Keynote: Opportunity in the Shift: Honoring IDEA’s Legacy and the Future You’re Leading and Learning in the Age of AI

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), we are called not only to honor its legacy but to reimagine what comes next. In this timely and strategic keynote, Dr. Jody Britten invites educators, administrators, and faculty to see disruption as a doorway—an opportunity to rethink what inclusion, innovation, and impact must look like in today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s workforce, especially with the rapid advancement of AI. With change comes opportunity, and the future will be shaped by those who act. Through powerful insights and practical strategies, Jody challenges the way we define readiness, reframe our roles, and redesign learning environments that prepare every student to thrive. Whether you teach, lead, or prepare the next generation of educators, you will leave with concrete actions and renewed momentum to lead from where you are and shape the future all learners deserve (plus she will probably make you laugh at some point).