A Strategic Summit for K–12 Leaders
Facilitated by Melissa Tebbenkamp, CETL

In an era where data trust is synonymous with district credibility, leadership must move beyond basic compliance. This interactive workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive roadmap for building a secure, transparent, and resilient data environment.

The Workshop Experience

This is not a “sit and get” seminar. Throughout the day, participants will engage in a series of guided work sessions, using a dedicated Resources Folder filled with customizable templates and frameworks to build a district-specific plan in real-time.

Core Pillars of the Day

I. Framing the Strategic “Why”

We begin by connecting data governance to your district’s core mission and vision.

• Leadership Ownership: Establishing governance as a strategic—not technical—priority.
• Building Trust: Understanding how data privacy influences district reputation and innovation capacity.
• The Mission Alignment: Crafting a “Why Statement” to gain stakeholder buy-in.

II. Designing Your Data Governance Framework

Shift from abstract concepts to a sustainable, documented program.

• Privacy & Security Models: Navigating the intersection of cybersecurity and data privacy.
• The Data Ecosystem: Mapping your district’s specific data landscape and identifying hidden risk areas.
• Program & Policy Review: Utilizing model templates to identify gaps in your current local policies.

III. Quantifying Value & Fostering Innovation

Learn to speak the language of the board and business office by defining the “business case” for data.

• VOI & TCO: Tools to articulate the Value of Information and the Total Cost of Ownership for your systems.
• The Innovation Link: Exploring how a mature security posture actually enables—rather than hinders—classroom innovation.

IV. Operational Deep Dives (Interactive Roundtables)

Participants will choose focused pathways to “roll up their sleeves” and build or refine specific internal procedures:

• Data Classification & Inventory: Practice tiering data by sensitivity and establishing system inventories.
• Lifecycle Management: Drafting workflows for change control, data archival, and secure deletion.
• Policy & Compliance Crosswalk: Reviewing local policies against FERPA and other regulatory standards.

V. Building a Culture of Security

A framework is only as strong as the people who use it. We conclude by focusing on the human element.

• Training & Awareness: Designing role-based training modules that stick.
• Governance Communication: Drafting internal and external messaging to maintain transparency and accountability.

Quick Wins for Every District: Finalizing an “Action Item” list designed for immediate implementation, regardless of district size or resource constraints.

What You’ll Leave With

• A completed District Data Ecosystem Map.
• A draft Data Governance Framework and Communication Plan.
• Access to the Resilience & Compliance Resource Folder (Templates, Slide Decks, and Procedures).