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This workshop brings together two powerhouses in educational transformation:

Google for Education and the Connected Learning Community.

While Google for Education provides the advanced AI infrastructure—such as Gemini and Google Workspace—to automate tasks and scale personalized learning, the Connected Learning Community provides the essential human framework. By combining Google’s technical mastery with a research-based approach that links student interests to real-world opportunities, we move beyond "AI as a tool" and toward "AI as a partner" in leadership.

Together, these organizations are working to ensure that school leaders don’t just adopt new technology, but use it to foster environments that are peer-supported, equitable, and future-proof. This collaborative session is designed to give you both the high-tech tools and the high-touch strategies needed to lead your district into the age of AI.

• 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

At Securly we believe that every student deserves a safe and supportive learning environment where they can focus, grow, and succeed. Technology should be a tool for empowerment, not a source of harm or distraction. That's why we are dedicated to building solutions that protect students, support educators, and create digital and physical spaces where students can learn and thrive.

 

Mission
To keep K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn.

Vision
A supported school learning environment for every student without violence, self-harm, bullying, and learning distractions.

 

Contact for more information
Matt Haghighi | [email protected]

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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.

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• 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)

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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.
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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.

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/

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.

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].

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.

• 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

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Call 210.699.7470

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

Schedule a Virtual Demo

    210.413.5801

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 leverage our delivery team (recruiters), as well as subject matter experts, to verify the quality of our resources.
• Flexible Solutions: 

• 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.

Areas of focus will include:

• Hiring myths
• Talent solutions
• Staffing Q&A
• Hiring options & benefits
• Hiring best practices
• Industry trends
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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.

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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.

• 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.

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Register for Techtober 2023 to join Minvera during their session!

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:

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