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SUMMARY:Project Management for K-12 School System Technology Leaders Facilitated Online Course Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:CoSN is pleased to offer the first-ever project management course that focuses on the unique needs and challenges of school system technology leaders. Using thought leadership resources and best practices\, this course is aligned to CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills for the K-12 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\, the foundation for the nationally-accredited Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program. Its structure and content are also based on the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition – a global industry standard for project management and the most widely recognized project management model for business and government. SyllabusThe pedagogical approach in the design of this course offers learners rich content\, including prerecorded class instruction that may be viewed before online class sessions. This approach provides greater opportunities to learn in a dynamic\, interactive learning environment where project management concepts may be applied to current education projects that are underway or planned soon. As a result\, class learners are actively involved in knowledge construction that is personally meaningful and can be used in their current job.This course meets online every *Tuesday from Oct 21st – Dec 9th\, 2025\, from 2:00- 3:30 PM ET. (There is no meeting on 11/25)\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\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.\n\nCo-instructors Cory Stokes and Frankie Jackson regularly update this course with current information. Read more about Cory here. Read more about Frankie here. \n\nEducator: Members $649; Non-Members $849;\nCorporate: Qualifying Member $849; Qualifying Non-Member $1049\nBulk pricing for same organization registrations: 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discountIf 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/project-management-for-k-12-school-system-technology-leaders-facilitated-online-course-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Online Workshop: Creating Cybersecurity and Incident Response Plans Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Building and strengthening cybersecurity in a district requires both a solid security plan and an effective incident response plan. This workshop walks attendees through the development of both proactive security plans to support district improvement and maintenance of cybersecurity efforts\, and incident response plans to guide response during a security incident or emergency. \nMeets on *Tuesdays Oct 28th\, Nov 10th & 25th\, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET\n3 occurrence(s)\n*Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \nOur subject matter expert and instructor\, Amy McLaughlin\, regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Amy here. \nEducator: Members $149 Non-Members $249; Corporate: Members: $299 Non-Members $499.\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount. \nAll attendees are eligible to earn 5 CEA hours toward CETL® recertification. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who attend all three days.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-online-workshop-creating-cybersecurity-and-incident-response-plans-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:What can the information technology professional do to secure school systems’ information infrastructure? CoSN has designed an online course focusing on enterprise security issues for school technology staff. Learn the fundamentals of IT security and provide advanced persistent protection for your students’ information. \n\n\nThis seven-week facilitated online course will help IT staff learn the fundamentals of IT security and improve their understanding of enterprise security issues. The content is comprised of three modules – 1) Network Security\, 2) Risks and Controls\, and 3) Vulnerabilities and Mitigation. There are also to-do activities such as reflection questions and extending your learning as well as summative assessments after each module. Improve your cybersecurity knowledge today! Syllabus \nThis course meets online every *Wednesday from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET Oct 29th – Jan 7th\, 2025\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session. \n\n\nOur subject matter expert and instructor regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Amy McLaughlin 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.\nCourse Fees:\nEducator: Members $649 Non-Members $849; Corporate: Members: $849 Non-Members $1049\n\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-in-k-12-schools-facilitated-online-course-fall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Application Window Open: CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs 2026-27 - Open Until Full
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\, 2026 – June 1\, 2027. \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\, 2026-June 1\, 2027.\nTwo virtual events per month that include deep-dive discussions and practical content and activities.\nMonthly “News You Can Use”.\nProject Overview Presentation (select projects will be featured at the CoSN2027 Conference)\nA private online community consisting of past and current cohort members and mentors.\nRegistration for CoSN2027.\nA face-to-face event at the CoSN2027 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.\nApplications are open until full.\nRegistration Fee: $3\,999* 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 COSN2026 Conference. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging for the COSN Conference. \n***Your fee may be paid THIS year or NEXT fiscal year before Oct. 1\, 2026.***\n\nSCHOLARSHIPS:\nWe hope there will be 3-6 Belonging 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 June 8th.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/application-window-open-cto-academy-for-k-12-early-career-and-aspiring-ctos-2026_27/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online Course,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
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SUMMARY:Missouri Educational Technology Leaders (METL) CTO Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Registration & Pricing \n\nMember: $100\nNonmember: $200\n\nWhy Attend? \nThe METL CTO Clinic is a two-day event designed for technology leaders in education who are shaping the future of learning. Through interactive sessions\, networking\, and shared best practices\, attendees will focus on: \n\nMaking an Impact – driving digital transformation in schools.\nEmpowering Learning – harnessing technology to enhance teaching.\nTransforming Schools – leading change with vision and innovation.\nLeading with Technology – building sustainable strategies for the future.\n\nJoin fellow CTOs and district technology leaders to collaborate\, exchange insights\, and accelerate the next wave of digital transformation in education. \n\nKeynote Spotlight \nTransforming Trials Into Triumphs: Lessons for Resilient K12 Technology Leadership and Essential Conditions for Success\nThomas Ashley\, K12 Education Strategist\, CDW Education \nIn an era where AI is revolutionizing education and cybersecurity threats loom large\, K12 technology leaders face unprecedented challenges. This keynote will inspire and empower with an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity—showcasing determination\, resilience\, and hope. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nAI Transformation – Champion the responsible\, effective\, and transparent use of AI.\nCybersecurity Preparedness – Strengthen cybersecurity measures and build a vigilant culture.\nEmotional Resilience – Foster mental and emotional well-being for leaders and staff.\n\nWalk away with the confidence and tools to navigate digital-age challenges while cultivating a safe and innovative learning environment for all. \n\nEvent Location \nColumbia Public Schools – Aslin Administration Building\n1818 W Worley St\, Columbia\, MO 65203 \nLodging \nDrury Inn and Suites Columbia\n1000 Knipp Street\, Columbia\, MO 65203\nRoom Rate: $112/night\nBook Room \nSchedule \nThe full schedule can be accessed here.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/missouri-educational-technology-leaders-metl-cto-clinic/
LOCATION:Columbia Public Schools\, 1818 West Worley Street\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
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SUMMARY:We Survived a Cyber Incident: From Readiness to Recovery Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Sessions Everyone Was Talking About Webinar Series \nMissed CoSN2025 in Seattle or couldn’t attend every session? Don’t worry—we’re bringing the most popular\, standing-room-only presentations to you in a special webinar series. Learn from top EdTech leaders from across the country—no travel needed! \nWe Survived a Cyber Incident: From Readiness to Recovery Webinar \nThis story has a happy ending. In January 2024\, the “not if but when” happened to us. We’d been cyber-attacked\, and the bad guys were in the house. \nIt started off with a fairly normal outage. Internal sites were stuck\, and printing stopped working. We halted all network traffic as we methodically checked possibilities: power\, hardware\, network servers/services. Then\, our Manager of Network and Security found it—a service account doing way more than it should. \nHe immediately initiated a quarantine\, isolating all network traffic\, “locking the bad guys in the house” as we began our investigation. The two aims of a cyber threat actor\, 1) exfiltrate data\, 2) lock us out for ransom\, were both mitigated by his quick\, informed action. We survived with little loss to operations and no data loss\, thanks to our plan. Come hear about the preparation and lessons learned from our first cyber incident. \n\nKey Take Aways:\n\nWe shape our workshops through Adult Learning Theory\, emphasizing the expertise participants bring to the session and making ample space to apply new knowledge to existing problems. They will be reflecting on their own security plans and applying our lessons to their own situations.\nHave a plan (CIRP). The worst time to figure out your cyber security plan is the day you need one. Call your network and insurance partners NOW to discuss your CIRP\, not when it happens.\nThe guts: Know your backups and the backup solution/plan\, make sure you’re backing up all servers. Audit admin access regularly. Ensure all accounts and devices\, that can be\, are locked behind MFA.\n\nSpeakers:\n \nLuke Allpress\, CETL\, MEd (he/him/his)\nDirector of Innovative Solutions\nAgua Fria Union High School District\nAvondale\, Arizona \n \nBrandon Gabel\nDirector of Technology\nAgua Fria Union High School District\nAvondale\, Arizona
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/we-survived-a-cyber-incident-from-readiness-to-recovery-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Inside the Research: A Data-Backed Blueprint for Confident Edtech Investments
DESCRIPTION:Join Logitech on Thursday\, November 6th for an engaging #edLeaderPanel\, Inside the Research: A Data-Backed Blueprint for Confident Edtech Investments. With K-12 edtech budgets under pressure and funding sources in flux\, making smart\, sustainable technology investments has never been more critical. Join us for a discussion of brand new research from Logitech and THE Journal that sheds light on today’s purchasing priorities and what drives confident decision making in schools. You’ll hear from K-12 educators on applying these insights to inform districtwide technology decisions. Their perspectives will provide a practical lens into how data-driven findings can shape impactful\, future-ready learning environments.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/inside-the-research-a-data-backed-blueprint-for-confident-edtech-investments/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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