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Join ParentSquare at ISTE 2026!
Discover the magic of seamless school communication. Whether you’re looking for real-world insights from peer districts, a bit of interactive fun, or an exclusive evening of celebration, the ParentSquare team has something special in store for you in Orlando.
Dates: June 28 – July 1, 2026
At: Orange County Convention Center
Visit: ParentSquare Booth #1669
Schedule a 1:1 consultation
Location: Booth #1669
Maximize your time at ISTE by booking an exclusive, one-on-one session with our team. Whether you want to talk strategy or tech, this is your chance to sit down directly with the ParentSquare Sales Team and Joel Hames, Senior VP of Product, to unlock the full potential of your school-home communication.
Why book a 1:1 session?
- Share your unique communication needs and discover how our latest solutions fit your specific district.
- Speak directly with our Product leadership and influence the future ParentSquare roadmap.
- Get a first look at our brand-new, AI-powered tools designed to save your staff hours.
- Get immediate, definitive answers to your trickiest ParentSquare questions.
Stop by to learn what's new at ParentSquare
Location: Booth #1669
We have some exciting back-to-school updates, including:
- Simple, natural conversations at home with AI conversation starters
- Safer conversations, and less manual work with AI content migration
- Closing the loop on absences with proactive absence reporting
- Partial-day and tardy tracking with minute-level precision through period attendance
- …and more!
Our booth will also have collector ISTE stickers, Orlando sun survival kits, and a “Magic Mirror” photo booth that prints on-demand keepsakes.
"Ask me anything" with district leaders
Location: Booth #1669
Got burning questions about real-world ParentSquare experiences? Stop by our booth to chat with ParentSquare Ambassadors: current school district leaders from across the country. They’re standing by to share authentic insights, honest experiences, and practical answers to your toughest questions.
Monday, June 29:
1:00pm – 2:00pm
- Dr. Mike McGowan, Technology Director (Sunnybrook School District 171, IL)
- Ask about: Streamlining transactions through ParentSquare Pay, creating an equity-rich, one-stop shop for two-way communication, and strategies for engaging 100% of your families.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
- Megan Stewart, M.Ed., EdTech Consulting Teacher (Baldwin County Public Schools, AL)
- Ask about: Transitioning and combining favorite features from Remind into one seamless platform, and boosting team productivity by up to 30%.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Jennifer L. Freedman, Director of Instructional Technology & Innovation (Lindenhurst UFSD, NY)
- Ask about: Using Smart Sites to enhance your online presence while cutting your communication workload by 50%.
Tuesday, June 30:
1:00pm – 2:00pm
- Becky Lim, Director of Technology (East Maine School District 63, IL)
- Ask about: Leveraging multilingual translation capabilities and using smart alerts to disseminate critical information.
An Enchanted Evening: Our exclusive social event in partnership with MagicSchool
Sunday, June 28 | 8:00pm – 11:00pm By Invitation Only
We’re kicking off ISTE with an unforgettable, exclusive gathering at Epcot® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, premium ice cream social, private access to a ride, and a spectacular, front-row view of the park’s legendary fireworks.
Unlock your exclusive ISTE VIP swag!
Want to snag our most exclusive, premium insider swag at ISTE this year? It’s reserved for true insiders only, and you’ll have to prove you’re in the loop to get it. Your mission: Track down the 5-word mystery phrase and whisper it to us at the booth to claim your prize.
Here is where and when you can uncover each piece of the puzzle:
Word 1
- June 8 @ 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET: Attend the webinar Summer School: ParentSquare Pay 101 | Register here
- June 9: Look out for our ISTE social media post.
Word 2
- June 9 @ 11:30 AM PT / 2:30 PM ET: Attend the webinar Summer School: District Website Glow-Up 101 | Register here
- June 11: Look out for our ISTE social media post.
Word 3
- June 8: Check your inbox for our ISTE pre-event email.
- June 16: Look out for our ISTE social media post.
Word 4
- June 18: Look out for our ISTE social media post.
- June 23 @ 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET: Attend the webinar Attendance 101 — Start 26-27 Strong | Register here
Word 5
- June 22: Look out for our ISTE social media post.
- Right here: Check back on this webpage as we get closer to ISTE!
Note: You only need to catch one of the options listed per word to complete your phrase. Good luck, agent! See you at the booth.