Theme: Digital Wellness for the School Community

Keynote Speaker: Kristelle Lavallee is the Content Strategist at the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH) at Boston Children's Hospital. Ms. Lavallee holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communication Arts from Gordon College and an M.A. in Child Development from Tufts University, where she based her thesis on her research for the PBS show, WordGirl. After graduating, Ms. Lavallee worked as a private school teacher at the Park Street School in Boston where she founded the Media Literacy Club for 5th and 6th graders. After leaving Park Street, Ms. Lavallee took a position at KidsCOOK Productions as an Associate Producer for KickinKitchen.TV(now KickinNutrition.TV), a scientifically-based, multimedia platform dedicated to educating tweens about living healthfully through nutrition and exercise. This mid winter event is an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts and network with peers fro across the region around topics of importance to districts and individuals. Up to eight registrations available with annual membership. Breakfast and lunch provided. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Sarah Martabano.

Active Learning and Spaces Keynote Speakers: 1) Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber,is a leading thinker on the evolution of what we know about learning, the learner and the learning place. Passionate about the unanswered solutions that leave students behind in their learning, she has pioneered research strategies addressing how the built environment impacts student engagement factors and learner success, and has designed future-focused, evidence-based design applications for 20+ years. She is the Owner & Principal of INSYNC:: Education Research + Design and acting Education Research Leader for DLR Group. Formally: the founding Director of Education Environments Globally for Steelcase Education; tenured, full-professor and chair of two design schools [Canada & USA]; Director of the iLAB Research Center, Radford University; professional interior designer, author, published researcher/speaker.

2) Dr. Robert Dillon back by popular demand Dr. Robert Dillon has served as an educator and leader for the past twenty years. Through this work, he has excelled in change leadership, supporting organization with new ideas and energy, and providing solutions to meet specific organizational needs. Dr. Dillon draws upon his experience, national network, and research based practices to support innovation that impacts learning. Dr. Dillon truly embeds himself in the work of an organization, supporting, coaching, and getting in the weeds where it is needed.

This day provides opportunities for educators to look deeply at active learning from the perspective of instruction and curriculum design, technology and spaces that bring them to life. Strategies for getting started and continuation of a journey in progress will be presented across the sessions at this event. Up to eight registrations available with annual membership. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. For questions regarding this activity and nomination applications, please contact Sarah Martabano.

Theme: Digital Wellness for the School Community

Keynote Speaker: Devorah Heitner founded Raising Digital Natives for parents and educators seeking advice on how to help children thrive in a digital world. She has positioned herself to help take the fear out of this emotionally-charged topic and help districts and community members guide kids towards empathy, kindness, and integrity. Getting this right sets kids up for a lifetime of success in a world where they are likely to find a job, meet their spouse, and build their reputations in interactive, digital communities. Raising Digital Natives is a place for parents and educators to get practical, timely, and non-judgmental advice to set our kids up for success in a digital world, and in life.

This exciting annual award celebration give us an opportunity to celebrate and learn from educators from across the region who have been active Transforming Education through Leading and Learning (TELL). Awardees have been nominated by their peers as outstanding in their field for supporting efforts in classrooms and schools in the integration of Technology and supporting students. Each awardee will present on the topic for which they've been selected.

Up to eight registrations available with annual membership. Breakfast and lunch provided. For questions regarding this activity and nomination applications, please contact Sarah Martabano.

Theme: Digital Wellness for the School Community

Keynote Speakers: 1) Manoush Zomorodi is a journalist, podcaster, and media entrepreneur. Investigating how technology is transforming humanity is her passion and expertise. She is the author of Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Creative Self (St. Martin's Press) and one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business. Her 2017 TED Talk on surviving information overload and the "Attention Economy"�½½½½½½ has been viewed 3million+ times.

2) Janell Burley HofmannJanell Burley Hofmann is the author of the book, iRules: What Every Tech-Healthy Family Needs to Know About Selfies, Sexting, Gaming and Growing Up. She is also a speaker and consultant on topics like technology, media, health, relationships and personal growth. Janell Burley Hofmann engages readers, clients and audiences in relevant and meaningful conversations igniting personal empowerment, awareness and purpose. Janell serves families, schools and communities in a partnership that will positively impact the lives of children and teens. This conference is the annual capstone event in the Technology Leadership Institute Series. It brings nationally renowned subject matter experts to local venues. In addition there are ample opportunities for networking with peers, experts, and organizations on topics of importance to school and district leaders and teachers. The vendor floor provides opportunities for districts to engage in dialog with a variety of organizations around solutions to address educational goals and objectives. Up to eight registrations available with annual membership. Breakfast and lunch provided. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Sarah Martabano.

THE NYSCATE COSN CTO Clinics® is an in-depth professional development event for district technology leaders. Delivered in conjunction with CoSN, the clinics enable attendees to: Hear about emerging technology trends, particularly within New York. Keynote speakers and focus for the event will be published on the NYSCATE website.