SETTING CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESS: Guidelines for Responsible Use of Technology for Schools
This resource provides guidance for educators, technology leaders, district leaders, and district communities on supporting responsible technology use and digital citizenship. It is intended to complement—not replace—district policies governing the…
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CoSN Announces New Board of Directors Ahead of 2026 Annual Conference
Education Technology Leaders Join CoSN Leadership to Drive Strategic Growth and Impact in 2026–27 Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking today announced…
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Digital Leap Success Matrix
CoSN’s Digital Leap Success Matrix is a curated collection of best practices for school systems, and it outlines the essential areas that outline the practices needed in a successful digital…
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EdTech Implementation Is a Retention Strategy
EdTech Implementation Is a Retention Strategy Let’s put it bluntly: elementary educators are exhausted. The constant stream of student behavior issues, poorly aligned professional development sessions, and the never-ending demands…
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Title II ADA Is Here. CIOs Set the Tone for What Happens Next.
For years, digital accessibility lived in an uncomfortable gray area for state and district IT leaders. Everyone knew it mattered. But the rules were vague, the standards fragmented, and accountability…
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Purposeful EdTech That Works: 8 Ways to Reclaim the EdTech Narrative
Public conversations about educational technology often swing between extremes. On one side, EdTech is framed as a cure-all for engagement, equity, and efficiency. On the other hand, it is reduced…
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CoSN Framework of Essential Skills
The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field. Each of these categories includes 10 essential skill areas,…
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CETL® Candidate Handbook
CoSN’s CETL® certification program and its body of knowledge were created by and for education technology leaders. For K-12 education technology leaders, earning the CETL® certification will demonstrate to your…
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Purposeful EdTech That Works — Reclaiming the EdTech Narrative Webinar Recording & Podcast
Recording Podcast Recording Balancing Innovation and Screen Time for Meaningful Learning January 22, 2026 2:00 PM ET Open to ALL. Free for CoSN Members. In this webinar, we share real…
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Supporting and Empowering Emerging Tech Leaders Through CoSN
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology is no longer a support function—it’s a strategic driver of learning, equity, and innovation. As schools and districts embrace digital transformation, a new…
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