Technology Leaders Collaborative

Upcoming

Meetings

Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT. We’ll tackle challenges, share successes, and explore the evolving edtech landscape. Come brainstorm, ask questions, and connect with colleagues. Whether you’re seeking solutions, want to stay ahead of trends, or need a supportive space, this meeting is for you!

Be Connected: Physical Inventory

| Free

You cannot protect what you don’t know you have. Grab your inventory list and tune as we discuss strategies for keeping this “living document” and critical security tool up-to-date in the face of constant hardware moves and additions.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

Be Connected: Patch Management

| Free

There’s a better way to patch! Let’s dig into how your district can shift from reactive clicking to a structured lifecycle of testing and deploying updates across servers, workstations, and network firmware.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

Be Connected: Physical Network Security

| Free

A strong firewall can’t do much if someone has unauthorized access to your server room or a network jack. Learn how to lock out that vulnerability by “locking and logging” IDF closets and disabling unused wall ports.

Eric Muckensturm
Eric Muckensturm
IT Strategy Manager, Cybersecurity, Learning Technology Center

About the Network

We bring together K–12 technology leaders from across the region for two hours of conversation and collaboration. These meetings are meant to be practical and useful: a space to share what’s working in your districts, talk through current challenges, and learn from one another’s experiences. We’ll also highlight timely topics in school technology, invite participants to showcase tools or solutions, and leave plenty of time for open discussion. By connecting regularly, we can build a stronger network of support and ideas that makes the work of leading technology in schools a little easier and a lot less isolated.

Location: Virtual

Emily Flach
Emily Flach
Regional Educational Technology Coordinator | Southern Region, Learning Technology Center

Emily develops and leads professional learning programs, trainings, and resources related to curricular integration, digital access, and technology infrastructure in southern Illinois.