2026 Engage Learning Conference

This session aims to showcase the multitude of ways community can not only be taught, but experienced and ENSTILLED through engaging musical lessons that build from Kindergarten, all the way to fifth and sixth grade. Get ready to get up, get moving, sing, dance, and play through the lens of a general music classroom as we not only learn music, but EXPERIENCE it and all of the delicious hidden gems that come along!

As a part of the 2026 ALTIC Cohort, these presenters share their Impact Project’s roadmap that leads into practical steps teachers and school leaders can use to make purposeful choices about technology usage. Using ClassLink and Hapara analytics along with staff surveys and feedback, participants will learn how to remove implementation roadblocks, get teacher buy-in, and use agentic AI systems to move DOK level engagement towards levels 3 & 4 when using digital resources. 

In today’s schools, cybersecurity is not just about tools, it’s about leadership. As AI reshapes the threat landscape, district leaders – ALL leaders must navigate a new era of risk that includes intelligent phishing, automated attacks, deepfakes, and growing data privacy concerns. This session explores the most significant cybersecurity threats facing K-12 education and examines how artificial intelligence is changing both the nature of attacks and the strategies needed to defend against them. Grounded in real district experiences and aligned to national frameworks, this conversation equips leaders with practical approaches to governance, risk management, and building a culture of shared responsibility. Participants will leave with actionable strategies, free cybersecurity tools, and curated resources that can be implemented immediately to strengthen district defenses, support compliance, and enhance resilience, regardless of budget. Walk away ready to move cybersecurity from a technical function to a strategic priority.

The purpose of this session is to share best practices to help students be successful.  We will identify barriers to student success, effective engagement strategies, and support strategies.