Application Window Open: CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs 2025-26
1 November 2024–1 September 2025
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…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Driving K-12 Innovation: Current Hurdles and Accelerators (Part 1)
8 September 2025
Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Laura Geringer, Project Director, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee, and Founder, PumpkinBerry Consulting Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents…
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The Intersection of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Facilitated Online Course Fall 2025
16 September 2025–18 November 2025
Educators, students, and parents are now benefiting from the exciting opportunities available as a result of new instructional technologies, including cloud-based technology services and mobile applications. These technologies enable rich, data-powered classroom experiences and the anytime, anywhere learning that education technologists and educators have envisioned for many years. However, as schools turn to cloud services…
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AI, Automation, and the Future of K–12 Networks: Insights from CoSN’s Latest Survey Webinar (FREE FOR ALL)
25 September 2025
Presented by: CoSN, sponsored by Juniper Networks As K–12 school districts grow increasingly dependent on always-on, secure, and high-performing networks, IT leaders face mounting challenges in managing complexity, ensuring security, and supporting digital learning at scale. With a surge in connected devices, cloud-based applications, and IoT infrastructure, the traditional approach to network operations is being tested.…
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CETL® K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course for Corporate Members Fall 2025
30 September 2025–18 November 2025
CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTOLinks to an external site. 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…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Driving K-12 Innovation: Tech Enablers (Part 2)
6 October 2025
Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); and Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public School District (NJ) Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) This edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink Learn more about…
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Cybersecurity Online Workshop: Creating Cybersecurity and Incident Response Plans Fall 2025
28 October 2025–11 November 2025
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. Meets on…
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Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Fall 2025
29 October 2025–7 January 2026
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. This seven-week facilitated online course will help IT staff learn the fundamentals…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: The Screen Time Debate
10 November 2025
The Screen Time Debate The debate over student use of assorted technologies, including cell phones, computers, tablets, etc. is an ongoing discussion. In the most recently released Blaschke 2025 Report, CoSN highlights the impact of screen time and how districts can address the concerns while also leveraging the positive impacts when it comes to making…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Artificial Intelligence: Current Policies and Practice
5 January 2026
Where Are We with AI in Schools Today? There is no question that Artificial Intelligence continues to be a source of intrigue and new learning for multiple facets of society. School systems are no exception. In this edLeader Panel discussion, three superintendents share what they have come to learn about AI over the past few…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Data Privacy and Security
9 February 2026
Data Privacy: Highlights of CoSN’s 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report Data privacy continues to be both a priority and a challenge for school systems. The CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report outlines strategies for school district leaders, including: Maturity of Privacy Practices Existing Supports Additional Support Needs Barriers to Improvement Benefits of the…
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THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Cybersecurity
9 March 2026
Cybersecurity in K-12 Learning Environments As technology continues to advance, the critical importance of cybersecurity in K-12 learning environments remains a challenge and a high priority. In this edLeader Panel three superintendents share the effective strategies their districts implement to assure cybersecurity. They will also share how they stay on top of the issue and…
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