2026 INCTO Clinic

Districts often fall into the "Data Rich, Information Poor" trap?investing tens of thousands in robust platforms that fail to drive actual change. This session shares the journey of moving away from underutilized, high-cost vendor solutions toward a custom, district-driven data ecosystem using Looker Studio. By leveraging accessible tools and AI-assisted workflows, any district can move past "spreadsheets of scores" to visual, actionable dashboards that teachers, administrators, and board members actually use.
We will explore the leadership strategy behind this shift, highlighting how data staff can bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and strategic planning. See real-world examples of custom dashboards used to navigate new Indiana math requirements, empower teachers to make impactful instructional decisions based on assessment data, automate at-risk student identification, and analyze enrollment and withdrawal trends to inform long-range capital planning. This isn't just a technical overview; it?s a blueprint for maximizing interoperability and sustainable infrastructure while prioritizing usability and high-level decision-making over costly contracts.

Relentless Leadership
Hamish Brewer is an award-winning leader and school turnaround expert who has turned around multiple schools, both at the elementary and secondary levels, working with some of the most at-risk students in America. Hamish will share his secrets to his success in this inspiring, high-octane presentation. Let's laser focus in on key areas for growth in your leadership journey, practices and processes that align to successful school and student outcomes. You will walk away with practical solutions and ideas to key education challenges around organizational improvement, closing the achievement gap, stakeholder engagement and culture and that will help you like Hamish has done to create an award-winning organization. Own your leadership and own your legacy!

Back-to-school doesn't have to mean long hours spent creating, updating, and disabling accounts. In this session, discover how ClassLink's OneSync simplifies identity and access management by automating account provisioning across AD, Google, and Microsoft environments.

Join us for a real-world conversation with Matt Melton from Portage Township Schools as he shares how his team streamlined onboarding and offboarding, reduced manual workload, and improved data accuracy and security with OneSync.

Whether you're looking to optimize your current systems or start fresh, this session will provide practical insights you can take back to your district.

With AI tools multiplying fast, CTOs are being asked to evaluate, implement, and secure platforms at a pace that can feel like improv. This session breaks down the key tracks every technology leader should have on their setlist ? from vetting tools and managing data privacy to building buy-in with instructional leaders and the board.

Hard Hats & Smart Classrooms focuses on practical tips and proven strategies to help K12 school construction and renovation projects run more smoothly.

Please join Bill Rader, Director of Technology at Danville Community School Corporation, as he shares real-world lessons learned, common pitfalls to avoid, and simple planning techniques that improve communication, reduce surprises, and keep projects on track. Attendees will gain actionable insights on coordinating with architects, construction managers, contractors, and technology teams to ensure construction decisions support efficient implementation and future-ready learning spaces.

A strong MTSS framework starts with a strong core. Join us for a first look at Renaissance?s next?generation ecosystem?designed to reduce teacher workload, strengthen instructional coherence, and deliver more personalized learning for every student. This session highlights how Indiana districts can deepen MTSS by connecting high?quality instructional materials, actionable data, and streamlined assessment workflows. In this session, you will:

Explore new core publisher partnerships and textbook alignments that connect leading instructional materials directly to Renaissance tools.

See how to unify data and strengthen MTSS, while reducing teacher workload, through connected solutions like Renaissance Analytics, DnA, and our next?generation ecosystem.

Learn how to maximize your Formative Assessment Grant with Renaissance DnA for more flexible, high?quality assessment options

Discover how the ILEARN eC integration streamlines state assessment data to deliver fast, actionable insights into student mastery and growth.

Our school corporation has begun leveraging AI to build custom web applications that solve real-world problems for our teams. To be clear, we aren?t professional developers, and this is not a technical "how-to-code" session. Instead, we want to show how we have used emerging tools to bridge the gap between identifying a need and creating a functional solution. In this session we will be sharing how this initiative began and provide a high-level look at our process for building and refining apps without a traditional programming background.

We will demo several live applications we?ve already deployed and facilitate a candid discussion about the hurdles we?ve encountered along the way. Our goal is to provide an honest look at our journey. We would like to share the struggles, the successes, and lessons we have learned along the way. We look forward to sharing what we have discovered regarding these tools, and what we?ve learned while navigating this new frontier.

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.

Innovation doesn't live in a silo, and it certainly doesn't require a pre-existing budget. Join us for a deep dive into how we?ve redefined the "classroom" by blending high-tech tools with hands-on grit. From student-run farm stops and chicken coops to professional music production and competitive Esports, we explore the intersection of STEM, fine arts, and entrepreneurship. This session will reveal our blueprint for thinking outside the box, integrating diverse disciplines, and successfully securing the grants needed to turn "wild ideas" into student realities.

SchoolCEO?s newest research uncovers how AI is reshaping the roles of school leaders. . Join us to explore how artificial intelligence can free you from administrative overwhelm?automating routine tasks, crafting personalized communications, and giving you back precious time for the work that truly matters: supporting students and staff. But transformation requires wisdom. We'll navigate the real challenges together: safeguarding data privacy, ensuring security, and building a culture where every team member feels confident with new tools. You'll leave equipped to champion AI adoption that empowers your people, cut through the hype, and bring even the skeptics on board. This isn't about chasing technology?it's about reclaiming your time and amplifying your impact.

Join this panel of Vivacity, ASUS, and technology leaders to discover actionable strategies for sustainable Chromebook management. Learn how districts implement device lifecycles, repair programs, and student tech teams to extend device longevity. Gain first-hand insights into reducing total cost of ownership while maintaining a high-performing, reliable fleet for every student.

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.