NCED Connect Symposium 2025

Discover how to enhance communication with others by using Canva, a versatile design tool that helps you create simple and impactful visuals. 

Ready to take your district’s professional learning on AI from small beginnings to transformative impact? In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies to scale AI-focused training and support across schools. Learn how to create sustainable programs, foster educator buy-in, and ensure equity in access to AI learning opportunities. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your reach, this session will provide actionable ideas to help your district take big leaps toward empowering teachers and students with AI tools and knowledge.

Get a front-row seat to discover what’s next with NCTIES, North Carolina’s leading advocate for educational technology and professional growth. Join us as we explore highlights from the upcoming NCTIES Annual Conference, happening March 5-7, 2025, at the Raleigh Convention Center. With over 4,000 educators, technology coaches, and leaders expected, this event features interactive sessions, inspiring keynotes, and ample networking opportunities—including a dedicated leadership pre-conference for district and school administrators.Learn about our specialized cohort-based professional development for media specialists, instructional technology coaches, instructional coaches, and curriculum directors, designed to build effective strategies for integrating digital tools and content that elevate student outcomes. Additionally, get a sneak peek at our upcoming online professional development platform, offering a diverse range of courses, from classroom instruction to business continuity planning. Join us to see how NCTIES is shaping the future of digital learning in North Carolina!

This session will offer practical strategies for PSU teams to efficiently respond to cybersecurity incidents, minimizing the impact on their learning and working environment.  In addition, the team will perform a simulated Tabletop Exercise (TTX) that walks PSUs Principals and Schools Leaders through their role for a common cyber incident.

Brush up on your Schoolnet skills! This workshop will provide a view of assessments in Schoolnet at the classroom, school, and district levels. First, we will walk through creating and assigning assessments. Second, we will dive into reviewing student data, the student perspective and student data tracking.Presenters: Catherine Simone, Rebecca Stokes, and Amanda Phillips

Join us for a school’s view of juggling multiple assessment options. Bethany Community School will discuss their choices for assessing student’s learning. The presentation will provide a view of using Schoolnet, Navvy, and PRoPL to assess students grow, review multiple sources of data, and support instruction.Presenters: Maegan Parker and Catherine Simone

School administrators juggle countless tasks daily, from managing school operations to supporting instructional goals. But how can they leverage EdTech tools to streamline their work while modeling best practices for digital teaching & learning? In this interactive session for administrators, we’ll explore a curated selection of time-saving edtech tools that empower administrators to work smarter, not harder. Learn how to incorporate digital tools that not only boost productivity but also showcase best practices in technology integration for your staff. Join us to discover how being a tech-savvy administrator can elevate both your role and your school community.