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Board of Directors
The membership of the Board of Directors is selected by the Assembly at its May meeting.
The Board is composed of the Assembly Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, three at-large members of the Assembly and the chairperson of the Treasurer and Program committees.
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January 6, 2026
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
ET
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Board Meetings
Governance
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Woodridge Administrative Team Meeting Room F
Woodridge Administrative Team Meeting
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January 6, 2026
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
ET
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State Software Open Lab - Heartland
**Need assistance with W-2 or 1099 processing?** Or, just need a break from the office? Calendar Yearend can be overwhelming! Relax...unwind...drop in to the Heartland Office Open Lab to get one-on-one help from your Fiscal Services Support Team.
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January 7, 2026
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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Fiscal Services
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January 7, 2026
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
Student Services
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Accessibility Powered by AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of accessibility. We will explore cutting-edge AI tools—from automated captioning to intelligent screen readers—that are making technology truly inclusive for everyone. Learn practical strategies to leverage these powerful solutions to build a more accessible future.
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January 7, 2026
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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Educational Technology Services
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Heartland - EMIS Open Lab
# **EMIS Open Lab**
*Innovating Education Data Together*
The **EMIS Open Lab** is a forward-thinking learning and development initiative designed to **train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) professionals**.
Through a blend of **hands-on practice, expert guidance, and collaborative exploration**, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to drive data-informed decisions in education.
### 🌟 What We Offer
* **Practical Training** – Work with real-world EMIS case studies and district-level projects.
* **Technical Skills Development** – Learn best practices in data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis.
* **Collaboration & Networking** – Connect with seasoned EMIS leaders and peers across districts.
* **Innovative Solutions** – Explore new tools, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of education data management.
### 👩💻 Who Should Join?
Whether you’re:
* A **beginner** building foundational skills, or
* An **experienced professional** looking to refine expertise,
…the EMIS Open Lab provides the **resources, mentorship, and community** to help you thrive in education data systems.
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January 8, 2026
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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State Software Open Lab - Falls Location
W2/1099 Processing Questions Specific Lab
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January 8, 2026
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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Fiscal Services
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Tech Advisory Committee Meeting - Rooms A and B
Tech Advisory Committee Meeting - Rooms A and B
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January 8, 2026
9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
ET
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Technical Services
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eFP FAM Coffee Collab: Treasurer Talk – How Are You Handling the USAS Changes?
This Coffee Collab is a relaxed, open conversation for **eFinancePlus districts only** to talk through the upcoming USAS account code changes. Instead of a formal presentation, this session gives treasurers a chance to compare approaches, ask questions, and hear how others are preparing inside eFP. Whether you're deciding how to structure new funds, organizing code updates, planning SCC changes, or figuring out the best timing for setup work, this is an opportunity to share ideas and learn what’s working for your colleagues. Bring your thoughts, concerns, and strategies — this discussion is all about helping each other navigate the changes with confidence.
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January 9, 2026
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
ET
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Fiscal Services
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Heartland Student Services Lab
Lab to work on various items in Frontline ProgressBook Suite - DASL/SI, GradeBook and SameGoal
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January 12, 2026
12:30 PM
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2:30 PM
ET
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Student Services
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Woodridge Administrative Team Meeting Room F
Woodridge Administrative Team Meeting
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January 13, 2026
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
ET
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EMIS DataWatch
TBD
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January 13, 2026
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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State Software Fiscal Open Lab - Concord Location
W2/1099 Processing Questions Specific Open Lab
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January 14, 2026
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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Fiscal Services
Open Lab
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Cuyahoga Falls All Admin/Ed Services Meeting - Rooms A & B
Cuyahoga Falls All Admin/Ed Services Meeting - Rooms A & B
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January 14, 2026
12:30 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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Cuyahoga Falls 26/27 DASL SYI
School Year Initialization is the process to copy up your information in DASL from the current year to the upcoming school year. This is done at the building level and can be completed at different times for each building in the district. At the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to promote your students from the current year to then enroll them in the upcoming year. This entire SYI/Promotion/Bulk Enrollment process must be complete to start scheduling in the upcoming year.
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January 14, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:30 PM
ET
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Student Services
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Developing Writing Skills in the AI Era
Regardless of what students do after school, they will need to be good communicators. Educators need to ensure their students are developing writing skills - with and without AI's help. This session will explore several tools and strategies teachers can use to help them develop this invaluable skill in their students.
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January 14, 2026
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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Educational Technology Services
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EMIS Alliance Troubleshooting Data Associated with CTE Accountability
This session highlights data related to CTE Accountability and is designed as an evolving resource, growing each year with new topics.
**Focus Areas:**
* Concentrating on Concentrators
* Understanding Work-Based Learning – New for FY26
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January 16, 2026
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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OASBO - Suzy Nash, Dataserv
"OSABO 5 County Workshop and Luncheon"
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January 16, 2026
11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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Heartland - EMIS Open Lab
# **EMIS Open Lab**
*Innovating Education Data Together*
The **EMIS Open Lab** is a forward-thinking learning and development initiative designed to **train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) professionals**.
Through a blend of **hands-on practice, expert guidance, and collaborative exploration**, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to drive data-informed decisions in education.
### 🌟 What We Offer
* **Practical Training** – Work with real-world EMIS case studies and district-level projects.
* **Technical Skills Development** – Learn best practices in data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis.
* **Collaboration & Networking** – Connect with seasoned EMIS leaders and peers across districts.
* **Innovative Solutions** – Explore new tools, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of education data management.
### 👩💻 Who Should Join?
Whether you’re:
* A **beginner** building foundational skills, or
* An **experienced professional** looking to refine expertise,
…the EMIS Open Lab provides the **resources, mentorship, and community** to help you thrive in education data systems.
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January 16, 2026
12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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EMIS Alliance - Troubleshooting Data Associated with CTE Accountability
This session highlights data related to CTE Accountability and is designed as an evolving resource, growing each year with new topics.
**Focus Areas:**
•Concentrating on Concentrators
Understanding Work-Based Learning – New for FY26
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January 20, 2026
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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Cuyahoga Falls DASL 26/27 SYI
School Year Initialization is the process to copy up your information is DASL from the current year to the upcoming school year. This is done at the building level and can be completed at different times for each building in the district. At the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to promote your students from the current year to then enroll them in the upcoming year. This entire SYI/Promotion/Bulk Enrollment process must be complete to start scheduling in the upcoming year.
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January 21, 2026
9:00 AM
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11:30 AM
ET
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Student Services
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Gradebook Winter Roundtable
The Gradebook Roundtable is a meeting to discuss all current and outstanding defects, upcoming releases and updates to Gradebook, and discuss future trainings. There is also an opportunity for districts to share ideas or have open discussions on topics pertaining to Gradebook
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January 21, 2026
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
ET
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Student Services
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Cuyahoga Falls Student Services Open Lab
Open lab to work on various items.
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January 21, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
Student Services
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Take Knowt - A Beginners Guide to Knowt
This beginner's guide is designed to walk you through the simplest way to use Knowt in your classroom. We'll show you exactly how to take your old lecture notes, PDFs, or even YouTube links and instantly turn them into assignable flashcards and quizzes. Learn to use this AI tool effectively and make creating engaging study materials much faster.
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January 21, 2026
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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Educational Technology Services
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eFP Open Lab - Cuyahoga Falls Location
A drop in session where you set the agenda. Bring anything on your eFP mind. Fund Accounting questions, payroll puzzles, HR cleanup, EMIS connections, or that one screen that never quite makes sense. We’ll sit with you, walk through it together, and make sure you leave feeling clear and confident. Just let us know what you want to work on and when you’ll be stopping by so we can be ready for you.
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January 22, 2026
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
ET
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Fiscal Services
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Heartland - EMIS Open Lab
# **EMIS Open Lab**
*Innovating Education Data Together*
The **EMIS Open Lab** is a forward-thinking learning and development initiative designed to **train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) professionals**.
Through a blend of **hands-on practice, expert guidance, and collaborative exploration**, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to drive data-informed decisions in education.
### 🌟 What We Offer
* **Practical Training** – Work with real-world EMIS case studies and district-level projects.
* **Technical Skills Development** – Learn best practices in data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis.
* **Collaboration & Networking** – Connect with seasoned EMIS leaders and peers across districts.
* **Innovative Solutions** – Explore new tools, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of education data management.
### 👩💻 Who Should Join?
Whether you’re:
* A **beginner** building foundational skills, or
* An **experienced professional** looking to refine expertise,
…the EMIS Open Lab provides the **resources, mentorship, and community** to help you thrive in education data systems.
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January 22, 2026
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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Stow DLT Rooms A and B
Stow DLT
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January 22, 2026
12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
ET
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eFP HRM Coffee Collab: W-2s Are Out… Now What?
This Coffee Collab is a quick check-in to help districts handle the first wave of questions that always pops up once W-2s are released. We’ll walk through the most common issues employees report, what usually causes them, and the fastest ways to verify information in **eFinancePlus.** It’s also a chance to ask questions, compare notes with other payroll teams, and get practical tips for navigating address problems, tax code questions, missing W-2s, and box total discrepancies. Bring anything you’re seeing so far — this session is all about sharing solutions and making W-2 season smoother for everyone.
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January 23, 2026
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
ET
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Fiscal Services
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Heartland DASL 26/27 SYI Lab
School Year Initialization is the process to copy up your information is DASL from the current year to the upcoming school year. This is done at the building level and can be completed at different times for each building in the district. At the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to promote your students from the current year to then enroll them in the upcoming year. This entire SYI/Promotion/Bulk Enrollment process must be complete to start scheduling in the upcoming year.
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January 26, 2026
9:00 AM
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11:30 AM
ET
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Student Services
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Heartland Student Services Lab
Lab to work on various items in Frontline ProgressBook Suite - DASL/SI, GradeBook and SameGoal
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January 26, 2026
12:30 PM
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2:30 PM
ET
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Student Services
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Heartland - EMIS Open Lab
# **EMIS Open Lab**
*Innovating Education Data Together*
The **EMIS Open Lab** is a forward-thinking learning and development initiative designed to **train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) professionals**.
Through a blend of **hands-on practice, expert guidance, and collaborative exploration**, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to drive data-informed decisions in education.
### 🌟 What We Offer
* **Practical Training** – Work with real-world EMIS case studies and district-level projects.
* **Technical Skills Development** – Learn best practices in data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis.
* **Collaboration & Networking** – Connect with seasoned EMIS leaders and peers across districts.
* **Innovative Solutions** – Explore new tools, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of education data management.
### 👩💻 Who Should Join?
Whether you’re:
* A **beginner** building foundational skills, or
* An **experienced professional** looking to refine expertise,
…the EMIS Open Lab provides the **resources, mentorship, and community** to help you thrive in education data systems.
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January 28, 2026
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
ET
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EMIS
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Special Services Winter Roundtable
The Special Services Roundtable is a meeting to discuss all current and outstanding defects, upcoming releases and updates to Gradebook, and discuss future trainings. There is also an opportunity for districts to share ideas or engage in open discussions on topics related to Special Services/SameGoal.
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January 28, 2026
9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
ET
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Student Services
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Cuyahoga Falls DASL 26/27 SYI
School Year Initialization is the process to copy up your information is DASL from the current year to the upcoming school year. This is done at the building level and can be completed at different times for each building in the district. At the end of the training, you will have the opportunity to promote your students from the current year to then enroll them in the upcoming year. This entire SYI/Promotion/Bulk Enrollment process must be complete to start scheduling in the upcoming year.
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January 28, 2026
1:00 PM
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3:30 PM
ET
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Student Services
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Video Editing with Canva
The Canva Video Editor is a fantastic tool that is powerful - but easy to use! This suite has tons of features including - Multiple Layers, Sound Tracks, Captions, AI Features, Scene Transitions, and more! This session will explore all the essentials you need to know to begin easily creating polished videos in Canva.
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January 28, 2026
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
ET
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Educational Technology Services
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