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Automate the Busywork, Amplify the Impact: Streamlining School Operations with Google Workspace

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Session description

See how Pikeville Independent Schools automated MTSS, student conduct, and staff workflows using Google Workspace. Learn to connect Forms, Sheets, Apps Script, and Dashboards to replace manual tracking with actionable data. Build a live “micro-automation” and leave with templates ready to streamline your district’s daily operations.

Outline

• 0–10 min Live demo: MTSS progress and conduct dashboards in action
• 10–25 min Process mapping: Participants sketch their own workflow (behavior, referral, etc.)
• 25–45 min Hands-on build: Connect Form → Sheet → Apps Script → Dashboard
• 45–55 min Troubleshoot, test, and customize templates
• 55–60 min Share-outs and roadmap for scaling districtwide automation

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Outcomes

After attending this session, participants will be able to:
*Map an MTSS or conduct workflow and identify automation opportunities.
*Build a Google Workspace “micro-automation” using provided templates.
*Apply principles for scaling automations to additional student-support and operational processes.

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Supporting research

This session is informed by real district implementations at Pikeville Independent Schools and research highlighting the impact of digital workflow automation on teacher workload and response time.
EDUCAUSE (2023): Automation and Analytics in K-12 Operations
Google for Education (2024): Efficiency Framework for Schools
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Section 2102: Encourages evidence-based systems to support MTSS and behavioral interventions.
These automations show measurable gains—reducing weekly manual data entry by 40% and enabling faster, data-informed support for students requiring interventions or behavior plans.

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Presenters

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PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
KY ASSOCIATION FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

Session specifications

Topic:

Academic and Behavioral Interventions

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Counselor, District-Level Leadership, School Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Mac, PC, Chromebook
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders: Empowering Leader, Systems Designer
For Educators: Analyst

Transformational Learning Principles:

Connect Learning to Learner, Prioritize Authentic Experiences
Related exhibitors:
Google, Inc.