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SUMMARY:Leading Digital Learning: Communication Strategies for K-12 Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPresented by Dr. Mark Benigni\, Superintendent\, Meriden Public Schools (CT); Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt\, Superintendent\, Alexandria City Public Schools (VA); and Dr. Nick Polyak\, Superintendent\, Leyden High School District 212 (IL)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \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. \nAlthough the use of technology tools for teaching and learning has been around for quite some time\, it is still incumbent upon school leaders to communicate both the critical “how” and “why” behind using technology tools for learning with a broad range of audiences. In this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents share the strategies they use to communicate with parents and their extended communities\, as well as with district internal staff\, regarding the importance of effectively leveraging technology to prepare students for their futures as well as meet their current learning needs. \nSpecific strategies for communicating information around new technologies such as AI will be highlighted. The role of social media within school district settings is another area that the three superintendents will explore. Free online resources for school leaders will be shared. \nThis edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nSuperintendent Mark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. is an educator with over 25 years of experience\, including 15 as Superintendent of Meriden Public Schools. He has served in various roles\, from special education teacher to mayor of Meriden. Dr. Benigni has led Meriden Public Schools to numerous awards and recognitions\, including being named AASA’s and CoSN’s Digital Superintendent of the Year and selected by EdWeek as a Leader to Learn From. Dr. Benigni previously served as the President of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. Under his leadership\, the district has achieved its highest academic scores in district history and received awards from various educational organizations. Dr. Benigni is a published author and frequent presenter at national conferences. He has taught doctorate classes\, published numerous articles\, contributed to book publications\, and authored two books. His latest book is The Great Equalizer: Six Strategies to Make Public Education Work in America. \n\n\n\n\nWith more than 28 years in education\, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt has served in roles ranging from special education teacher to school principal to division leader. At ACPS\, she oversees a division with more than 16\,000 students in 18 schools who hail from 119 countries and speak 124 languages. She believes we must address both equity and excellence in schools. Choosing to be a servant and visionary leader\, her work around school and community is done with an unrelenting passion. Dr. Kay-Wyatt holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Mary Washington College\, a Master of Science in education from Old Dominion University\, a Master of Education in educational leadership from the University of Mary Washington\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. \n\n\n\n\nDr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden High School District 212 in Illinois. The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3\,500 students from Franklin Park\, Melrose Park\, Northlake\, River Grove\, Rosemont\, Schiller Park\, and Unincorporated Leyden Township. Dr. Polyak is married with four children\, and they reside in suburban Chicago. Dr. Polyak has been a superintendent for the past 16 years in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Prior to that\, he served as a high school math teacher\, dean of students\, assistant principal\, director of instruction\, school board member\, soccer coach\, and tennis coach. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. 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. Today\, 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 and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \n\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 is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account  provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school. \n \nedWeb helps educators share innovative ideas to improve teaching and learning. edWeb.net is an award-winning professional learning network that makes it easy to collaborate\, engage in peer-to-peer learning\, and share innovative ideas and resources. Our edWebinars provide anytime learning with CE certificates for your PD hours! \ner learning\, and share innovative ideas and resources. Our edWebinars provide anytime learning with CE certificates for your PD hours!
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/empowered-superintendent-edleader-panel-leading-digital-learning/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Planning & Running Tabletop Incident Response Exercises Cybersecurity Facilitated Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop dedicated to planning and conducting cybersecurity tabletop exercises guides participants in developing proactive security strategies. Through scenario-based simulations\, attendees can assess their organization’s preparedness\, identify vulnerabilities\, and enhance their ability to manage real-world cyber threats. \n  \n\nMarch 11\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nMarch 12\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nMarch 13\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \nOur subject matter expert and instructor\, Amy McLaughlin\, regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Amy here. \nEducator: Members $149 Non-Members $249; Corporate: Members: $299 Non-Members $499\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount. \nAll attendees are eligible to earn 5 CEA hours toward CETL® recertification. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who attend all three days.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/planning-running-tabletop-incident-response-exercises-cybersecurity-facilitated-online-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
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SUMMARY:2025 METAA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 16th Annual METAA Conference \nExplore cutting-edge topics\, connect with educational technology leaders\, and gain actionable insights over two dynamic days. From cybersecurity and IT operations to emerging technologies and leadership strategies\, this conference is your opportunity to shape the future of EdTech. \nCybersecurity Summit – March 12\, 2025\nTake Control of Cybersecurity with Practical Incident Response Strategies\nParticipate in three dynamic deep-dive sessions designed to empower you to tackle today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges. Through real-world examples\, expert insights\, and hands-on exercises\, you’ll gain the tools to strengthen your district’s defenses and respond effectively to cyber incidents. In addition to these sessions\, Day 1 features an intimate opportunity to connect with select vendors\, particularly those specializing in cybersecurity and IT operations. This smaller\, focused setting allows for meaningful conversations and tailored solutions to address your district’s unique needs. \nCTO Clinic – March 13\, 2025\nExplore\, Learn\, and Connect at Day 2 of the METAA CTO Clinic!\nDay 2 offers an exciting lineup designed to inspire and equip K-12 technology leaders. Dive into over 40 concurrent sessions covering topics such as technology leadership\, IT operations and planning\, emerging technologies like AI\, and data privacy and security. With dozens of expert practitioners sharing best practices\, you’ll gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to take back to your district. The day also features a vibrant vendor showcase\, discussion forums\, and job-alike meetups\, providing opportunities to network\, collaborate\, and explore solutions tailored to your needs. Don’t miss this chance to discover cutting-edge ideas and connect with your peers in educational technology leadership. \nLocation\nBest Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center\n181 Boston Post Road W\nMarlborough\, Massachusetts 01752 \nRegistration Fees & Code of Conduct\nCybersecurity Summit: METAA Members: $125 // Non-Members: $200\nCTO Clinic: METAA Members: FREE // Non-Members: $75
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/2025-metaa-conference/
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SUMMARY:2025 Minnesota CTO Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Minnesota CTO Clinic is your opportunity to connect with education technology leaders and explore the latest in AI and cybersecurity. Join us on Wednesday\, March 19\, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park for an insightful\, hands-on workshop featuring Diane Doersch\, CoSN Chair\, and a nationally recognized expert in technology leadership. \nTopics: \n\nArtificial Intelligence – Let’s Talk: Understand AI fundamentals\, ethical considerations\, and real-world applications.\nCybersecurity in Education: Gain actionable strategies to protect your district from cyber threats.\nVendor Connections & Interactive Learning: Explore the latest EdTech solutions and engage in collaborative discussions.\n\nBrought to you by MASA & CoSN\, this event is designed specifically for Chief Technology Officers and Technology Directors looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. \nParticipants will earn CoSN CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification. MASA has requested BOSA Continuing Education Units.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/2025-minnesota-cto-clinic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T150000
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Digital Divide: Current State and Guidance for Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ji Soo Song\, Director of Projects and Initiatives\, SETDA; Brad Hagg\, Director of Educational Technology\, Indiana Department of Education; Emily Jordan\, Vice President\, Foundation and Education Initiatives\, Connected Nation; and Delia DeCourcy\, Senior Education Strategist\, Lenovo \nSponsored by Lenovo\, in association with Google for Education \nThe digital divide continues across K-12 in terms of technology access\, students’ digital literacy\, and platform accessibility. Attend this edLeader Panel to learn about the findings of SETDA’s recent Universal Connectivity Imperative Report and how to address the key issues underpinning students’ and families’ lack of technology access and digital literacy. \nAfter an overview of the report’s key findings\, our panel of education and industry experts will discuss how school districts can move the needle on the digital divide when it comes to digital and AI literacy skills development\, cybersecurity\, and data privacy. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/addressing-the-digital-divide-current-state-and-guidance-for-education-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T100000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Online Workshop: Cybersecurity on a Shoestring Budget (NEW start date)
DESCRIPTION:Free registration for small districts in states with a CoSN State Membership. Contact Shelly Branstetter at sbranstetter@cosn.org for details. \n\nThis interactive online workshop is designed to help K-12 technology leaders and decision-makers enhance their cybersecurity posture without straining limited budgets. Recognizing the growing challenges of protecting student data and securing school networks in resource-constrained environments\, this workshop offers actionable strategies and cost-effective solutions.\n\nMarch 25\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nMarch 26\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\nMarch 27\, 2025 10 AM – 11:00 AM ET\n\n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \n\n\nOur subject matter expert and instructor\, Amy McLaughlin\, regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Amy here. \n\nEducator: Members $149 Non-Members $249; Corporate: Members: $299 Non-Members $499\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount.\n\nAll attendees are eligible to earn 5 CEA hours toward CETL® recertification. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who attend all three days.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-online-workshop-cybersecurity-on-a-shoestring-budget/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
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SUMMARY:CoSN 2025 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:March 31 – April 2\, 2025\, Hyatt Regency Seattle \nCoSN Conferences
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosn-2025-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Seattle
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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