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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
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DTEND:20260512T220000Z
SUMMARY:Pre-Convening Early Registration & Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Beat the rush—check in early! Pick up your name badge\, grab some swag\, and meet the SDP Team before the conference officially kicks off.\n\nTake this opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and get settled.\n\nSkip the lines on May 13 by checking in ahead of time!
CATEGORIES:PRE-REGISTRATION AND EARLY CHECK-IN
LOCATION:Lobby Level\, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Hotel\, 575 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/b151f8e74ef1a8c81c89d94dcd237e38
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T110000Z
DTEND:20260513T130000Z
SUMMARY:Registration & Check-In
DESCRIPTION:The Strategic Data Project Network is excited to welcome you to Cambridge\, MA!\n\nDuring this time\, check in to grab your badge\, pick up some swag\, and get ready for an incredible Convening 2026.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Lobby Level\, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Hotel\, 575 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/7589bdbc741b86e789c81899741e720b
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T120000Z
DTEND:20260513T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Fuel up for the day ahead! Join us for a light breakfast and casual networking before we dive into Convening.\n\nThis is your chance to connect with peers\, grab a coffee\, and get energized for an exciting day of learning and collaboration.
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/d85a9dff6ae773a4d5bee92be79e0b19
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T130000Z
DTEND:20260513T131500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome to SDP Convening 2026: Proof Positive
DESCRIPTION:Kick off SDP Convening 2026 with a welcome from SDP’s Senior Director\, Miriam Greenberg.\n\nAs we dive into this year’s theme—"Proof Positive?"—we’ll set the stage for two days of thought-provoking discussions\, collaboration\, and action.\n\nGet ready to explore how we turn insights into impact and navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.\n \nWelcome to Cambridge and to SDP Convening 2026!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/1b87872c629570f7292401f52a89aaca
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T131500Z
DTEND:20260513T143000Z
SUMMARY:Airplane Mode: The Evidence Behind Cell Phone Bans
DESCRIPTION:Research has shown that cell phone use by youth and teens can lead to distractions\, cyberbullying\, and poor mental health. The national conversation has shifted to taking away students’ phones during the school day as a solution to these challenges. But is it enough? We bring together researchers and state and district perspectives about how cell phone bans have proof of improving students’ wellbeing\, what questions we should be asking\, and what it looks like to make these policies possible.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/254c117b8cc98a47ed5be664df6ea9f2
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:Creating a Data Warehouse that Inspires Educators to Act
DESCRIPTION:\nSession Description:&nbsp\;The promise of a data warehouse is realized when schools trust and rely on it to support students in real-time. Learn how continuous improvement and collaboration with educators led to a system used daily in schools across the district. Attendees will examine high impact reports\, see how innovative data are transforming practice\, and leave with strategies to increase adoption and improve reporting immediately in their own contexts. Ideal for data\, school\, and district teams.\n\nIntended Audience: Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; State education agencies\; Service providers\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/7a42794ab4fceab4f593a9bc342e5e6d
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:From Roadmap to Reality: Refreshing Strategy through Data and Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Strategic plans often launch with fanfare but struggle to stay relevant during implementation. Guilford County Schools (GCS) addressed this through its Roadmap to Success framework for progress monitoring and strategic refresh. This session explores how GCS built monitoring capacity and gathered feedback to inform the next phase of work. Using strategy maps and balanced scorecards\, we’ll preview how to measure what matters and communicate progress holistically. Participants will gain ideas for data-informed strategic planning.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Porter Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/77148ceaa90096168604c70e3306d2e5
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:Making Data Interactive with R Shiny: A Teacher Workforce Planning Example
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:\nEducation leaders often need to turn complex data into clear\, usable tools for planning and decision-making. In this hands-on session\, participants will use a teacher workforce planning example to learn how R Shiny apps are structured and how interactive features are built. The session will introduce the roles of&nbsp\;global.R\,&nbsp\;ui.R\, and&nbsp\;server.R\, then guide participants through simple edits that change the app layout\, connect outputs to server logic\, and add user controls that update what the app displays.\n\nParticipants will leave with a fully functional Shiny app template based on the Teacher Workforce Planning Tool being used at the Delaware Department of Education\, available through GitHub: https://github.com/MatthewFaiello/twpt_shiny_app_toy\n\nIntended Audience:\nThis session is designed for SEA\, LEA\, charter\, and education nonprofit staff who work with data or decision-support tools\, including analysts\, program managers\, data and technology leaders\, and senior leaders who want a practical introduction to interactive data applications.\n\nThis session assumes participants have an understanding of R syntax and basic data manipulation and visualization skills.\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Remington\, 2nd Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/fdcb30669559ffe828aaaa0322a4e68c
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:Next-Generation Readiness: Speech Analytics\, Teacher-Feedback Tools\, and Open Data for Early Learning Measurement
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;This session explores how emerging speech and sensing technologies and teacher-feedback tools can enhance school-readiness measurement by capturing naturalistic indicators of language\, engagement\, and self-regulation. Speakers will examine links between these multimodal data sources and traditional readiness assessments\, highlight responsible integration within multilingual and culturally diverse classrooms\, and share models for open\, researcher-accessible data infrastructures. Participants will gain actionable insights for incorporating these innovations into early childhood and P20W data systems to support equitable\, evidence-based decision-making.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;State education agencies\; Philanthropies and Foundations\; Managers of data or technology teams
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/f6bdda3e33c09aa88338b1d47cd864a6
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:The Power of Less: Achieving Coherence Through Subtractive Design
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Education leaders often default to "additive bias\," layering initiatives until systems become cluttered and ineffective. This interactive session reorients leaders toward achieving coherence through strategic subtraction. Drawing on Leidy Klotz’s research\, participants will audit their agencies for "zombie programs" and redundant processes using a practical "Proving and Improving" laboratory. Attendees will leave with a roadmap to reduce initiative fatigue\, reallocate resources\, and create space for high-impact practices to flourish.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Philanthropies and Foundations\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)\; Nonprofit organizations\; Service providers
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Inman Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/a9ed20f5793ab2e1940e9ce38c42d205
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T144500Z
DTEND:20260513T160000Z
SUMMARY:When Data Systems Are Asked to Do More Than They Were Built For: Lessons from Emergency Response
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Large public data systems are often built for accountability\, then later expected to support urgent\, human-centered decisions they were never designed for. This session examines what it actually takes to repurpose administrative data responsibly\, using work from the California Community Colleges in response to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires as a case study. Participants will explore why meaningful analytic insights often emerge after moments of crisis\, and how putting processes in place ahead of time can make data more actionable\, ethical\, and useful when systems are under stress.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Institutions of higher education\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Central Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/934ce88b1436d1ed30baad74203d3817
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T160000Z
DTEND:20260513T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch to connect with peers and new colleagues.&nbsp\;\n\nThere is no formal programming during lunch.\n\n
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/f688c360715eba26a4e58bbeb1f11d8f
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:Finish What We Start: A Case Study on Momentum\, Transfer\, and Completion
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Community colleges often celebrate high transfer rates\, yet students who transfer without a credential face weaker long-term outcomes. This session shares a case study from Madison College where disaggregated data revealed a hidden completion risk among high-momentum transfer and dual credit students. Participants will explore how evidence reshaped advising\, governance metrics\, and partnerships\, and reflect on how to communicate honest results in ways that strengthen completion and trust.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)\; State education agencies\; Philanthropies and Foundations
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/830f25e9c912031d9fd78e4f3997dcb1
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:From Proof to Practice: Using District Data Partnerships to Improve Summer Learning in Boston Public Schools
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Summer programs offer powerful opportunities to close learning gaps and expand access to enriching experiences\, yet districts often struggle to align program goals\, outcomes\, and evaluation in ways that support improvement. This session shares how Boston Public Schools built a cross-department data partnership to use formative assessment data and comparison groups to understand summer program impact\, equity\, and implementation. District leaders\, analysts\, and program practitioners interested in continuous improvement are encouraged to attend.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Nonprofit organizations\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Porter Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/5944c1f4ce463d60a0296106fad7cc25
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:Leveraging Participatory Action Research (PAR) to Engender Trust
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;What happens when Early Childhood Educators drive research and data analysis about the sector? This session explores a Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Policy model developed for Black and Latine women in ECE. Based on the report "Participatory Action Research and Policy Change" we will explore model design\, impact on worker agency\, and strategies for successful implementation. System and policy leaders will gain insights into how to implement PAR to improve listening\, empathy\, and trust.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)\; Philanthropies and Foundations\; Nonprofit organizations
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Central Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/ac09ef921bc0598061ad3563ac05359b
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:Open-Source Tidy Education Finance Data: A Hands-On Workshop with edfinr
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Accessing and analyzing education finance data requires significant data wrangling expertise\, creating barriers for researchers\, advocates\, and policymakers. In this hands-on workshop\, participants will use edfinr – a free\, open-source R package – to load clean school finance datasets\, analyze funding patterns\, and adjust for inflation\, leaving with working code for their own contexts. Basic R experience recommended.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Data analysts or independent researchers\; Nonprofit organizations\; State education agencies
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Remington\, 2nd Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/a0b99aa24aa8353632a7e025e1fb1585
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:SAFE and Connected: Negotiating for an Ethical\, Interoperable\, and Human-Centric AI Future
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;In the age of Generative AI\, student data is no longer just a record of achievement\; it’s the key source for training and refining frontier models. As districts determine what AI tools to use\, procurement is the intersection where safety meets connectivity. Participants will get hands-on experience with our AI Data Use and Protection Toolkit and walk away with a standardized framework for vetting AI vendors through the S.A.F.E. benchmarks and Project Unicorn’s interoperability standards.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Inman Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/9b1b7eb498fe884902b3bd4f5392412a
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T171500Z
DTEND:20260513T183000Z
SUMMARY:Writing Actionable Insights: Turning Evidence into Clear\, Usable Messages
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Education research often fails to influence decisions because findings are communicated in ways that are accurate but not actionable. In this interactive workshop\, participants will learn and practice evidence-based strategies for writing clear\, concrete\, and decision-ready insights that communicate what works and why\, using real examples from education research. This session is designed for analysts\, researchers\, and education leaders who want their evidence to be understood\, trusted\, and used in practice.\n\nIntended Audience: Data analysts or independent researchers\; Service providers\; Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\n\nFull Session: This session is at or near capacity. Please be sure to fill in every seat where possible.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/36e92cdfdf1eb5437476a6b4db36f300
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T184500Z
DTEND:20260513T200000Z
SUMMARY:Capstones + Coffee: Fellows' Impact
DESCRIPTION:Please join fellows from Cohort 16 (2024-2026) and MSI Data Community of Practice (2025-2026) on both the 14th and 16th floors to view their capstone posters. During this block\, fellows will be present to discuss and review their work with the SDP network. Cohort 16 and MSI fellow posters will be intermixed between both floors. \n\n\nThis year\, capstone posters will remain available throughout the workshop on the lobby level following the capstone session.\n\n\nRefreshments will be available throughout this time as you mingle and learn from graduating fellows.\n\n\nClick here to see our thematic map of poster topics and locationsAll Cohort 16 posters are linked here&nbsp\;in alphabetical orderAll MSI posters are linked here in alphabetical order\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Mt. Auburn (14th Floor) & Charles View (16th Floor)\, 14th & 16th FLOORS
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/ce947e19836cfa823b7a4930e83fef7a
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T203000Z
DTEND:20260513T211500Z
SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: The Evidence We Have and Need to Address the Education Challenges of Today
DESCRIPTION:How can academic research “meet the moment” in a time when school-related crises dominate the headlines\, and how do we turn data into real action for students?\n\nIn this keynote\, Prof. Matt Kraft (Brown University) will explore how evidence can help us better understand what is happening in schools today and guide more effective responses. He will highlight where we have strong proof about what works\, as well as the critical questions where evidence is still limited and more research is urgently needed.\n\nTopics will include teacher shortages\, COVID recovery and tutoring\, climate and environmental pressures on schools\, school gun violence\, inequitable access to learning time\, and related challenges facing educators and systems now.\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/026071303d4426d42c836ad6b9f97c6a
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T214500Z
DTEND:20260513T224500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Happy Hour prior to the SDP Convening 2026 Dinner\, held from 5:45–6:45 PM in the Riverside Pavilion on the lobby level of the hotel. Beer and wine will be served.\n\n This informal gathering offers a chance to reconnect with colleagues\, reflect on the day’s sessions\, and transition into the evening’s programming in a relaxed setting.\n\n
CATEGORIES:SOCIAL SESSION
LOCATION:Riverside Pavilion\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/470a5dae634e1a0137c52c0394ed7d94
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260513T224500Z
DTEND:20260514T004500Z
SUMMARY:Dinner & Data: SDP Convening 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off Convening with an evening of connection\, celebration\, and inspiration! \n\nWe'll enjoy a plated dinner\, reflect on the impact of our shared work\, and honor this year’s Strategic Data Excellence Award winner—celebrating powerful\, behind-the-scenes data efforts that create real change.\n\nPlus\, don’t miss a one-of-a-kind performance by local students from the A Tribe Called Black peer support youth group!
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/58602cce85400ba784e00f2cc173d775
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T003000Z
DTEND:20260514T020000Z
SUMMARY:After-Dinner Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow attendees for an informal gathering at the end of Day 1\, following the welcome dinner. This is a relaxed chance to unwind\, continue conversations from the day\, meet new colleagues\, and reconnect with familiar faces. We’ll meet at the Paperback Tavern\, conveniently located on Level 2 of the conference hotel. Please plan to cover your own tab.
CATEGORIES:SOCIAL SESSION
LOCATION:Paperback Tavern\, Level 2\, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Hotel\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/456d97d54c88f3771f479ba461358fda
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T111500Z
DTEND:20260514T120000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Momentum: Optional Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with some fresh air and light movement alongside fellow attendees. Join us for an informal morning run or walk—no sign-up required.\n\nRunners and walkers will meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15AM and head out together before the morning’s breakfast and programming begins. All paces are welcome. Lace up and let a bit of exercise jumpstart a productive day of learning and connection.\n\n5/13 Update:\nHey Morning Momentum crew\,\nQuick update for tomorrow: our Alumni Advisory Board leaders will be walking the route\, but if you’re feeling speedy\, runners are absolutely welcome to do your thing too!\nIf the weather doesn’t cooperate (looking at you\, rain)\, feel free to skip the soggy sneakers and hang out to chat in the lobby instead.\nThanks so much\,\nThe SDP Team
CATEGORIES:SOCIAL SESSION
LOCATION:Lobby Level\, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Hotel\, 575 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/bf1b1d3127ca8114f4475d25ab0dbb3c
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T120000Z
DTEND:20260514T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with a light breakfast and good company before diving into another full day of learning and connection.\n\nIt’s the perfect time to reflect on Day 1\, meet new colleagues\, and gear up for the exciting sessions ahead.\n\nGrab some coffee\, fuel up\, and let’s get Day 2 started!
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/b4b66f002547cb6411c98ddb0644d702
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T120000Z
DTEND:20260514T130000Z
SUMMARY:Cohort 17 Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Fuel up for the day ahead! Join us for a light breakfast and Leadership Stories from the Cohort&nbsp\;prior to the kickoff of the workshop.\n\nThis session is closed to&nbsp\;Cohort 17 fellows only.&nbsp\;\n\nThis is your chance to connect with peers\, grab a coffee\, and get energized for an exciting day of learning and collaboration.
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/9a65d4c1786052d049392533c6b88d8d
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T130000Z
DTEND:20260514T141500Z
SUMMARY:Finding Truth in the Noise: Data\, Assessment\, and Positive Progress in an AI World
DESCRIPTION:In an era of AI and information overload\, how do we focus the narrative on data that is truly helpful for students\, families\, and educators? \n\nIn this fireside chat\, CEPR's Dr. Christina Grant and former Education Commissioner of Tennessee\, Penny Lee Schwinn\, will explore the future of data and assessment in a world where we need to distinguish between signals and noise\, use evidence to guide decisions\, and empower families and communities with accurate information. \n\nWith an anchor in optimism and positive opportunities ahead\, this conversation will dig into where we can leverage information in the world we live in today.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/3ddc93ae376b9b8d422a48d98b305c69
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T141500Z
DTEND:20260514T144500Z
SUMMARY:Coffee + Connections Networking Break
DESCRIPTION:Recharge and reconnect between sessions with a cup of coffee or tea. Use this time to catch up with colleagues\, reflect on ideas from the sessions you’ve attended so far\, and get ready for what’s ahead in the program.\nWhether you’re processing new insights or gearing up for your next session\, this break offers a timely pause to reset and refocus.
CATEGORIES:BREAK
LOCATION:Lobby Level\, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge Hotel\, 575 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:db0a6cc2372ad8cce7e817193c5ae5cf
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/db0a6cc2372ad8cce7e817193c5ae5cf
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Capturing Community Voice at Scale: Balancing AI\, Equity\, and Trust
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Districts often struggle to build trust with community stakeholders that their input has been captured\, accurately represented\, and equitably reflected in decision making. Atlanta Public Schools will share how it explored the use of artificial intelligence to support large scale community feedback\, including data sources\, validation strategies\, and efficiency gains. Participants interested in engagement\, data\, and equity are invited to join a closing discussion on persistent challenges\, including how to better surface and amplify voices that have been historically underrepresented.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Higher Education
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Porter Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5d857e49b0a5062ba881537f010ff132
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/5d857e49b0a5062ba881537f010ff132
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement through Outcomes Based Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Many districts struggle to ensure that their investments in educational programs improve student outcomes and are implemented with integrity. Participants will explore one district’s successful Outcomes Based Contracting approach—which produced a 0.39 SD effect in middle school math—and gain practical tools including contract templates\, a framework for evaluating evidence\, and strategies for building data partnerships that drive continuous improvement. Data leaders are especially encouraged to attend to strengthen evidence-based resource allocation practices.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Managers of data or technology teams\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Central Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:89b99e9300335b164e763ad16206c12d
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/89b99e9300335b164e763ad16206c12d
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Instructional Coherence for Literacy: Knox County Randomized Control Trial Demonstrates Stronger Growth\, Better Alignment\, and Teacher Support
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Instructional coherence is the emerging practice of aligning all aspects of learning to reduce “instructional code-switching” between varying procedures\, approaches\, and curriculum. In this session\, we will share learnings from a district pilot and randomized control trail on implementing instructional coherence for early literacy. Those interested in supporting student literacy\, innovative models for supporting student learning interventions\, and advancing how to leverage formal and informal student data to meet student needs should attend this session.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Service providers\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Remington\, 2nd Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b21c75fc06a6f719cd5e6e9ab9f908ad
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/b21c75fc06a6f719cd5e6e9ab9f908ad
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Positive Program Review Through Shared Goals and Accessible Data
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Reviewing degree programs or other similar administrative tasks often surfaces data that is difficult to discuss without damaging trust or relationships. This session will share a method for aligning shared program goals with accessible\, simplified data to support constructive\, relationship-centered conversations about program performance and improvement using research-based communication techniques. This session is designed for institutional researchers\, academic leaders\, and faculty involved in program review or academic planning.\n\nIntended Audience: Institutions of higher education\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b7947963f384b1d538978012f737e4b1
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/b7947963f384b1d538978012f737e4b1
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Proof in Practice: Building Trustworthy Data Systems with Google Tools
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Schools and districts are always searching for ways to streamline data collection and help generate proof points. And while the vast majority of organizations are using the Google Suite\, most are using it for its basic functionality and not tapping into its full potential. This session will highlight various tools built in the Google Suite and inspire school/district leaders to think about how to leverage the Google Suite to improve their own orgs.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Nonprofit organizations\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Inman Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:22e163e23d064820d550961422438770
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/22e163e23d064820d550961422438770
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T144500Z
DTEND:20260514T160000Z
SUMMARY:Standardizing and Applying Cost Analysis to Inform Educational Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;With lingering learning losses from the pandemic and the end of federal aid\, asking “Does it work?” is no longer sufficient. Policymakers and school leaders now must ask\, “Is it worth it?” when deciding which interventions to fund. This session introduces Accelerate’s Cost Tool (Kohlmoos &amp\; Steinberg\, 2024)\, designed to advance the use of cost analysis in education program evaluations. Participants will engage with the tool\, explore its features\, review real-world use cases\, and discuss how standardized cost analysis can improve the transparency and rigor of educational decision-making. Please bring a device to engage with the tool (linked in Sched).\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Service providers\n\n*Slides and activity can be found below the presenters*\n\nFeedback Survey\n\nHelpful Links &amp\; Resources:\n https://accelerate.us/cost-tool/Downloadable as: Excel version &amp\; Google SheetSummary infographicDefinition of tutoring dosage (scheduled vs. actual)Report on tutoring efficiencyCost analysis - report&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Tutorial video\n\n
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73e566e9850412e2d9f1b7db918bc0b1
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/73e566e9850412e2d9f1b7db918bc0b1
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T160000Z
DTEND:20260514T171500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch to connect with peers and new colleagues. \n\nThere is no formal programming during lunch.\n\n
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:efa9f7cd6035ca3c07e68711dc034dea
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/efa9f7cd6035ca3c07e68711dc034dea
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) Generative AI in Education Data: Peer-to-Peer and Cross-Role Networking and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Generative AI is reshaping the education data landscape\, yet many professionals approach it without collaboration across the data community. This session brings together participants in similar roles and in cross-role conversations to discuss AI adoption and use\, deepening shared understanding of successes\, challenges\, and needs. Whether you are new to AI or an expert\, the session offers space to exchange experiences\, learn from peers\, and build connections that support effective and responsible AI use.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Managers of data or technology teams\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c21284c5cddbe22f41ff35588b369b26
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/c21284c5cddbe22f41ff35588b369b26
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) How can you create and sustain a culture of evidence and inquiry in your organization?
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Many education organizations often treat evidence as an afterthought\, rather than a crucial basis for decision-making. These organizations often lack a culture of asking the right questions and relying on evidence for decision making. In this session\, participants will identify gaps in evidence use in their organizations and discuss strategies for how to create - and sustain - a culture of evidence and inquiry in their roles.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; State education agencies\; Institutions of higher education\; Nonprofit organizations\; Philanthropies and Foundations\; Service providers\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Porter Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4d53a065703ca917774cc597b1fc6676
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/4d53a065703ca917774cc597b1fc6676
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) Monkey SEA\, Monkey Do: Identifying Challenges and Practices for Accountability\, Assessment\, and Reporting in SEAs
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: SEA staff across the country face shared challenges in data reporting\, assessment\, and accountability but often lack opportunities to connect with peers in similar roles. This networking session will bring SEA professionals together for structured small-group discussions to share experiences\, compare approaches\, and learn from one another. SEA staff working in reporting\, assessment\, accountability\, research\, or related roles are encouraged to attend.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;State education agencies\; Data analysts or independent researchers\; Managers of data or technology teams
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Central Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c696d231aafb6f1d25de4854d04151f
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/2c696d231aafb6f1d25de4854d04151f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) Proof in the Periphery: Illuminating Impact from Outside the Research Office
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;Many data practitioners serve as the sole data voice within functional departments or small organizations where they must navigate cultures unfamiliar with rigorous evidence. This session brings these lone strategists together to swap strategies for establishing trust\, managing workflows\, and avoiding duplicative silos. Data strategists in LEAs/SEAs in HR\, Finance\, Safety\, Federal Programs\, etc.—and anyone serving as a "team of one"—are encouraged to attend and find their people.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Data analysts or independent researchers\; Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Philanthropies and Foundations
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Remington\, 2nd Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1a1b8ff8ccc4765151559f1a0695dcab
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/1a1b8ff8ccc4765151559f1a0695dcab
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) Ready for What? Rethinking College and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: While “college and career readiness” is a familiar phrase\, college and career are hardly on equal footing in how success is defined and measured. This facilitated community dialogue will bring participants together to examine how current readiness frameworks shape policy\, accountability systems\, and public narratives about school quality. Participants from different roles will engage in structured discussion about how readiness definitions can support high expectations while recognizing multiple pathways to economic stability and success.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;State education agencies\; Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Inman Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:58b0d48ae76d7b2757f1f76cfaced9a7
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/58b0d48ae76d7b2757f1f76cfaced9a7
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T171500Z
DTEND:20260514T183000Z
SUMMARY:(Networking) The Data Adoption Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Data initiatives often fail at the adoption stage due to user resistance and data grief. This structured exchange will convene leaders\, analysts\, and directors to crowd-source solutions for managing data change. Participants will rotate through themed round tables on easing emotional resistance\, aligning system design to user workloads\, and building trust between data builders and decision-makers.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)"
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2d20aa8dab360a2b2e0d7a4e3ac2dbcf
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/2d20aa8dab360a2b2e0d7a4e3ac2dbcf
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:Building Smart Systems for Better Schools: Automation\, ML and LLMs to Support Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: This session demonstrates how to automate data pipelines to support advanced analysis and decision making. We highlight a predictive model from Metro Nashville Public Schools identifying 3rd-grade retention risks a year early to trigger proactive interventions and midyear implementation reports from AmplifyLearn.AI for a dozen public school districts on the implementation of the Colleague AI platform. This session will show how even small teams can create reports that dynamically update with new data.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Data analysts or independent researchers\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Porter Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa65fb2446234266827672c718c97c96
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/aa65fb2446234266827672c718c97c96
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:Building Trustworthy Evidence: Partnering for Proof and Positivity in Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: In an era of rising skepticism\, how do we build the evidence necessary to sustain bold educational innovations? We will go under the hood of two complex evaluations\, a large-scale literacy pilot in Oakland and a workforce redesign initiative\, to demonstrate how partial proof and transparent data practices can strengthen stakeholder trust. Data leaders and researchers will leave with strategic understandings for conducting and communicating rigorous evaluation when time is short and data is messy.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Data analysts or independent researchers\; Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Philanthropies and Foundations\; State education agencies\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Inman Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d83072959e9a4b959f69c343769085af
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/d83072959e9a4b959f69c343769085af
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:Closing the Confidence Gap: Aligning Behavioral Health Metrics with P20W Milestones
DESCRIPTION:Session Description:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;This session is centered on aligning behavioral health metrics with key P–20W milestones (e.g.\, kindergarten readiness\, 9th-grade transition\, postsecondary persistence/completion\, and early workforce outcomes).&nbsp\;\n\nSchool mental health is often treated as a support function separate from academic outcomes measured in service counts and compliance checkboxes rather than in evidence that moves students forward. This session challenges that framing.&nbsp\;Too often\, state policy and frontline practice operate with different mental models of what "good" looks like. State agencies optimize for reportable metrics\; school counselors and community health workers respond to what they see in the room. This session examines the confidence gap between those two realities and offers a framework for closing it. \n\nParticipants will leave with:\n A P–20W indicator alignment map connecting behavioral health measures to key educational milestonesPractical guidance on reframing mental health data as "barriers to learning" and "bridges to the workforce" for different stakeholder audiences Lessons from the field on building data systems that are useful to both policymakers and practitioners — not just one or the other \nThis session is designed for data strategists\, state agency leaders\, and district decision-makers who are ready to move beyond counting services and toward using behavioral health data.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Remington\, 2nd Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6b7077166d77c159c3fbd2c2e9fbf753
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/6b7077166d77c159c3fbd2c2e9fbf753
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:From Logs to Learning: How a Data Standard Improves High-Dosage Tutoring
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Knowing whether educational improvement efforts are yielding improved student outcomes often depends on information outside state longitudinal systems. From Logs to Learning shows how a data standard for tutoring creates shared definitions that enable transparency\, comparability\, faster feedback loops\, and high-quality continuous improvement. We will share an open tutoring data standard and toolkit\, then present a case study with Florida Tutoring Advantage\, Littera\, and Accelerate demonstrating earlier-cycle monitoring\, cross-district benchmarking\, and implementation refinement.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;State education agencies\; Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Service providers
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Central Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:720376b3d10e7974af71fb4ab68ea40c
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/720376b3d10e7974af71fb4ab68ea40c
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:New Tools for Working Across Education Datasets for Interoperability at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Education data systems are abundant yet fragmented\, unstable\, and difficult to reuse forstrategic decision-making. This session offers two solutions to address these challenges. First\, we present a FAIR-aligned framework and practical tools for mapping\, stabilizing and reusing education data from a cross-state study of 3\,822 public K-12 datasets. Then we present findings from an empirical study of AI-produced mappings across higher education data sources to show which AI models provide the best balance between performance and cost. Together the session provides an interoperable way to work with K-12 datasets and a means to scale the mapping of education data.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Districts\, charters or other local education agencies\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Senior leaders (including cabinet-level leaders and executive directors)
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Kendall Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:817f3bd4ff10798c96c1bdb9788de382
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/817f3bd4ff10798c96c1bdb9788de382
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T184500Z
DTEND:20260514T200000Z
SUMMARY:Proving and Improving in Low-Maturity Data Environments
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Fast-growing public-sector and nonprofit organizations often need data insights before their systems are ready. This session shares how our team developed a sprint-based Data Strategy Delivery System to deliver useful dashboards\, tools\, and data products while still supporting a long-term data strategy. Data practitioners and leaders\, especially those working in low-maturity data environments\, will leave with concrete approaches for turning fragmented data into actionable insight.\n\nIntended Audience:&nbsp\;Nonprofit organizations\; Managers of data or technology teams\; Data analysts or independent researchers
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e95b3f2ae85e282757499f1c09737c0e
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/e95b3f2ae85e282757499f1c09737c0e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T201500Z
DTEND:20260514T210000Z
SUMMARY:Brighter Pathways: Connecting High School\, College\, and the Growing Promise of Two-Year Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Join for an Ed Talk style presentation from Professor Shaun Dougherty\, spotlighting how we’ve blurred the lines between secondary and postsecondary education. As SDP has expanded intentionally both into early education and postsecondary education\, Dr. Daugherty will share what we know about the positive: what pathways smooth the transition\, and where are we now with the roles and opportunities of two-year colleges? &nbsp\;\n\nFollowing the Ed-Talk presentation\, Rebecca Marshall\, SDP’s Associate Director of Programs\, will close out with&nbsp\;final thoughts.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Amesbury Ballroom\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0214602183ea9dc3a7af8622d2c61896
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/0214602183ea9dc3a7af8622d2c61896
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260514T211500Z
DTEND:20260514T230000Z
SUMMARY:Cohort 16 Reception
DESCRIPTION:Following the conclusion of Convening 2026\, Cohort 16 fellows are welcome to join us for a short evening of programming with heavy appetizers and drinks to celebrate the cohort.&nbsp\;\n\nPlease note venue change - reception to be held on the 14th floor.&nbsp\;\n\nLight programming and an opportunity for a fellow speaker will round out the evening. A formal dinner will not be served\, and the social hour should conclude by 7:00 PM.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION & DINING
LOCATION:Mt. Auburn\, 14th Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8c05c231f56d57f03de7da21181598de
URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/8c05c231f56d57f03de7da21181598de
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DTSTAMP:20260522T013044Z
DTSTART:20260515T120000Z
DTEND:20260515T160000Z
SUMMARY:Cohort 16 Breakfast & Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast will be hosted for SDP C16 fellows from 8 - 9 AM.&nbsp\;Breakfast is located in Porter Square Room across from Harvard Square room.&nbsp\;\n\nAll programming for this session will be for C16 fellows to celebrate their accomplishments and impact throughout their fellowship.&nbsp\;As fellows transition to drafting the Impact Story\, we will look forward to “What’s Next” as well as take a moment for a cohort photo. &nbsp\;\n\nFollowing a short transition & coffee break. Outside guests may join at 10:45 AM for our final portion of progamming\, where we will hear remarks from fellows\, staff\, and participate in a moment of recognition for your accomplishments.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Harvard Square\, Lobby Level\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sdpconvening2026.sched.com/event/3ec7e5718ea387feb62c8543d74cee52
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