Since its founding 30 years ago, CoSN has been at the forefront of providing the leadership, community, and advocacy tools essential for the success of education technology leaders.
Today we are a growing and dynamic association representing over 2050 school districts reaching over 11 million students. Our state presence is expanding with 33 CoSN Chapters in 34 states who function at the grassroots level to further effect change.
As a CoSN partner, you will be part of this vibrant association tapping into unique opportunities to connect with the CoSN community all year long and at our events. Our partnerships are geared to providing companies with:
- A stronger understanding of education technology trends and initiatives impacting school systems and how to address these trends
- Valuable marketing opportunities designed to reach district technology leaders responsible for purchasing decisions
- Increased visibility and brand awareness throughout the K-12 education technology community
CoSN provides annual partnership packages as well as stand-alone partnership opportunities: Leadership Initiatives, Annual Conference, regional CTO Clinics®, Awards, Scholarships, Advocacy, and International Activities, and more.
Why CoSN?
CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, their teams, and other school district leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices, and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in digital transformation. CoSN represents over 14 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. CoSN also provides opportunities for companies that support the K-12 EdTech community to participate as corporate members.
CoSN is committed to implementing strategies that will advance EdTech Leadership. Our mission is to provide current and aspiring technology leaders with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to create and grow engaging learning environments. We are nationally and internationally recognized as a strong advocate for education technology policies and respected as a source of credible information.
CoSN is the go-to organization for Corporate Partners to connect with districts across the U.S. As a CoSN Corporate Partner, your organization is viewed as a true collaborator in the development of solutions to improve the student learning environment. CoSN membership represents EdTech leaders from across the nation where your company can develop an understanding of local, regional, and national trends. Your company will be able to improve products, understand district needs, build your brand, and increase sales as you build relationships with CoSN members.
CoSN partners are companies that share our mission of leveraging technology to create and grow engaging K-12 student learning environments as well as enhance K-12 enterprise operations. As a Corporate Partner, you will be part of our vibrant association tapping into unique opportunities, gaining access to our resources, and connecting with the CoSN community throughout the year and at our events.
Why should your company partner with CoSN?
- More than 2,050+ school systems are CoSN members; representing 14 million learners and 7,600+ EdTech leaders who influence technology purchasing decisions.
- CoSN’s research and resources help you understand EdTech trends and the challenges impacting school systems.
- CoSN creates opportunities for companies to showcase their products and service solutions at events (both local and national).
- Companies will be viewed as a thought leader and trusted advisor in the K-12 EdTech space.
- CoSN’s Annual Conference and the EdTech Exchange provides access to more than 1,100 attendees for personal face to face conversations and interaction.
- Foster meaningful connections within the CoSN Community
- Build brand awareness.
- Gain and share knowledge.
Year-Round Opportunities to Partner
CoSN Corporate Partnership provides year-round opportunities to engage with members to increase visibility, collaborate in professional learning, and build an understanding of the challenges and solutions impacting school systems.
Increased Visibility
- Customized Focus Groups
- Podcasts, Blogs & Op-eds
- Awards Sponsorships
- Advocacy
- Webinars
- Conference Participation
Professional Learning
- CTO Forum and Clinics (with state chapters)
- CTO Early Career Academies
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Workshops
- Empowered Superintendent Webinar Series
- EdTech Forecast Webinar Series
- Solution Session National Webinars
Leadership Initiatives
- Thought Leadership Initiatives
- Driving K-12 Innovation
- EdTech Next Annual Reports
- Large District Conversations
- Small and Rural District Conversations
- CoSN Committees