Conference Theme Visionary Leadership

M2-05-Ex Concord 10:20 am - 11:10 am	Digital Books in the Library: What does the Research Say? Etienne Vallee, Chief Technology Officer, Moultonborough School District
Level: Intermediate  Extensions	Digital books have been used in schools for decades and preceded the arrival of the electronic reading tablet, such as the iPad and similar devices. Digital books are now a part of many school library collections. While librarians are regarded as experts in building students' reading engagement and literacy learning, research on the role of print and digital books in this process remains inconclusive, and the roles of digital books in a school library are challenged. Some teachers and administrators contend that listening to an audiobook is not reading, and that reading a digital book hampers reading comprehension. Extensive research has been done in this area, but decisive differences separating reader comprehension and engagement between digital books and print books have not been identified. Differences in reader engagement, reading speed, and immersions have proved inconclusive. This leaves school librarians without reliable guidance, highlighting the need to present a concise summary of current research and measures. This presentation explores the conflicting findings elicited by recent scholarly research and presents recommendations for school librarians on how to better integrate digital books into their collections and their teaching practices.
M2-Capital Armory	QH ~ Saving $$$ for Your District with NHSTE Cyndy Currier, Licensing Program Manager, NHSTE
Level: Beginner	NHSTE has a discounted pricing program for many applications that you already use, or you might find are just what you need from other attending districts. We have partnered with VT, ME and RI for some of these programs so we have better pricing leverage. NHSTE continues to save districts thousands of dollars each year. Come and learn what is available, and what others are using at this very valuable and informative session.
T2-02-Ex Webster 10:20 am - 11:10 am	Make Your Grass Greener: Choosing Tenacity in Your Professional Work Caitlin Bennett, SpotLight, Digital Learning Specialist, Londonderry School District
*  Level: All  Extensions	Listen, solve, juggle, repeat -- the rallying cry for all Ed Leaders: coaches, librarians, specialists, admin, and lead teachers. The to-do list never ends, and we often spend our jobs in the gray area between what we can control and what we wish we could control. We call out the hard truths, discover mindsets to remain focused, and leave with an actionable plan to cultivate with matters most.
T2-04-Ex Merrimack 10:20 am - 11:10 am	An AI Primer for Leaders - It's More Than Just a Policy! Christina DiMicelli, Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy, and Kirsten Soroko
Level: Intermediate	Learn about what happens after the generative AI policy is in place. There are lots of parts and pieces to the GenAI puzzle! Pinkerton Academy has been working on the puzzle for 3 years and share what they have learned along the way.s
T2-05-Ex Concord 10:20 am - 11:10 am	K12 In a Box Neal Richardson, Head of Information Technology, Overwatch Foundation
Level: Beginner	Discover the solutions that Overwatch provides to schools: The Overwatch Foundation has a grant program to increase the cybersecurity posture of your School/District/SAU.
T2-Capital Armory	QH ~ Saving $$$ for Your District with NHSTE Cyndy Currier, Licensing Program Manager, NHSTE
Level: Beginner	NHSTE has a discounted pricing program for many applications that you already use, or you might find are just what you need from other attending districts. We have partnered with VT, ME and RI for some of these programs so we have better pricing leverage. NHSTE continues to save districts thousands of dollars each year. Come and learn what is available, and what others are using at this very valuable and informative session.