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SUMMARY:Application Window Open: CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs 2026-27 - Open Until Full
DESCRIPTION:The CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs is a program to address the needs of education technology leaders who are new (less than four full years) to their CTO or Technology Leadership position or aspiring CTOs and EdTech leaders currently working in a technology department. Participants will have the opportunity to develop edtech leadership skills including; managing diverse teams\, leading a variety of projects simultaneously\, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders. Academy participants make a positive impact on student-centered and digital learning in their school district and enhance their career trajectory. \n \nThe program extends from October 1\, 2026 – June 1\, 2027. \n\nThis program was developed through public and private sector leaders\, district CTOs and edtech leaders to address current professional development needs and thought partner support for aspiring and early-career CTO and EdTech leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email:\nJill Brown\, jbrown@cosn.org CoSN Director of Professional Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBENEFITS:\nParticipants in CoSN’s CTO Academy For K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs will benefit from a blended learning model consisting of:\nMentorship – a thought partner/mentor to match your specific needs that is a seasoned professional with at least 5 years that extends from October 1\, 2026-June 1\, 2027.\nTwo virtual events per month that include deep-dive discussions and practical content and activities.\nMonthly “News You Can Use”.\nProject Overview Presentation (select projects will be featured at the CoSN2027 Conference)\nA private online community consisting of past and current cohort members and mentors.\nRegistration for CoSN2027.\nA face-to-face event at the CoSN2027 Conference.\n\nELIGIBILITY AND TIMELINE:\nNew career K-12 chief technology officers (CTOs) and technology leaders with fewer than 4 years of experience or aspiring technology leaders who are already working in a technology department at a school are invited to apply.\nApplications are open until full.\nRegistration Fee: $3\,999* members. This program is open only to individuals from CoSN member school systems.\nMore information on joining CoSN is here: https://www.cosn.org/membership-overview/cosn-membership-application/\nThe registration fee will be invoiced upon acceptance. Fees include program\, materials\, and registration for the COSN2026 Conference. Participants are responsible for travel and lodging for the COSN Conference. \n***Your fee may be paid THIS year or NEXT fiscal year before Oct. 1\, 2026.***\n\nSCHOLARSHIPS:\nWe hope there will be 3-6 Belonging and Inclusion Academy Scholarships available for CTOs from different populations in the education technology community. As part of the application process\, you may request to be considered for one of these scholarships. Scholarship availability closes June 8th.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/application-window-open-cto-academy-for-k-12-early-career-and-aspiring-ctos-2026_27/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:In observance of the holiday\, CoSN will be closed from December 24th through January 1st.
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URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/in-observance-of-the-holiday-cosn-will-be-closed-from-december-24th-through-january-1st/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T180000
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SUMMARY:THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: AI in K-12 Education: Help\, Hindrance\, or Highway to the Future?
DESCRIPTION:Recording \nPresented by Dr. Bryan Duffie\, Superintendent\, Alma School District (AR); Dr. Deborah Kerr\, Superintendent\, St. Francis Public School District (WI); Dr. Michael Lubelfeld\, Superintendent\, North Shore School District 112 (IL); and Pete Just\, AI Project Director\, CoSN\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. \nThere is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a source of intrigue and new learning for multiple facets of society. School systems are no exception. In its various forms\, AI can sometimes be an effective help\, but it can sometimes also be a hindrance to the goals and functions of educators. However\, there is no doubt that AI will have a place in the world of the future. And since the role of every educator is to prepare each student to thrive in their future\, AI is a critical part of leading and teaching in schools today. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents are joined in conversation with CoSN’s AI Project Director. Together\, they will share what they have each come to learn about AI over the past few years. They will describe effective processes and policies for using AI appropriately for teaching and learning\, as well as for multiple other school leadership functions. An overview of CoSN’s free AI resources with links to access them will be shared. \nAttendees of the live broadcast will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panel. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Bryan Duffie is the current Superintendent of the Alma School District. He was previously Superintendent with the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and Westside Consolidated School District in Arkansas. He served in various roles prior to becoming superintendent. He has 34 years of experience in education. \n\n\nDr. Deborah Kerr serves as Superintendent of the St. Francis Public School District\, bringing over 40 years of educational leadership to her role\, including 26 years as a Wisconsin superintendent. Her career began at the prestigious University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and has included roles as a teacher\, middle school principal\, adjunct professor\, and state championship coach. Dr. Kerr earned her doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University\, a master’s from the University of Alaska–Fairbanks\, and a bachelor’s from Valparaiso University. A Past President of AASA (2019)\, she currently chairs the Education Market Association\, championing the power of learning spaces as the “third educator.” Passionate about empowering women leaders\, Dr. Kerr founded and co-leads AASA’s Bold Women—Bold Conversations and the EDmarket Bold Women Collective. She believes that “we all rise when we lift one another.” \n\n\nDr. Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010 and currently leads North Shore School District 112\, serving Highland Park and Highwood just north of Chicago. A nationally recognized educational leader\, he speaks widely on leadership\, student voice\, global service learning\, innovation\, and the future of schools. He is the co-author of The Unlearning Leader (2017)\, Student Voice (2018)\, The Unfinished Leader (2021)\, The Unfinished Teacher (2024)\, and the new Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today (2025). Dr. Lubelfeld’s leadership has earned multiple honors\, including the Rotary Service Above Self Award (2025)\, IETL Delta Award for Innovation (2025)\, the Robert H. Koff Award from the National Superintendents Roundtable\, and recognition as a Top 100 Influencer in Education. He is a 2025 ISTE-ASCD Generation AI Fellow and a 2025-26 Google-GSV Fellow. Mike and his wife\, Stephanie\, live in suburban Chicago\, where they raised two children. \n\n\nPete Just\, CETL\, CCRE\, serves as CoSN’s Generative AI Subject Matter Expert and Project Director\, and is Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council. A nationally recognized thought leader in K-12 technology and cybersecurity\, Pete retired in 2022 as CTO and COO for MSD of Wayne Township\, where he led transformative IT and facilities initiatives for 24 years. Beginning his career as a teacher\, he quickly saw technology’s power to expand learning and earned his M.S. in instructional systems technology from Indiana University\, where he later served as adjunct faculty. Pete has presented nationally for AASA and CoSN on generative AI and leads the IDOE K-12 Cybersecurity Task Force. He has also collaborated with TeachAI on policy and practice and with 1EdTech on the AI Data Rubric Project. Pete’s enduring mission is to empower technology leaders to innovate responsibly and help every learner realize their God-given potential. \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. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \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\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 \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 systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-empowered-superintendents-edleader-panel-series-artificial-intelligence-current-policies-and-practice/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Learning According to Students: AI\, Digital Identity\, and the Next 5 Years of School Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Real voices. Real concerns. Real ideas for 2025–2030. \nCoSN members care deeply about trends and future-ready planning\, and this webinar brings a perspective that is rarely heard: students themselves. Hear how today’s learners believe AI will reshape homework\, textbooks\, assessment\, collaboration\, and creativity—alongside their growing concerns about digital identity\, deepfakes\, privacy\, surveillance\, and algorithmic bias. Students will share what they want from future AI tools\, the guardrails they expect\, and their predictions for 2025–2030\, including personalized learning agents\, AI-tutored classes\, digital portfolios\, and new forms of both cheating and learning. The session closes with “If we were Superintendent for a day\,” offering concrete student recommendations for policies and practices districts should consider now. \nJoin us to hear from:  \nNikita Narang\, Class of 2026\, Mountain View High School (CA) \nAlexander Strougo\, Class of 2026\, Mountain View High School (CA) \nMyra Jain\, Class of 2028\, Mountain View High School (CA) \nColby Liu\, Class of 2028\, Mountain View High School (CA) \nKip Glazer\, Ed.D.\, Principal\, Mountain View High School (CA) \nMountain View High School Tech Internship Program
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-future-of-learning-according-to-students-ai-digital-identity-and-the-next-5-years-of-school-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T130000
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SUMMARY:How CoSN’s AI-Ready Trainings and Free Resources Prepare Leadership Teams for What’s Next
DESCRIPTION:Join Pete Just\, veteran CTO\, national EdTech leader and CoSN AI Subject Matter Expert\, for a concise overview of CoSN’s AI-Ready District Training Program and Resources. \nThis webinar will share what CoSN is doing in partnership with AESA to support district leadership teams — superintendents\, CTOs/CIOs\, CAOs\, and operational leaders — who are responsible for creating the systems\, policies\, and conditions that allow AI use in teaching and learning to succeed. \nIt is not a curriculum or teacher-focused session; it is about preparing the environment around them. \nYou’ll also hear from two of CoSN’s Lead Trainers: \n\nSherri Kulpa\, Chief Academic Officer\, EducationPlus (MO) \, CoSN Lead Trainer\n\nYou’ll Learn \n\nWhat CoSN’s AI-Ready District trainings cover (and what they don’t)\nHow leadership teams assess readiness and align around priorities\nHow to bring your team to an upcoming training\nAbout free resources that are available to you and your district\n\nA clear\, high-level introduction for leadership teams preparing their systems for safe\, strategic\, and sustainable AI adoption. \nAll registered attendees will receive a recording of the webinar. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/how-cosns-ai-ready-trainings-and-free-resources-prepare-leadership-teams-for-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000
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SUMMARY:CETL® K-12 CTO's Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field: Leadership & Vision\, Understanding the Educational Environment\, and Managing Technology & Support Resources.  Each of these categories includes 10 essential skill areas\, outlining the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. Each of these skills and the related knowledge needed to demonstrate them are included in CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) certification exam.\n\nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from Jan 20th to March 31st\, 2025\, from 2:00- 3:00 PM ET.\nInstructors will be available after the class for additional questions if needed.\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session. \n1/20 Introduction\n1/27 Skill Area1: Leadership and Vision\n2/3 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n2/10 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n2/17 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n2/24 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n3/3  Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n3/10 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n3/17 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n3/24 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n3/31 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. \nAdditional facilitators: Rick Gaisford; Jim Stewart; Scot McCombs \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.\n\nAll CoSN Professional Learning opportunities are independent of the CETL®  certification program\, which requires a separate application. The CETL®  program is governed by the CETL®  Certification Governance Committee\, an independent certifying body of CoSN. In adherence to best practices for certifying bodies\, CETL®  Certification Governance Committee volunteers and CETL®  Certification staff are not involved in the development of any preparatory program\, and no preparatory program is endorsed by the CETL®  Certification Governance Committee nor is a prerequisite to earn the CETL®. The CETL®  Certification Governance Committee and its staff are solely responsible for the policies and administration of the CETL® program\, including application deadlines and qualification requirements. \nEducator: Members $749 Non-Members $949; Corporate: Members: $949 Non-Members $1149\nBulk pricing for same organization registration – 1-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount \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. \nParticipants successfully completing the course will earn 9 CEA Credits toward CETL® recertification and have access to the course materials for one full year.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-k-12-ctos-framework-of-essential-skills-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000
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SUMMARY:Purposeful EdTech That Works — Reclaiming the EdTech Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Balancing Innovation and Screen Time for Meaningful Learning\nJanuary 22nd\, 2026 2:00  PM ET \nOpen to ALL. Free for CoSN Members. \nIn this webinar\, we share real K–12 success stories that demonstrate purposeful and balanced EdTech use. \nHear from district leaders and educators who have implemented tools and strategies that boosted student outcomes\, supported teacher workload\, and created healthier digital learning environments. \nYou’ll Learn \n\nHow districts apply CoSN’s screen-time and digital-wellbeing recommendations\nExamples of high-impact tech use that increases engagement\, not passive screen time\nStrategies that improve access\, reduce workload\, and strengthen instruction\nReplicable leadership practices that make EdTech both effective and sustainable\n\nJoin us for a fast\, practical look at what successful and healthy EdTech integration really looks like in K–12. \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/purposeful-edtech-that-works-real-success-stories-with-balanced-tech-use/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
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SUMMARY:AI & Cybersecurity — What District Leaders Need to Know Webinar
DESCRIPTION:January 27th\, 2026 2:00-3:00 PM ET  \nJoin Michael Klein\, former Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity at the US Department of Education and current Senior Director at the Institute for Security and Technology\, for a focused discussion on how AI and cybersecurity risk are combining to transform the landscape in K–12 for school districts and the vendors they rely on. Michael brings deep experience in executive leadership\, digital innovation\, change management\, and translating complex ideas for senior leaders to this timely conversation. \nYou’ll also hear front-line perspectives from two district technology leaders: \nChris Bailey\, Director of Technology\, Edmunds School District (WA)\nChris Rowbotham\, Director of Technology\, Siuslaw School District (OR) \nThese district leaders will share real-world insights on policy\, preparedness\, and safeguarding school systems as AI capabilities evolve. \nTopics Include \n\nHow AI is shifting cybersecurity risks and opportunities\nPractical safeguards and district readiness strategies\nLessons learned from leaders navigating AI-driven change\n\nA timely session for anyone responsible for keeping school communities safe\, secure\, and prepared for what’s next. \nPresenter:\n \nMichael Klein\, former Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity at the US Department of Education and current Senior Director at the Institute for Security and Technology \n \nChris Bailey\, Director of Technology\, Edmunds School District (WA) \n\nChris Rowbotham\, Director of Technology\, Siuslaw School District (OR)
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/ai-and-cybersecurity-what-district-leaders-must-prepare-for-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:AI District Summit - Boston
DESCRIPTION:Move Beyond Awareness—Create a Strategic Roadmap for AI Adoption \nJanuary 28–30\, 2026 – Boston\, MA  \nAt this time\, registration for this event is full. However\, we do have a waiting list available. If space becomes available\, we will contact individuals on the waiting list in the order received. Please be sure to send the full name\, title and emails of those you would like to add to the waiting list to registration@cosn.org. \nThis interactive summit supports Superintendent-led executive leadership teams in moving from AI exploration to intentional implementation. You’ll leave with a clear vision\, and a head start on creating a prioritized 6–12-month action plan that aligns generative AI with your district’s mission\, values\, and long-term goals. \nWhy Attend \n“AI is revolutionizing how we conduct business in education and will greatly impact teaching\, learning and assessments. It carries possibilities and risks\, and we must plan for it accordingly.” \n– May 2025 Summit participant \nWhat You’ll Experience \n\nLearn how AI can streamline and simplify everyday tasks and workflows.\nGain experience using the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool to gauge your district’s current readiness across seven critical domains.\nWork as a district team to build a mission-aligned implementation roadmap rooted in insights from the maturity assessment.\nBring together key decision-makers and stakeholders for shared planning and alignment.\n\nHow does this training relate to the Massachusetts DESE guidance for AI in K-12 Education? \nThe Massachusetts DESE guidance covers a range of important topics related to AI in K-12 education\, including AI literacy development\, academic integrity\, bias awareness and mitigation\, transparency and accountability\, and ensuring instructional quality and equity. \nBuilding on this foundation\, CoSN’s AI District Leaders Action Summit is designed to complement the DESE guidelines. Using the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool\, participants gain the knowledge and tools to assess readiness and develop strategic roadmaps across functional domains essential to district-wide AI success and long-term sustainability\, including: \n• Executive Leadership\n• Operations\n• Data\n• Technology\n• Security\n• Legal/Risk\n• Academic AI Literacy \nAttending this summit alongside state initiatives ensures school district leaders are not only aligned with Massachusetts’ vision for AI in education but also prepared with the organizational capacity to turn that vision into reality. \nWhether your district is just beginning its AI journey or already well on its way\, this event will equip your team with the tools and guidance to make meaningful progress towards sustainable and responsible AI adoption aligned with instructional and operational goals. \nCan districts outside Massachusetts attend? \nYes\, absolutely. While this summit takes place in Massachusetts and references state-specific guidance\, it is designed for all K–12 district leadership teams looking to move from AI awareness to strategic adoption. \nWho Should Participate \nThis summit is ideal for district teams poised to lead strategic AI implementation—especially those seeking to build internal alignment and long-term capacity. If you’re leading planning\, technology\, operations\, finance\, Human Resources\, and/or curriculum planning and development\, your participation will multiply impact. \nKey Outcomes \nYour team will leave the summit with: \n\nInitial progress on an AI maturity assessment tailored to your district’s context\, with guidance on how your team can complete the assessment for all seven domains.\nA comprehensive framework for developing a 6–12-month AI integration roadmap.\nClear\, practical next steps to advance AI integration within your district.\nA framework for stakeholder engagement and leadership accountability to ensure sustainable progress.\n\nWhat Past Summit Participants Are Saying \n\n“I learned so much! The top takeaway for me is that AI is a powerful tool to enhance efficiency.”\n“[Our top takeaway was the] importance of having a group to collaborate from our district — the collaboration was something we would not have otherwise been able to prioritize.”\n“The AI tool created to help us plan our roadmap was extremely helpful and will continue to be helpful when working with our larger team.”\n“[Our top takeaway was having] next steps to take back to the district. We have a solid start to a roadmap and how we will successfully incorporate AI for staff and students.”\n“One of the greatest benefits of the CoSN AI workshop was the protected time for our leadership team to collaborate. It created the space for us to ensure that our approach to artificial intelligence is not an add-on\, but a direct accelerator for our existing strategic plan. The guidance and framework provided were instrumental in helping us build a unified vision and a set of actionable goals for the Madison Consolidated Schools.”\n—Dr. Teresa Brown\, Superintendent\n\nPresenters \n\nPete Just\nTom Ryan\nScott Elder\n\nEvent Details\nDates: January 28–30\, 2026 \nVenue\nThe Verve Hotel Boston Natick\n1360 Worcester St\, Natick\, MA 01760\nRoom Rate: $129/night \n\nLink to register for hotel: https://group.tapestrycollection.com/ensjya\nPhone: 508-653-8800; use group code “907“\nHotel registration cut-off date: January 9th\, 2026. Reservations received after 5 pm on this date may not receive the discounted group rate.\n\nAgenda \n\nClick here to access the agenda\n\nSchedule \n\nJanuary 28: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (Optional)\nJanuary 29: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Breakfast available at 7:30)\nJanuary 30: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast available at 7:30)\n\nMeals \n\nLight refreshments served at reception on January 28\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and optional dinner provided on January 29\nBreakfast and box lunch provided on January 30\n\nBring Your Team \nThis event is designed for cross-functional district leadership teams. To maximize impact\, we strongly encourage districts to send teams of at least three members to collaborate on their AI readiness strategy. A discount will be available for groups of two or more. \nRegistration & Pricing \nEarly Bird Pricing ($100 off Regular Pricing) through January 5 \n\nMember Pricing: $599 first registrant/$299 for all others from the same District\nNon-Member Pricing: $699 first registrant/$399 for all others from the same District\nRegistering a group? You will need to add your team to your organization’s roster prior to registering. For assistance\, contact registration@cosn.org. \n\nRegular Pricing January 5 \n\nMembers of CoSN / AESA / SETDA / AASA / METAA / M.A.S.S.: $699 first registrant/$299 for all others from the same district.\nNon-Members: $799 first registrant/$399 for all others from the same district\nRegistering a group? You will need to add your team to your organization’s roster prior to registering. For assistance\, contact registration@cosn.org \n\nWe expect high demand for this event. Register early to secure your spot! \n  \n  \nThank you to our Event Partners: \n  \n \n \n          Thank you to our Project Partners: \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/ai-district-summit-boston/
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