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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/
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Summer
DESCRIPTION: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.\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. \nThe Summer 2024 class meets once a week from May 23rd\, 2024 – Aug 8th\, 2024 4:00- 5:30 PM ET on Thursdays. \n5/23 Introduction\n5/30 Skill Area1: Leadership and Vision\n6/6 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n6/13 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n6/20 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n6/27 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n7/4 Open\n7/11 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n7/18 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n7/25 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n8/1 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n8/8 Skill  Area 10: Data Privacy and Security \nRead more about the instructors Richard Platts and Dr. Edward McKaveney. \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 (1 week 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!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-foundation-facilitated-online-course-summer-2/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Current Approaches to AI in K-12 Education
DESCRIPTION:How is AI being used today in education? Join two forward-thinking education leaders leveraging the power of AI to support their staff and engage students. Part of our special “Are You AI Ready? webinar series\, this session highlights AI use cases today.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/webinar-current-approaches-to-ai-in-k-12-education/
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