people most impacted by those issues aren’t at the table. In this interactive session, teachers and school leaders will explore how Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) can serve as a powerful, restorative tool to reimagine their school and classroom culture with students,...
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Speakers

Evalaurene Jean-Charles

CEO & Founder, Black on Black Eduaction

I’m a middle school history teacher who got into education to help students fall in love with learning and quickly realized the system wasn’t built for that.
That realization led me to found Black on Black Education, coach educators nationally, design student voice curriculum... Read More →

Jazmine Jackson

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Orange 2

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Future Proofing Learning Spaces: Designing for Technology, AI, and Human Centered Learning (Steelcase)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Orange 3

Schools are accelerating their adoption of technology and stepping into the era of AI-enhanced teaching and learning. Yet the success of these tools depends far less on the technology itself—and far more on the physical learning environment that supports real‑time collaboration, multimodal instruction, power access, and student movement.This session, adapted from Jerry Brown’s talk at the...
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Speakers

Jerry Brown

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Orange 3

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

How Educating Students to be Solutionaries Fits Hand in Hand with NY Inspires

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Green 5

Looking for ways to make shift happen?! Explore how integrating the Institute for Humane Education's free Solutionary Framework into teaching and learning can effectively develop the student competencies outlined in the NY Inspires Framework and what that could look like in your school or district.

Speakers

Julie Meltzer

Director of K-12 and Teacher Education, Institute for Humane Education

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Green 5

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Improving School-Family Communication

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Green 4

Research shows school professionals that communicate regularly and frequently with families result in students that have improved academic achievement and overall better health and wellbeing throughout their K-12 years. Although it is clear that school professional - family communication is vital in student success, the process can be cumbersome, challenging and frustrating if the correct...
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Speakers

Dr. Charles R. Davis

Healthcare Professional - School Nurse - Researcher - Author, Croton Harmon Union Free School District

Charles R. Davis, Ph.D., MSN, FNP-C, RN is a practicing school nurse with Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School (Croton-on-Hudson, NY) Charles is also a family nurse practitioner that practices patient-centered care that uses nursing model of delivering evidence-based healthcare to... Read More →

Christopher Santiago

Teacher, Croton Harmon UFSD

Christopher Santiago, MAT, MA, is a middle school music teacher with 20+ years in K-12 education, including special education.

Seven years ago he began exploring artificial intelligence and its implications for teaching and learning. Since then, he has earned GenAI Trainer credentials, piloted an AI Literacy elective for middle schoolers, and facilitated AI literacy courses for PNW BOCES and Day of AI. He... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Green 4

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Integrating NY Inspires into the Standards

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Green 1

What does it look like to turn student climate anxiety into climate action through education? When climate literacy becomes embedded in every student’s learning experience? This hands-on workshop, led by Gaia Scholastic and SubjectToClimate, explores practical, replicable examples of standards-aligned, sustainability-focused instruction to support educators and administrators in meeting the NY...
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Speakers

Rachel Arbor

CEO & Founder; NY State Lead, Gaia Scholastic; SubjectToClimate

Rachel Arbor is a Presidential Award winner whose work has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the EPA, and the White House. She is the CEO and Founder of Gaia Scholastic and the NY State Lead for SubjectToClimate. For both of these roles, her mission is to cul... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Green 1

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Marshall Memo With Kim Marshall!

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Blue 1

Kim publishes the weekly Marshall Memo, summarizing ideas and research from 60+ publications. This workshop will take you inside the sausage factory and suggest five ways you can use the Marshall Memo as professional development for yourself and to promote positive change among your colleagues. Kim will provide a complimentary subscription to the Memo for attendees.

Speakers

Kim Marshall

Writer/Consultant, Marshall Memo

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Blue 1

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

STEAM Bus: Driving Innovation and Career Readiness

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

On the BUS!

Speakers

Laurie Guyon

Lead Coordinator for Instructional Technology Programs, WSWHE BOCES

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
On the BUS!

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

The Innovation Mixtape: A Portrait of a Graduate Playlist Rooted in Authenticity and Storytelling

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Green 3

The best mixtapes aren’t just collections of songs; they are stories told through sound. Education is no different: the best learning is authentic, rhythmic, and full of soul. In this interactive Den Talk, we’re using a curated mixtape of music and video to bridge the gap between a static Portrait of a Graduate that lives on walls and websites to one that is living, breathing, iterating, and...
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Speakers

Aaron Schorn

Head of Growth and Community, Unrulr

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Green 3

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Tour of iPark

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

Registration Desk

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
Registration Desk

Den Talks

10:55am EDT

Witness to History: (Mobile Museums of Tolerance BUS)

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT

On the BUS!

Speakers

Lindsay Brill

Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:55am - 11:45am EDT
On the BUS!

Den Talks

11:45am EDT

DLNY Playground

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT

Second Floor

Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Second Floor

Playground

12:40pm EDT

Crew Advisory Meet Up

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

Green 3

Speakers

Stacia Snow

Senior Director of Service Design, New Tech Network

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Green 3

Crew Advisory Meet Up

1:00pm EDT

Ban It, Build With It, or Guide It?

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Orange 1

Artificial intelligence is changing the game for students and teachers alike but how do we lead through it? Join this interactive Den Talk to dive into the real, everyday decisions educators are navigating right now. From students using AI on assignments, to teachers leveraging it for lesson planning, we’ll walk through authentic scenarios, confront the ethical implications, and discuss how to...
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Speakers

Marlene Rookwood

Administrator, NYCPS

I am an experienced educational leader committed to creating equitable, inclusive learning environments where every student and educator can thrive. My work is grounded in instructional leadership, the Data Wise Improvement Process, MTSS, and the responsible integration of AI to strengthen... Read More →

Leading Schools in the Age of AI (1) pdf

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Orange 1

Workshop in Current Topics

1:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

The Arena

Speakers

Aurora Kushner

VP, School Programming and Impact, NYC Outward Bound Schools

Always looking for the joyful convergence between equity-centered deeper learning and improvement.

Jim May

President and CEO, New Tech Network

Jim May is the president & CEO of New Tech Network (NTN), a national education nonprofit transforming K-12 public education. Since joining NTN in 2011 as a School Development Coach, he has held multiple leadership roles, returning in 2022 after a brief hiatus to co-lead the organization... Read More →

Dr. Jonah Schenker

District Superintendent & Chief Executive Officer, Ulster BOCES

Kim Marshall

Writer/Consultant, Marshall Memo

Bob Lenz

PBL Works

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
The Arena

Workshop in Current Topics

1:00pm EDT

Portrait to Practice: Assess What Matters

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Blue 1

In a world of AI, what should assessment and instruction look like? Are isolated academic skills as valuable as the learning outcomes in the NY Portrait of a Graduate? How do we move beyond compliance in our schools to an environment that truly promotes the student learning that matters?Join us as we move from story to application around these critical questions. We’ll ground ourselves in a case...
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Speakers

Shannon Doody

Director of District and School Success, New Tech Network

Amy Hawrylchak

Chief Academic Officer/Principal, Tech Valley High School

Dr. Amy Hawrylchak has served as Chief Academic Officer and Principal of Tech Valley High School since January 2021. She began her career in education as a Spanish and French teacher before transitioning into school leadership, serving as an assistant principal in the Boston area... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Blue 1

Workshop in Current Topics

1:00pm EDT

Strategy to Practice: How CUNY/UA Built School-Based Capacity for Responsible AI Use

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Orange 2

As districts grapple with how to respond to the rapid emergence of generative AI, many face the same challenge: how to move beyond isolated trainings or vague top-down guidance toward sustainable, school-based adoption that strengthens instruction and aligns with deeper learning principles.In this session, Azadi Partners—alongside leaders and teacher leaders from New York City Public Schools’...
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Speakers

Paul Byrne

Vice President, Azadi Partners

After a career as a teacher, charter school leader, and senior leader at NYC Public Schools, and then some time in the edtech sector, I have co-founded a small educational consulting company - Azadi Partners. We are working to bridge the divide between the edtech companies that are... Read More →

Anusheh Hashim Byrne

Melanie Lee

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Orange 2

Workshop in Current Topics

1:00pm EDT

Tool or Tyrant? AI and the K-12 Mind

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Orange 3

This Talk will allow educators, administrators, and anyone interested in protecting the sanctity of critical and creative independent thinking, to explore how AI can be introduced as a thought partner rather than something that displaces our own thinking and learning. It draws on some of the thinking of Tristan Harris, who founded Center for Humane Technology (CHT), and deconstructs the...
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Speakers

Emily Asher Abramson

World Language Educator & PhD in Ed. Leadership & Policy (in progress), NECSD

Emily Asher Abramson has been world language educator for 16 years and is currently a PhD student in Educational Leadership & Policy at the University at Albany, where she is the recipient of the Paul Saimond Memorial Scholarship for exceptional academic achievement. A speaker of... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Orange 3

Workshop in Current Topics

2:15pm EDT

Wrap Up Closing Circle

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

🍦 Ice Cream Truck - take a sweet 'to go' treat on your way home 🍦

Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

Breakfast/Lunch