Explore the Red & Blue Levels

Head up to the Red and Blue Levels for a full day of educator-led workshops and sessions hosted right in the suites and mezzanines. From the Future Ready Librarians Court to CAST UDL-CON, MassCUE Panels & Perspectives, and the Tech Department Future Ready Office, you'll find focused spaces built around the topics that matter most to you, from accessibility and inclusion to AI, leadership, and the future of tech in schools. Full schedule coming soon.

Future Ready Librarian Court

Location: Red Level Suite 10

Step into the Future Ready Librarians Court, a dedicated space to learn, network and grow with colleagues who share your passion for transforming libraries and schools. Join Shannon McClintock Miller, Future Ready Librarians® Leader, and Lia Dossin, Director of Programming & Outreach at All4Ed, for a day of inspiring sessions, fireside chats, and collaborative conversations.

 In addition to presentations from Shannon and Lia, speakers from across the state will be joining the Future Ready Librarians Court, bringing their expertise, voice, and leadership to this vibrant community.

The Court is your hub for:

  • Exploring the Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0
  • Gaining strategies to lead, innovate, and empower students and teachers
  • Networking with peers and sharing best practices
  • Leaving with practical tools and resources to support your library and school community

Sessions

Wednesday, Oct 14

  • Session 1: Future Ready Librarians 3.0 Year 2: Growing as Leaders in AI, Literacy, Advocacy, and More! with Lia Dossin and Shannon McClintock Miller
  • Session 2: Wired for Bias: Why Our Brains and Our Bots Get It Wrong with Jessica Garbowski
  • Session 3: Year 20, Day 1: The Program I Built — and What Every Educator Can Learn From Starting Over with Jen Thomas
  • Session 4: Empowering Digital Citizens: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking in the Age of Edtech with Lia Dossin and Shannon McClintock Miller

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • Session 5:  Future Ready Librarians 3.0 Year 2: Growing as Leaders in AI, Literacy, Advocacy, and More! with Lia Dossin and Shannon McClintock Miller
  • Session 6: Collaboration, The Future Ready Librarians Superpower! with Shannon McClintock Miller
  • Session 7: Empowering Digital Citizens: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking in the Age of Edtech with Lia Dossin and Shannon McClintock Miller
  • Session 8: Prioritizing Information Literacy in Elementary Learning Spaces with Laura Hubert

Nonprofit Exhibitors

Location: Red Level North East Mezzanine

Discover nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening K–12 education in our nonprofit showcase. This curated area highlights mission-driven nonprofits committed to supporting educators, school leaders, and school communities through innovative programs, resources, and services. Explore new ideas, connect with passionate organizations, and learn about initiatives that are transforming teaching and learning. Whether you're looking for classroom resources, professional learning opportunities, or community partnerships, this is the place to engage, be inspired, and expand your network at the Fall Conference.

CAST UDL-CON

Location: Red Level South East Mezzanine

MassCUE and CAST are shaping a future where innovation and inclusion go hand in hand.

Located on the Red Level South East Mezzanine, CAST UDL-CON is a series of opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate with CAST. UDL-Con at MassCUE will feature inspiring sessions, hands-on learning, and opportunities to network with administrators and educators who are shaping the future of inclusive, accessible educational opportunities based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and practices.

CAST and the community will bring UDL to life by sharing practical strategies and resources that make learning more inclusive, adaptable, and accessible to all.

Sessions:

Wednesday, Oct 14: 

  • Session 1: Designing for Success: Leveraging UDL to Strengthen Executive Function Skills
  • Session 2: Inclusive Leadership in Action
  • Session 3: Accessibility and AI in Action: Smarter Tools for Inclusive Learning
  • Session 4: UDL Whole School: Aligning People, Practice and Purpose

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • Session 5: AI Meets UDL: Rethinking Access and Learning Design
  • Session 6: Centering the Multilingual Learner Experience
  • Session 7: Teacher and Student Voices on UDL and Inclusive Practices
  • Session 8: Designing for Healing and Access: Integrating UDL and Trauma-Informed Practices

MassCUE Panels & Perspectives

Location: Blue Level North East Mezzanine

Educators and industry experts come together to share ideas, explore emerging trends, and discuss the future of teaching and learning. Through engaging conversations and diverse perspectives, you'll gain practical insights, discover innovative solutions, and connect with peers who are passionate about advancing education. Whether you're looking for fresh strategies, meaningful discussions, or new connections, MassCUE Panels & Perspectives offers an interactive space to learn, collaborate, and be inspired throughout the Fall Conference.

Sessions

Wednesday, Oct 14: 

  • Session 1: Generative by Design: AI-Powered Community of Practice in MA High School STEM Classrooms
  • Session 2: Stronger Together: Building a Future-Ready Tech Team That Powers Learning Behind the Scenes
  • Session 3: Redesigning District Professional Learning in the Age of AI

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • Session 5: Bots, Tots and FOMO: Navigating Digital Wellness
  • Session 6: Unlocking Student Agency through Practical AI Supports

Tech Department Future Ready Office sponsored By Avidex

Location: Blue Level South  East Mezzanine

Explore the Tech Department Future Ready Office sponsored by Avidex, a dynamic demonstration area showcasing the latest technologies that power today's schools and districts. Discover innovative solutions supporting cybersecurity, identity and access management, network infrastructure, facilities and device management, communication systems, and school safety. Whether you're a technology leader, administrator, or educator, this interactive space offers the opportunity to see cutting-edge tools in action, connect with experts, and gather ideas to help build a more secure, efficient, and future-ready learning environment.



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