Looking forward, CoSN is forming a new three-year strategic plan that provides a new framework for realizing our ongoing mission —to provide current and aspiring K12 education technology leaders with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to create and grow engaging learning environments
Building on CoSN’s work on diversity, equity, and inclusion by CoSN’s volunteers, funding was secured to hire a DEI Project Director with a robust suite of forthcoming resources and initiatives. At the 2023 annual conference in Austin, there will be a first-ever, Women in IT Breakfast and Male IT Leadership: Upping Your Allyship, events.
Fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is integral to our future. Previously outlined as a separate initiative, this work is now integrated into all CoSN efforts through a culture of collaboration and teamwork, effective management of dialogue, transparency, open communication, and skill-building to enhance interpersonal and working relationships. Differences make our organization stronger and our goal is to ensure everyone feels welcomed in our community.
Chair-Elect: Diane Doersch