Presentation Archive
2025
DECEMBER 12
WEBINAR: AI, and Privacy Legal Compliance
Description: Whenever a school shares student data with an edtech provider, there are requirements and restrictions in student privacy law that must be addressed. With AI being used in more school technology, there is the belief that the only way to keep student personal information safe is to not share it at all, but the truth is more nuanced. In this informative session, we will learn the basics of how to ensure privacy legal compliance when using AI tools.
NOVEMBER 5
WEBINAR: What's new in AI, schools, and privacy?
Description: November marks the 3-year anniversary of ChatGPT hitting the scene, and we’re entering the fourth school year of generative AI tools being readily available to students. In that time, a lot has changed, even in the last couple of months.
Join us and two national experts, Amelia Vance from Public Interest Privacy Center (PIPC) and Sara Kloek from the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) as we look at what schools, SEAs, and edtech vendors need to know about how both the state and federal policy landscapes are changing regarding data protection as well as how parent and student views and concerns are evolving.
OCTOBER 8
WEBINAR: Data Breaches and 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
SEPTEMBER 10
WEBINAR: 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.
A4L Annual Meeting
Empowering Education Through Interoperability and Privacy in a World of Uncertainty and Rapid Change
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
SDPC Resource Registry User Group
Presented by: William Fritz, Kevin Ghantous, Amy Tudor, Yahya Gilany – Learn21
Interoperability / Unity Workshop
Presented by: multiple presenters
Evening ‘Social Networking’
Sponsored by: Classlink & Public Consulting Group
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
Welcome / Introductions
Presented by: Steve Smith, A4L Community
The State of A4L
Presented by: Steve Smith; A4L Board Members; A4L Community Project Team Leads
AI & Privacy
Presented by: Libbi Nelson, CITE; John Lyman, Utah State Board of Education; Jim Siegl, Future of Privacy Forum
Pioneering Interoperability: A4L & HR Open Standards Collaboration with the SIF Infrastructure
Presented by: John Lovell, A4L Community; Mike Reynolds, Level Data; Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) v2.1: Enhancements and Future Directions
Presented by: Jim Siegl, Future of Privacy Forum; Mark Williams, F3 Law; Ramah Hawley, TEC
Modernizing with Unity: How States are scaling up with SIF
Presented by: Michelle Elia, CPSI; Steve Setzer, Loop Data; June Gerred, Oklahoma Department of Education; Kathy Warren, Maine Department of Education; Ben Silberglitt, Level Data
Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) 101 Training
Presented by: Stephanie Strauss, Massive Data Institute
Refining Special Programs: The Power of StudentParticipation in Action
Presented by: June Gerred, Oklahoma Department of Education
Automating Privacy: The Role of Privacy Obligation Documents (PODs) in Education
Presented by: John Lovell, A4L Community; Shabo Mulic, Classlink; Brittany Rizzo, Mohawk Regional Information Center (MORIC); Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
Transforming Special Education Data Practices
Presented by: Chloe Sanducci, InnovateEDU; Patrick Devanney, Classlink; Eric Levy, Cambridge Public Schools; Nick Cheng; Greg Nadeau, Public Consulting Group
Easing the Burden on Schools: Integrating the Five EdTech Quality Indicators Into Procurement Processes
Presented by: Ji Soo Song, SETDA; Jill Pierce, Tennessee Education Technology Association (TETA); Libbi Nelson, CITE; Holly Doe, Regional School Unit 40
JEDx, SIF 3, EdFi API, or EduAPI… Oh My!
Presented by: Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
AWAITING SLIDES
Navigating Policy Shifts and Emerging Challenges with Student Data, EdTech, and Privacy
Presented by: Anna Merod; Jim Siegl; Amelia Vance; Camila Camborda; Kristin Woelfel
Harnessing AI for Interoperability: Enhancing Artifacts and Innovation
Presented by: TQ White II, [Emeritus]; John Lovell, A4L Community
From Best Practices to Compliance
Presented by: Jill Pierce, Tennessee Education Technology Association (TETA); Ramah Hawley, TEC; John Lyman, Utah State Board of Education; Dawn Schiavone, NWOCA
Data Standards United (DSU): The CEDS Ontology Project
Presented by: Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems; Jim Campbell, AEM Corp; David Moldoff, AcademyOne
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
Strengthening the Circle: The Interoperability of People
Presented by: Kathy Warren & Alexandra Cooke, Maine Department of Education
Cybersecurity in K12: Addressing Data Breaches and Privacy Obligations
Presented by: Doug Levin, K12Six; Neal Richardson, Richardson Cyber Security
Migration to Unity – Is There a Toolkit for that?
Presented by: June Gerred, Oklahoma Department of Education; Aziz Elia, CPSI
Data Breach Apocalypse
Presented by: Ross Lemke, PTAC
Special Education Data Model (SEDM) in CEDS: A Giant Leap Towards Modern Data Architecture
Presented by: Greg Nadeau, Public Consulting Group; Bill Huennekens, AEM Corp
Shaping and Strengthening Data Ecosystems with a Visionary Community
Presented by: Heather Mahoney, Madison-Oneida BOCES – MORIC
Reflection…. And Shaping the Future
Presented by: Steve Smith, A4L Community
Welcome/Introductions to A4L-PESC joint sessions, followed by National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) for Higher Ed
Presented by: Mark Williams, F3Law
DSU Digital Freeway Project
Presented by: Alex Jackl, Bardic Systems
AWAITING SLIDES
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JANUARY 22
WEBINAR: Navigating Data Privacy Challenges in AI-driven Edtech Tools
The integration of AI in education raises complex questions about student data privacy. This panel discussion will convene experts from AI EdTech companies, student data privacy advocates, and the Future of Privacy Forum to explore the evolving landscape of data privacy in the age of AI.
This webinar directly addresses the pressing need for educators and administrators to understand the implications of AI on student data privacy. It provides practical guidance and foster informed decision-making to protect student information in an increasingly AI-driven educational environment.
Moderated by Jim Siegl, Future of Privacy Forum
Panelists: Kim Chapman, SkillStruck; Steffi Grado, MagicSchool; Ramah Hawley, The Education Cooperative (TEC); Cahlan Sharp, SchoolAI; & Matt Winters, Utah State Board of Education