UCP in Action at the Florida Education Technology Conference

Written By: Alyssa Rial, Program Coordinator, UCP of Central Florida

This week, UCP was proud to be represented at the Florida Education Technology Conference, where our team engaged with cutting-edge educational tools, exchanged best practices with fellow educators, and gathered fresh ideas to strengthen teaching and learning across our schools.

Thanks to the support of the Project ELEVATE Grant, UCP educators are able to attend impactful conferences like this one—experiences that provide valuable professional development while directly benefiting our students and classrooms. These opportunities allow our team to stay at the forefront of educational innovation and bring back strategies that enhance learning for all students.

We were especially excited to send Dr. Shaunn Smith, Principal of our Immersive Learning Campus, alongside Billy Dyar, our Lead Tech Coach. Their shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth ensures that the knowledge gained doesn’t end when the conference does. Instead, it transforms into meaningful, actionable initiatives that support educators and elevate student experiences throughout UCP.

As we reflect on this experience, we look forward to seeing how the ideas and inspiration from the conference will shape future programs and practices across our organization. This is what intentional investment, professional growth, and UCP teamwork in action truly look like