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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T210000
DTSTAMP:20230311T130038Z
CREATED:20230301T191148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T130038Z
UID:10960-1677783600-1677790800@www.cosn.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T160000
DTSTAMP:20230216T165359Z
CREATED:20230216T011948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T165359Z
UID:10676-1678114800-1678118400@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Focus and Engage: How EdTech Hardware Can Boost Student Outcomes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With the widespread integration of interactive technologies and persistent noise pollution\, students and teachers are in distracting and often uncomfortable environments to learn and teach. In a recent survey by Logitech and Education Week\, 74% of teachers agreed that students’ level of physical comfort while using educational technology impacts their level of engagement in learning “some” or “a lot.” \nResearch shows that when educators are equipped with the right tools\, student engagement and learning outcomes can increase. Join us to learn practical and creative EdTech strategies and actionable tips to overcome today’s classroom challenges. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, curriculum directors\, technology directors\, and instructional technology coaches. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nPresenters:  \nMadeleine Mortimore\, Global Education Innovation Lead\, Logitech; \nAlice Keeler\, EdTech Influencer; \nBedston Burrell\, Technical Operations Analyst – Audio Visual Services\, Edina Public Schools (MN) \nhttps://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20230306/
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/focus-and-engage-how-edtech-hardware-can-boost-student-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T160000
DTSTAMP:20230216T012251Z
CREATED:20230120T184338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T012251Z
UID:9789-1678438800-1678464000@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts CTO Clinic
DESCRIPTION: METAA CTO CLINIC 2023\n  \nThursday\, March 9\, 2023 – Pre-Conference: Cybersecurity \nFriday\, March 10\, 2023 – 14th Annual CTO Clinic \nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, Milford\, MA \n#macto23 \nQuestions? Contact us at metaa@techdirectors.org. \n2023 METAA CTO Clinic Call for Proposals \nBringing together leaders from around the state and the region to discuss pressing topics in education technology. \nVendors: Learn about our sponsorship levels here!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/massachusetts-cto-clinic-2/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20221213T180842Z
CREATED:20220816T225702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T180842Z
UID:6734-1679184000-1679615999@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:CoSN 2023 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Austin\, TX March 20-22\, 2023! \nReimagine. Redesign. Renew.\nOur learners and leaders have experienced a disruption over the last three years that continues to challenge our traditional educational system. As we are emerging into a new era of learning\, wherein\, many schools have significantly increased their digital footprint\, we\, as educational leaders need to Reimagine what schooling could be. We should Redesign education to ensure equitable learning for ALL children. And we should Renew our commitment to advancing digital learning. Let these Three “R’s” serve as our collective Call to Action!  \nJoin us in Austin\, Texas for the education technology conference of the year!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosn-2023-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Austin Marriott Downtown\, 304 East Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260828T144353Z
CREATED:20221128T173322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T144353Z
UID:8598-1679558400-1679574600@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:School Visit: Tour of Del Valle ISD’s CTE Academy and Center
DESCRIPTION:Del Valle ISD (DVISD) was an early adopter of The State of Texas’ reorganization of CTE in Texas. Although DVISD had numerous CTE class offerings\, the programming lacked the “coherent sequencing” needed to ensure multiple successful outcomes for students by graduation. DVISD has one comprehensive high school with an enrollment of 3400 students\, with 68% enrolled in one of the 23 CTE four-year programs of study. All of the programs have college credit and industry-based-certification opportunities. Each program of study was developed by committees composed of industry leaders\, higher education partners\, relevant vendors\, curriculum teams\, teachers\, architecture and engineering firms\, and community members. The uniqueness of the Del Valle ISD CTE department\, is the sheer scope of the facilities and of the curricula existing within one high school facility. \nSite Visit Schedule: \n8:00 am Depart from Austin Marriott Downtown Lobby 304 East Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX 78701 \n8:30 am Arrive at Del Valle ISD’s CTE Academy and Center 5201 Ross Rd\, Del Valle\, TX 78617 \n8:30 Welcome remarks from Career and Technology  and  DV Technology \n9:00 Tour – Career and Technology Innovation Space \n11:00 Gather in Learning Commons for questions and answers and closing comments  \n11:30 Board bus for box lunches and transfer to the airport and back to the hotel. \n11:45-12:00 Arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to drop off travelers \n12:30 Return to Hotel \nThis conference-related event requires pre-registration. The event registration fee includes transportation and box lunch. \nLimited spots are available\, so register for the conference here(opens in new tab) and sign up early for this special event!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/school-visit-tour-of-del-valle-isds-cte-academy-and-center/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T220000
DTSTAMP:20230327T210509Z
CREATED:20230327T210509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T210509Z
UID:11696-1680037200-1680040800@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:NSPRA #k12PRchat I #K12Verify: Schools & Social Media Tue. March 28th 9:00-10:00 PM ET
DESCRIPTION:Join us!\nSpend an hour with your colleagues on Twitter to discuss the critical need for dedicated verification and reporting processes on social media for K-12 schools and how you can help take action. Visit nspra.org/k12verify to learn about NSPRA’s work around this initiative. \nParticipating is easy and there’s no registration required! Just follow our account on Twitter and we’ll tweet out the questions starting at 9 p.m. ET. Follow the #k12PRchat hashtag to see responses from fellow #schoolPR pros and tweet your own! \nFor a little more guidance\, check out a #k12PRchat tutorial that NSPRA Manager of Professional Development and Member Services Melissa McConnell created a couple years ago on YouTube.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-k12prchat-i-k12verify-schools-social-media-tue-march-28th-900-1000-pm-et/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T160000
DTSTAMP:20230403T174802Z
CREATED:20230329T141529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T174802Z
UID:11726-1680706800-1680710400@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:NSPRA with CoSN and LinkedIn (Free Member Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:In this Mini Lab\, learn why a robust LinkedIn presence is critical for your district today and in the years to come. Listen to best practices on what the district page should have\, how to manage it effectively\, and other important features for successful use. Presented by LinkedIn’s Director in support of academic institutions.\n*This webinar will last an hour. \nWednesday\, April 5th\, 2023 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm ET \nSpeaker: Katie Pillen\, Account Director II\, K-12\, LinkedIn \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. \nCoSN Members can find the registration link in the CoSN Network. https://connect.cosn.org/home/memberhome  
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-with-cosn-and-linkedin-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T180000
DTSTAMP:20230403T174737Z
CREATED:20230215T191715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T174737Z
UID:10656-1681146000-1681149600@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Leading and Implementing Educational Technology Innovations: Hurdles\, Accelerators\, and Tech Enablers
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 10\, 2023 @ 5:00 \nPresented by Scott Borba\, Superintendent\, Le Grand Union Elementary School District (CA); Todd Dugan\, Superintendent\, Bunker Hill CUSD 8 (IL); and Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar\, Superintendent\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nThree superintendents who served on the international committee that researched and produced the CoSN 2023 Driving K-12 Innovation report are the featured guest panelists on this edLeader Panel. Each superintendent will describe how the Hurdles\, Accelerators\, and Tech Enablers specified in the report manifest themselves in their school districts. The superintendents will also share the strategies they have implemented to overcome the Hurdles as well as leverage the Accelerators and Tech Enablers that are included in the report in order to maximize technology innovations within their school districts. Attendees of this session will learn how they can leverage the information included in the 2023 Driving K-12 Innovation report to lead and implement technology innovations within their own K-12 education settings. \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/leading-and-implementing-educational-technology-innovations-hurdles-accelerators-and-tech-enablers/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T160000
DTSTAMP:20230504T182202Z
CREATED:20230331T212030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T182202Z
UID:11833-1682348400-1682352000@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Spring 2023 Online Course Cohort 2
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Spring 2023 Online Course Cohort 2 \nMeets online every *Monday from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM ET April 24th – June 5th\, 2023\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. \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! \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. \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 – 1-4 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.  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-spring-2023-online-course-cohort-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T153000
DTSTAMP:20230504T182103Z
CREATED:20220701T002527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T182103Z
UID:6052-1682431200-1682436600@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Project Management Facilitated Online Course for K-12 School Leaders Spring 2023
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. \nCourse meets April 18th – May 30th\, 2023\nAll *classes are Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:30 ET\n*All class sessions are recorded.\nNote: Registration remains 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/project-management-facilitated-spring-2023-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T113000
DTSTAMP:20230504T182242Z
CREATED:20220701T004125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T182242Z
UID:6060-1682503200-1683113400@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Online Workshop 301: Planning & Running Tabletop Incident Response Exercises
DESCRIPTION:Meets from 10:00 AM -11:30 AM ET on three Wednesdays. \nApril 26\, May 10\, 17\, 2023 \n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \n \nApril 26\, 2023 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nMay 10\, 2023 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET\nMay 17\, 2023 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-301-planning-running-tabletop-incident-response-exercises/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTSTAMP:20230424T210950Z
CREATED:20230424T210916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T210950Z
UID:12596-1682985600-1683071999@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:2023 Spring Ed Tech Advocacy and Policy Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 2023 Ed Tech Advocacy and Policy Fly-In on May 2\, 2023. \n \nJust like in pre-pandemic times\, your colleagues from states\, school districts\, and ESAs will gather in-person and join members of Congress\, key congressional staff\, and education association leaders to discuss cybersecurity\, student data privacy\, E-Rate\, closing the homework gap\, and other important topics. \nCo-hosted by CoSN\, ISTE\, SETDA\, and SIIA\, the Ed Tech Advocacy and Policy Fly-In event will highlight how educators and administrators use edtech to enhance student learning. \nThis year provides a unique opportunity to talk about how digital learning is a key element to creating equitable and effective learning in a post-COVID world. \nRegistration is open to everyone. To encourage participation\, SETDA will provide one free registration per state and affiliate member to the event. Contact Tera Daniels for a registration code. \nFor the complete schedule\, hotel information\, and to sign up\, register here.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/2023-spring-ed-tech-advocacy-and-policy-fly-in/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T160000
DTSTAMP:20230517T174719Z
CREATED:20220701T005153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T174719Z
UID:6065-1683126000-1684252800@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Spring 2023 *New Start Date!
DESCRIPTION:New Start Date\nMeets online every *Wednesday from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM ET May 3rd – June 14th\, 2023 April 26th – June 7th\, 2023\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.  \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! \nParticipants successfully completing the course will  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. \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.  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-spring-2023-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T170000
DTSTAMP:20230405T231228Z
CREATED:20230403T195127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T231228Z
UID:11862-1683734400-1683738000@www.cosn.org
SUMMARY:NSPRA with CoSN and Facebook LIVE EVENT (no recording) Free Member Webinar
DESCRIPTION:As a social media manager\, features of Facebook and Business Suite seem to change every other day — it’s challenging to keep up\, keep calm\, and give followers the best experience! \nJoin Meta staff in learning the best practices to use Facebook and Business Suite for your district. \n**NOTE: This webinar cannot be recorded. LIVE event ONLY.** \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. \nCoSN Members can find the registration link in the CoSN Network. https://connect.cosn.org/home/memberhome  
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-with-cosn-and-facebook-live-event-no-recording-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T160000
DTSTAMP:20250220T205347Z
CREATED:20230420T190217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T205347Z
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SUMMARY:Succeeding with Digital Access: CoSN’s 2023 Award-Winning District’s Leadership Strategies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Roland Hernandez\, Superintendent\, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); Marilyn Doughty\, Director\, Technology Support Services\, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); Cary Perales\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Jill Brown\, Director of Professional Learning\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \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. \nDigital access is a constant and challenging issue of our times. CoSN annually awards a school district with the association’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Access to honor and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the gap when it comes to digital access. Corpus Christi ISD in Texas is the recipient of CoSN’s 2023 Community Leadership Award for Digital Access. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, the superintendent of Corpus Christi ISD is joined by the district’s director of instructional technology and director of technology services as featured guest panelists. The district leaders will share the strategies they use to lead their work across their district to assure a safe and effective digital landscape for all their students. The district’s Tech2Teach conference and digital magazine\, which are used to showcase truly transformative learning\, are two of the multiple approaches for leveraging technology innovation that will be shared. CoSN’s director of professional learning also joins the panel to share CoSN professional learning resources and recommendations for addressing digital access. \nThis edLeader Panel is of high value to superintendents\, PreK-12 school and district leaders\, aspiring school leaders\, chief technology officers\, and other information technology education leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions to the panelists during the live broadcas \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Roland Hernandez has served as Corpus Christi ISD’s Superintendent since 2014. He served as Superintendent of Waco ISD\, with additional leadership as Deputy Superintendent in Tyler and Belton. Other campus- and district-level experiences include teaching\, coaching\, and campus-level administrative positions. Dr. Hernandez earned his doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Houston at Clear Lake and a Bachelor of Science from Texas State University. \nHe is active on boards and professional organizations\, including Texas Urban Council (Past President)\, Texas School Alliance (Past President)\, and TASA Member Outreach Committee\, as well as others. Dr. Hernandez’s awards and recognitions include Region 2 Superintendent of the Year\, one of five state finalists for 2020 Texas Superintendent of the Year\, Community Leader of the Year\, and Most Influential Hispanic. Dr. Hernandez and his wife\, Dr. Cynthia Hernandez\, have two children\, Lauren and Leyton\, both current educators. \nMarilyn Doughty is Director of Technology Support Services for Corpus Christi ISD and has been leading that amazing team for five years. She has been a member of the Corpus Christi ISD’s technology department for over 30 years\, providing technical support for computing devices\, communication systems\, and network infrastructure. The primary goal is to build up the technology device and infrastructure foundation for the district’s students and staff to ensure equitable access for all. \n\n\n \nCary K. Perales taught for eight years in both elementary and secondary areas. She has a passion for teacher professional development and after teaching\, continued her career in the area of content coaching and pedagogy. She coached for eight years supporting teachers in the area of science instruction\, as the first Science Coach in CCISD. Currently\, Cary leads a team of eight towards integrated technology in the classroom and supporting future ready educators and leaders. Her current mission is to design a robust educator preparation program that will inspire the infusion of technology into everyday teaching and learning to impact student success. Cary is proud to continue this work as the Director for the Office of Instructional Technology for the past nine years. \nCurrently\, Cary is also an adjunct professor at TAMUCC for Dr. Susan Elwood\, an opportunity that has allowed her to bridge future teachers with the potential to be a CCISD teacher and spread the importance of technology integration to support student voice and choice. Her major projects and accomplishments include: Blended Learning Initiative\, Tech2Teach Conference for the district (eight years running)\, implementing the rollout of the district’s first Learning Management System (Canvas)\, and CCPSA President. \n \nJill Brown\, Ph.D. is the CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) Director of Professional Learning. She joined CoSN in April 2021 and oversees all of CoSN’s online learning programs. Dr. Brown has a BA in elementary education and mathematics\, an MA in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University\, and a Ph.D. in educational technology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Brown is a nationally recognized educational technology leader passionate about engaging and empowering teachers and students for lifelong learning through the capabilities of technology and personal connections. She has experience teaching PK-12 students\, pre-service teachers\, graduate students\, and practicing teachers in blended\, online\, and face-to-face environments. Dr. Brown founded non-profit professional organizations locally and nationally. \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 Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant for 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/succeeding-with-digital-equity-cosns-2023-award-winning-districts-leadership-strategies-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:NSPRA and CoSN with Instagram LIVE EVENT (no recording) Free Member Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Meta is back to share best practices for Instagram! \nTime will also be dedicated to the reporting process for accounts that hurt and harm kids\, as well as information districts can share with parents to tackle these issues. \n**NOTE: This webinar cannot be recorded. LIVE event ONLY.** \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. \nCoSN Members can find the registration link in the CoSN Network. https://connect.cosn.org/home/memberhome   \nSpecifically for this event: \nhttps://connect.cosn.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=f317eb76-0edd-4e58-b8fb-018751f7acee&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-and-cosn-with-instagram-live-event-no-recording-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:New York CTO Clinic
DESCRIPTION:NYSCATE and CoSN will be hosting a CTO Clinic on May 25\, 2023\, in Albany\, NY for all technology leaders. The theme of the day’s event will be “Empowering Digital Transformation: Strategies and Best Practices for District Technology Leaders“. The past few years have changed the impact that technology leaders\, like Superintendents\, District Administrators\, Principals\, CTOs\, IT Directors\, Network Admins\, etc.\, have had in their schools\, districts\, and communities. We want to use this time to learn from our peers on practices that have been enabled to help advance teaching and learning with technology during the last few years. \nWe will be utilizing CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs to share how we have all been adapting to meet the needs of our schools and districts. The Framework is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field (Leadership & Vision\, Understanding the Educational Environment\, and Managing Technology and Support Resources). Topics for the CTO clinic will include discussion and learning about these 10 essential skill areas\, outlining the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. \n\nLeadership & Vision\nStrategic Planning\nEthics & Policies\nInstructional Focus & Professional Development\nTeam Building & Staffing\nInformation Technology Management\nCommunication Systems Management\nBusiness Management\nData Management\nData Privacy and Security\n\nWe will have a keynote presentations from state and national edtech leaders\, concurrent presentations on key topics related to the Framework\, and vendor exhibits/presentations to enhance your learning and provide you with valuable networking time with your peers and company representatives. \nLocation\nMarriott Albany \n189 Wolf Rd. \nAlbany\, NY 12205 \nRegistration\nThe cost for the CTO Clinic is $99 per person. Institutional member districts that are members in both CoSN and NYSCATE are eligible for one complimentary registration as a part of your district membership in CoSN and NYSCATE. If you have any questions about your membership\, please contact Sean McDonough\, NYSCATE Corporate & Member Engagement Coordinator\, to confirm your membership. \nHotel Information\nStart Date: Wednesday\, May 24\, 2023 \nEnd Date: Thursday\, May 25\, 2023 \nLast Day to Book: Wednesday\, May 10\, 2023 \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nMarriott Albany for 129 USD per night\n\nBook your group rate for NYSCATE CTO CLINIC 2023 \nSponsorship\nIf you are interested in sponsorship opportunities\, contact Carla Wade  \nFor additional information\, please visit the 2023 NYSCATE CoSN CTO Clinic.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/new-york-cto-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Marriott Albany\, 189 Wolf Rd\, Albany\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Summer
DESCRIPTION:This course is full. Please sign up for the waitlist and if a spot becomes available or we create another section\, we will enroll you. If that does not happen this summer\, you will be first on the list for our Fall course. \n \nAre 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. \nIf you would like to be in a collaborative and supportive cohort to study for the CETL® certification exam\, the CETL® Foundation Course is for you! \nThe Summer 2023 class meets once a week from May 25th\, 2023 – Aug 10th\, 2023 4:00- 5:30 PM ET on Thursdays. \n5/25 Introduction\n6/1 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n6/8 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n6/15 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n6/22 Open\n6/29 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n7/6 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n7/13 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n7/20 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n7/27 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n8/3 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n8/10 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!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-foundation-facilitated-online-course-summer/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Three-Part Webinar Series: Generative AI: What it is and What it is Not
DESCRIPTION:What is the K12 risk and opportunity in Generative AI that’s become so common so fast? Educators need to understand and respond to the rise of this technology changing assumptions on everything from assignment completion to the future of work. Bill Gates christened it as “the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface.” \n \nExplore how we help our members harness the opportunities while mitigating the risk of Generative AI. \nMODERATOR \nDavid Schuler\, moderator\, executive director\, AASA; former superintendent\, High School District 214\, IL \nPRESENTERS \nPete Just\, Just Strategics\, president\, former chief technology officer\, Wayne Township\, Indianapolis\, IN; former CoSN board president \nJoseph South\, ISTE\, chief learning officer\, former director of the office of educational technology at USDOE \nMarci Price\, ISTE\, senior director\, Strategic Partnerships \nRegistration can be found in the CoSN Network.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/three-part-webinar-series-generative-ai-what-it-is-and-what-it-is-not/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:NSPRA with CoSN and TikTok (Free Member Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Hear directly from TikTok staff! \nWhile more and more school districts are seeing positive returns from having a presence on TikTok\, many are still in the research stage to see if it’s the right fit for the families and communities they serve. Regardless if your district decides to be active on this popular social media platform\, it is important to understand the appeal\, the features\, and best practices when it comes to reporting accounts that are harmful for students and even impersonate the district. \n \n*This webinar will last an hour. \nWednesday\, June 7th\, 2023 10:00 – 11:00 am ET \nSpeaker: Katie Pillen\, Account Director II\, K-12\, LinkedIn \nParticipants who attend our webinars live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. \nCoSN Members can find the registration link in the CoSN Network. https://connect.cosn.org/home/memberhome  
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/nspra-with-cosn-and-tiktok-free-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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