2026 INCTO Clinic: Full Schedule

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9:50am EDT

Slow Productivity

Thursday May 7, 2026 9:50am - 10:40am EDT

The art of working at a natural pace to avoid burnout. We all have that pile of work that just never ends. We are problem solvers, but when everything is a problem; the tasks start to weigh on you. This course will help teach you some starting tools to be productive at a natural pace.

Speakers

TJ McFadden

Thursday May 7, 2026 9:50am - 10:40am EDT
Ditslear A

Leadership

12:10pm EDT

Fully Engaged: Clarity, Oversight, and Peace of Mind Through Digital Unification

Thursday May 7, 2026 12:10pm - 12:40pm EDT

Ditslear A

Consolidation is key to creating a seamless, high-impact digital environment. For today's district leaders, managing a patchwork of tools from websites to attendance point solutions can create barriers to engagement and limit visibility across systems. A unified approach allows districts to move beyond disconnected workflows and create more consistent, meaningful experiences for families.

In this session, district leaders will share how unifying web presence, attendance interventions, online payments, and phone calling into a single platform improves engagement and oversight across the district. You'll explore how consolidation simplifies the family experience, improves clarity for staff, and supports responsible data practices, while turning your technology ecosystem into a powerful tool for connection and student success.

Speakers

Austin Harfst

Regional Sales Manager, ParentSquare

Austin Harfst is a Regional Sales Manager at ParentSquare, currently in his fourth year supporting districts across the country. He is passionate about building strong district partnerships, fostering meaningful family engagement, and supporting student success through clear, effective... Read More →

Thursday May 7, 2026 12:10pm - 12:40pm EDT
Ditslear A

Cyber Security Culture and Community Leadership

12:50pm EDT

Ted Lasso 360 Leadership: Thriving in the Middle

Thursday May 7, 2026 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT

Ditslear A

Learn the value of being a 360 leader through a fun comparative analysis of John Maxwell's 360 Degree Leader and the hit show, Ted Lasso.

Speakers

Brian Trivett

Director of Technology, Greenwood Community Schools

Brian Trivett serves as the Director of Technology for Greenwood Community School Corporation, bringing 18 years of experience, including a decade in Higher Education and eight years in K-12 leadership. A recognized leader in the Indiana EdTech community, Brian currently holds his... Read More →

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp

Brenny Kummer is the Assistant Director of Educational Technology for Bartholomew Consolidated Schools in Indiana. A former social studies teacher and Google Certified Trainer, she holds a master’s degree in Educational Technology from the University of Arkansas, where she was named... Read More →

Nick Williams

Director of Technology Innovation, BCSC

Nick Williams is the Director of Technology Innovation for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. He has his MS in Instructional Technology and is a Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL). Nick has spoken nationally about the importance of using technology through the... Read More →

Thursday May 7, 2026 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
Ditslear A

Leadership

1:50pm EDT

Amplify Impact: How AI is Transforming K-12 Tech Teams

Thursday May 7, 2026 1:50pm - 2:20pm EDT

Ditslear A

Amplify Impact: How AI is Transforming K-12 Tech Teams
AI is no longer a future concept?it?s a practical tool reshaping how K-12 technology teams operate every day. In this session, Billy Bass shares how Five Star Technology Solutions is leveraging AI to streamline workflows, reduce response times, and create more consistent, scalable support systems.

From reimagining ticketing into a unified, tiered model through SPARK to automating resource dispatch based on ticket content and technician skillsets, this session highlights real-world strategies that are driving efficiency and improving outcomes. Attendees will also explore how tools like Gemini for Education can be used securely to enhance operations while maintaining strong data protection practices.

Walk away with actionable ideas to simplify processes, better support your teams, and amplify the impact of your IT organization.

Speakers

Billy Bass

Head of Business Development, Five Star Technology Solutions

Billy Bass is the Head of Business Development for Five Star Technology Solutions, where he has spent over five years foster meaningful relationships across the K-12 landscape.

Billy leads growth initiatives for the Five Star portfolio, including Empower Learning and Bright Scho... Read More →

Thursday May 7, 2026 1:50pm - 2:20pm EDT
Ditslear A

Culture and Community Leadership

2:40pm EDT

Who's Got Time for That?! Saving Time by Automating School Workflows with Google Sheets, Apps Script, and AI

Thursday May 7, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm EDT

Ditslear A

Schools still spend a lot of time managing everyday processes with paper forms, spreadsheets, and manual tracking. But who actually has time for that?

This session will show how tools many districts already have, including Google Sheets, Google Apps Script, and AI tools like ChatGPT, can automate common school workflows. Real examples from a K?12 district will be shared, including a digital hall pass system and a self-service Chromebook loaner tracking system.

We will walk through how these tools were built, how they connect within Google Workspace, and how AI can help generate and troubleshoot code along the way. No advanced programming experience is required.

Attendees will leave with practical ideas for small automations they can build to simplify processes and save time in their own schools.

Speakers

Scott Shafer

Colin Christy

IT Technician, Union-North

Thursday May 7, 2026 2:40pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ditslear A

Instructional Innovation AI Coding Workflow Management

9:50am EDT

12:10pm EDT

12:50pm EDT

1:50pm EDT

2:40pm EDT

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