Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus four years of education technology experience.

Education technology experience is defined as demonstrable experience in the three overarching skills areas of the Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO, which are:

• Leadership & Vision
• Understanding the Educational Environment
• Managing Technology & Support Resources

If the candidate doesn’t meet the minimum requirements, he or she must have at least seven years of demonstrable experience in education technology. To be deemed eligible using these criteria, the candidate must appeal to the Certification Governance Committee. This appeal, in writing, must include an explanation of this experience plus a signed recommendation from the candidate’s supervisor. Please send your appeal to certification@cosn.org.

In addition, all those seeking or holding the CETL designation, must agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and Terms of Confidentiality.