Speakers:

• Alex Jackl, PESC Board Member / CEO & Founder, Bardic Systems
• David K. Moldoff, PESC Board Chair / Founder & CEO, AcademyOne, Inc

• Shannon T. Wilson, Vice President – IT, University of Phoenix
• Community Submission

Unlock the power of emotional intelligence with this transformative presentation centered around three core pillars: Results, Relationships, and Respect. Dive deep into actionable tactics technologist can use that will elevate your performance and collaboration, drive impactful outcomes, and foster a culture of mutual respect.

Learning Outcomes:

1) Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in the technology sector and its impact on personal and team success.

2) Learn practical tactics for enhancing performance, collaboration, and communication within technology teams through emotional intelligence principles.

3) Explore strategies for fostering a culture of mutual respect and inclusivity in technology environments, leading to improved productivity and employee satisfaction.

Speakers:

• Jim Goodell, Director of Innovation, Quality Information Partners (QIP)
• Jim Ireland, Executive Director, HR Open Standards (invited)
• Alex Jackl, CEO & Founder, Bardic Systems
• Steve Smith, Executive Director, Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community

Speaker:

• Susan Williams, Director of Data Standards and Governance, National Forum on Education Statistics / VA Department of Education
• Community Submission

The National Forum on Education Statistics (Forum) is developing a new resource, entitled the Forum Guide to Collecting and Using Data about the Educator Workforce. This resource is intended to help education agencies identify the types of workforce data that are most useful for understanding immediate teacher shortages and monitoring educator supply and demand, as well as best practices for using these data.

This guide delves specifically into questions around data related to educator workforce supply and demand while building upon the best practices and privacy protections outlined in the 2021 publication the Forum Guide to Staff Records. The primary audience for this publication includes staff in schools, local and state education agencies, and the federal government whose responsibilities include any aspect of collecting, reporting, analyzing, or using educator workforce data.

Join this session to learn more about this resource from a member of the Forum working group that is developing the new guide.

Speakers:

• Matt Bemis, GEO Code User Group Co-Chair / Associate Registrar, University of Southern CA (USC)
• Doug Holmes, Manager – CanPESC Chair / Manager – eTranscripts, Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
• Jim Kelly, Principal, Jim Kelly Technologies (invited)
• Ann Marie Lyseng, GEO Code User Group Co- Chair / Sr. Manager,  Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) Secretariat/Learner Pathways (invited)

Speakers:

• Marc Booker, Vice Provost Strategy, University of Phoenix
• Alex Jackl, CEO & Founder, Bardic Systems
• John Lovell, Technology Director, Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community
• Anne Valentine, President & Founder, DegreeData

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already playing a transformative role in the world of standards, helping to automate and streamline processes behind the scenes. This session provides a broad look at four major aspects of how AI, data usage, and Standards intersect: 

1.  How AI technologies are influencing the work of standards bodies and improving efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.   We’ll explore real-world examples from A4L and CEDS , including:

      a. A4L Unity Data Generator: A tool leveraging AI to automate data generation for testing and compliance.

      b. CEDS Copilot: How AI assists in aligning educational standards, offering intelligent guidance and support.

      c.  ChatGPT Chatbots: A look at how AI-driven chatbots are enhancing communication and support in the standards space.

2. How can standards be applied to the dynamic, self-generative world of AI?
 
3. How do we ensure  privacy and security for  learners  as they move through the lifecycle of the learner?

4. How do we ensure  privacy and security for  learners  as they move through the lifecycle of the learner?

Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding of the AI tools currently shaping the future of standards, how standards might shape the future of AI, and how these innovations can be applied to their own work in a way that is safe and secure for the learner.