CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, and Managing Technology & Support Resources. Each of these categories includes 10 essential skill areas, outlining the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. Each of these skills and the related knowledge needed to demonstrate them are included in CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) certification exam.
This course meets online every *Tuesday from Jan 21st to April 1st, 2025, from 2:00- 3:00 PM ET.
*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.
This course meets online every *Tuesday from Jan 21st to April 1st, 2025, from 2:00- 3:00 PM ET.
*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.
1/21 Introduction
1/28 Skill Area1: Leadership and Vision
2/04 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning
2/11 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies
2/18 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development
2/25 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing
3/4 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management
3/11 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management
3/18 Skill Area 8: Business Management
3/25 Skill Area 9: Data Management
4/1 Skill Area 10: Data Privacy and Security
Read the course syllabus for more information on timeline and the 11 modules of the course.
Read more about instructor Cory Stokes here.
Read more about instructor Cory Stokes here.
Additional facilitators: Rick Gaisford; Jim Stewart; Scot McCombs
Participants successfully completing the course will receive a Certificate of Completion, earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification, and have access to the course materials for one full year.
All CoSN Professional Learning opportunities are independent of the CETL® certification program, which requires a separate application. The CETL® program is governed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee, an independent certifying body of CoSN. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies, CETL® Certification Governance Committee volunteers and CETL® Certification staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee nor is a prerequisite to earn the CETL®. The CETL® Certification Governance Committee and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CETL® program, including application deadlines and qualification requirements.
All CoSN Professional Learning opportunities are independent of the CETL® certification program, which requires a separate application. The CETL® program is governed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee, an independent certifying body of CoSN. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies, CETL® Certification Governance Committee volunteers and CETL® Certification staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the CETL® Certification Governance Committee nor is a prerequisite to earn the CETL®. The CETL® Certification Governance Committee and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CETL® program, including application deadlines and qualification requirements.
Educator: Members $749 Non-Members $949; Corporate: Members: $949 Non-Members $1149
Bulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount, 5-10 15% discount, 11+ 25% discount
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Participants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year.
