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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:Navigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI 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! \nNavigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI\nAs AI technology advances\, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats exacerbated by generative AI\, highlighting how these sophisticated tools are used to create convincing phishing attempts and other forms of social engineering. We will also discuss the positive aspects of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures\, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems. Emphasizing that humans remain the biggest risk in cybersecurity\, we will cover strategies to improve security awareness and reduce vulnerabilities through education\, humor\, and personal touches in communication that both large and small districts can utilize. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and best practices to protect their school systems from these emerging threats while leveraging AI for better security. \n\nKey Take Aways:\n\nEnhanced Security Awareness and Education: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI is being used to create sophisticated social engineering attacks. They will learn strategies to enhance security awareness and education utilizing humor\, personal touches\, and clear communication to make cybersecurity practices more relatable and memorable.\nLeveraging AI for Cybersecurity: Explore how IT leaders can utilize readily available tools to improve cybersecurity efforts. These tools can help detect unusual patterns\, predict potential threats\, and automate routine security tasks. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to integrate these AI technologies into their security practices.\nEngaging and Inclusive Approaches: The panel will use interactive elements such as real-world scenarios\, Q&A sessions\, and small group discussions to engage the audience actively. The session will provide inclusive and practical approaches that large and small districts can implement\, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for all attendees.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Couture\, MBA MAT CETL\nDirector of Technology\nSouth Windsor Public Schools\nSouth Windsor\, Connecticut \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Doe\, CAGS\nDirector of Technology\nRegional School Unit 40\nWindham\, New Hampshire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMac McMillian\, CISSP (he/him/his)\nAdministrator for IT\nBeaverton School District\nBeaverton\, Oregon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrankie Jackson\, CETL (she/her/hers)\nK-12 Independent CTO\, Project Director\n(Formerly) Cypress Fairbanks ISD\nBaytown\, Texas
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/navigating-cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-webinar/
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