Monthly Highlight
- Protect your students from harm online and on campus
- Identify suicide, bully, and violence risks - and intervene quickly
- Help your students prepare for and engage in learning
To keep K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn.
A supported school learning environment for every student without violence, self-harm, bullying, and learning distractions.
Contact for more information
Matt Haghighi | [email protected]
February: Singlewire
- Panic buttons: Wearables, Mobile app, IP Phone, and Computer
- Weather Alerts
- Paging & Bell Schedules
- Visitor Management
- Family Reunification
- Carpool Pickup Line
- Hall Pass Management
Brad Scatterday 608-720-1580 | [email protected]
Website:
Singlewire Website
Alyssa’s Law is just the beginning. While meeting state requirements for silent panic alarms is essential, true safety is about how fast your entire ecosystem responds in a crisis.
Join us for a hybrid Lunch & Learn, hosted by Singlewire, as we dive into the nuances of Alyssa’s Law. We won’t just talk about the "what"—we’ll show you the "how." This session will explore how Singlewire’s InformaCast goes beyond basic panic buttons to provide a comprehensive notification system that supports every district's unique needs.
In this session, we’ll cover:
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Compliance vs. Capability: Ensuring your system does more than just meet the minimum legal bar.
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The Singlewire Advantage: Integrating mass notification with your existing hardware.
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The "Every Second" Strategy: Streamlining communication between staff, students, and first responders.
January: UDT
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Hosted VoIP
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Connectivity & Voice
- Consulting
- Cybersecurity Services
- Lifecycle Services
- Managed Services
- Professional Services
Register for UDT FREE Webinar
September 2025: Stormwind
Stormwind Studios is a powerful online learning platform offering high-quality, instructor-led training for educators and IT professionals. Designed with the needs of ESC20 districts in mind, Stormwind makes professional development simple, scalable, and effective.
Why Stormwind?
- For Educators: Access engaging, on-demand courses that support certification, instructional growth, and continuing education—all on your schedule.
- For IT Teams: Stay ahead with expert-led training in cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, and more. Perfect for certification prep and skill advancement.
- For District Leaders: Streamline district-wide training with centralized management, detailed reporting, and customizable learning paths to meet your goals.
What’s New?
Stormwind’s latest features enhance user experience, simplify training oversight, and improve engagement across your district. Whether you're a current user or exploring options, now is the perfect time to see how Stormwind can elevate your learning strategy.
Stormwind Homepage
Contact Joe Franchini
Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored for ESC20 districts! We’ll showcase Stormwind’s newest features and how they’re transforming professional development for educators and IT teams. Whether you're a current user or exploring options, this session will highlight real benefits, answer your questions, and help you make the most of Stormwind.
What You’ll Learn:
- How new platform features enhance training and engagement
- Tips for maximizing your district’s subscription
- Real use cases from ESC20 districts
- Live Q&A with our team
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Register Today! Session #115262
June 2025: UncommonX
UncommonX maps your school’s entire network and uncovering potential risks—regardless of vendor, brand, or device. Our patented, agentless discovery technology offers complete visibility into your environment using a single virtual appliance. It identifies every device, application, and connection across your IT infrastructure, delivering real-time threat analysis, risk prioritization, and actionable insights. Seamlessly integrating with a wide range of IT systems, our patented Exposure Management platform provides a unified view of your entire digital landscape. Combined with 24/7/365 support from our expert Security Operations Center (SOC), we act as an extension of your team—ensuring rapid containment and remediation of cyber risks. Our MDR for Education solution combines platform intelligence with expert human response, giving organizations the fastest and most efficient path to see everything, secure it, and save money.
Contact Nils LindokkenRELEVANT BLOG LINKS
- Rethinking Cybersecurity in Education for a Proactive Future
- Mitigating Human Error in K-12 School Cybersecurity With Telemetry
- Before You Buy Another Cybersecurity Tool, Do This
- A Case for Exposure Management in Our Schools
- Securing the Future: Multi-Factor Authentication for K-12 Schools
Join UncommonX for an engaging session designed specifically for ESC 20 schools, where we’ll explore how their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Education solution, powered by their patented Exposure Management platform, delivers complete visibility and protection for your school network, systems, and users.
Here’s what makes this different:
● Out-of-the-box integration with all critical IT and Security tools – Including Google Workspace
● Up and running in 15 minutes
● Real-time discovery of every device, app, and service across your network
● 24/7/365 SOC to extend your IT and Security capabilities without adding headcount
● Actionable insights and case management—not alert fatigue
● Budget-friendly for districts of all sizes – ESC 20 Enterprise License Agreement
Whether you’re facing growing compliance user demands, expanding digital infrastructure, or limited IT staff, UncommonX equips you with smarter tools to see everything, secure it, and save money—all with unmatched speed and simplicity.
May: Pagefreezer
Don’t miss this dynamic webinar hosted by Pagefreezer—your essential guide to navigating the laws, regulations, and best practices of social media archiving. Empower your organization with the knowledge to stay compliant and confidently manage your digital presence. Stay informed, stay compliant, and protect your organization.
Register for free webinar
Pagefreezer was founded to help organizations with the complex task of electronic records management. With so much data being generated across websites, social media channels, collaboration platforms, and mobile messages, keeping accurate archives of it all can be difficult.
By offering solutions at every stage of the information governance lifecycle: creation, retention, management, and disposal. Pagefreezer provides a single comprehensive solution that archives information in real-time and gives organizations a simple and effective way to search and use collected data.
Pagefreezer Website
Contact Wes Peters
April 2025: AI Summit
Unlock the Power of AI for Operational Efficiency!
Join us on April 3, 2025, for an exclusive AI Summit where you'll discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your workflow—far beyond the classroom. Learn practical strategies to streamline operations, boost productivity, and make your daily tasks easier with AI.
NetVision20 Premier, CTE Co-Op, CTE SSA, and Elevate20 members gain free admission.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! View the agenda here.
March 2025: Apple Device Workshop at Harlandale
February 2025: Cybersecurity and School Safety Summit 2025
Join us for ESC-20's Annual Cyber and School Safety Summit!
Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your school community. This year's summit delves into the latest trends and best practices in K-12 cyber and physical security.
Key Topics:
- Emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies
- Physical security enhancements for a safer campus
- Incident response planning and execution
- Technology-driven security solutions
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Network with industry experts and peers
- Gain valuable insights to protect your students and staff
- Empower your district with the knowledge to thrive in a changing security landscape
Mark your calendar for 2/20/25 at 8:30 am, as we take over the first floor of our Frederick Maples Convention Building!
Register soon, as space is limited!
Agenda can be viewed here: https://esc20secsum2025.sched.com/
January 2025: FBI Safe Online Surfing Game
As tech leaders, we know you’re navigating the challenges of HB18, ensuring students stay safe and informed online. The FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) program is here to help—an interactive, gamified solution designed specifically for grades K-8.
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HB18 Alignment: Meets key requirements for digital literacy and online safety.
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Student Engagement: Fun, age-appropriate games teach essential cybersecurity skills.
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Free & Easy to Use: No cost, no hassle. Access the program online and integrate it into your curriculum seamlessly.
Visit Safe Online Surfing and learn about cyber safety and digital citizenship!
December 2024: UTSA/CyManII Educational Workforce Development
UTSA/CyManII Educational Workforce Development
- MTV: eSports League (Cybersecurity Gamification)
The Mobile Training Vehicle (MTV) brings excitement and awareness to local high schools by launching and supporting a seasonal eSports league in cybersecurity. The league includes Spring and Fall tournaments where 9th–12th graders compete, with progress tracked on a leaderboard. Participants’ skills are assessed and aligned with NIST/NICE cybersecurity job roles. At season's end, students receive personalized reports suggesting potential career pathways in cybersecurity, helping them explore specialized roles in the field.
- Learning Library (CyManII LMS)
Learning Management System (LMS) provides a range of training content, from beginner-level knowledge to advanced technical practitioner courses and leadership-focused modules—all at no cost. Access the Learning Library here: CyManII LMS.
November 2024: Apple Technical Workshop
October 2024: Techtober
Elevate your district’s instructional and technology strategies at our annual Techtober event! This year, we're diving "Beyond the Screen: Ignite Innovation for Tomorrow's Learners," where cutting-edge ideas meet practical implementation.
Join us for two days packed with AI, blended learning, cybersecurity, e-sports, and more. Learn from top partners, neighboring districts, and ESC-20 experts to empower your students' success.
Dr. Catlin Tucker joins us for keynote speaker and sessions on Day 1.
10/24: Keynote: Harnessing AI to Design Equitable Learning Experiences
10/25: AI Lunch and Learn Panel
Network with peers, share insights, and expand your professional circle in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Free for NetVision20 Premier Members, Evaluate 20 COOP, CTE, and CTE SSA and Library Services COOP participants.
Non-members, join the excitement for just $100.
Breakfast and lunch are on us!
Check out the official website and view the agenda!
Please note, this is NOT an open event. This is PD for our school districts in the Region 20 area. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact me via work email at [email protected].
September 2024: Fiber Updates
Join us to gain updates on the Current Fiber20 Consortia,
Learn about Monitoring Changes Coming Soon,
Overview of the Cybersecurity E-RATE Program,
Gain insights on ESC-20 E-RATE Cybersecurity Application Vision
Learn about Managed Firewall Services
And as always time for Q&A at the end of the session.
Time frame is from 8:00-12:00
Breakfast is provided. Session is free to attend.
August 2024: Power Technologies
Contact Power Technologies™ Representative 
951-505-5571June 2024: Netsync
May 2024: Zoom
The education-specific bundles address unified communication for schools and campuses, and bring options for team chat, phone, whiteboard, meetings, webinars, and more together in a single solution to help deliver frictionless communication and collaboration experiences—for academics and administrators alike.
- Empower school and campus collaboration with an integrated, unified communications platform
- Ideate, iterate, and collaborate on Zoom Whiteboard from your desktop, classroom, or mobile device, and easily share it with others
- Use cloud-based Zoom Phone capabilities for seamless and effortless communications, emergency notification, and in support of hybrid and remote work for faculty and staff
- Accelerate administrative productivity with Zoom Meetings, Team Chat, and Zoom Rooms for instant huddles and conference room connectivity
- Leverage Zoom Webinars for broad-based student communication, community outreach, alumni relations, and large-scale virtual conferences and summits
Links for more information:
Public School District Embraces Flexible Communication with Zoom Platform
Call 210.699.7470April 2024: Merlyn Mind
Although AI is being talked about in every school across the country, many questions remain on best practices for implementing solutions. Join us in this session to get an overview on the challenges and opportunities of AI solutions built for education, and a deep dive into a research-based AI Virtual Assistant offering from Merlyn Mind. Merlyn is the all-in-one AI assistant for education. During preparation outside of class, Merlyn supercharges productivity. During active instruction in class, Merlyn’s air mouse, chat experience, and voice control of technology untethers teachers from the front of the classroom to focus on what matters most… their students.
Presenter: Jamie Meek, Ed.D., Account Executive - Merlyn Mind & Matt Woodward
210.413.5801
March 2024: KForce
KForce Overview:
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers industry-leading companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who build solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise. Our commitment revolves around delivering highly qualified and vetted professionals who seamlessly integrate into your company.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, more than 20,000 talented experts work with a majority of the Fortune 500. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.
Why Partner with Us?
- Specialized Expertise:
- We understand that every role within your company contributes uniquely to your success. Our meticulous screening and selection process ensures each candidate possesses the specialized skills and experience required for your business.
- We leverage our delivery team (recruiters), as well as subject matter experts, to verify the quality of our resources.
- Flexible Solutions:
- Whether you require temporary staff for seasonal demands or permanent placements for long-term growth, we offer flexible staffing solutions to match your evolving needs.
- Cost-Efficiency:
- Our services are structured to maximize your ROI. By providing top-tier talent, we help you mitigate the costs associated with recruitment, onboarding and turnover.
- Agility and Timeliness:
- Time is of the essence. We pride ourselves on our agility and swift response in sourcing and presenting suitable candidates, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
- We assist with coordinating meetings and interviews, onboarding, and constant consultant and client care to ensure expectations are exceeded.
Areas of focus will include:
- Hiring myths
- Talent solutions
- Staffing Q&A
- Hiring options & benefits
- Hiring best practices
- Industry trends
KForce Website
February 2024: Fortinet
ZTNA areas of focus will include:
- FortiGate NGFW
- FortiClient EMS
Participants will learn how to:
- Integrate FortiClient EMS into Security Fabric
- Configure EMZ Zero Trust tags, policies, and rules to protect users
- Configure FortiGate ZTNA HTTPS Access Proxy for secure remote access to applications
- Configure FortiGate ZTNA IP/MAC Based Access Control policies for On-net dynamic access
- Demonstrate successful operation of these critical functions
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Fortinet Fast Track Workshop HomepageJanuary 2024: Verkada
Verkada: Revolutionizing Building Security as Your Complete Operational System
Discover Verkada, the all-encompassing operational system redefining building security and access control in today's dynamic world.
Complete Surveillance Solution: Verkada offers a comprehensive suite integrating surveillance, access control, and additional sensors for an all-in-one security solution.
Seamless Access Control Integration: Experience streamlined access control within Verkada's operational system, ensuring secure and efficient entry management.
Advanced Sensor Technology: Beyond traditional surveillance, Verkada integrates innovative sensors, such as vape sensors, for enhanced environmental monitoring and safety.
Join us to witness the future of building security—Verkada's holistic operational system for comprehensive protection.
- Integrated surveillance, access control, and specialized sensors.
- Streamlined access management within a unified system.
- Advanced sensor technology for enhanced safety monitoring.
Experience the power of Verkada—a complete operational system for robust building security.
Visit Verkada's Homepage
October 2023: Techtober
September 2023: Lightspeed Systems
Navigating Digital Spending, Compliance, and Equity in a Post–Pandemic World - Digital Insight by Lightspeed
IT and Instructional Tech, play a key role in supporting digital learning in and out of school. With budgets shrinking and ESSER funding running out, districts need a systematic and reliable way to manage usage, data privacy, and help C&L make decisions on what to keep vs what to discontinue during annual budget reviews. Taking into consideration the growing impact of unequal off-campus connectivity, it is undeniable that districts need better real-time data to support effective digital learning initiatives.
Join us for a discussion about how Lightspeed Digital Insight is the tool for the job. Formerly CatchOn and now including our new Digital Equity module (the first ever comprehensive tool of its kind) districts now have instant visibility into device and internet access issues outside of school to ensure digital equity for all.
- 100% visibility and reporting on application use. Including known and unknown apps, on campus and at home.
- Detailed reporting across the enterprise and down to the individual user.
- 360 management process for approved and unapproved apps. Vetting, Requesting, Internal Review and (Optional) Public facing list.
- Identify Gaps in Student Data Privacy Policies of all approved vendors, including weekly updates on any policy changes.
- ROI calculators on usage verses spending across paid apps in your environment.
- Measuring and reporting effectiveness of professional development.
- Contract management of paid applications.
- Analytics (updated daily) to help bridge the digital divide by reporting on school devices flagged for poor to low connectivity.
August 2023: V3 Minerva EDU
We are thrilled to introduce you to Minerva EDU, the nation's leading K-12 risk management platform, poised to redefine how educational institutions approach cybersecurity and compliance. With a sharp focus on sustainable cyber compliance and real-time visibility, Minerva EDU is a game-changing solution that aligns seamlessly with the multi-faceted goals of ISDs and their IT budgets.
Recognizing the critical need for efficient allocation of resources, Minerva EDU offers a comprehensive cybersecurity suite designed to empower school districts with enhanced protection, streamlined compliance, and invaluable insights. Here's a glimpse into the groundbreaking features that set Minerva EDU apart:
- Cybersecurity Suite: Minerva EDU provides a holistic cybersecurity approach encompassing a meticulously crafted policy template library, a perpetual cyber-risk assessment mechanism, and real-time visibility into your institution's cyber landscape.
- Live Cyber Benchmarking: Pioneering a nation-first initiative, Minerva EDU's live cyber benchmarking assesses risk and identifies areas of potential overspending. This unprecedented feature empowers you to optimize resource allocation and enhance cybersecurity efficiency.
- Historic Activity Archive: Minerva EDU establishes an invaluable historic archive, chronicling cyber activities and their impact to cyber maturity. This repository serves as a strategic asset for future decision-making and risk assessment.
- User-Friendly Reporting: We understand the importance of clear communication within educational leadership. Minerva EDU generates easily understandable reports, aiding administrators, and school boards in making informed decisions to support your IT needs effectively.
- Supporting Data-Driven Decisions: By automating risk management and compliance functions, Minerva EDU empowers you to make data-driven decisions that resonate with your institution's unique requirements and goals.
- TEA Protection: Minerva EDU's impact reverberates across the Texas Education Agency (TEA), safeguarding over 1.5 million students and their ISDs. It ensures reportable compliance to TEC 11.175 and elevates cybersecurity standards across the board.
- ESC 20 Collaboration: We are proud to offer the Minerva EDU platform to ISDs within ESC 20 at an unmatched price point. This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and hard work of ESC 20 and its devoted team.
Minerva EDU doesn't just address cybersecurity challenges – it transforms them into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and educational excellence. We invite you to explore the limitless potential of Minerva EDU by engaging in a discussion/ demonstration tailored to TEA district's unique needs.
May 2023: Linewize
mission: to protect every child’s digital journey at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
March 2023: Securly
Many students struggle to manage feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. These facets of mental health affect students' behavior and academic outcomes, and without support and interventions, struggling students can also be at greater risk of violence, bullying, self-harm, and suicide.
Student services teams are eager to help, but it can be challenging to know which students have the greatest needs. That’s where Securly comes in. Securly is a student safety and wellness solution that provides unprecedented visibility into your students’ mental health and wellness. With Securly, you can proactively support students who demonstrate concerning behaviors, maintain a pulse on each student's wellness, and respond effectively to student safety concerns.
To learn more about how you can support your students' safety and wellness with Securly, check out the resources below:
February 2023: SentinelOne
K-12 schools are the most popular targets of ransomware, compromising the privacy of thousands every year. SentinelOne protects faculty, students, and staff whether they’re learning on campus or from home.
SentinelOne is redefining cybersecurity by pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. Singularity™️ XDR Platform encompasses AI-powered prevention, detection, response, and threat hunting across user endpoints, containers, cloud workloads, and IoT devices. Empowering modern enterprises to defend faster, at greater scale, and with higher accuracy across their entire attack surface.
Join us February 24, 2023, at our Cyber Security Summit. A SentinelOne Engineer will host a hands-on learning session on threat hunting and actions to take should you find a threat. 
SentinelOne Homepage
Contact Dale Harville for SentinelOne service
January 2023 Product: Gaggle
Gaggle’s mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of students and schools by leveraging people and technology. Their vision is that all schools are safe and all students get the mental and emotional help they need.
Gaggle has been supporting student safety and well-being for more than 20 years. The pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology.