HSTI Main Conference Sessions

What does it actually take to make 3D printing work in a real classroom—not a highlight reel, not an idealized pilot program, but with real students, real budgets, and real time constraints? This sess

Extend the life of your school’s technology and reduce repair costs by learning the fundamentals of micro soldering. This session is designed specifically for K–12 IT professionals who want to perform

This session will focus on an update on the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and a discussion of retirement options available to public education professionals in Arkansas.

As K–12 districts face increasing cybersecurity threats and growing expectations from auditors, insurers, and state agencies, alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework has become a practical nec

This session will focus on how to use AI to save time and boost student learning. You’ll see which AI tools to use for lesson planning, differentiation, and assessment, with real examples for creating

As AI rapidly reshapes higher education and the workforce, districts face a pivotal question: how do we prepare students for a world where AI is ubiquitous? Authentic AI literacy must include structur

This session will focus on helping students think deeply using AI as a strategic partner instead of a thinking shortcut. Students don't need AI to think for them; they need structured opportunities to

This session will focus on a program teachers can implement to engage students in aerodynamics, STEM, developing strong character traits, and physical development. The program is called Civil Air Patr

This session will focus on how schools can strategically use social media to strengthen community engagement, improve public perception, and invite greater stakeholder investment in education. In many

This session will focus on helping educators understand how social media and digital culture influence student communication, engagement, and classroom relationships. As students increasingly communic

Join a discussion on the new Department of Justice ADA Title II rule establishing technical standards for school district web content and mobile apps. This session provides an overview of the Web Cont

Join a discussion on Arkansas laws that aim to increase cybersecurity and data privacy for school districts. Topics will include the latest information on requirements, timelines, and resources for t

This session will focus on Gemini and Google Classroom. Gemini is now built right into Google Classroom—and it’s ready to help teachers save time and spark new ideas. In this session, educators will

This session will focus on cybersecurity training resources. Take the guesswork out of cybersecurity training. Technology coordinators will receive turnkey training materials designed to help distric

Join ByteSpeed and Eaton as they explore power management solutions tailored for modern school district data centers. Eaton, a leading provider for schools through the E-Rate program, offers innovativ