Interoperability Webinars
Hosted by the Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community, this three-part series is designed to help privacy officers, IT professionals, and education leaders build a deeper understanding of how interoperability frameworks like SIF can support secure, policy-aligned data sharing in the age of automation.
A Privacy-Focused Introduction to the Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF)
September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025
WEBINAR
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
1pm ET / 10am PT
Interoperability 101
A Privacy-Focused Introduction to the Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF)
Description:
Kick off the series with a foundational look at interoperability and its impact on privacy. We’ll introduce the Systems Interoperability Framework (SIF) and explore how it enables secure and structured data sharing in educational environments.
Key Takeaways:
- What interoperability means and why privacy professionals should care
- How SIF simplifies secure, policy-compliant data exchange
- Steps to begin building an interoperable and privacy-conscious infrastructure
Recommended for:
Privacy officers, compliance professionals, IT leads, and K-12 decision-makers.
Presenters:
Ben Silberglitt, A4L Community
Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
TQ White II
October 8, 2025
WEBINAR
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
1pm ET / 10am PT
Data Breaches & Interoperability
What Privacy Leaders Need to Know
Description:
Explore how gaps in interoperability—not just hackers—contribute to data breaches. This session explains how frameworks like SIF Unity can help reduce risk and improve oversight of data movement across vendors and systems.
Key Takeaways:
- How poor interoperability design increases breach risk
- What privacy leaders should ask about data flow and access control
- How to align interoperability efforts with FERPA and state law
Recommended for:
Privacy officers, compliance experts, and school leaders managing data governance and vendor relationships.
Presenters:
Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
Ben Silberglitt, A4L Community
TQ White II
November 12, 2025
WEBINAR
LOCATION:
Virtual
TIME:
1pm ET / 10am PT
Interoperability Meets AI
Navigating Privacy in the Age of Automation
Description:
AI is revolutionizing education—but also creating new privacy challenges. This session unpacks how AI systems consume interoperable data, what risks this introduces, and how privacy frameworks must evolve in response.
Key Takeaways:
- How AI tools interact with interoperable educational data
- Risks related to AI training data and automated decision-making
- Legal and ethical considerations for privacy-minded professionals
Recommended for:
Privacy professionals, IT/data officers, policy advisors, and anyone exploring or implementing AI in education.
Presenters:
TQ White II
Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
Ben Silberglitt, A4L Community