The METAA CTO Clinic will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at our NEW location, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event! We look forward to reconnecting with all of you! To register for the METAA CTO Clinic, please use this link! Do not register through sched.org Please review our event code of conduct.
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A Panel discussion on best practices around data and cybersecurity for data specialists, by data specialists - starting with the SIS, for example data retention, SIS account management, data integration and so on. This is a solution sharing and best practice session.
Senior Data Management Specialist, Newton Public Schools
Supporting various Information Systems, state reporting and various data integration solutions for Newton Public Schools for over 25 years, in other words - creating some data magic!
This session highlights the critical importance of reviewing summary reports within the state reporting process. Participants will learn how to extract meaningful insights and understand the implications for their district. We'll also cover effective communication strategies for sharing key findings with stakeholders to support data-informed decision-making.
Technology Systems Coordinator, Littleton Public Schools
Natalie Croteau is a seasoned Technology Systems Coordinator with over ten years of experience in State Reporting. As a dedicated professional, Natalie has a proven track record of providing training and resources for other State Reporting Professionals throughout the state in coordination... Read More →
Melissa Marino is the Supervisor of Data Collection at Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa has been with DESE for 10 years, supporting school districts in state reporting, and overseeing the transformation of the data collection processes through... Read More →
Benjamin Silberglitt, Ph.D. is a co-founder of Cedar Labs, which is now a part of Level Data. Ben has worked in education for more than 25 years, focusing on using data and technology to support decision-making. Cedar Labs has been a partner with DESE in supporting the state data... Read More →
Since the funding for universal free school meals in Massachusetts was made permanent in 2023, participation in these programs has skyrocketed. This mean the cost to the Commonwealth has gone up too. Learn how school districts can maximize the federal dollar allocation for this critical program through direct certification and participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Important changes to this program over the last year have greatly impacted how many schools participate in CEP. Come and learn: • CEP: what is it and what’s new • Every student eats free regardless of eligibility: what‘s the funding formula? • Connecting the dots: Using direct certification and CEP to maximize Federal dollars • Community impact: Using DC matching to gain eligibility for other Child Nutrition Programs • CEP Reporting and Application Data: How it differs from SIMS data and why it matters
School Nutrition Programs Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Elementary Education
Julianna Valcour is part of DESE's Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. Her team is responsible for the administration of the school lunch and breakfast programs for the Commonwealth. She is a Registered Dietitian with a master's in nutrition education and has over 15 years... Read More →
In this presentation, we'll dive deep into the world of state reporting, uncovering hidden insights and trends that can revolutionize the way we understand and improve our data environment. By combining the lessons learned from last year's DESE collaboration and the innovative capabilities of Cedar Labs, we'll explore best practices and cutting-edge techniques to maximize the value of state reporting data. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the 2024/2025 reporting requirements and learn how to effectively utilize this data to inform strategic decision-making and drive positive change. Come learn from DESE, Cedar Labs, and your data reporting peers the challenges and updates available to make your job easier with State Reporting.
Technology Systems Coordinator, Littleton Public Schools
Natalie Croteau is a seasoned Technology Systems Coordinator with over ten years of experience in State Reporting. As a dedicated professional, Natalie has a proven track record of providing training and resources for other State Reporting Professionals throughout the state in coordination... Read More →
Melissa Marino is the Supervisor of Data Collection at Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Melissa has been with DESE for 10 years, supporting school districts in state reporting, and overseeing the transformation of the data collection processes through... Read More →
Benjamin Silberglitt, Ph.D. is a co-founder of Cedar Labs, which is now a part of Level Data. Ben has worked in education for more than 25 years, focusing on using data and technology to support decision-making. Cedar Labs has been a partner with DESE in supporting the state data... Read More →
Discuss and share what we have learned and automated on how to provision non-teacher users (i.e. Special Ed, ELL, etc who are not attached to rosters) in various systems via Clever and beyond. Best practices, including Clever rules, automating Aspen to match HR systems such as Munis, etc
Senior Data Management Specialist, Newton Public Schools
Supporting various Information Systems, state reporting and various data integration solutions for Newton Public Schools for over 25 years, in other words - creating some data magic!
