2026 INCTO Clinic: Full Schedule

2:40pm EDT

Fireside Chat: Amplify Impact: How K–12 Tech Leaders Are Using AI

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

AI is already finding its way into the day-to-day work of K–12 tech teams and this Fireside Chat is all about learning from each other.

Join us for a collaborative roundtable where tech directors and IT leaders can share what they’re trying, what’s working, and where things still feel unclear. No formal presentation, just an open conversation.

We’ll dig into things like:

-How are you actually using AI right now (if at all)?
-Where is it saving time or helping your team?
-What questions or concerns are still out there?
-How are you thinking about privacy, security, and guardrails?

The Five Star team will help guide the discussion and share a few examples, like how tools such as Gemini for Education are being explored, but the real value comes from collaborating and learning from each other.

Come ready to share, ask questions, and leave with a few new ideas you can take back to your team.

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 2:40pm - 3:30pm EDT
Stoney Creek B

11:00am EDT

So... Now What? Turning AI Conversations into District AI Guidance

Friday May 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

Ditslear A

AI conversations are happening everywhere, but responding at the district level isn't as simple as writing a memo or choosing a tool. When AI rapidly entered K?12 spaces, our district faced competing priorities: empowering innovation while protecting data privacy, addressing teacher concerns while preparing students for a future-ready world, and honoring academic integrity without defaulting to fear-based decisions. There wasn't a clear roadmap, and we're still learning.

In this session, I'll share our ongoing journey to build AI guidance that informs, equips, and empowers. We'll explore how we built cross-functional collaboration, gathered stakeholder input, clarified shared values, and developed practical tools to support responsible decision-making. Participants will leave with real-world insights, adaptable frameworks, and an understanding of what we've learned so far-and where we're headed next after having developed district AI guidance with the support of stakeholder groups.

Speakers

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 →

Friday May 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Ditslear A

Instructional Innovation Leadership AI

2026 INCTO Clinic

2:40pm EDT

Billy Bass

11:00am EDT

Brenny Kummer

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