PD Partner Webinar Launchpad for Life: Career Clarity & Transitions: How to create the right work environment and build systems that support your strengths

Webinar: Career Clarity & Transitions: How to create the right work environment and build systems that support your strengths on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ET)   Struggling with ADHD, autism, or executive functioning at work? Learn to build career systems designed for your neurodivergent brain. Are you smart, capable, and still struggling to make work... work? Whether you're in your early career stages, between jobs, or confused why it's so hard to level up into leadership this session is for you. On June 15, 2026 the Adult Neurodivergent Learning Lab tackles one of our most-requested topics: Career Clarity & Transitions. Join us if you want to learn: How to identify work environments that support or quietly drain your brain Why traditional productivity systems often fail neurodivergent adults How to align your strengths with your role and responsibilities How to build systems that support focus, organization, and follow-through How to reduce overwhelm when navigating career transitions In this 60-minute live session, we'll explore the neuroscience behind why traditional productivity and career systems often fail neurodivergent adults — and what to build instead. Whether you're just starting out, struggling in your current role, wanting to level up to leadership or considering a career change entirely, this session meets you exactly where you are. Details: Date: June 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM (ET) Cost: $39.00 REGISTER

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Affiliate Partner Webinar – ISTE+ASCD: Hugging Porcupines: Core Elements of Strong Teacher-Student Relationships

Hugging Porcupines: Core Elements of Strong Teacher-Student Relationships on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 1:00-2:00PM ET   In this FREE ISTE + ASCD webinar, Mike Anderson, author of Hugging Porcupines, will explore key elements of effective teacher-student relationships and how to intentionally integrate them into daily practice. All participants will receive access to an online resource binder packed with tools to support continued learning and implementation. In this webinar, you’ll learn: The core elements of strong teacher-student relationships  Practical strategies for working with challenging students Why traditional incentive systems may undermine connection Details: Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00PM ET   REGISTER FOR FREE

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PD Partner Webinar #SameHere Global: Bringing Emotional Literacy to Life in Elementary Schools

Webinar Spotlight: Bringing Emotional Literacy to Life in Elementary Schools on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5 PM (ET)   What does it look like when emotional literacy becomes part of everyday learning across an entire school? On May 11, 2026 at 5 PM ET join a webinar featuring #SameHere Global in partnership with Novel Effect, highlighting how an elementary school in Georgia is building on a successful, school-wide emotional literacy initiative to help students better understand, express, and connect over their own experiences. In its first year, a media specialist, school counselor, and technology director led a school-wide commitment to emotional literacy, using interactive read-alouds and soundscapes by Novel Effect to help students explore characters’ emotions as a way to build understanding and empathy. Now, in partnership with #SameHere Global, the school is expanding this work by introducing a shared, science-informed framework for understanding linear changes in regulation and a common language for check-ins. In the next phase of this initiative, the school will implement the #SameHere Scale, a simple continuum from Thriving to Sinking, to help students identify their nervous system states, understand how life events influence those states, and communicate using clear “I” statements. This approach creates a consistent framework across an entire school community for self-awareness, strengthens peer connection, and normalizes everyday conversations about mental health applying to us all. This webinar will show how you can build on existing literacy practices and evolve them into a classroom-ready approach that can scale across your school to support both academic engagement and emotional well-being. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Extend read-aloud conversations into real-life emotional connections Introduce a shared common language for understanding regulation and emotional wellbeing Support students in identifying and expressing their emotional states Use interactive soundscapes to increase engagement and comprehension Discover how to turn everyday literacy moments into opportunities to bridge to both academic success and emotional wellbeing. Join us this May during Mental Health Awareness Month. REGISTER FOR FREE

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Affiliate Partner Event – METAA: 2nd CoSN AI District Leaders Summit

2nd CoSN AI District Leaders Summit on May 13-14, 2026   Please register to attend the CoSN AI District Leaders Action Summit at the Verve Hotel in Natick, May 13-14, 2026. 29 district leadership teams from MA attended the first Summit in January. Please contact Jim Flanagan at jflanagan@techdirectors.org if you have any questions. REGISTER TODAY

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PD Partner Event – Throughline Learning: Scaling Innovation: A Playbook for Districtwide AI Strategy

Scaling Innovation: A Playbook for Districtwide AI Strategy on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 3:00-4:00PM ET   Building districtwide AI guidance is one of the most pressing challenges school systems face right now. In this #100DistrictConversations spotlight, Throughline Learning will explore the Denver Public Schools (DPS) approach to learn how one of the country's largest urban districts has developed a living AI playbook that gives teachers, administrators, students, and families clear, actionable direction as AI becomes a bigger part of daily school life. We'll dig into how DPS built their guidance from the ground up, what values and principles shaped it, how they've structured recommended use cases across different roles, and what they've learned along the way. We'll also hear how the district applies their guidance to serve multilingual learners, special education students, and UDL principles, and what it looks like to keep policy and messaging evolving as the technology continues to change. Whether your district is just starting to draft its first AI guidance document or looking to strengthen what you already have, this conversation will provide concrete practices and frameworks you can bring home. Featuring: Lucas Mund, Manager of Educational Technology, Denver Public Schools Shawn Rubin, Executive Director, Throughline Learning Questions? Contact mmurray@throughlinelearning.org Details:  Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM ET / 12:00-1:00PM PT REGISTER FOR FREE

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PD Partner Event – Throughline Learning: SEL Foundations Spring Summit

Registration Now Open: SEL Foundations Spring Summit 0n April 29 & 30 from 1:00-4:00 PM Social emotional learning is a critical foundation for academic success, teacher retention, and student agency. Throughline Learning is excited to host the SEL Foundations (SELF) Spring Summit on April 29 & 30 from 1:00-4:00 PM ET. This virtual intensive is designed to equip K-12 educators, leaders, and counselors with concrete, tiered strategies focused on the CASEL principles of self-awareness and self-management.  Powerful Impact: Past participants gave this programming a Net Promoter Score of 94, with 100% reporting it improved their students’ capacity to learn Actionable Tools: Move beyond theory to gain strategies you can use immediately to support student self-regulation and adult well-being. Professional Credit: Registration includes access to both half-day sessions, digital resources, and a certificate for 6 professional learning hours Pricing: Individual tickets are $149, with group discounts ($125/person) for teams of 2 or more. LEARN MORE AND SECURE YOUR SPOT

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ISTE

ISTE LIVE 2026 June 28-July 1, 2026 in Orlando Join thousands of educators and leaders at ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual 26 for a powerful, co-located experience that connects innovation with instructional leadership. One registration gives you access to two transformative events built to elevate your practice and accelerate student success. When you attend, you’ll experience: Future-Ready Professional Learning Explore hundreds of sessions on AI, edtech, instructional leadership, curriculum, assessment, and whole-child education—designed to help you lead meaningful change at every level. Inspiration from Visionary Voices Hear from thought leaders who are redefining what’s possible in schools and districts. Hands-On Innovation Test-drive emerging technologies, discover cutting-edge tools, and explore solutions you can bring back to your classrooms and systems immediately. Powerful Networking Connect with thousands of educators from around the globe—teachers, principals, instructional coaches, district leaders, and technology teams—all committed to improving learning for every student. Learn Beyond the Event Continue your learning with on-demand access to sessions, resources, and insights you can revisit and share with your team. Register now for ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual Conference 26, June 28–July 1, in Orlando or online—where education’s brightest minds come together to shape what’s next. REGISTER

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Corporate Partner BNMC: AI in PRACTICE: The AI Strategy Workshop You Need

AI in PRACTICE: The AI Strategy Workshop You Need on April 7, 2026 at Gillette Stadium   AI is already transforming how organizations operate. The question is not whether to adopt it, but how to implement it effectively, responsibly, and with measurable results. Join MassCUE Corporate Partner, BNMC and New Charter partner Braver Technology for AI in PRACTICE — a free, half-day, in-person executive workshop designed for business leaders ready to move from curiosity to real implementation. This is not a software sales pitch or a one-time training. It is a hands-on working session focused on building internal capability. You will develop the strategy, skills, and governance your team needs to apply AI across departments with confidence. Bring your laptop. Throughout the morning, you will actively use tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to solve real business challenges, improve workflows, and identify where AI delivers meaningful value. What You Will Gain Guided, hands-on AI exercises A structured three-part session that builds toward intentional implementation Real-world use cases for leadership, operations, sales, and marketing Clear guidance on responsible AI adoption and governance Practical prompt frameworks you can immediately apply Peer discussion with fellow business leaders Breakfast and networking at Gillette Stadium You will leave with clarity, confidence, and a practical next step for your organization. Space is intentionally limited to keep the experience interactive. Reserve your seat today and take the first step toward putting AI into practice inside your business. We look forward to seeing you at Gillette. Event Details When: April 7, 2026  |  8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Breakfast & Networking: 8:30 AM Workshop Begins: 9:00 AM Where: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 Secure Your Spot

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Thriving Minds: 2nd Annual School Mental Health Technology Virtual Summit

2nd Annual School Mental Health Technology Virtual Summit on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM Thriving Minds is excited to host the 2nd Annual School Mental Health Technology Virtual Summit on April 14th. This interactive event will showcase a range of school mental health technology solutions from leading vendors in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to rotate between more than a dozen vendor presentations to explore different platforms, learn about innovative tools, and connect with presenters whose work aligns with their interests. Anyone interested in learning about school mental health technology is welcome to attend this free virtual event. REGISTER

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MassCUE Webinar: Empowering Student Voices: Launching a Schoolwide Morning Broadcast with Canva and AI

  What if your students ran the show—literally? Virtual | Free | May 18, 2026 @ 6 PM Register Today Join MassCUE on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6 PM for an inspiring virtual session where students take the stage to walk you through how they built and run a fully student-led morning broadcast at their school—powered by Canva and AI. Empowering Student Voices: Launching a Schoolwide Morning Broadcast with Canva and AI is more than a how-to. It's a front-row look at what happens when you hand students real tools and real responsibility. From scripting and slide design to role assignments and on-air delivery, every piece of this production is student-driven—and the results speak for themselves. In this session, you'll hear directly from the students behind the broadcast as they share: How scripts are planned and roles are assigned to keep production running smoothly The Canva tips and tricks that make their content visually engaging and accessible How AI supports the writing and design process without taking the wheel The way their school community stays connected through announcements, celebrations, and special segments—all coordinated by students But perhaps the most powerful part of this presentation isn't the workflow—it's the growth. Students will reflect on how leading the broadcast has built their confidence, sharpened their communication skills, and deepened their sense of ownership and creativity. Whether you're an educator looking to launch something similar or simply curious about what student-led media can look like in a real school setting, this session will leave you with practical ideas and a whole lot of inspiration. REGISTER TODAY

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MassCUE Annual General Meeting 2026

MassCUE Members: Join Us! Members are invited to the MassCUE Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 PM. The Annual General Meeting is a time for our members to connect with the MassCUE Board of Directors and reflect on everything we've accomplished together this past year. Let's reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and hear from our Corporate Partners — all while sharing feedback that helps shape the future of MassCUE. This FREE event is open to current MassCUE members only. If your membership has expired, please renew prior to completing your registration. Not yet a member? Join today and then register! Register Location: Optum Field Lounge, Gillette Stadium View Map of Parking and Directions to Gillette Please Note that the Map shows 2 entrances.  E3 is the only entrance that can be used to get to the Optum Field Lounge. Directions: Enter via P1 Drive.  Continue along P1 Drive towards the Security Check Point.  Take a right into Lot 5 and enter via the E3 Dell Technologies Suite entrance. Directional signs will direct you to the private event.  

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Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI

Join MassCUE on Tuesday. Aug. 4, 2026 at Barnstable High School for Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI, a dynamic, hands-on summer mini-conference.  Every classroom is filled with learners who bring different cognitive strengths, background experiences, engagement patterns, accessibility needs, and learning differences.. The question is not whether learner variability exists — it’s how we intentionally design, acknowledging learning variabilities, so that all truly means all. Participants will explore real classroom scenarios, practical tech adjustments (from formatting and readability to text-to-speech and voice feedback), and AI as a thought partner in instructional design — all grounded in the belief that good design benefits every learner. This is not a sit-and-get day of workshops. It is an interactive design experience focused on breaking barriers, shifting mindsets, and building inclusive systems that last. Spend the day collaborating with forward-thinking educators, experimenting with meaningful tools, and leaving with ready-to-implement strategies that make learning more accessible, engaging, and empowering. When we design for learner variability, we design for belonging. About the Conference SUMMER LEARNING SPECIAL Bring a friend. All paid registrations include one free guest. Simply include your guest's full name and email address when registering.  PATRIOTS TICKET DRAWING Every registered attendee will be entered to win two tickets to the New England Patriots pregame against the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 22 at Gillette Stadium at 7 p.m. One lucky winner will be drawn from all registered attendees.   REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED Who Should Attend This event is designed for k-12 educators, librarians, and instructional coaches. Download the flyer. What You’ll Take Away This immersive day moves beyond theory into practical design strategies that help educators: Teach so every learner can access grade-level content independently Reduce barriers to reading, engagement, and expression Build learner-centered environments rooted in accessibility and inclusion Use thoughtful technology and AI tools to support differentiation with ease Design feedback systems that increase clarity, agency, and growth Event Details Date: Aug. 4, 2026 Time: 8AM-2PM Location: Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601  Earn: Participation Certificate for 6 Hours Registration Cost: $65/MassCUE Member $85/Non-Member $40/Preservice Teacher/University Student SUMMER LEARNING SPECIAL: Bring a friend. All paid registrations include one free guest. Simply include your guest's full name and email address when registering.    Strand 1: Learner-Centered Practices Design learning environments where students have voice, choice, and meaningful ways to engage with content. Sessions in this strand explore strategies that center the learner experience, support accessibility, and empower students to access grade-level learning independently. Examples may include flexible pathways for demonstrating learning, culturally responsive practices, student agency and goal setting, and using technology and AI tools to personalize learning while maintaining high expectations for all. Strand 2: Instructional Design Basics Great learning starts with intentional design. This strand focuses on practical strategies educators can use to design accessible, inclusive learning experiences that reduce barriers before they appear. Sessions may include designing clear and flexible assignments, improving readability and accessibility of materials, using text-to-speech or multimedia supports, building effective rubrics and feedback systems, and leveraging AI as a thought partner when planning lessons or differentiating instruction. Strand 3: Executive Function & Social Emotional Strategies Supporting learner variability also means supporting how students manage their learning. This strand focuses on strategies that build executive functioning skills and social-emotional capacity so students can engage, persist, and succeed. Sessions may explore tools and routines for organization, self-regulation, goal setting, and reflection, along with approaches that strengthen belonging, motivation, and student confidence in the learning process. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Event Details Requisites Audience Educators Level K-12 Date Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 Time 8:30 A.M. -  2:00 P.M. Earn Participation Certificate for 6 Hours Location Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Registration Cost $65/MassCUE Member $85/Non-Member Parking & Logistics Location: Barnstable High School, 744 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. What to Bring: Please be sure to bring a fully charged laptop, as it will be used throughout the day. Speakers Dr. Anne Katona Linn Dr. Anne Katona Linn is an educational consultant, coach, and speaker who helps schools create safe, supportive environments where all students can thrive. With deep expertise in trauma-sensitive practices, behavior support, and resilient classrooms, she partners with educators and leaders to strengthen the conditions that help students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. Her work focuses on helping schools build the adult practices and student supports that improve self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional growth. Through training, coaching, and practical tools, Dr. Anne helps educators create predictable routines, supportive relationships, and responsive learning environments that increase student confidence, belonging, and engagement. Dr. Anne is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, certified coach in the Competent Learner Model, and founder of Katona Linn Consulting, LLC. She is also the creator of Building Resilient Classrooms, a coaching and training framework designed to help educators respond to learner variability with compassion, structure, and skill. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Dr. Anne brings a warm, real-world approach to helping educators support the whole child while building classrooms where students can persist, reflect, and succeed. Brett Pierce Brett is the founder and Executive Director of Meridian Stories, a Digital Storytelling nonprofit for middle and high schoolers that challenges students to create digital narratives around core curricular goals. Meridian Stories is entering its 15th year. Brett recently authored his first book with Heinemann Publishing, Expanding Literacy: Bringing Digital Storytelling into Your Classroom, and wrote the National Geographic Storytelling for Impact course series in 2022 which won the Gold Anthem Award. Brett spent much of his professional life at Sesame Workshop in New York City, serving as a Co-Executive Producer on media projects about literacy, math, science, global citizenry and conflict-resolution for youth around the world, including projects in China, North Macedonia, Indonesia, Poland, Iraq, and Ecuador. Brett began his career teaching English in a high school in Virginia, and has continued teaching intermittently at Fordham University, University of Southern Maine, and Colby College. Brett has a BA from Kenyon College, and Masters Degrees from Middlebury College (English) and Columbia University (Education). He is married with two grown children and lives in Freeport, Maine. Ed Jacques Ed Jacques is the IT Specialist for Curriculum for the Agawam Public Schools He has been in education for almost 25 years, spending the first half of his career as a 7th/8th grade Technology Education and Engineering teacher before making the jump to the district IT team. He currently serves as the “bridge” between classroom teachers and the IT Department in Agawam, coordinating classroom technology and providing professional development centered around it. Ed has trained district staff in the use of generative AI, specifically Google Gemini, to support a diverse population of learners. Jacqui Heron Finn Jacqui Finn has spent more than 25 years guided by the same two questions: How do people learn, and what role does technology play in the learning process? An AI literacy coach, technology coordinator at The Accord School and co-founder of Bravance Learning, Jacqui brings deep SEL roots to every conversation about AI in education. Her experience with neurodivergent learners at Accord informs her professional practice. At Accord, Jacqui turned her attention to the impact of technology on social-emotional development in adolescents. That grounding in how learners actually experience technology, not just use it, shapes her work. Prior to supporting The Accord School's mission of emotional growth and community belonging, Jacqui was a technology coach in the Plymouth Public Schools. Jacqui is a former curriculum, instruction and assessment specialist, and began her career in education as a computer science teacher in the Philadelphia, PA suburbs. She currently serves as an ambassador for AI Powered Women and holds several AI literacy certifications. She earned her BS in Secondary Education from Penn State and her MA in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University. Her message: self-awareness is the greatest AI advantage. Joshua Dickson Joshua Dickson is a dedicated educational leader who leads with heart. Deeply committed to equity and inclusion, he believes that each student, regardless of their individual challenges, has the right to access the general curriculum and fully participate in all aspects of their community. He knows that true educational success is rooted in strong, transparent collaboration between schools and families. Drawing on over a decade of experience, Joshua’s approach is guided by his background as a one-to-one paraprofessional, special education teacher, and Assistive Technology Specialist across Massachusetts and Connecticut. Today, as the Director of Student Services for a school district in Western Massachusetts, Joshua aims to use his frontline experience to execute system-level change and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Joshua specializes in building robust multidisciplinary teams, overseeing comprehensive early childhood, pre-referral, special education, and English Learner programs, as well as ensuring that districts meet both regulatory standards and the diverse needs of their learners. A strong proponent of continuing education, Joshua actively extends his impact beyond the district level through his independent consulting work. He facilitates professional development at state and national level, has served as a guest lecturer at ELMS College, and was an adjunct faculty member at Cambridge College. He holds a Master of Science in Education with a focus on AT from Simmons College, dual bachelor's degrees from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and multiple Massachusetts certifications, including Administrator of Special Education. Additionally, Joshua serves as an Executive Board Member for the Massachusetts Administrators of Special Education (ASE) and as an officer for the Western Massachusetts SPED Directors Association. Whether leading a district or consulting, his ultimate goal is ensuring students receive the support they need to achieve academic success, realize their personal goals, and engage meaningfully in their community. Karen Janowski Karen Janowski is an Inclusive and Assistive Technology Facilitator and President and owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc in Reading, MA, providing professional development, coaching, consultations, and assessments in the Greater Boston area. She presents locally and nationally about assistive, inclusive, and educational technology and co-authored the book, “Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year” and “Quick Wins Strategy Cards: Tips for Activating Inclusive Learning” from ISTE and ASCD. Karen Levin Karen Levin is the founder of Math for Humans, a professional learning initiative supporting middle and high school educators to integrate AI strategically to deepen student reasoning, not replace it. With 15+ years as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and leading math initiatives across 20+ Boston schools, she understands the difference between EdTech that transforms learning and tools that collect digital dust. Karen holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Boston University's Noyce Scholarship program. Her approach focuses on meeting teachers where they are and cutting through technology hype to deliver practical strategies that save time while ensuring AI serves as a tool for supporting great teaching. Kelly Houston Kelly Houston began her teaching career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, where she spent two years teaching high school. Over the past twenty-two years, she has worked in a range of educational settings, including a Title I, non-screened high school in Brooklyn, NY, an International Baccalaureate (IB) school at Sturgis, and currently at ACE, a night school program at Barnstable High School. For the past twelve years, Kelly has served as Head of Operations at STEM Ed Innovators, a program of the Jhumki Basu Foundation. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of programs that support educators in delivering high-quality, standards-based instruction. Her work centers on equipping teachers with practical, effective pedagogical strategies that foster meaningful and transformative learning experiences for all students. Kristen Provost Kristen Provost, a special education teacher and co-teacher has been transforming learning by using Notebook LM to create resources for students to access grade-level materials leading to impactful outcomes in the classroom. Melissa O'Neill Melissa O'Neil is a co-teacher and special educator who has advocated for using AI tools as assistive technology to support specific needs and IEP goals. She has played an active role in Narragansett's Digital Equity Working Group and the AI Guidelines Committee. Sarah Dully Sarah Dully is Rhode Island's Teacher of the Year 2026! She is a High School English Teacher employing AI to support diverse learners in unique ways. Sarah Hopson Sarah Hopson is the K-6 Academic Supervisor for Agawam Public Schools. She supports math and literacy curriculum implementation, instructional coaching, and intervention programming across the district’s four elementary schools and middle school. A recent area of focus has been co-facilitating a professional development series on creating access for English Learners in the classroom, during which participants develop their own problem of practice, receive targeted suggestions of research-strategies to implement, and engage in observational feedback cycles to refine their practice. This work, along with new core literacy resources and a district focus on instructional equity, has led to an increased need to support teachers in building effective on-ramps to complex grade-level text for all students. Prior to her current role, Sarah has also been a math instructional coach, third grade teacher, and seventh grade math teacher. Vanessa Miller Vanessa Miller is the Tech Integration Coach for Narraganset Schools working with teachers to integrate technology purposefully into their classrooms. She leads the AI Guidelines Comittee for the district in developing a K-12 Policy, internal guidelines and an AI literacy pathway. Vanessa also works independently and in partnership with organizations like Throughline Learning, The University of Rhode Island, Sacred Heart University, The Sargent Center, The Kulowiec Group, EdTech Teacher, and Day of AI to deliver K-12 and Higher Ed-focused AI Professional Learning Workshops throughout New England and beyond. Sarah Storck Sarah Storck is an experienced educator with a background as a classroom teacher, instructional technology specialist, and professional development specialist. Throughout her career in education, Sarah has focused on helping schools and districts create dynamic and engaging learning environments that foster optimal learning outcomes and empower all students to thrive.   Heather Sweet Heather Sweet is an education technology strategist at Brisk Teaching, where she partners closely with schools and districts across the Northeast to implement technology solutions that personalize learning, enhance engagement, and support diverse student populations — including gifted and talented, ELL/MLL, and special education learners. With over a decade of experience in the classroom, Heather brings a practitioner's instinct to questions of learner variability, differentiation, and digital equity - and a firm belief that AI should read the room, not run it. Her work centers on tools that meet teachers where they are, honoring their expertise while expanding what's possible for every learner. Paul Hickey Paul Hickey is the Director of Operations at Ockers Technologies. Suzanne McLaughlin Suzanne McLaughlin is the Executive Vice President at Custom Computer Specialists.  Suzanne is passionate about technology, but more importantly compassionate in her approach, immediately putting clients at ease.  With more than 35 years of technology consulting and management experience, her focus is on cybersecurity, physical security, infrastructure design, networking and collaborative technologies.  Suzanne has been working with many School Districts to help them develop and strengthen their security posture and create a “safe place” for teaching and learning.  She is an active leader in the Cyber community and strives to help Districts be successful. Agenda Overview 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Registration, Light Breakfast and Welcome 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Session 1: Exhibitor Spotlight 9:35 A.M. - 10:35 A.M. Session 2 10:40A.M. - 11:40 A.M. Session 3 11:45 A.M. - 12:40 P.M.  Session 4 12:50 P.M. - 2 P.M. Lunch, Networking & Smackdown Explore the Sessions

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PD Partner Event – Vision Scholar: AI for Education Summit (Berkshires)

AI for Education Summit- Berkshires on Tuesday, May…

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MassCUE Webinar: Level Up Your Canva Game: Design Tricks, AI & Video Essentials

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6 pm, join MassCUE and Erika Sandstrom for…

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