2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference

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2:50pm MDT

AI for Administrators

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT

Room #131

AI for Administrators will inform school leaders about efforts in the state and around the country to securely use AI Tools for administrative tasks and to enhance the executive functions of administrators.

NOTE: This session repeats on Friday, July 11 at 9:45 am in Room 131.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop, Windows Laptop

Speakers

David Long

Superintendent, Beaver County School District

David Long has served as the Beaver County School District superintendent for the last six years. During that time his team has developed P-LTE communication network for the school district that allows LTE enabled Chromebooks to connect throughout the school district, on and off campus... Read More →

Cody Spendlove

Retired, Retired

Cody Spendlove served as the technology director for the Alpine School District for a number of years before retiring and has stayed actively involved in technology initiatives throughout the state. He recently assisted UETN on the BEAD Grant and has been an valued friend to technology... Read More →

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT
Room #131 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Intermediate - basic core competency; some prerequisite skills required., Advanced - considerable experience; significant prerequisite skills required.

Learning Strand or Track Leadership
Subject Area Leadership, Other
Audience District / School Administrators, Technology Coordinators / Facilitators
Grade Level Not Applicable

2:50pm MDT

The Big Six: Designing a District-Wide Technology Strategy

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT

Room #231

Learn how to do more with less when it comes to technology tools. Find out how one district has enhanced student learning by focusing on specific technology tools in the classroom. By designing a district technology philosophy that encourages depth over breadth, Jordan School District is finding innovative ways to meet their district vision: Be Curious, Be Intentional, Be United. Learn more about their strategy along with DTL Administrator, Jared Covili.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Mac Laptop, Windows Laptop, Android Tablet / Smartphone, iPad / iPhone, Windows Tablet / Smartphone, Chromebook

Speakers

Jared Covili

Administrator, DTL, Digital Teaching and Learning

Jared Covili is the Administrator for Digital Teaching and Learning in the Jordan School District. Jared's background is in secondary education where he was a Language Arts teacher at the secondary level. Jared received his Bachelor's degree in English and his Master's degree in Instructional... Read More →

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm MDT
Room #231 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.

Learning Strand or Track Educational Technology, Leadership
Subject Area Leadership, Instructional Coaching
Audience District / School Administrators, EdTech Coach/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists, Technology Coordinators / Facilitators
Grade Level Not Applicable

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2025 Utah Rural Schools Conference

2:50pm MDT

David Long

Cody Spendlove

2:50pm MDT

Jared Covili

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