Future-Ready Schools: Advancing Learning Through Data
Are you ready to take the next step in shaping the future of education? Our upcoming symposium,“Future-Ready Schools: Advancing Learning Through Data”, is designed to help educators and leaders harness the lessons of the past, act with clarity in the present, and prepare boldly for the challenges of tomorrow.
Why Attend?
This year’s event will highlight how schools and districts can move beyond simply collecting data to leveraging it as a driver of innovation and continuous improvement. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to turn data into forward-looking action that improves systems, strengthens instruction, and accelerates student achievement.
Key Benefits
Join colleagues from across the state to explore how data can illuminate pathways for every learner, align today’s practices with tomorrow’s goals, and ensure schools are equipped for the future. Together, we will look ahead, shaping a vision for student success that extends well beyond the present moment.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a powerful, future-focused learning experience. Register today and help lead your school or district into the next era of data-driven success!
Casey Watts
About Casey Watts
Casey Watts is a dynamic speaker, author, and practitioner with over 20 years in education as a teacher and leader. Her passion lies in helping people lead teams confidently. Casey is the creator of the Clarity Cycle Framework, helping leaders bridge gaps, foster commitment, and create sustainable alignment– she writes about this framework in her book, The Craft of Clarity. Casey is also the founder and host of The Catching Up with Casey podcast, where she and her guests bring clarity to the seemingly small things in leadership that make a big difference.
Abstract
Every school has talented, hard working people. So why do data meetings and PLC conversations still feel forced, frustrating, or flat-out dysfunctional? This keynote tackles the uncomfortable truth: intelligence doesn’t guarantee collaboration. In fact, high-performing teams often struggle most when clarity is missing—especially when it comes to how data is interpreted, discussed, and acted on. You’ll learn how to move beyond data collection to data connection, creating a culture of clarity where people take ownership, feel empowered, and contribute with confidence. Walk away with practical strategies to turn your data meetings into meaningful conversations that drive innovation, alignment, and results.
Call for Presenters
Do you have something to say?
We're looking for great presenters for the ESC Region 13 Data Symposium in Austin, Texas, on March 2, 2026. Our theme is Transforming School through Data Culture: Strategies and Actionable Steps for Instructional Leaders. We aim to unite Texas educators to network and collaborate on data culture.
What we're looking for:
Session proposals should include the following:
Concise learning outcomes and objectives
Tangible tools and strategies for immediate use
One of the following:
What data to collect and how
How to move from data collection to action
How to analyze data
How to implement a data culture
Lessons learned
Research or evidence-based best practices
Connections to our theme
Embedded participant engagement/interaction
Things to know:
Application Deadlines: Proposal applications must be submitted using the Proposal Interest Formby December 31, 2025.
Notifications: Selected proposals and presenters will be notified by January 15, 2025.
Need more information: Get all the details on being a presenter, session format, vendor sessions, and more by reviewing theProposal Interest Form.
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Enhance student success through data-driven instruction!
