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SUMMARY:Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board Interest Form Open NOW (Deadline July 15\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Collaboration is key when it comes to change that really matters. Each year\, CoSN assembles an international Advisory Board of educators\, edtech leaders\, and changemakers to inform K-12 innovation efforts to support student success. That’s why we invite you to nominate yourself and/or colleagues to join the 2025-2026 Advisory Board.\n\nThe deadline to apply is July 15\, 2025. Nominees will hear from the project team in August\, with advisory board work beginning in late August. \n \nThis committee is not member exclusive for Ed Tech Leaders. Corporate partnership participation is limited to this initiative’s sponsors.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/driving-k-12-innovation-advisory-board-interest-form-open-now-deadline-july-15-2025/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:What can the information technology professional do to secure school systems’ information infrastructure? CoSN has designed an online course focusing on enterprise security issues for school technology staff. Learn the fundamentals of IT security and provide advanced persistent protection for your students’ information. \n\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! Syllabus \nThis course meets online every *Wednesday from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET July 2 – Aug 27\, 2025\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session. \n\n\nOur subject matter expert and instructor regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Amy McLaughlin 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.\nCourse Fees:\nEducator: Members $649 Non-Members $849; Corporate: Members: $849 Non-Members $1049\n\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-in-k-12-schools-facilitated-online-course-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Student Privacy: Ethical Use of AI in K-12 Education Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Recording \nPodcast ; Podcast Short \nedCircuit Article \nThe Sessions Everyone Was Talking About Webinar Series \nMissed CoSN2025 in Seattle or couldn’t attend every session? Don’t worry—we’re bringing the most popular\, standing-room-only presentations to you in a special webinar series. Learn from top EdTech leaders from across the country—no travel needed! \nSafeguarding Student Privacy: Ethical Use of AI in K-12 Education Webinar \nThis presentation explores responsible AI implementation in K-12 education\, focusing on enhancing learning while protecting student data. Topics include the benefits and risks of AI\, best practices for data privacy and security\, compliance with legal standards\, and practical AI applications that ensure student privacy. Learn how to use AI responsibly to create a safe and effective educational environment. \n\nKey Take Aways:\n\nHow to implement AI technologies responsibly\nBenefits and risks associated with using AI technologies in schools\nAI data privacy and security best practices.\n\nPresenter:\n \nLaura Pollak\, SDA (she/her/hers)\nSupervisor\, NASTECH and Data Privacy and Security Services\nNassau BOCES\nMineola\, New York
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/safeguarding-student-privacy-ethical-use-of-ai-in-k-12-education-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:CoSN Book Study: Brave\, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by the CoSN Conference Women in Technology Breakfast Facilitators\nToni Hoehn\, Amy Jackson\, Ivy Nelson\, Diane Doersch\,\nKelly May-Vollmar\, Marlo Gaddis\, Sarah Radcliffe  \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll explore Brave\, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani\, focusing on how to fear less\, fail more\, and lead boldly. \nEach session includes:\n ✅ Guided discussions on selected chapters\n ✅  Breakout rooms for real-life scenario sharing\n ✅  Skill-building activities on:\n     • Navigating difficult conversations\n     • Elevating all voices\n     • Leading innovative solutions\n ✅  Asynchronous discussion prompts in our CoSN Network for ongoing connection\n ✅  Resource sharing and actionable takeaways \nFormat & Schedule \n\nBi-monthly 60-minute sessions over 4–5 months\nVirtual via Zoom (breakout session will not be recorded; main content is)\nAsynchronous CoSN Network ongoing discussion access for those who can’t join live\n\nSession Breakdown \nWelcome & Objectives (5 min)\nChapter/Thematic Summary (10 min)\nBreakouts for Peer Discussion (30 min)\nWhole Group Reflection (10 min)\nWrap-Up & Next Steps (5 min) \nWho should join?\nThis book study is designed for current and aspiring women leaders in edtech: CTOs\, CIOs\, IT Directors\, Digital Learning Specialists\, and technology staff. It is open to all CoSN members\, regardless of gender.  If you’re committed to inclusive and bold leadership\, you’re in the right place. \nSchedule \n \n\n\n\nJuly\n\n\nThursday\, July 10 – 7 pm ET\nLive Meeting #1 – Introduction\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity\n\n\nThursday\, July 24 – 7 pm ET\nLive Meeting #2 – Chapters 1 & 2\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity + Survey\n\n\nAugust\n\n\nThursday\, August 7th -7 pm ET\nLive Meeting #3 – Chapter 3\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity\n\n\nThursday\, August 21st – 7 pm ET\nLive Meeting #4 – Chapters 4 & 5\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity + Survey\n\n\nSeptember\n\n\nThursday\, September 11th -7 pm ET  \nLive Meeting #5 – Chapters 6 & 7\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity\n\n\nThursday\, September 25 – 7 pm ET  \nLive Meeting #6 – Chapter 8\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity + Survey\n\n\nOctober\n\n\nThursday\, October 9th – 7 pm ET  \nLive Meeting #7 – Chapters 9 & 10\n\n\n\nAsynchronous Activity\n\n\nThursday\, October 23rd – 7 pm ET  \nLive Meeting #8 – Whole Book\n\n\n\nSurvey for the next Book! \n\n\n\n📌 Ready to Be Brave?\n Spots are limited—join us to build confidence\, community\, and capability.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosn-book-study-brave-not-perfect-by-reshma-saujani/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Privacy & AI: Striking the Balance in Schools Facilitated Online Workshop Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:July 15th\, 2025 3:00-4:00; Q&A 4:00-4:30 PM ET\nJuly 22rd\, 2025 3:00-4:00; Q&A 4:00-4:30 PM ET\nJuly 29th\, 2025 3:00-4:00; Q&A 4:00-4:30 PM ET\n*Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the sessions. \nOur subject matter expert and instructor\, Melissa Tebbenkamp\, regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Melissa here. \nJoin us to explore essential strategies for protecting student data\, from navigating online service contracts and click-wrap agreements to building strong policies\, responsible use practices\, and stakeholder training. \nOutline: \n• Privacy Challenges with Online Service Providers \n\nPrivacy Challenges with AI enabled tools\nContract fundamentals to address AI and emerging technology\nAddressing responsible use with online and generative AI tools\nProfessional Development for Stakeholders\nBuilding (or revamping) a Data Governance Program\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. \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/why-data-privacy-is-more-than-it-creating-a-culture-of-student-data-privacy-facilitated-online-workshop-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:Online Workshop,Virtual
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SUMMARY:To Ban or Not to Ban: Tackling Cellphones in Classrooms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Recording \nPodcast \nThe Sessions Everyone Was Talking About Webinar Series \nMissed CoSN2025 in Seattle or couldn’t attend every session? Don’t worry—we’re bringing the most popular\, standing-room-only presentations to you in a special webinar series. Learn from top EdTech leaders from across the country—no travel needed! \nTo Ban or Not to Ban: Tackling Cellphones in Classrooms Webinar \nEliminating students’ use of smartphones during the school day is right in concept but challenging in execution. Students would absolutely benefit from less distraction from phones and social media\, and more in-person interaction at school. The challenge for schools comes not in establishing these policies but in enforcing these policies\, which requires diligent participation from the whole community. School policies should be accompanied with learning about digital citizenship and proper phone etiquette to help kids learn the challenges and benefits of technology and how to establish healthy digital habits. This will serve them well not just in school\, but for the rest of their lives. \nThis session will address students’ digital well-being beyond phone bans with evidence-based lessons designed to help build agency\, reduce anxious thoughts\, and increase mindfulness related to their tech habits. Attendees will receive hands-on experiences illustrating activities centered on digital well-being strategies for students. \n\nKey Take Aways:\n\nIdentify opportunities to pair digital citizenship implementation with cellphone bans or policies\ndevelop a whole community approach to addressing device bans/policies\nLearn from colleagues to reference best practices\n\nPresenter:\n \nMerve Lapus\nVice President\, Education Outreach & Engagement\nCommon Sense Media\nRichmond\, California
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/to-ban-or-not-to-ban-tackling-cellphones-in-classrooms-webinar/
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