CoSN’s Information Technology (IT) Project Management Framework
IT LEADERSHIP PROJECT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK The IT Leadership Project Management Framework shows the 7 course modules, the 10 PMBOK knowledge areas, and the 59 skills and knowledge areas. Be patient with the material. The more you…
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Indirect Labor User Survey
To make informed decisions about technology investments, it is essential to understand not just upfront costs but also ongoing expenses, including indirect labor costs. Indirect labor costs are the hidden…
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TCO Assessment Tool
The CoSN TCO tool was designed to help school technology leaders understand the costs associated with the computing environment. Versions of this free web-based tool have been used by over…
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Technology Budgets: Moving from Capital Expense (CapEx) to Operational Expense (OpEx)
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Lifecycle Replacement Planning
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Conducting A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
What is a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment? Why should I do one? Risk management is critical for districts to successfully implement and maintain a secure teaching and learning environment. Risk assessments…
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Strategies for Building Information Security Governance
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Security Maturity Rubric
The grid describes the status of issues that districts can examine to determine current degree of security preparedness. Log-in to Read More... (Member Exclusive)
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EmpowerED Superintendents Critical Focus Areas: Issue One-Pagers (Free)
Our Superintendent one-pagers are a comprehensive, consistent set of resources on various edtech topics that guide and empower superintendents and their leadership teams in leading the digital transformation. These materials…
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2021-22 Annual Report
This CoSN annual report describes our path of moving beyond the pandemic and our work to reimagine, redesign, and renew education. In spring of 2021, our members began to plan…
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