Abre Connect – An Abre User Conference
Connection, Community, Clarity.
A two-day virtual conference
June 9 & 10, 2026
Connect is a virtual conference for K-12 leaders to come together, share insights, explore impactful data practices, and strengthen their use of the Abre platform. It's a chance to connect with peers, learn from real-world use cases, and build the confidence to make meaningful decisions for your community.
Session Previews
S9: From Random Choices to Purposeful Pathways: The Power of Graduation Plans
Presented by JC Miller
JC Miller presents a comprehensive approach to graduation planning that starts in 8th grade and gives students ownership over their academic and career pathways. See how counselors and district leaders use Abre to make those plans actionable and trackable at scale.
S10: Why I Picked Abre Twice
Presented by Keith Pomeroy
A candid story from district leader Keith Pomeroy, who chose Abre in two different roles and explains exactly why. Hear what adoption looks like when the tools, support, and outcomes all connect.
S11: What's Next: Abre's 2027 Roadmap
Presented by Chris Rose
Chris Rose gives a forward-looking walkthrough of where Abre is investing — stronger data interoperability, smarter workflows, and expanded AI capabilities. See how what’s coming connects directly to the outcomes your district is working toward.
S12: AI Trends Shaping Education (and Everything Around It)
Presented by Mike Bernat & Zach Vander Veen
Mike Bernat and Zach Vander Veen zoom out from the platform to explore the biggest AI shifts impacting education, work, and society. A grounded, no-hype conversation to help district leaders ask better questions and plan with confidence.
S1: Community Site Kickoff: Your Hub for Updates, Resources & Support
Presented by Zach Vander Veen
Get a guided tour of Abre’s new Community Site — your self-serve destination for product updates, announcements, and resources. Learn how to navigate it fast and get more value from your Abre investment starting day one.
S2: Data Before AI: Building the Foundation
Presented by Dan Neal
Before AI can deliver, your data has to be ready. Dan Neal walks through Abre’s integration, organization, and ETL pipeline so your data is clean, connected, and trusted.
S3: From Data to "Aha!": AI Insights in Action
Presented by Ryan Baxter
Watch Abre turn a strong data foundation into real, actionable insights that surface student patterns and answer the questions educators actually ask. Expect live demos and takeaways you can bring back to your team.
S4: Attendance that Moves the Needle
Presented by Amy Stacy
Attendance is a leading predictor of student success — but dashboards alone don’t move the needle. Amy Stacy shares repeatable routines for segmenting, prioritizing, and acting on attendance data.
Why Attend?
Abre Connect offers opportunities to grow in your profession and work with students.
Connect
...with K12 stakeholders who are driven to make a difference in their communities.
Learn
...new ways to you can use Abre to improve K-12 decisions and enhance your leadership.
Be Inspired
...with new ideas on how to maximize your technology, budget, staff, and resources.
Shape
...the direction of Abre with insights and feedback on our roadmap and engagements.
What Admins are Saying
“Adopting Abre is one of the best decisions you can make. Abre makes our work more efficient, productive, and effective. It's a one-stop shop that simplifies our work and makes a meaningful impact on our students.”
Dr. Karen Cheser
Superintendent of Durango School District
“Abre brings all our data together in one place and allows us to customize it to meet our specific needs and those of our community. Unlike many programs that offer a one-size-fits-all approach, Abre gives us a custom solution.”
Dr. Melvin Brown
Superintendent, Educator
“Abre helped Springfield City Schools save $850k in staff expenses, allowing the funds and staff to be redeployed towards more meaningful tasks.”
Dr. Bob Hill
Superintendent of Springfield City Schools