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Igniting Data Insights

Join educators, campus teams, and district leaders for a high-impact, one-day conference designed to turn insight into confident decisions that move schools forward.

DataCon 2026 brings together administrators, educators, and specialists for practical learning that strengthens systems, sharpens instruction, and supports meaningful student outcomes.

Who should attend

District and campus leaders, instructional coaches, campus specialists, and educators who want clearer next steps from the data they already collect.

Featured Keynote
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George Couros

Internationally recognized education leader and author of The Innovator’s Mindset. At DataCon 2026, George will focus on clarity, mindset, and using insight to drive meaningful next steps.

“Innovation is not about technology or tools. It is about people, mindset, and the choices we make every day.”
George Couros

Full Conference Schedule

8:00 a.m. Sign-in and registration
8:20 a.m. Welcome and introduction of keynote speaker
8:30-10:00 a.m. Keynote: George Couros
10:00-10:30 a.m. Reflection, connection, and vendor visit
10:30-11:30 a.m. Deep Dive Session with George Couros
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 1
Room 102: Building Fluent Reading Strategies and Comprehension Using MAP Reading Fluency – Tracie Gibson
Room 104: Ignite Data Insight With Running Records – Bobby Murphy
Room 106: Fueling Focus with TEA Tools – Robert Reeves
Room 201: From Referrals to Results: A 4-Step Approach to Tier 1 Success – Shelley Garza-Clark
Room 202: Get Better, Faster: Using Data and School Culture to Improve School Performance – Dr. Amber Grady
Room 203: 3 Ways to Transfer Ownership in Data Meetings – Casey Watts
1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2
Room 102: Beyond the Numbers: Using Assessment Data to Measure Student Growth – Pennie Kimbrough
Room 104: Is Your AI Grader Actually Working? Strategies for Validating ECR Scoring – Gabriel Parshall
Room 106: Aligning Minds and Measures: Turning Data Into Collective Action – Christine Pujol & Malinda Gonzalez
Room 201: Strengthening Continuous Improvement Through Data Literacy – Isabel Hovey
Room 202: Understanding CCMR Indicators and Using Data to Strengthen Student Pathways – Diana Del Pilar, CEO, CCMR Solutions, LLC
Room 203: Using Data to Improve Tier 1 Instruction in Title I and Turnaround Schools – Casey Watts
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 3
Room 104: Fueling Focus with TEA Tools – Robert Reeves
Room 106: Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data and Tools to Tell a Better Story – Yolanda Pyrtle & Tracy Yager
Room 201: From Referrals to Results: A 4-Step Approach to Tier 1 Success – Shelley Garza-Clark
Room 202: Using Data to Support Behavior and Classroom Management: Practical Strategies for Sustained Impact – Rashard Pennie
Room 203: Building Data Culture On Purpose – Rick Kutcher

Conference Strands

Strand 1: Create a culture that embraces and acts on data
Strand 2: Build systemic, sustainable data processes
Strand 3: Strengthen continuous improvement cycles with data-driven decisions
Strand 4: Telling your district or campus story through clear data
Strand 5: Leverage data programs and tools to maximize results
Strand 6: Innovate instruction using meaningful data insights

$150

Reserve your seat

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive
Houston, TX 77092