Community Education Series
Cecily’s Conference 2026
Fostering Connection in a Digital World
: A Community Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Engaging with AI and Other Technologies.
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I am a current K-12 parent.
I am a current educator.
I am currently part of a school leadership team (admin or trustee).
I am currently a McLean community member.
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Please indicate why you attended Cecily's Conference 2026 (select all that apply).
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I had never attended before and I had heard great things about previous years.
I had attended previously and wanted to attend again.
I was interested in the topic of AI and other emerging technologies in education.
I wanted to attend Dr. Delaney Ruston's presentation.
I wanted to attend Phyllis Fagell's presentation.
I wanted to attend Amber Berry's presentation.
I wanted to hear from McLean faculty on AI and other emerging technologies in the classroom.
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How relevant for you was "From Mission to Mindful Tech: Raising Future‑Ready Kids in the Age of AI," by our keynote speaker, Amber Berry?
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Please share anything else you would like to highlight about about Ms. Berry's presentation, such as something you learned, or found particularly useful.
How relevant for you was "Raising Healthy Humans in a Tech-Saturated World: What Actually Works," by Delaney Ruston?
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Please share anything else you would like to highlight about about Dr. Ruston's presentation, such as something you learned, or found particularly useful.
How relevant for you was "Helping Kids Develop the Skills They Need (Online & Offline)," our Lunch & Learn with Phyllis Fagell?
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Please share anything else you would like to highlight about about Ms. Fagell's presentation, such as something you learned, or found particularly useful.
Which breakout session did you attend?
"How AI Learns . . . And Sometimes Gets It Wrong," Rachel Lugo
"Solve for X (with AI): Making Math Click in the Digital Age," Jennifer Massey
"Teaching with Tech: Stories About AI and Other Tools In Neurodiverse Classrooms," Faculty Panel
"Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL): Lessons Learned for McLean Leadership," Amber Berry
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Please share anything you would like to highlight about about the break-out session you attended, such as something you learned, or found particularly useful.
Because Cecily's is a parent-run, parent-facilitated event, McLean's PA welcomes your feedback. Please share your thoughts about logistics, hospitality, the structure and topic, or anything else you think we should hear.
Our goal for Cecily's 2026 was to "[Foster] Connection in a Digital World: A Community Approach to Teaching, Learning, & Engaging with AI & Other Technologies." Please share anything that connected with you, whether it was what you learned or a conversation you had.
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