On-demand webinar 2021 Edtech Forum Educational Technology Funding
By Insight Editor / 23 Jul 2021
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to quickly transition to virtual coursework — literally overnight. Tragically, many students were left behind as they lacked personal devices to interface with their classroom and the high-speed internet service to connect with.
Fortunately, several government initiatives are now at work addressing this “digital divide.” Various additional funds are now being made available to schools to establish and expand their edtech capabilities and technology.
The Edtech Forum 2021, presented by Insight Public Sector, is an opportunity for school administration professionals to learn specifics about the latest available funding, such as the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), and how to make the most of their investment in education technology.
Gain access to helpful and timely subjects such as:
- Applying for and utilizing current funds
- Guidance around device choice, software and services
- Tech maintenance through end-of-life support
Hear from the discussion.
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Presented by:
Sanford S. Williams, Esq., MBA
Director, Office of Communications Business Opportunities
Since 1999, Sanford has worked as an attorney and in various other roles at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Sanford is currently the Director for the FCC’s Office of Communications Business Opportunities. Sanford has also worked as an attorney for Womble, Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, and taught at Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia. Sanford is a member of the Virginia Bar and the Georgia Bar.
Sanford was elected to the Manassas City, Virginia School Board in 2010 and has served as a member for ten years, and the Chair since 2018. Mr. Williams is the first African-American Chairman of the Manassas City School Board. Mr. Williams serves on numerous Boards and Committees including the Keitt Institute in Atlanta, the University of Virginia Physicians Group, the One Love Foundation, and the University of Virginia Parents Committee.
Dan Rivera
US SLED Director, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
With nearly three decades of IT industry experience, Dan used his E-rate and edtech expertise to help education organizations navigate their technology challenges in his previous role. He has served on advisory boards for Cisco Systems, Tech Data and Ingram Micro, providing key thought leadership and creating strategies to drive success for the public sector.
Jacob Szczesny
Mobile Partner Business Development, HP
Jacob is a Mobile Partner Business Development manager at HP. He’s responsible for educating channel sales, resellers and partners on HP Commercial Mobility products, roadmaps, positioning and pricing. In addition, Jacob has ownership of the SmartBuy portfolio for select Mobile families, including product selection, SKU creation, and pricing and promotions.
Molly Haggerty
Grants development consultant, K-12 | Grants Office LLC
Molly Haggerty is the education grants development consultant for Grants Office, LLC. At Grants Office, Molly leads the K–12 vertical, supporting local school districts nationwide find and apply for relevant, technology-friendly grant funding through her research of various federal, state and foundation grant opportunities. Before joining Grants Office, Molly worked in higher education development for Siena College in Loudonville, New York.
Terence Ford
Regional Consulting Director, Insight
Terence Ford has 35+ years of extensive business, management, services solutions sales support, practice development and IT experience in highly technical and complex environments. He has led efforts for Fortune 50, 100, 500 and 1000 companies within the financial, healthcare, government public sector, service provider, ecommerce, manufacturing, consumer products and technology industries in both domestic and international markets.
