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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/
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SUMMARY:CETL® K-12 CTO's Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2026
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.\n\nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from Jan 20th to March 31st\, 2025\, from 2:00- 3:00 PM ET.\nInstructors will be available after the class for additional questions if needed.\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session. \n1/20 Introduction\n1/27 Skill Area1: Leadership and Vision\n2/3 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n2/10 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n2/17 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n2/24 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n3/3  Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n3/10 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n3/17 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n3/24 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n3/31 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: Rick Gaisford; Jim Stewart; Scot McCombs \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\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. \nEducator: Members $749 Non-Members $949; Corporate: Members: $949 Non-Members $1149\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount \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. \nParticipants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-k-12-ctos-framework-of-essential-skills-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2026/
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SUMMARY:AI District Summit - Boston
DESCRIPTION:Move Beyond Awareness—Create a Strategic Roadmap for AI Adoption \nJanuary 28–30\, 2026 – Boston\, MA  \nAt this time\, registration for this event is full. However\, we do have a waiting list available. If space becomes available\, we will contact individuals on the waiting list in the order received. Please be sure to send the full name\, title and emails of those you would like to add to the waiting list to registration@cosn.org. \nThis interactive summit supports Superintendent-led executive leadership teams in moving from AI exploration to intentional implementation. You’ll leave with a clear vision\, and a head start on creating a prioritized 6–12-month action plan that aligns generative AI with your district’s mission\, values\, and long-term goals. \nWhy Attend \n“AI is revolutionizing how we conduct business in education and will greatly impact teaching\, learning and assessments. It carries possibilities and risks\, and we must plan for it accordingly.” \n– May 2025 Summit participant \nWhat You’ll Experience \n\nLearn how AI can streamline and simplify everyday tasks and workflows.\nGain experience using the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool to gauge your district’s current readiness across seven critical domains.\nWork as a district team to build a mission-aligned implementation roadmap rooted in insights from the maturity assessment.\nBring together key decision-makers and stakeholders for shared planning and alignment.\n\nHow does this training relate to the Massachusetts DESE guidance for AI in K-12 Education? \nThe Massachusetts DESE guidance covers a range of important topics related to AI in K-12 education\, including AI literacy development\, academic integrity\, bias awareness and mitigation\, transparency and accountability\, and ensuring instructional quality and equity. \nBuilding on this foundation\, CoSN’s AI District Leaders Action Summit is designed to complement the DESE guidelines. Using the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool\, participants gain the knowledge and tools to assess readiness and develop strategic roadmaps across functional domains essential to district-wide AI success and long-term sustainability\, including: \n• Executive Leadership\n• Operations\n• Data\n• Technology\n• Security\n• Legal/Risk\n• Academic AI Literacy \nAttending this summit alongside state initiatives ensures school district leaders are not only aligned with Massachusetts’ vision for AI in education but also prepared with the organizational capacity to turn that vision into reality. \nWhether your district is just beginning its AI journey or already well on its way\, this event will equip your team with the tools and guidance to make meaningful progress towards sustainable and responsible AI adoption aligned with instructional and operational goals. \nCan districts outside Massachusetts attend? \nYes\, absolutely. While this summit takes place in Massachusetts and references state-specific guidance\, it is designed for all K–12 district leadership teams looking to move from AI awareness to strategic adoption. \nWho Should Participate \nThis summit is ideal for district teams poised to lead strategic AI implementation—especially those seeking to build internal alignment and long-term capacity. If you’re leading planning\, technology\, operations\, finance\, Human Resources\, and/or curriculum planning and development\, your participation will multiply impact. \nKey Outcomes \nYour team will leave the summit with: \n\nInitial progress on an AI maturity assessment tailored to your district’s context\, with guidance on how your team can complete the assessment for all seven domains.\nA comprehensive framework for developing a 6–12-month AI integration roadmap.\nClear\, practical next steps to advance AI integration within your district.\nA framework for stakeholder engagement and leadership accountability to ensure sustainable progress.\n\nWhat Past Summit Participants Are Saying \n\n“I learned so much! The top takeaway for me is that AI is a powerful tool to enhance efficiency.”\n“[Our top takeaway was the] importance of having a group to collaborate from our district — the collaboration was something we would not have otherwise been able to prioritize.”\n“The AI tool created to help us plan our roadmap was extremely helpful and will continue to be helpful when working with our larger team.”\n“[Our top takeaway was having] next steps to take back to the district. We have a solid start to a roadmap and how we will successfully incorporate AI for staff and students.”\n“One of the greatest benefits of the CoSN AI workshop was the protected time for our leadership team to collaborate. It created the space for us to ensure that our approach to artificial intelligence is not an add-on\, but a direct accelerator for our existing strategic plan. The guidance and framework provided were instrumental in helping us build a unified vision and a set of actionable goals for the Madison Consolidated Schools.”\n—Dr. Teresa Brown\, Superintendent\n\nPresenters \n\nPete Just\nTom Ryan\nScott Elder\n\nEvent Details\nDates: January 28–30\, 2026 \nVenue\nThe Verve Hotel Boston Natick\n1360 Worcester St\, Natick\, MA 01760\nRoom Rate: $129/night \n\nLink to register for hotel: https://group.tapestrycollection.com/ensjya\nPhone: 508-653-8800; use group code “907“\nHotel registration cut-off date: January 9th\, 2026. Reservations received after 5 pm on this date may not receive the discounted group rate.\n\nAgenda \n\nClick here to access the agenda\n\nSchedule \n\nJanuary 28: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (Optional)\nJanuary 29: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Breakfast available at 7:30)\nJanuary 30: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast available at 7:30)\n\nMeals \n\nLight refreshments served at reception on January 28\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and optional dinner provided on January 29\nBreakfast and box lunch provided on January 30\n\nBring Your Team \nThis event is designed for cross-functional district leadership teams. To maximize impact\, we strongly encourage districts to send teams of at least three members to collaborate on their AI readiness strategy. A discount will be available for groups of two or more. \nRegistration & Pricing \nEarly Bird Pricing ($100 off Regular Pricing) through January 5 \n\nMember Pricing: $599 first registrant/$299 for all others from the same District\nNon-Member Pricing: $699 first registrant/$399 for all others from the same District\nRegistering a group? You will need to add your team to your organization’s roster prior to registering. For assistance\, contact registration@cosn.org. \n\nRegular Pricing January 5 \n\nMembers of CoSN / AESA / SETDA / AASA / METAA / M.A.S.S.: $699 first registrant/$299 for all others from the same district.\nNon-Members: $799 first registrant/$399 for all others from the same district\nRegistering a group? You will need to add your team to your organization’s roster prior to registering. For assistance\, contact registration@cosn.org \n\nWe expect high demand for this event. Register early to secure your spot! \n  \n  \nThank you to our Event Partners: \n  \n \n \n          Thank you to our Project Partners: \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/ai-district-summit-boston/
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