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    💻 TETL Lunch & Learn Webinar: Digital Transformation 101—Best Practices for Centralized Record Access and Retention in Texas Districts

    Sponsored by Canon

    Register here for the Zoom link.

    Record retention isn’t just an operational necessity—it is a decades-long commitment that frequently stretches physical space to its absolute limits. 

    Between compliance requirements and daily administrative demands, technology leaders are left managing a complex web of inaccessible physical archives, hidden operational costs, and unexpected physical liabilities.

    In this webinar, experts from Canon’s Digital Transformation team will pull back the curtain on the true "cost of inaction" when it comes to document management. We will explore the practical risks and benefits of the different paths districts can take—comparing the realities of handling back file legacy archives versus building day forward workflows, and deciding whether to tackle it in-house (DIY), utilize a hybrid approach, or outsource.

    What you will learn:

    • Weighing Your Options: A straightforward breakdown of the risks, benefits, and financial realities of DIY vs. outsourced approaches for managing district records.
    • Quantifying the Risk: How to identify and calculate the tangible financial, operational, and physical liabilities of keeping legacy paper archives in "the dungeon". 
    • Real-World Automation: How centralized capture and modern workflow repositories (like Laserfiche and Therefore) can automate public-facing student enrollment and secure long-term compliance.

    Join us to discover how evaluating your options today serves as essential preventative maintenance for your district's future.

    TETL is excited to announce a new collaboration with Baylor University’s Moody School of Education, expanding graduate education opportunities for technology leaders across Texas. Through this initiative, TETL members now have access to exclusive scholarship benefits for several of Baylor’s top‑ranked online programs in learning design, instructional innovation, and organizational leadership.

    Join one of these upcoming webinars to learn more about TETL's new collaboration with Baylor University’s Moody School of Education, expanding graduate education opportunities for TETL members!

    EdD Learning & Organizational Change Virtual Information Session
    Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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    MS in Learning Design & Technology Virtual Information Session
    Wednesday August 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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    TETL’s monthly, hour-long Lunch & Learn webinars spotlight timely topics that matter to our members and their districts. Registration links to upcoming sessions are available on the TETL Events Calendar. 

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    Screen Time—A Growing Conversation

    Watch the webinar here! Passcode: BQ+5z!h^

    Presented by Kyle Berger, CTO, Arlington ISD

    The conversation around screen time is evolving rapidly, and ed tech leaders are increasingly being asked to provide guidance, perspective, and leadership. As legislation, research, community expectations, and even cultural influences continue to shift, we must be equipped with information and strategies to navigate this conversation with confidence. Most importantly, this session is designed to help Texas Ed Tech Leaders align messaging and strengthen their role as informed, collaborative voices within their districts and communities. View the presentation.

    Texas Cybersecurity Clinic at UT Austin

    The Texas Cybersecurity Clinic at UT Austin provides pro bono, student-led cybersecurity services to Texas community organizations, small businesses, and public sector entities which would otherwise be unable to undertake such services on their own.

    See the slide presentation here.

    Tailored Virtual Learning with itopia

    Join EdTech expert and itopia for an inside look at how tailored virtual learning can drive better classroom engagement, improve student learning outcomes, and ease the strain on IT teams and teachers alike.

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    Smarter Schools, Brighter Future: The Role of Data in ISD Success

    Independent School Districts (ISDs) today face a growing set of challenges—budget constraints, educator turnover, and declining enrollments, among others. In this talk, we explore how ISD technology leaders can harness Information and Technology to tackle these issues effectively.

    View the slide presentation here: The Role of Data in ISD Success

    Watch the webinar here.

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    Securing Partnerships: Mastering Data Privacy Agreements with Vendors

    This session provides an in-depth exploration of best practices for creating, negotiating, and managing data privacy agreements between school districts and vendors. The session is designed for vendors and districts.

    Watch the webinar here.
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    See the presentation here.

    TEA's K12 Cybersecurity Initiative

    What is the K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative?

    To counter the rising surge of ransomware and malicious activity affecting local educational agencies (LEAs) around the state, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) submitted an exceptional item request for funding to the Texas Legislature to provide cybersecurity resources to LEAs. 

    Watch the webinar here.

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    Advanced Analytics for Easier IT Management with Lightspeed

    Texas K–12 IT leaders face mounting challenges in managing cybersecurity, safeguarding student data privacy, ensuring reliable device connectivity, and minimizing troubleshooting time—as well as complying with the latest regulations and requirements.

    Watch the webinar here.

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    Maximizing Your Tech Infrastructure with itopia

    Join EdTech expert and itopia in breaking down key strategies for ensuring your district’s investments drive real impact for students while working for you. 

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    Managing Data Privacy Agreements: Lessons Learned!

    This insightful webinar covers lessons learned and a deep dive into best practices for managing DPAs, including essential dos and don’ts. This session is ideal for those looking to streamline their experience, avoid common pitfalls, and stay informed on the latest enhancements.

    Watch the webinar here.

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    Navigating the TX Data Privacy Alliance

    Learn how to manage agreements -- adding, editing, and deleting; understand agreement types; develop and understand progress workflows; request new resources; familiarize yourself with key terms and best practices; tailor the about alliance page (roles and associations); process new account requests; implement automated custom responses for new account requests; utilize the Data Breach Notification Tool; conduct national and alliance-based searches; and more! 

    Watch the webinar here.

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    View the slide deck here.

    Managing Data Privacy Agreements: Part 2

    Join this interactive support forum to learn how districts are managing data privacy agreements. On this call, Jennifer Miller, Cy-Fair ISD, shares her district's challenges, strategies, and successes.

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    How Districts Manage Data Privacy Agreements: Part 1

    Panel Discussion

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    Surviving a Cyber Breach

    Ted Joffs is a highly skilled cybersecurity specialist with extensive international experience in technology operations across multiple domains. He frequently speaks at institutions and conferences, sharing his insights on cybersecurity.

    Watch the webinar here.

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    The Education Cybersecurity Framework and Rubric

    Learn how the Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator (CCRE) can empower you to confidently evaluate practices using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

    See the slide presentation here.

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    From Automation to Innovation: AI Tools for Educators and Administrators with Dr. Kyle Jones

    Presenter: Dr. Kyle Jones 

    Watch the webinar here.

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    TETL Member Call

    On this this TETL member call we conduct two important interactive discussions. One on managing data privacy agreements, and one on enrolling with DIR to participate in the state-wide cybersecurity initiative.  

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    Managing Budget Cuts: Part 2

    The TETL Leadership & Development Committee hosts an interactive forum to discuss strategies for managing budget cuts. Districts of all sizes will want to join and collaborate.

    Watch the webinar here. Passcode: !v#*Kj4k

    Managing Budget Cuts: Part 1

    The TETL Leadership & Development Committee hosts an interactive forum to discuss strategies for managing budget cuts.

    Panelists: Ashley May- Spring Branch ISD; Cara Carter- Northwest ISD; Robin Stout- Carrollton Farmer's Branch ISD; Jacque Fewin-Lubbock - Cooper ISD.

    Watch the webinar here.

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    Generative AI Part 2: The Conversation Continues

    Hear how districts of all sizes are implementing AI in this interactive panel discussion!

    Moderator: Dr. Karla Burkholder

    Panelists: Leann Kidd, Northside ISD; Donna Eurek, Prosper ISD; Dr. Lacey Gosch, Judson ISD; Dr. Jonas Green, Lewisville ISD; Charles Cooper, Independent Education Consultant

    Watch the webinar here.

    An Interactive Panel Discussion on Generative AI: Part 1

    Hear how Texas school districts of all sizes are implementing AI in their schools and classrooms.

    Moderator: Dr. Karla Burkholder

    Panelists: Leann Kidd, Northside ISDl; Donna Eurek, Prosper ISD; Lacey Gosch, Judson ISD; Dr. Jonas Green, Lewisville ISD; Charles Cooper, Independent Education Consultant

    Watch the webinar here.

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