MEASURE WHAT WE VALUE SUMMIT 2026

Breakout Sessions

Track A

School Board

Going Deeper with this Year’s Keynote Speaker: Improving Student Outcomes and Creating the Conditions for Adult Behavior Change

Facilitators: AJ Crabill & Greg Klein
Location: Large Conference Breakout 1

Join this breakout to delve deeper into this year’s keynote, which confronts a simple truth — that school systems exist for only one reason: to improve student outcomes — and an equally simple barrier — that student outcomes don’t change until adult behaviors change. A challenge for school systems is twofold. First, it is essential to clarify which student outcomes to focus on and how to create the conditions for adult behavior change that will enable those outcomes to be achieved.

Second is knowing how to utilize those behaviors to align the necessary resources with those student outcome goals. AJ’s keynote draws on the stories he tells about school boards in his book, “Great On Their Behalf: Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Become Effective,” and the insights about behavior from his book, “Our Tools They Deserve: Why Adults Choose Retribution, How Students Can Practice Restoration.” He invites you to reimagine how schools set students up for success in the classroom and beyond, starting with rethinking how school systems measure what they value most.

Track B

Student Voice

Empowering Student Voice: Building Culturally Aware Campuses for 2026 and Beyond

Facilitators: Dr. Angie Barfield
Location: Game Room Breakout 2

In this interactive session, participants will explore how elevating Student Voice can drive meaningful change across schools and campuses. As education evolves in 2026, understanding and amplifying diverse perspectives is essential for creating inclusive, thriving learning environments. Through discussion, reflection, and practical strategies, attendees will learn how true cultural awareness—beyond celebration of differences—can strengthen belonging, boost engagement, and empower underrepresented groups. Together, we’ll examine real-world practices that transform student input into action and foster a campus culture where every learner feels seen, valued, and heard.
Key Takeaways:
· Understand the power of authentic Student Voice in shaping equitable school communities.
· Explore strategies for embedding cultural awareness into everyday learning experiences.
· Learn how inclusive dialogue enhances academic growth and campus wellbeing.

Track C

Parsec Products
& Services

REAL Best Practices: Because the Word Survey Should Come with a Trigger Warning

Facilitator: Jody Hooker-Silva & Toni Galvan
Location: Small Conference Breakout 3

What if gathering student feedback felt less like a chore and more like a conversation? Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on workshop where we’ll design Real prompts that actually get real — engaging students, families, and staff alike. You’ll learn how to turn that feedback into data that matters (yes, even without Real!) and transform it into action plans your board will be proud of.

Track A

School Board

From Proficiency to Growth: Sanger Unified’s Data Journey

Facilitators: Dr. Dennis Wiechmann, Tim Lopez, Thomas Soto, & Katie Gault
Location: Large Conference Breakout 1

When the leadership team at Sanger Unified found themselves facing a never ending data ocean and students in need of a structured plan for support, they set out on a mission to get everyone in their system aligned on a single strategic plan. Their data driven approach has afforded leadership the ability to plan for multiple years going forward and given staff the guidance they need to make decisions and commit to actions for student achievement. Rather than allowing the tides of their data to push their boat about aimlessly, the Sanger team has been actively monitoring and using their data to build a plan for their future and install guardrails to prevent future complications. All of this is done with transparency and teamwork.

Track B

Student Voice

Shared Table, Shared Power

Facilitator: NSBMA
Location: Game Room Breakout 2

The NSBMA will be hosting a keynote panel of student board members during our summit. They will share their experiences in becoming leaders at their schools, learning about school governance, and representing their peers’ voices at decision-making tables. Join us for this dynamic panel discussion.

Track C

Parsec Products
& Services

Data + Dialogue: Merging Quantitative Metrics with Qualitative Stories

Facilitators: Dino Mangano, & Patrick Swisher
Location: Small Conference Breakout 3

At Parsec Education, we believe every data point tells a story — one of a student with dreams, challenges, and endless potential. In this interactive breakout session, you’ll step into the role of a data detective, uncovering the stories behind the statistics. Together, we’ll explore how to pair Real’s analytics with academic outcome data to create student-centered performance indicators that truly resonate with your community. Walk away with tools to transform data into dialogue — and numbers into narratives that honor the whole child.

Track A

School Board

Dashboards, Transparency, and Improvement Cycles Oh My!

Facilitators: Dr. Sean Richey, Karen Ellington, & Kimberly Tumambing
Location: Large Conference Breakout 1

Hear from Los Banos Unified School District Leaders, Sean Richey and Karen Ellington, on how they have built a strong system of data dependency and transparency throughout their school community. Walk away with a plan on how to get started talking data with your board members and school community members, as well as how to begin to build trust throughout your system. You can do all of this utilizing the power of the Parsec Analytics Dashboards.

Track B

Student Voice

From Student to Student: Fostering Authentic Youth Engagement in Non-Traditional Educational Settings

Facilitator: Genavieve Koenigshofer & Ananya Akkaraju
Location: Game Room Breakout 2

Virtual, hybrid, and other non-traditional schools provide greater flexibility, but maintaining student engagement can be a new problem. This workshop delves into innovative, high-impact ways for making learning dynamic, personal, and community-driven, regardless of the format.

We will look at real-world examples of project-based learning, virtual clubs, student-led initiatives, and technology solutions that help passive learners become active participants. We will reflect on insights from educators and executives who have converted digital spaces into vibrant learning communities, and leave with actionable ideas to use right away.

Key takeaways:
New techniques to foster belonging in virtual and hybrid classrooms.
How to encourage students to co-create their learning experience.
How to leverage data and feedback to maintain high engagement and visibility.

Track C

Parsec Products
& Services

Parsec in Practice: Real Talk, Real Wins, Real Questions

Facilitator: Margaret Ameel, PH.D, & Martha Moore
Location: Small Conference Breakout 3

This roundtable is designed for Parsec partners who want less presentation and more conversation. Come prepared to bring your toughest questions, from organizing messy data to analyzing student progress, and learn how others are tackling similar challenges using Parsec products. This is a space to compare notes, troubleshoot together, and surface practical strategies you can actually take back to your system. As attendees, please bring at least one “win” ( a dashboard, workflow, insight, or moment where Parsec helped move the work forward) to share. Expect honest dialogue, shared learning, and the kind of peer insight you don’t get from a demo deck.

Contact estrella@parseceducation.com for any questions.

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Session 2

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Session 3

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