K-12 Cybersecurity: Building Defensible and Resilient K-12 Digital Infrastructure with the U.S. Department of Education (Free for CoSN Members)
1,619 cyber incidents: that staggering number represents only the publicly reported cyber incidents experienced by K-12 institutions in the U.S. between 2016 and 2022. The K-12 Cybersecurity webinar with the U.S. Department of Education is a call-to-action for education leaders in school districts and state agencies in support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government effort to…
Early Career K-12 CTO Academy application window for the 2023-24 Cohort
The Early Career K-12 CTO Academy application window is open. The Academy is a program to address the needs of education technology leaders who are new in their position. Participants will have the opportunity to develop edtech leadership skills, including; managing diverse teams, leading a variety of projects simultaneously, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Academy participants…
EmpowerED Superintent edLeader Panel: Leading Learning in the 2023-2024 School Year: Challenges and Opportunities
Presented by Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Schools, Princeton Public Schools (NJ), and Chair of CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Panel; Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA), and Co-Chair of CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Panel; and Dr. David R. Schuler, Executive Director, AASA, The School Superintendents Association Moderated by Ann McMullan, CoSN (Consortium…
CoSN Digital Equity Dashboard Webinar (Free)
Learn about the Digital Equity Dashboard, an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close digital equity gaps. The powerful instrument integrates various national data sets into one comprehensive dashboard. By anonymizing the data and breaking it down into county, school district and zip code units, the Digital…
Student Data Privacy: Laying the Foundation Facilitated Online Course Fall 2023
Meets online every *Friday from 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM ET Sept 15 - Nov. 10, 2023 *Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day. 9/15 Introduction 9/22 Making the Case for Student Data Privacy 9/29 Introduction to the Legal Landscape 10/6 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) 10/13 Break…
CETL Foundation Facilitated Online Course Fall 2023
Are you interested in achieving the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) certification? The CETL® Foundation Course teaches you the fundamental principles of CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills – the basis of the nationally-accredited CETL® certification. If you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort to study for the CETL® certification exam, the…
EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel: Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation
FEATURED PANELISTS: Dr. Matthew Friedman, Superintendent, Quakertown Community School District, PA Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands USD, CA Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley USD, CA Mr. Pete Just, CETL, Executive Director, Indiana CTO Council Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) This edLeader…
Project Management Facilitated Fall 2023 Online Course
This section is full. The spring section is open for registration: https://cosn.users.membersuite.com/events/59ce3069-0078-cd4a-cead-0b45f17b4190/details 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…
Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Fall 2023 Online Course *NEW START DATE
Meets online every *Wednesday from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM ET October 18 - December 20, 2023 *Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day. 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…
AI & Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know
Recording Join us to delve into the pivotal interplay between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Join us as we unravel the ways AI is transforming threat detection, intrusion prevention, and incident response. We'll explore real-world applications, benefits, challenges, and the ethical dimensions of AI in cybersecurity. Be part of the conversation to stay informed about the…
Empowering School Districts; An Introduction to AI Use Policy Toolkit for Education
The rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology present both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for educational settings. Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable. As AI increasingly becomes a part of our daily lives, district leaders have a responsibility…
Cybersecurity Online Workshop 101: Creating Cybersecurity and Incident Response Plans
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 from…
