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SUMMARY:Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Application Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to apply for the Trusted Learning Environment Seal but don’t want to go it alone? Join your peers and collaborate to improve your practices and complete your application. Each month\, we’ll review a TLE practice area\, leverage the ideas and learnings of colleagues\, and develop action steps to make progress on your TLE application. Take advantage of the ability to learn directly from TLE Seal recipient guest speakers\, get access to data governance policy examples\, and hear tips from those who have successfully gone through the process. If you’re committed to going through the TLE application process but your state doesn’t already have a TLE cohort\, this is the place for you. \nParticipants will: \n\nMake monthly progress on their TLE applications\nLearn directly from TLE Seal recipients\nCreate a roadmap for completing their TLE application\n\nThere is no cost to participate in the TLE Workshop\, however\, as part of the pre-work to sign up\, participants must have purchased their TLE Seal application and be committed to submitting it within 2 years of completing the Workshop. \nTLE Seal Application costs:\n$100 small district CoSN members/$200 small district non-members\n$200 large district CoSN members/$400 large district non-members. \nEach district may enroll 2 participants per Workshop\, and a total of 10 districts will be permitted for each session that the Workshop is offered.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/trusted-learning-environment-tle-application-online-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Online Workshop,Virtual
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:This course registration is closed. Please register for Cohort #2 if you want to take it this spring. \n\n\n\nThis course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills\, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam.\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort the CETL® Foundation Course is for you! \n \nThe Spring 2024 class meets once a week from January 23rd\, 2024 – April 2nd\, 2024 2:00- 3:00 PM ET on Tuesdays. \n1/23 Introduction\n1/30 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n2/6 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n2/13 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n2/20 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n2/27 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n3/5 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n3/12 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n3/19 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n3/26 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n4/2 Skill  Area 10: Data Privacy and Security \nRead the course syllabus for more information on timeline and the 11 modules of the course.\nRead more about instructor Cory Stokes here. \nAdditional facilitators:  Kathy Webb; Rick Gaisford; Jim Stewart \n-Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\n-If there are spaces available\, participants may start the course within the first two weeks and catch up.  \nEarly Bird pricing  – Educator: Members $649 Non-Members $849; Corporate: Members: $849 Non-Members $1049\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the workshop begins) – Educator: Members $699 Non-Members $899; Corporate: Members $899 Non-Members $1099\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n-Bulk pricing discounts won’t show up until checkout. \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events! \nParticipants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year. \nAll 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2024/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T140000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Privacy: Improving Your Practice Facilitated Online Course Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meets online every *Friday from 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM ET Jan 26th – March 22nd\, 2024\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day. \n \n1/26 Introduction\n2/2 Making the Case for Student Data Privacy\n2/9 Introduction to the Legal Landscape\n2/16 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)\n2/23 Applying Federal Regulations\n3/1 The Procurement Process\n3/8 Break\n3/15 Building a Culture of Data Governance\n3/22 Putting it Together: Course Review \n-If there are spaces available\, participants may start the course within the first two weeks and catch up. \nThe 8-week class will focus on the implementation of your school system’s student data polices and takes a deep dive into securing your network and developing a data governance plan. Candidates who aspire to achieve the TLE will gain tools and resources to prepare for your Trusted Learning Environment application. \nThis course is regularly updated with current information by our subject matter expert and instructor\, Melissa Tebbenkamp. Read more about Melissa here. \nParticipants 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. \nEarly Bird pricing – Educator: Members $549 Non-Members $749; Corporate: Members: $749 Non-Members $949\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the course begins) – Educator: Members $599 Non-Members $799; Corporate: Members: $799 Non-Members $999\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount-Bulk pricing discounts won’t show up until checkout. \n*If you want to buy several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for options. \nPayment is due within 14 days of the start of the course. We understand some districts take longer to provide payment\, so if you need an extension\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/protecting-privacy-improving-your-practice-facilitated-online-course-spring-2024/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Application Window Open: CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs 2023-24 Cohort Deadline Extended to 9/9 midnight
DESCRIPTION:The CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs is a program to address the needs of education technology leaders who are new (less than four full years) to their CTO or Technology Leadership position or aspiring CTOs and EdTech leaders currently working in a technology department. Participants will have the opportunity to develop edtech leadership skills including; managing diverse teams\, leading a variety of projects simultaneously\, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Academy participants make a positive impact on student-centered and digital learning in their school district and enhance their career trajectory. \n \nThe program extends from October 1- June 1\, 2025. \n\nThis program was developed through public and private sector leaders\, district CTOs and edtech leaders to address current professional development needs and thought partner support for aspiring and early-career CTO and EdTech leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email:\nJill Brown\, jbrown@cosn.org CoSN Director of Professional Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBENEFITS:\nParticipants in CoSN’s CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs will benefit from a blended learning model consisting of:\nMentorship – a thought partner/mentor to match your specific needs that is a seasoned professional with at least 5 years that extends from October 1- June 1\, 2025.\nTwo virtual events per month that include deep-dive discussions and practical content and activities.\nMonthly “News You Can Use”.\nCapstone project (select projects will be featured at the CoSN2025 Conference)\nA private online community consisting of past and current cohort members and mentors.\nRegistration for CoSN2025.\nA face-to-face event at the CoSN2025 Conference.\n\nELIGIBILITY AND TIMELINE:\nNew career K-12 chief technology officers (CTOs) and technology leaders with fewer than 4 years of experience or aspiring technology leaders who are already working in a technology department at a school are invited to apply.\nThe application deadline is EXTENDED TO September 9th\, 2024\, at midnight EST.\nRegistration Fee: $2\,599* members. This program is open only to individuals from CoSN member school systems.\nMore information on joining CoSN is here: https://www.cosn.org/membership-overview/cosn-membership-application/\nThe registration fee will be invoiced upon acceptance. Fees include program\, materials\, and registration for the COSN 2025 Conference. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging for the COSN Conference. \n*Note this fee is proposed to increase to $3\,999 for the 25-26 cohort.\n\nSCHOLARSHIPS:\nWe hope there will be 3-6 Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Academy Scholarships available for CTOs from different populations in the education technology community. As part of the application process\, you may request to be considered for one of these scholarships. Scholarship availability closes one month before the start of the new cohort. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/early-career-k-12-cto-academy-application-window/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:CETL® Certification Basics Webinar (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CoSN CETL® Certification Basics Webinar \nNew date: Feb. 1st from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.  \nThis webinar will cover the basics of the CETL® credential. \n \n \nWhat is it? \nWhy it’s beneficial?  \nHow to apply\, recertification?\n \nAnd more.  \nBring your questions and learn everything you need to know about advancing your career as an EdTech leader.  \n*The session will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers. 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-certification-basics-webinar-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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