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SUMMARY:Analyzing Access: How Analytics Shape Equitable Digital Learning Experiences Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Usage data is critical to understanding whether equitable digital learning occurs in your district for all students. Analytics can illuminate the digital engagement of students and provide insight on everything from equitable access\, to return on investments and professional development needs. Combining analytics with best practices to evaluate learning applications will help you streamline and improve the quality of your EdTech ecosystem. \n  \nIn this webinar\, ClassLink will… \n\nShare an analysis of the top applications used in our client districts and what differences exist in the types of apps used in schools based on characteristics\nHighlight ClassLink Analytics’ reports hat help districts analyze which applications students use and the differences in applications across school buildings and groups\nShare best practices for selecting and evaluating applications\n\nPresenters:  \n\nAmy Sterckx\, Executive Director of Technology & Information\, Green Bay Area School District\nMary Batiwalla Director of Evaluation Analytics\, ClassLink
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/analyzing-equity-how-analytics-shape-equitable-digital-learning-experiences-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T160000
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:This course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills\, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam.\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort the CETL® Foundation Course is for you! \nThe Fall 2022 class meets once a week from September 27th – December 13th\, 2022 4:00-5:30 PM ET on Tuesdays. \n \n9/27 Introduction\n10/4 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n10/11 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n10/18 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies|\n10/25 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n11/1 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n11/8 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n11/15 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n11/22 Open\n11/29 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n12/6 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n12/13 Skill  Area 10: Data Privacy and Security \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.  \nRead more about the instructors Richard Platts and Dr. Edward McKaveney. \nEarly Bird pricing  – Educator: Members $649 Non-Members $849; Corporate: Members: $849 Non-Members $1049\nStandard pricing (2 weeks 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! \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-foundation-facilitated-online-course-fall-2022-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:#HerefortheKids Campaign
DESCRIPTION:CoSN is Here for the Kids!\n \nThere’s never been a more critical time for all of us to work together to support public education and our students’ success.  CoSN is proud to support a critical effort to help ensure a bright future for our children.  \nThe Here for the Kids campaign brings together families\, educators\, and community members to shine a light on local public schools and tell the stories of the amazingly positive things happening in classrooms and school buildings nationwide.  \nThe Learning First Alliance will officially launch the campaign on Tuesday\, October 4\, 2022\, at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. ET. We invite you to watch the live stream on Twitter or Facebook \nRegardless of their family income or where they live\, every child deserves equitable access to high quality learning environments.  We are working to redesign today’s classrooms to prepare our students for tomorrow.  CoSN is proud to be one of the 12 collaborating partners on this important campaign. \nThe past three years have placed a spotlight on America’s educators and school professionals\, who have shown us how truly committed they are to helping children thrive despite unprecedented challenges. In every community across America\, schools are partnering with parents and families to ensure all children can achieve their full potential. \nAlthough we do not always agree on how to get there\, we can come together around our shared values of ensuring every child feels accepted\, believes they can succeed\, and builds the critical skills to succeed in a diverse world. \nAs we know\, when we support our public schools\, we support our kids. Families\, communities\, and our nation’s future depends on the next generation. Let’s support one another and work together to prepare our kids for the opportunities that await them! \nTo learn more and to find some quick and simple ways you can help\, visit www.learningfirst.org/hereforthekids. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/hereforthekids-campaign/
LOCATION:National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T180000
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SUMMARY:Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Deborah Kerr\, Superintendent\, St. Francis School District (WI); Dr. John Malloy\, Superintendent\, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (CA); and Mr. Marlon Styles\, Superintendent\, Middletown City School District (OH)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nIn today’s world where changes in technology are constant\, school systems must assure that not only students\, but also the entire district’s staff\, have the opportunities to participate in ongoing\, effective\, and impactful technology professional learning opportunities. In this edLeader Panel\, three leading superintendents share the strategies their districts implement to assure that their professional learning programs are aligned to improving digital literacy and the technology capacity of their educators\, administrators\, students\, and even parents and families. \nWhen it comes to maximizing technology tools for learning\, professional learning for all educators requires a focus not only on specific tools but also on impactful changes in pedagogy that support the sustained effective use of technology tools. Items to be covered in this conversation with the three superintendents include how school districts create professional learning opportunities that focus on specific content areas\, provide opportunities for hands-on learning\, and directly connect to the daily practice activities of their professional learners. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcast. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Deborah Kerr is the superintendent of St. Francis School District in St. Francis\, Wisconsin\, with over 1\,000 students\, 100 teachers\, and 50% economically disadvantaged. She is in her second year of leading this “diamond of a district\,” which passed a referendum during the pandemic and will open up new learning spaces in the fall of 2022. Dr. Kerr has dedicated the last 40 years of her life to the education of all children. She has also been elected to leadership roles in regional\, state\, and national organizations. She is Past President of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA). Dr. Kerr is noted for closing achievement gaps\, attaining 100% graduation rates\, and recruiting diverse teaching\, administrative\, and school boards. Through her learning experiences with great educators and community partners\, she believes that we must collectively work together to promote excellence and equity for all of our students. \n\nDr. John Malloy arrived to serve San Ramon Valley Unified School District as Superintendent in July 2020 after having served as the director of education (superintendent) at the Toronto District School Board in Toronto\, Canada. He has an extensive background in education at all levels and is a fierce advocate for an equitable\, accessible\, and quality public education. \nUnder Dr. Malloy’s leadership\, SRVUSD is now guided by the board-adopted strategic directions\, which are built upon the district’s existing foundation of academic excellence. He also recently led the launch of the new Access to Excellence initiative\, which is driven by goals to bring the community together through engagement\, advocacy\, and fundraising\, to ensure the success of our students now and into the future. \n\nMarlon Styles\, Jr. is currently the superintendent at Middletown City School District (OH). During his 20-year career\, he served as a middle school math teacher\, 7-12 principal\, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. In 2017\, Mr. Styles received the Center for Digital Education Top 30 Digital Trailblazers Award. Under his leadership\, Middletown City Schools earned the 2019 ISTE Distinguished District Award for ensuring equitable\, accessible\, and appropriate technology use for all students. He was recently recognized as the 2020 K-12 Dive Superintendent of the Year. Mr. Styles is passionate in his efforts to close the systemic equity gaps many students in this country face. He is devoted to transforming education and finding ways to integrate technology while creating inclusive learning experiences for all students. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of  ERDI’s EdLeader Alliance. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/creating-and-leading-a-professional-team-of-lifelong-learners-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T150000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:Meets online every *Wednesday from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM ET October 12th – December 14\, 2022\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day.  \nWhat 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 \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! \nEarly Bird pricing – Educator: Members $549 Non-Members $749; Corporate: Members: $749 Non-Members $949\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the course begins) – Educator: Members $599 Non-Members $799; Corporate: Members: $799 Non-Members $999\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n*If 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 receive a Certificate of Completion\, earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year. \nThis course is regularly updated with current information by our subject matter expert and instructor\, Amy McLaughlin. Read more about Amy here and here on LinkedIn. \nPayment is due within 14 days of the start of the course. We understand some districts take longer to provide payment\, so if you need an extension\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-in-k-12-schools-facilitated-fall-2022-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000
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SUMMARY:Project Management Facilitated Online Course for K-12 School Leaders Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:CoSN is pleased to offer the first-ever education technology leader 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.\nThis seven-week course provides participants with high-quality\, practical and wide-ranging protocols and resources that empower responsive and scalable project management practices. Course content references effective methodologies rooted in research and correlated to the K-12 environment through a practical lens. \nThe 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. \nOct 18th – Nov 29th\, 2022\nAll classes are Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:30 ET\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day.\nNote: Registration will remain open for two weeks past the start date of the course\, because participants are able to catch up during this time period.  \n \nParticipants will learn the fundamentals of project management through seven modules:\nModule 1: Introduction\nModule 2: Project Initiation\nModule 3: Scope\, Schedule and Budget Plan\nModule 4: Resource\, Risk and Procurement Plan\nModule 5: Leadership and Quality Management\nModule 6: Monitor and Control\nModule 7: Closing and Success \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. \nThis course is regularly updated with current information by co-instructors Frankie Jackson and Cory Stokes. Read more about Frankie here.  Read more about Cory here. \nEarly Bird pricing – Educator: Members $549 Non-Members $749; Corporate: Members: $749 Non-Members $949\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the course begins) – Educator: Members $599 Non-Members $799; Corporate: Members: $799 Non-Members $999\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n*If 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. \nPayment is due within 14 days of the start of the course. We understand some districts take longer to provide payment\, so if you need an extension\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org. \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events! \n9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/project-management-facilitated-fall-2022-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T203000
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SUMMARY:Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Application Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to apply for the Trusted Learning Environment Seal but don’t want to go it alone? Join your peers and collaborate to improve your practices and complete your application. Each month\, we’ll review a TLE practice area\, leverage the ideas and learnings of colleagues\, and develop action steps to make progress on your TLE application. Take advantage of the ability to learn directly from TLE Seal recipient guest speakers\, get access to data governance policy examples\, and hear tips from those who have successfully gone through the process. If you’re committed to going through the TLE application process but your state doesn’t already have a TLE cohort\, this is the place for you. \nParticipants will: \n\nMake monthly progress on their TLE applications\nLearn directly from TLE Seal recipients\nCreate a roadmap for completing their TLE application\n\nThere is no cost to participate in the TLE Workshop\, however\, as part of the pre-work to sign up\, participants must have purchased their TLE Seal application and be committed to submitting it within 2 years of completing the Workshop. \nTLE Seal Application costs:\n$100 small district CoSN members/$200 small district non-members\n$200 large district CoSN members/$400 large district non-members. \nEach district may enroll 2 participants per Workshop\, and a total of 10 districts will be permitted for each session that the Workshop is offered.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/trusted-learning-environment-tle-application-online-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Online Workshop,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T113000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Online Workshop 101: Creating Cybersecurity and Incident Response Plans
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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeets from 10:00 AM -11:30 AM ET for three-days on Oct. 26\, Nov. 9\, & 16\, 2022 \nEvery day\, 3 occurrence(s)\n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \nWednesdays\nOct. 26\, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nNov. 9\, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nNov. 16\, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET (new date) \nEarly Bird Pricing – Educator: Members $70 Non-Members $115; Corporate: Members: $120 Non-Members $220\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the workshop begins) – Educator: Members $75 Non-Members $125; Corporate: Members: $150 Non-Members $250\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n-Bulk pricing discounts won’t show up until checkout. \nThis workshop is only a training for our constituents.  The workshop has a couple of sponsors\, however\, those are the only members of the vendor community who will be part of the workshop. \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events! \nYou are eligible for 7.5 CEA hours for CETL® recertification if you attend all three days. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-online-workshop-101-creating-cybersecurity-and-incident-response-plans/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T140000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself: What Students\, Parents\, Teachers\, and Staff Need to Know About Cybersecurity (free member webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Protecting Yourself: What Students\, Parents\, Teachers\, and Staff Need to Know About Cybersecurity Webinar \n \nCybersecurity is not just a technology issue. It is part of everyone’s job. \nWhat do students\, parents\, teachers\, and staff need to know to protect themselves and their schools from cyber-attacks? \nWhat are the best practices for teachers with their students? How does the school work with parents and staff on an ongoing basis? \nThe assumption is that the responsibility for all cybersecurity decisions and outcomes rests solely with the technology team. Some assume that managing cybersecurity risk is too technical for students\, parents\, teachers and staff involvement. \nNothing could be further from the truth! \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/protecting-yourself-what-students-parents-teachers-and-staff-need-to-know-about-cybersecurity-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T180000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Casey Bertram\, Superintendent\, Bozeman Public Schools (MT); Dr. Alex Marrero\, Superintendent\, Denver Public Schools (CO); and Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox\, Superintendent\, Raytown Quality Schools (MO)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edLeader Panel series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nToday\, in any school system\, data privacy is a priority that touches every aspect of school operations. In this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents share the successful strategies they lead to assess their school districts’ privacy and compliance policies and the practices they implement as they relate to their districts’ systemwide use of technology. \nAttendees will hear how each superintendent addresses several specific critical guidelines for leading school system data privacy initiatives\, including staying current with state and federal laws\, keeping instructional impacts in the picture\, and effective training strategies for staff and students. \nAll three superintendents represent school districts that have earned the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal\, the nation’s only privacy framework designed specifically for school systems. When any school district goes through the process of earning the TLE Seal they develop strong data privacy programs and are able to build a culture of trust with all the communities they serve. Attendees will learn how their own school districts can earn the TLE Seal. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcast. \nAbout the Presenters \nCasey Bertram began his education career as a teacher and principal in Kalispell\, Montana. While working there\, Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell was awarded the 2010 National Title One Distinguished Schools Award for sustained excellence in academic achievement. Mr. Bertram then served for seven years as the principal of Hawthorne Elementary in Bozeman. In 2018\, Hawthorne Elementary was recognized as a Solution Tree Model PLC School. \nDuring the 2020-2021 school year\, Mr. Bertram served as both Bozeman Public Schools’ Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Technology as well as Interim Co-Superintendent. Mr. Bertram was recently hired as the permanent superintendent of Bozeman Public Schools. He is very proud of the work being done in the Bozeman district to help close identified achievement gaps through early literacy\, Science of Reading implementation\, and the systematic use of MTSS and professional learning communities (PLC) models. Mr. Bertram lives and plays in Bozeman with his wife\, Lacey\, and four children. \n \nDr. Alex Marrero leads with a vision of supporting students the way educators have supported him. As the child of a Cuban refugee and an immigrant from the Dominican Republic\, he prides himself on representing many of the Latinx students in the communities he has served as both a school and district leader. Dr. Marrero has been honored as an outstanding administrator by the Latino Caucus of the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators and inducted into the New York Academy of Public Education. He received a Leadership and Excellence in Education Award from the Association of Dominican-American Supervisors and Administrators and was recognized as the National Latino Administrator of the Year by the Association for Latino Administrators and Superintendents. His life exemplifies a bit of wisdom he borrows from Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Dr. Marrero is proud to serve as the superintendent of the Denver Public Schools. \n\nDr. Penelope Martin-Knox is a career educator with 29 years of experience in education. She has dedicated her efforts to ensuring positive academic outcomes for all children. Dr. Martin-Knox came to Raytown from Sumter School District where she served 15\,000 children as Superintendent. Prior to that\, Dr. Martin-Knox served in several positions with Baltimore County Public Schools in Baltimore\, Maryland. Her positions included the chief of school climate and safety\, the community superintendent for elementary\, middle\, and high schools\, and the assistant superintendent of middle schools. During her career in education\, she has proudly served in the classroom as a high school music and reading teacher\, a middle school instrumental music teacher\, a performing arts department chairperson\, and a middle school assistant principal and principal. Dr. Martin-Knox is extremely excited and proud to be a part of the Raytown community and to continue serving children as Superintendent of Raytown Quality Schools. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of  ERDI’s EdLeader Alliance. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. \n\n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/leadership-challenges-and-solutions-regarding-data-privacy-in-technology-enriched-learning-environments/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000
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SUMMARY:Critical Considerations: Inclusive Technology Practices for All Learners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A synergized and inclusive technology infrastructure will have a focus on accessibility across the selection\, acquisition\, and use of technology within all policies and programs. This session will provide an overview of critical inclusive considerations including device capacity\, the management and interoperability of devices\, the accessibility of technology tools and resources and the security of such systems. The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) is developing a framework to empower school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from district leaders\, share successes and hurdles and ask questions. \nPresenters:  \n\nNiki Styger\, Assistive Technology Coordinator\, Laramie County School District 1\, Cheyenne\, WY\nKyle McKinney\, Executive Director of Technology\, Laramie County School District 1\, Cheyenne\, WY\nElizabeth Freitas – Instructional Supervisor of Special Education\, Wethersfield Public Schools\, Wethersfield\, CT\nMaggie Pickett\, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist\, CAST\n\nFacilitator: Christine Fox\, Project Director\, CAST \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/critical-considerations-inclusive-technology-practices-for-all-learners-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T140000
DTSTAMP:20221201T162215Z
CREATED:20221122T153416Z
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SUMMARY:CETL® Certification Basics Webinar (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CoSN CETL® Certification Basics Webinar \n*November 30\, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n \nThis webinar will cover the basics of the CETL® credential. \nWhat is it? \nWhy it’s beneficial?  \nHow to apply\, recertification?\n \nAnd more.  \nBring your questions and learn everything you need to know about advancing your career as an EdTech leader.  \n*The session will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers. 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/webinar-113022-cetl-certification-basics/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T140000
DTSTAMP:20250313T163157Z
CREATED:20221103T190829Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Access UDL Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Digital Access UDL Webinar (free member webinar)\n \n \nDecember 8th\, 2022 1:00 PM -2:00 PM ET \nA Leader’s Role in Supporting UDL \nIn order to reduce barriers\, leaders must work to develop their Universal Design for Learning mindset\, knowledge and skills to ensure that all learners have equitable access to educational materials and resources. During this session you will hear from two district leaders who are using a UDL mindset to lead. \nHolly Doe\nDirector of Technology RSU #40 (Maine) \nKris Hagel\nExecutive Director of Digital Learning – Department of Learning & Innovation\nPeninsula School District (Washington) \nNancy Mangum\nCoSN Digital Access\, Project Director \n*All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar. \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/digital-equity-udl-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T150000
DTSTAMP:20221123T185935Z
CREATED:20221123T185400Z
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SUMMARY:Butler University: Building a Modern Backup & Recovery Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Backup and recovery strategies for education with Jim Patrick\, Infrastructure Architect at Butler University \n\nLearn about the threats against business data\nLearn about how you can implement a disaster recovery plan\nInvestigate how to protect your devices\, servers\, and virtual machines\nLearn about challenges and lessons from Butler University\nParticipate in live Q&A\n\nThese days\, your organization’s data are probably scattered across a range of platforms and devices\, such as workstations\, virtual machines\, and third-party cloud applications. That makes the process of backing up and recovering data from these different sources complicated and time consuming. During this session\, we will examine how Butler University implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery solution for hundreds of devices\, servers\, and virtual machines\, and we’ll share some of the challenges and lessons learned along that journey. \n  \nSpeakers: \nJim Patrick\, Infrastructure Architect\, Butler University \nTravie Lytle\, Sr. Technical Account Manager\, Synology
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/butler-university-building-a-modern-backup-recovery-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T180000
DTSTAMP:20221209T200356Z
CREATED:20221117T154323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T200356Z
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SUMMARY:Planning and Sustaining Technology Innovations: Aligning Priorities\, Costs\, and Outcomes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 12\, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Chris Gaines\, Superintendent\, Mehlville School District (MO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar\, Superintendent\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); and David Din\, Chief Information Officer\, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VA)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edLeader Panel series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nWhen technology initiatives are viewed as investments rather than simply costs\, school leaders have the opportunity to apply decision-making strategies that are meaningful and relevant to an education environment. Planning for and implementing district technology investments in any school system is a complex process involving multiple stakeholders\, each with their own valid concerns and requests. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three experienced superintendents reveal the strategies they lead to evaluate\, rethink\, and strengthen district technology decision making. The superintendents will reveal how they work with their district teams to assure that priorities are aligned when evaluating the requisite data around total cost of ownership\, student outcomes\, budget management\, and the true value of any technology expenditure. Current opportunities and challenges around leveraging new funding resources while also finding ways to sustain innovations when specific initial funding resources are no longer available will also be discussed. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcast. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Chris Gaines is Superintendent of Mehlville School District in suburban St. Louis\, Missouri. Dr. Gaines previously served as Superintendent of Missouri’s Crawford County R-I and Wright City R-II school districts. Under Dr. Gaines’ leadership Mehlville is expanding opportunities for students. In 2017\, the district opened MOSAIC\, a personalized learning elementary school\, and created the MyPath program\, which allows high school students to create their own classes. The AASA Digital Consortium visited these programs in the spring of 2018 to gain insight into emerging models of best practice using digital media to support engaging learning experiences. In 2019\, Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle school level. Dr. Gaines holds degrees from Southeast Missouri State University and earned his doctorate at St. Louis University. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. \nDr. Kelly May-Vollmar began serving as Desert Sands USD Superintendent on July 1\, 2022. Dr. May-Vollmar has served as Assistant Superintendent of Educational and Technology Devices in Desert Sands since 2019. Over the past 18 years\, she has served in various roles\, including elementary school principal\, academic coach and IB coordinator\, and classroom teacher. Dr. May-Vollmar was recognized as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Technology Administrator of the Year in 2019\, and was instrumental in the district’s innovative LTE network build project\, which provided equitable broadband connectivity to students throughout the district’s 752 square mile attendance zone. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including serving on the board of directors for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). She received her doctorate in organizational leadership from the University of LaVerne. Her master’s degree in teaching is from Chapman University where she also earned her undergraduate degree. \nDavid Din is currently the Chief Information Officer for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. He is an accomplished IT leader with 28 years of IT experience including 11 years of management experience. He has a proven record of success in managing enterprise class\, high availability\, IT environments\, and teams of skilled engineers. He also has a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with particular strengths in organizational leadership and process improvement. David possesses a strong ability to see business/IT alignment and excellent presentation skills to effectively communicate complex technical information. With his in-depth knowledge of a broad range of hardware and software technology\, he has successfully developed and implemented highly effective technology solutions. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of  ERDI’s EdLeader Alliance. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. \n\n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/planning-and-sustaining-technology-innovations-aligning-priorities-costs-and-outcomes-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T140000
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SUMMARY:2022 Federal and State Cybersecurity Legislative Trends (Free Member Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Reg Leichty\, Founding Partner\nForesight Law + Policy\nWashington\, District of Columbia \nAndrea Johnson\, Policy and Research Assistant\nForesight Law + Policy\nSheridan\, WY Office
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/2022-federal-and-state-cybersecurity-legislative-trends-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T143000
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SUMMARY:CoSN K12 Leadership Pre-Survey Tips Webinar (free)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CoSN K12 Leadership Pre-Survey Tips Webinar on January 5th\, 2023. \nAfter a 15-minute sneak peek at what’s new for 2023\, attendees will have a chance to ask their own questions about the survey.  \nThe session will be recorded and sent to everyone who registers. 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosn-k12-leadership-pre-survey-tips-webinar-free/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T180000
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Technology Tools to Provide Equitable Learning Opportunities for ALL Students
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 9\, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Baron R. Davis\, Superintendent\, Richland School District Two (SC); Dr. Susan Enfield\, Superintendent\, Washoe County School District (NV); and Ms. Cynthia Curry\, Director of Technical Assistance\, CAST\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edLeader Panel series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nTechnology plays a critical role when it comes to school districts assuring that equitable learning opportunities are accessible for ALL students\, especially those with disabilities\, learning differences\, and English language learners\, as well as students from lower socio-economic communities. In addition to making certain that all students have access to their needed course content and tools\, school leaders need to ensure that the information they provide to the public\, parents\, guardians\, and staff is readily accessible on any technology device. The needs inherent in guaranteeing accessibility for all go beyond meeting the legal requirements defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The accessibility policies and practices school leaders implement must be consistently vocal and visible to all within the communities they serve. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, two leading-edge superintendents join with the director of technical assistance at CAST (originally known as the Center for Applied Special Technology) in an interactive discussion around the strategies used to successfully lead accessibility for all. Training procedures for providing teachers and staff with the skills to effectively leverage technology to assist students\, parents\, guardians\, and staff will be reviewed. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcast. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Baron R. Davis is Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, South Carolina. He is the first Black superintendent in the district’s 96-year history. Discovering his passion and purpose early\, Dr. Davis has been a trailblazer for public education for over two decades. Using personal experiences\, dating back to growing up in public housing\, he assesses needs and creates innovative structures to achieve goals of equity and excellence. He has made increasing recruitment and retention of male teachers of color a priority by launching the Premier 100 initiative. \nDr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Francis Marion University. From the University of South Carolina\, he earned master’s degrees in school counseling and educational administration\, and Educational Specialist and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in educational counseling. He holds superintendent\, school counseling\, secondary principal\, and secondary supervision certifications. In addition to his formal educational training\, Dr. Davis has participated in and completed numerous educational leadership programs. \nDr. Susan Enfield is Superintendent for the Washoe County School District in Reno\, Nevada. Serving over 62\,000 students across more than 100 schools\, Washoe County is the second-largest district in the state. Prior to Washoe\, Dr. Enfield spent a decade serving as Superintendent for Highline Public Schools outside Seattle\, Washington. \nDr. Enfield began her career in education as a high school English\, ELL\, and journalism teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She later served as Chief Academic Officer and interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. She was named the 2022 Washington State Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators\, and the 2018 Superintendent of the Year by the National School Foundation Association. \nA graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley\, Dr. Enfield has earned master’s degrees from Stanford and Harvard University. She also holds a doctoral degree in administration\, planning\, and social policy from Harvard’s Urban Superintendents Program. \n \nCynthia Curry is CAST’s Director of Technical Assistance and Principal Investigator and Project Director for the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM Center)\, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. She leads a national initiative to create systems change across early childhood\, K-12\, higher ed\, and workforce development to ensure that learners with disabilities who need high-quality accessible educational materials and technologies receive them in a timely manner. Cynthia has enjoyed diverse roles for promoting accessibility and Universal Design for Learning\, including as a middle and high school science teacher\, statewide technology integration mentor\, trainer and technical assistance provider\, teacher education faculty\, instructional designer\, and disability services coordinator. In her current position\, she oversees CAST’s two technical assistance centers that build the capacity of education agencies to improve educational outcomes for learners with disabilities. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of  ERDI’s EdLeader Alliance. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/leveraging-technology-tools-to-provide-equitable-learning-opportunities-for-all-students/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T163000
DTSTAMP:20221213T184255Z
CREATED:20221118T002441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T184255Z
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SUMMARY:Online CTO Forum for Small\, Medium and Large Districts
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 17th\, 2023 3:00-4:30 PM ET \nTopic: Cybersecurity\nWhat are your districts doing?\nWhat can you learn from each other? \n \nFree for CoSN Members
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/online-cto-forum-for-small-medium-and-large-districts/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
DTSTAMP:20230202T180636Z
CREATED:20220906T152532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T180636Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Privacy: Improving Your Practice Facilitated Online Course Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:Meets online every *Wednesday from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM ET Jan 18th – March 8th\, 2023\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day. \n \n1/18  Introduction\n1/25  Review of Key Privacy Concepts\n2/1   Data Security\n2/8   Security Breaches\n2/15  Working with Online Service Providers\n2/22  Building a Culture of Data Governance\n3/1   Moving Beyond the Basics\n3/8   Putting it Together \n-If there are spaces available\, participants may start the course within the first two weeks and catch up. \nThe 8-week class will focus on the implementation of your school system’s student data polices and takes a deep dive into securing your network and developing a data governance plan. Candidates who aspire to achieve the TLE will gain tools and resources to prepare for your Trusted Learning Environment application. \nThis course is regularly updated with current information by our subject matter expert and instructor\, Melissa Tebbenkamp. Read more about Melissa 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. \nEarly Bird pricing – Educator: Members $549 Non-Members $749; Corporate: Members: $749 Non-Members $949\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the course begins) – Educator: Members $599 Non-Members $799; Corporate: Members: $799 Non-Members $999\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount-Bulk pricing discounts won’t show up until checkout. \n*If 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. \nPayment is due within 14 days of the start of the course. We understand some districts take longer to provide payment\, so if you need an extension\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/protecting-student-data-privacy-facilitated-online-course-spring-2023/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Education meets the universe: The promise and the worry (Free Member Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Education meets the universe: The promise and the worry (Free Member Webinar)\nFormerly titled: Metaverse \nBrought to you by CoSN’s Emerging Technologies Committee. \nJanuary 19th\, 2023 1:00-2:00 PM ET \n\nEveryone is talking about the metaverse. Its diverse applications include gaming\, real estate and entertainment among others. Few are addressing how this relatively new technology might impact education for good or for bad. The metaverse can bring us to new worlds that would rarely or never be personally explored – from ancient Greece\, to underwater adventures\, to outer space. But crafting these experiences in ways that are educationally sound requires intentionality and inclusion of the latest science on how and what children need to learn. This talk brings the science together with the technology to offer a framework for educational sound development of the metaverse. \n*Everyone who registers for the event will receive a link to the recording. \nKathy Hirsh-Pasek\, Ph.D. \nKathy Hirsh-Pasek\, a Professor of Psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution was declared a “scientific entrepreneur\,” from the American Association of Psychology. Writing 16 books and 250+ publications\, she served as President of the International Congress for Infant Studies and was on the Governing Board of the Society for Research in Child Development and is on the board of Zero to Three. Her Einstein Never Used Flashcards won the Book for a Better Life Award in 2003 with her Becoming Brilliant (2016) reaching the NYTimes Best Sellers List in education. Her newest book Making Schools Work came out in November of 2022. Hirsh-Pasek won awards from every psychological and educational society for her basic science and translational work designed to bridge basic science and educational impact. A founding member of the Latin American School for Educational and Cognitive Neuroscience\, she spearheaded a global network of scientists devoted to educational science. Co-founder of the global Learning Science Exchange Fellowship\, she brings together scientists\, journalists\, policy makers and entertainers\, to put learning science in the hands of educators. In 2021\, she was elected as a member of the National Academy of Education. Her initiative Playful Learning Landscapes re-imagines cities and public squares as places with science infused designs that enhance academic and social opportunities. Hirsh-Pasek frequently comments for the press (e.g. NPR\, NYT) and blogs for the Brookings Institution. \nEdward McKaveney\, Ed.D.\, CETL  \nHaving worked with education/information technologies\, media and security in higher education and K-12 for more than 25-years\, I have been continuously focused on the advancement of student learning\, faculty development and operational success through the innovative use of technologies. As a former educational computing consultant and manager of media services at Duquesne University\, I have worked as Technology Director for the award-winning Hampton Township School District since 2004\, where I lead the technology team in support of the District’s primary mission\, which is to work collaboratively with the community in support of every child becoming creative and innovative problem-solvers and communicators. In addition to my Technology Director role\, I have been fortunate to participate in several CoSN International delegations\, where I have had the opportunity to visit schools and engage education leaders from around the world in high level discussions exploring innovative teaching and learning as the organization looks at global leadership\, policies and practices in combination with the strategic use of Information Communication Technologies in education. In addition to volunteering with the Pittsburgh Infragard chapter and FBI Pittsburgh Citizens Academy Alumni Association\, I am a national CoSN CETL course facilitator and serve on the CoSN Cybersecurity committee and Driving K-12 Innovation advisory board. I have been fortunate to receive recognitions for our team’s innovative work\, which include 2019 National CoSN Team Leadership Award\, 2013 National CoSN Withrow CTO of the Year\, 2013 PAECT Outstanding Leader of the Year (Pennsylvania’s ISTE award)\, 2012 Pittsburgh FBI/Infragard Champion of Change\, and a 2015/2017 Finalist for the Pittsburgh Technology Council Education sector CIO of the Year. A PA Certified Instructional Technology Specialist and CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL)\, I have a B.S. in Biology\, M.S. in Multimedia Technology\, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management where my organizational change research investigated the effect of implementing instructional coaching with digital learning on high school math and science. \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/metaverse-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Reimagine Imperative with Michael Horn & CoSN2023 Conference Overview (Free Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CoSN Webinar: \nThe Reimagine Imperative with Michael Horn & CoSN2023 Conference Overview \n \nJanuary 23\, 2023\n1:00-2:00 PM ET \nJoin us as Michael Horn\, CoSN’s keynote speaker\, engages in a conversation with Lisa Spencer\, CoSN2023’s Conference Co-Chair. Michael will share thoughts about the reimagine imperative we all face at this time. How do schools work to reimagine school when we are stretched? What can we execute at this time to build capacity? Michael will explore some of the challenges we all have during this webinar and even further at CoSN2023 in Austin. And begin to help us see the solutions we can all embrace. Lisa will share highlights about what to expect at the conference and what you don’t want to miss! Whether you can attend CoSN2023 in person or virtually\, get the most out of your registration by learning more about the amazing event we are putting together for you and your team. \nAll registrants will receive a recording of the Webinar. \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-reimagine-imperative-with-michael-horn-cosn-2023-conference-overview-free-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:This course is FULL\, please register for the second spring section here. \n\n\n\nThis course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills\, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam.\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort the CETL® Foundation Course is for you! \n \nThe Spring 2023 class meets once a week from January 24th\, 2023 – April 11th\, 2023 2:00- 3:00 PM ET on Tuesdays. \n1/24 Introduction\n1/31 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n2/7 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n2/14 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n2/21 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n2/28 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n3/7 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n3/14 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n3/21 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n3/28 Open CoSN 2023 Conference in Austin and Virtual\n4/4 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n4/11 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. \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 (2 weeks 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! \nParticipants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2023/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
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SUMMARY:CoSN's Driving K-12 Innovation: 2023 Summit (Free for Members & Advisory Board)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2023 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit!  \n \nAccelerators & Tech Enablers Summit | Wednesday\, February 1st; 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST \nCoSN Members\, Click Register!\nFree registration for non-CoSN advisory members will be emailed to you.  \nThe 2023 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit will amplify the voices of international educators\, technologists\, and changemakers who make a difference in students’ lives daily. \nEnjoy watching some of the project’s Advisory Board members take part in a fun and challenging activity to define\, in 5 seconds and then again in 20 seconds\, the 2023 Hurdles (barriers)\, Accelerators (mega-trends)\, and Tech Enablers (tools) that were voted most important for the coming year. They’ll also share case studies and tips for each topic!  \nAdditionally\, in true Driving K-12 Innovation fashion\, you’ll have the valuable opportunity to break into smaller groups to connect with other educators and discuss what’s most important to you in the coming year.  \nJoin us at the two-hour Summit to: \n\nExplore the 2023 Top Topics\, \nView our latest publications\, \nShare & hear about current successes and challenges in education\, \nLearn from & network with a seasoned international community\, and \nLeave with tangible takeaways & actionable ideas to drive innovation at your school
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosns-driving-k-12-innovation-2023-summit-free-for-members-advisory-board/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T150000
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SUMMARY:LACOE: CTO Tech Talk
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Los Angeles County Office of Education|Technology Services (LACOE) for a  CTO Tech Talk  on February 2\, 2023 at Dodger Stadium – Dugout Club. \nLACOE’s CTO Tech Talk event is the only annual\, in-person opportunity for technology leadership from LA County’s 80 School districts to collaborate\, strategize\, and learn together about critical topics that impact technology in education. Topics covered will range from Cybersecurity\, Incident Response\, and Disaster Recovery to Esports\, Infrastructure\, Enterprise systems\, and Networking technologies. Participants will have an opportunity to work together in roundtable discussions\, and tabletop exercises\, and hear from a panel of experts about Cybersecurity in Education. \nVIEW SCHEDULE \nTo register as an educator for this event click here.  Sponsors of the event register here. \n\nThe registration for educators is free. Included in the price of the Tech Talk\, each educator registrant will receive $150 discount toward CoSN institutional membership. Corporate attendance is limited to the sponsors of the event.  \nThe Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a future-focused association that connects you to edtech leaders nationwide. \nTo take advantage of this offer please contact membership@cosn.org with the subject line: LA Tech Talk discount. If there are multiple attendees from the same district multiple discounts can be applied to district membership. For example\, 2 CTO’s attend from the same district\, they are able to receive a $300 discount toward membership up to the total cost of membership. The discount can be redeemed up to March 31\, 2023. \nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, contact Jennifer DeWitt at jdewitt@cosn.org. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/lacoe-cto-tech-talk/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T113000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Online Workshop 201: Cybersecurity on a Shoestring Budget
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle with having enough money to support your Cybersecurity needs? \nWould it help you to learn about free programs that other technology leaders recommend and use? \nJoin us for this three-day online workshop for resource-constrained school districts. We will identify and implement the most cost-effective approaches to building out a district cybersecurity program. \n \nMeets from 10:00 AM -11:30 AM ET on Wednesday for three weeks. \nEvery Wednesday – three occurrence(s)\n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \nFeb. 8\, 2022 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nFeb. 15\, 2022 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nFeb. 22\, 2022 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET \nWe would like to thank our workshop sponsors  and . \nThis course is regularly updated with current information by our subject matter expert and instructor\, Amy McLaughlin. Read more about Amy here and here on LinkedIn. \nEarly Bird Pricing – Educator: Members $70 Non-Members $115; Corporate: Members: $120 Non-Members $220\nStandard pricing (2 weeks before the workshop begins) – Educator: Members $75 Non-Members $125; Corporate: Members: $150 Non-Members $250\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n-Bulk pricing discounts won’t show up until checkout. \nThis workshop is only a training for our constituents. The workshop has a couple of sponsors\, however\, those are the only members of the vendor community who will be part of the workshop. \nBe sure to follow us on Twitter @CoSN and LinkedIn to stay updated on CoSN events! \nYou are eligible for 7.5 CEA hours for CETL® recertification if you attend all three days.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-online-workshop-201-cybersecurity-on-a-shoestring-budget/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T180000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Technology’s Belonging & Access Through District Policies\, Practices\, and Personnel
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 13\, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Nick Polyak\, Superintendent\, Leyden High School District 212 (IL); Dr. Avis Williams\, Superintendent\, NOLA Public Schools (LA); Dr. Kristi Wilson\, Superintendent\, Buckeye Elementary School District (AZ); and Diane W. Doersch\, Senior Director of Information Technology\, Digital Promise\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edLeader Panel series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nTechnology plays an ever-increasing role in providing high-quality education for all PreK-12 students\, but its use and application may sometimes be inequitable. In this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents and a senior director of information technology share the strategies they use to ensure not only equitable access and effective uses of technology for all the students and families in their school districts\, but also how they promote diversity within their district technology teams to better represent all the communities they serve. \nJoin the conversation with three leading-edge superintendents and a senior director of IT as they review five specific approaches for thinking outside the box to create equitable digital learning opportunities for all students. In addition\, tune in to learn the processes the superintendents lead and implement when it comes to hiring and leading collaborative district technology teams that truly represent the communities they serve. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcast. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nick Polyak serves as the superintendent for Leyden High School District 212 in Franklin Park\, Illinois. He earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership and supervision from Loyola University Chicago where he received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. He holds a Master of Arts degree and Chief School Business Officer (CSBO) license from Governors State University. Dr. Polyak’s undergraduate work was at Augustana College in Rock Island\, Illinois\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and secondary education. \nDr. Polyak is a co-moderator of #suptchat\, the international Twitter chat for superintendents. He has co-authored three books: The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today\, Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable\, and The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth and Development. Dr. Polyak facilitates the AASA Transformational Leadership Consortium\, the IASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy\, and the AASA National Blended Aspiring Superintendents Academy. \nIn March 2022\, Dr. Avis Williams was selected to serve as Superintendent of the NOLA Public Schools. She is the first woman to be permanently appointed to this role. Her core values are access\, excellence\, and joy\, and she is known for her ability to drive innovation while improving organizational culture and climate. An award-winning educator and sought-after speaker\, she is a native of Salisbury\, NC. She earned master’s degrees from Alabama A&M and Jacksonville State Universities\, and an Education Specialist degree and her doctorate from the University of Alabama. Dr. Williams has had the unique privilege to serve as an elementary\, middle\, and high school principal\, giving her a full perspective of what it takes to lead effectively at all levels. With a heart to serve\, Dr. Williams is an optimistic\, strategic\, visionary leader determined to provide a high-quality education to all scholars in her charge. \n\n \nDr. Kristi Wilson is in her tenth year as Superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in one of the fastest-growing cities in America\, Buckeye\, Arizona. Prior to her superintendency\, Dr. Wilson served in a variety of leadership roles\, including an assistant superintendent\, executive director of student services\, special education director\, school administrator\, teacher\, and adjunct professor in both Arizona and Oregon. \nDr. Wilson is a past president of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN)\, and serves on the American Heart Association\, the Abrazo West Valley Hospital Board\, and the Executive Board of Arizona’s Business and Education Coalition (ABEC). She is the 2020 Arizona Superintendent of the Year. She has been the recipient of the Arizona PTA Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award and the VH1 Save the Music National Superintendent of the Year. She is also the recipient of the Carolyn Warner Women in Leadership in AZ in March of 2022. \nDiane W. Doersch is the senior director of information technology at Digital Promise. She was formerly a chief technology and information officer of a large Wisconsin school district. As a former teacher\, she has been involved in education for over 34 years. Diane holds a master’s degree in educational technology from Lesley University and has her Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) National Certificate from CoSN. Diane was a founding member and President-Elect of the WISEDash Local Consortium\, a group of Wisconsin school districts that built their own data warehouse. She is currently President of Northeast Wisconsin Women in Technology (WIT)\, an organization devoted to attracting\, educating\, and supporting women in the field of technology. She also serves on the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Board of Directors. Diane is passionate about providing technology and opportunities for ALL students to be college\, career\, and community ready. \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of  ERDI’s EdLeader Alliance. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/addressing-technologys-diversity-and-equity-through-district-policies-practices-and-personnel/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:NSPRA with CoSN and Twitter (Free Member Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a tumultuous time on Twitter over the last few months. Join us to learn best practices\, what Twitter has been working on to support school districts\, and more from Twitter’s own Head of US State and Local Public Policy! \nFebruary 22\, 2023 12:00 PM ET \nCoSN Members can find the registration link in the CoSN Network. https://connect.cosn.org/home/memberhome   \nSpeakers\n\n\n \n\nWifredo “Wifi” Fernandez\nHead of US State and Local Policy @Twitter
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-cosn-webinar-with-twitter/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T173000
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2023 Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:This course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills\, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam.\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort the CETL® Foundation Course is for you! \n \nThe Spring 2023 Cohort 2 class meets once a week from Feb 28th\, 2023 – May 23rd\, 2023 4:00- 5:30 PM ET on Tuesdays. \n2/28 Introduction\n3/7 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n3/14 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n3/21 CoSN 2023 Austin\, TX- no class\n3/28 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n4/4 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n4/11 no class\n4/18 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n4/25 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n5/2 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n5/9 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n5/16 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n5/23 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 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! \nParticipants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2023-cohort-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:CoSN2023 Advocacy Virtual Happy Hour FREE - Powered by SongDivision
DESCRIPTION:#CoSN2023 Kick Off & Free Virtual Happy Hour! \nGet ready for COSN Conference 2023 in Austin by attending the “COSN2023 Advocacy Virtual Happy Hour”\, hosted by our friends at SongDivision! This experience will be 60 minutes of non-stop musical fun and engagement\, featuring performances from touring musicians to music superstars. The event will also showcase amazing auction items\, will feature top sponsors\, and will mix in COSN and Austin Trivia to build excitement for the upcoming event in Austin.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosn2023-kick-off-virtual-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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