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ISTE + ASCD 2026

Booth #1412 | June 28 – July 1 | Orlando

Ditch the conference coffee and enjoy a hand-crafted cup at booth #1412 (right behind Google). While there, join a session or activate your digital Hall Pass for premium swag. When you’re ready for a quiet break, you can find our Wellness Recess lounge in Room W101A

In-booth barista

Premium swag

Rapid-fire PD sessions

Relaxation pods

Stop by booth #1412 for inspiration and insights to take home

Daily schedule

Monday, June 29

Safer Hallways: The Shift to Digital Hall Passes

Paper passes fall short—they can’t track patterns, prevent student meetups, or provide real-time visibility to who is out of class. See how schools are adopting digital hall pass systems to reduce disruptions, strengthen accountability, and create safer, more controlled hallways.

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

With customer

Doug Konopelko

Navigate the Sea of AI Tools with Full Visibility and Control

AI is everywhere—but governance doesn’t have to be out of reach. In this fast-paced session, see how GoGuardian AI Navigator helps districts monitor AI usage, automate compliance and privacy safeguards, give teachers classroom-level control, and surface risky student interactions before they escalate.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Quick hits demo

Brian Larkin

5 Hidden Gems in GoGuardian Teacher

Go beyond the basics. In this 15-minute session, uncover five powerful features that help teachers guide learning in real time, minimize off-task behavior, and make every minute of digital learning count.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Quick hits demo

Jerry Johnson

The True Cost of EdTech Fragmentation

Disconnected tools create blind spots, data silos, wasted spend, and overwhelmed teachers. In this session, learn how a unified platform brings together digital safety, student engagement, and operational insights—so you can simplify IT, reclaim instructional time, and drive better student outcomes.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presentation

Brian Larkin

Screen Time Scrutiny: From Policy to Classroom Control

With phone bans in place, the focus has shifted to the use of school-issued devices. Boards, regulators, and parents want more than screen time totals—they want accountability. Learn how to connect district policy, deep usage insights, and real-time classroom orchestration into a unified approach that ensures screen time is safe, purposeful, and productive.

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Presentation

Doug Konopelko

Quick Hits: 10 New GoGuardian Features in 10 Quick Hits: 10 New GoGuardian Features in 10 Minutes

What’s new across GoGuardian? A lot. In this fast-paced session, get a look at our latest features. From AI visibility and compliance reporting to screen-time insights, Hall Pass PBIS workflows, and Smart Alerts for Games, this session will help you turn what’s new into real impact, fast.

312:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Quick hits demo

Jerry Johnson

Pear Deck Mastery: Go Beyond the Basics

Think you know Pear Deck? Think again. In this fast-paced demo, you’ll discover new ways to boost engagement, personalize instruction, and save time, including AI-powered content creation, teach-to-test workflows, and seamless content conversion.

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Quick hits demo

Holly Hunt-Mugica

Closing the Loop: Integrating Learning and Assessment

Move beyond being “data-distracted” to truly data-informed. In this session, explore how a unified, AI-supported learning and assessment loop helps connect instruction to formative assessment, so teachers can turn insights into action and support every student more effectively.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presentation

Holly Hunt-Mugica

Students Hate Us Even More Now: Using AI to Block Workarounds

Students are getting smarter (and faster) at bypassing filters. Discover how AI-powered Smart Alerts help you detect and respond to proxies, games, and evasive behavior at scale—so you can stop chasing issues and start preventing them.

1:45 PM - 1:50 PM

Quick hits demo

Brian Larkin

Ask Better Questions of Your EdTech Data

Your data has answers if you know how to ask. In this fast-paced session, see how GoGuardian Discover uses natural-language queries and app usage data to provide actionable insights for compliance, planning, and more informed edtech decisions.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick hits demo

John Graetz

Adaptive Cybersecurity: Outsmarting threats in the AI era

K-12 schools are facing a new wave of evolving threats and student workarounds, and traditional security can’t keep up. In this session, learn how GoGuardian’s AI-powered, adaptive security helps you detect risks earlier, respond faster, and reduce IT burden while maintaining safety and compliance.

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM

Presentation

John Graetz

Measuring Impact: Turning Pear Assessment Data into Action

Assessment data shouldn’t stop at score reports. Learn how to turn Pear Assessment insights into trends, progress tracking, and actionable curriculum decisions that drive real instructional impact.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Presentation

Holly Hunt-Mugica

Navigate the Sea of AI Tools with Greater Visibility, Governance, and Safety

Don't let AI usage spin out of control. Join this rapid-fire session to see GoGuardian AI Navigator in action. In just 15 minutes, you will discover how to automate compliance oversight, empower teachers with classroom-level controls, and spot harmful student AI interactions early

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Quick hits demo

Brian Larkin

5 Hidden Gems in GoGuardian Teacher

Go beyond the basics of GoGuardian Teacher. This 15-minute learning session spotlights five powerful features that help teachers guide learning, reduce distractions, and make the most of every digital classroom moment.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Quick hits demo

Jerry Johnson

Engineering a Future-Proof Digital Safety Framework

Today’s risks are evolving, and disconnected tools can’t keep up. Discover how to shift from reactive responses to a unified, proactive safety framework that integrates digital safety, student well-being, and financial intelligence across your district to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presentation

Brian Larkin

4 AI Features in Pear Deck Learning You Didn’t Know Existed

Take a quick tour of powerful AI tools designed to simplify teaching workflows. Discover features that help you create and refine content, surface insights from student learning, recommend next steps, and support more responsive instruction.

11:45 AM - 11:55 PM

Presentation

Holly Hunt-Mugica

Quick Hits: 10 New GoGuardian Features in 10 Minutes

See what’s new and what’s next in this fast-paced demo across the GoGuardian suite. We’ll move quickly through features you haven't seen before, such as AI visibility and compliance reporting, screen-time insights, Hall Pass PBIS workflows, and Smart Alerts for Games.

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Quick hits demo

Jerry Johnson

AI Navigator: How EBR Schools Balances AI Innovation and Control

AI adoption is accelerating, so how do you stay in control? Join this customer panel to hear how EBR Schools governs AI usage with full visibility, keeps students focused during instruction, and proactively identifies risky interactions before they escalate.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

With customer

John Buchanan

Erin Longo
Kat McGregor

Safer Hallways: Why Huntsville City Schools Switched to Digital Hall Passes

Hear how Huntsville City Schools made the move to digital hall passes to improve visibility, reduce disruptions, and create safer, more accountable hallway routines — all without adding extra work for teachers.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

With customer

Doug Konopelko

Students Hate Us Even More Now: Using AI to block workarounds

Students keep finding new ways around filters, leaving tech teams to an exhausting game of whack-a-mole. See how GoGuardian Admin Smart Alerts use AI to detect proxies, games, and evasive browsing patterns faster, helping teams close loopholes and keep students focused online.

1:45 PM - 1:50 PM

Quick hits Demo

Brian Larkin

Using AI for a Campus-Wide Safety Net—Digital and Physical

Is your safety strategy split between digital and physical systems? Student crises don’t follow those lines. In this session, learn how to move from siloed, reactive tools to a unified, AI-powered safety approach—connecting online activity, student well-being signals, and physical movement for faster, more informed intervention.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Presentation

Julie O'Brien

How Teachers Use Pear Assessment Without Drowning in Data

Too much data, not enough clarity? Discover how Pear Assessment helps teachers quickly identify key insights, group students by need, and take action, so instructional decisions happen faster and without the reporting overload.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Presentation

Holly Hunt-Mugica

AI for Possibility, Not Just Productivity

AI isn’t just a time-saver. It’s a force multiplier. In this thought-provoking session, rethink how AI can expand what’s possible in teaching, with real examples that boost teacher agency and open new pathways for instruction.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Presentation

Eline Millenaar de Guzman

Navigate the Sea of AI Tools with Greater Visibility, Governance, and Safety

Don't let AI usage spin out of control. Join this rapid-fire session to see GoGuardian AI Navigator in action. In just 15 minutes, you will discover how to automate compliance oversight, empower teachers with classroom-level controls, and spot harmful student AI interactions early.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Quick hits demo

Brian Larkin

5 Hidden Gems in GoGuardian Teacher

Go beyond the basics of GoGuardian Teacher. This 15-minute learning session spotlights five powerful features that help teachers guide learning, reduce distractions, and make the most of every digital classroom moment.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

with customer

Jerry Johnson

Quick Hits: 10 New GoGuardian Features in 10 Minutes

See what’s new and what’s next in this fast-paced demo across the GoGuardian suite. We’ll move quickly through features you haven't seen before, such as AI visibility and compliance reporting, screen-time insights, Hall Pass PBIS workflows, and Smart Alerts for Games.

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Quick hits demo

Jerry Johnson

Solution Labs: Connect with peers who get it. 

Skip the long food lines and enjoy a light meal with peers while tackling shared district challenges. Our Solution Labs are hands-on, focused discussions to solve shared problems and build a tangible resource your district can actually use. Find the topic most relevant to your role, and RSVP to reserve your spot.

How do you ensure consistent use of high-quality instructional materials without limiting teacher creativity? In this hands-on session, work with peers to design flexible approaches that maintain curricular alignment while increasing engagement, and explore how AI can support more responsive, impactful instruction.

Monday, June 29 9:30am - 10:15am

Designed for: District Academic and Instructional Leaders, Principals, Tech and Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers

Generative AI, proxy bypasses, and 24/7 compliance are reshaping school web filtering. In this hands-on session, hear how peers are adapting, and work together on how to design policies that move beyond simple block vs. allow to better protect students and support learning.

Monday, June 29 11:30am - 12:15pm

Designed for: CTOs, Directors of Technology, Tech and Security Coordinators

Move past reactive AI blocking to build a proactive ecosystem. In this interactive lab, district leaders collaborate to bridge gaps between IT governance, data compliance, classroom productivity, and student safety. Walk away with a tangible District AI Success Blueprint to confidently orchestrate secure, impactful AI use cases across your schools.

Monday, June 29 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Designed for: CTOs, Directors of Technology, Tech and Security Coordinators

Educators collect data, but acting on it quickly is the challenge. In this hands-on session, learn repeatable practices that turn student insights into timely, differentiated instruction, with an AI-supported feedback loop that fits the rhythm of real classrooms.

Tuesday, June 30 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Designed for: District Academic and Instructional Leaders, Principals, APs, Tech and Instructional Coaches, Lead Teachers

Usage alone doesn’t prove value. In this interactive workshop, explore how district leaders define meaningful usage across instruction, adoption, compliance, and cost, and learn how to separate productive learning from digital noise to make smarter investment decisions.

Tuesday, june 30 11:45am - 12:30pm

Designed for: District technology and academic leaders responsible for EdTech strategy and evaluation

Instructional time is lost in small moments: off-task behavior, hallway trips, slow transitions, and repeated redirection. How can schools spend less time correcting disruption and more time reinforcing the behaviors that protect learning? In this interactive lab, you'll hear from peers about how they connect PBIS to classroom management and student movement. Co-design a practical behavior reinforcement loop that helps teachers recognize, reward, and repeat learning-positive behaviors.

Wednesday, July 1 8:30am - 9:15am

Designed for: Principals, APs, PBIS/MTSS Leaders, District Leaders of Student Services or Technology, Tech and Instructional Coaches

Here to help you focus. 

Elevate your break in our Wellness Lounge - Room W101

Escape the noise and take a break in our Wellness Recess lounge, located in Room W101A. This quiet space is dedicated to our (prospective) customers to recharge in a Quiet Pod or meet with a fellow attendee in the Break Room. No loud pitches or strings attached – at GoGuardian, our reliable support works quietly in the background.

Exclusive can’t-miss swag

Visit our in-booth barista to get your favorite drink - hot or iced. Once you’re buzzing with caffeine, activate your digital Hall Pass and share your funniest student hallway moment. Then, grab some ISTE-exclusive swag, like top-notch totes and everyone’s favorite squishable Peary.