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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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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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SUMMARY:CoSN’s 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit: Turning Challenges into Momentum for Change
DESCRIPTION:Today’s K-12 innovators are navigating an evolving landscape — full of both opportunity and challenge. CoSN invites EdTech leaders from around the world to come together at the Driving K-12 Innovation virtual Summit on Wednesday\, February 4\, to explore ideas for leading change and receive early access to the 2026 report. \nGuided by insights from this year’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board\, participants will explore the 2026 Top Topics: Hurdles that impede progress\, the Accelerators that propel it\, and the Tech Enablers support it. \nThis interactive\, two-hour virtual experience will blend expert insights with peer connection. Participants will discover actionable strategies and engaging case studies from EdTech experts. They will also have the chance to dig deeper into the Top Topics with fellow attendees to share how these concepts are intersecting in their work. \nThe Summit reinforces that progress doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it takes shared vision\, open collaboration\, and collective momentum to build what comes next. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA snapshot of timely global innovation trends\nPeer-tested recommendations to navigate change\nNew EdTech community connections\n\nJoin us Feb 4\, 2026 12:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nThe presenters are from the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovations Advisory. This event is only available for CoSN and Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Members. \nRegistration available for CoSN and Advisory Members Only \nParticipants who attend our events live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. Email jbrown@cosn.org.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cosns-2026-driving-k-12-innovation-summit-turning-challenges-into-momentum-for-change/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The 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! \nNavigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI\nAs AI technology advances\, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats exacerbated by generative AI\, highlighting how these sophisticated tools are used to create convincing phishing attempts and other forms of social engineering. We will also discuss the positive aspects of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures\, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems. Emphasizing that humans remain the biggest risk in cybersecurity\, we will cover strategies to improve security awareness and reduce vulnerabilities through education\, humor\, and personal touches in communication that both large and small districts can utilize. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and best practices to protect their school systems from these emerging threats while leveraging AI for better security. \n\nKey Take Aways:\n\nEnhanced Security Awareness and Education: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI is being used to create sophisticated social engineering attacks. They will learn strategies to enhance security awareness and education utilizing humor\, personal touches\, and clear communication to make cybersecurity practices more relatable and memorable.\nLeveraging AI for Cybersecurity: Explore how IT leaders can utilize readily available tools to improve cybersecurity efforts. These tools can help detect unusual patterns\, predict potential threats\, and automate routine security tasks. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to integrate these AI technologies into their security practices.\nEngaging and Inclusive Approaches: The panel will use interactive elements such as real-world scenarios\, Q&A sessions\, and small group discussions to engage the audience actively. The session will provide inclusive and practical approaches that large and small districts can implement\, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for all attendees.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Couture\, MBA MAT CETL\nDirector of Technology\nSouth Windsor Public Schools\nSouth Windsor\, Connecticut \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Doe\, CAGS\nDirector of Technology\nRegional School Unit 40\nWindham\, New Hampshire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMac McMillian\, CISSP (he/him/his)\nAdministrator for IT\nBeaverton School District\nBeaverton\, Oregon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrankie Jackson\, CETL (she/her/hers)\nK-12 Independent CTO\, Project Director\n(Formerly) Cypress Fairbanks ISD\nBaytown\, Texas
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/navigating-cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-generative-ai-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T180000
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SUMMARY:THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Managing Student Data Privacy: Highlights of the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 9\, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Mark Benigni\, Superintendent\, Meriden Public Schools (CT); Dr. Timothy Broadrick\, Superintendent\, Prospect Mountain Schools (NH); Dr. Matthew Friedman\, Superintendent\, Quakertown Community School District (PA); and Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, CoSN Student Data Privacy Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)\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 earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nThere is no question that school districts have many unique and challenging tasks when it comes to assuring data privacy within their networks and digital learning environments. Addressing the variety of national\, state\, and local legal requirements while at the same time leveraging technology for learning and operations comes with challenges for school leaders that are both critical and constant. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents join in conversation with CoSN’s Data Privacy Project Director to review the content and recommendations included in the freely accessible CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report. An overview of CoSN’s free Student Data Privacy Toolkit will also be presented. \nThe superintendent panel will share examples of successful data privacy procedures that are currently in place in their school districts and the types of support needed to ensure each district is successful in implementing their data privacy practices. They will also discuss the barriers and challenges involved in assuring ongoing data privacy for their school districts. \nThis 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 \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D.\, is an educator with over 25 years of experience\, including 16 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. He was also recognized as an 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 achieved its highest academic scores in history and received awards from various educational organizations. Dr. Benigni is a published author and frequent presenter at national conferences. He has taught doctoral classes\, published numerous articles\, contributed to book publications\, and authored three books. His latest book\, Leveraging Social Media for District Improvement\, was just released by Bloomsbury Publishing in December 2025. \n\n\nDr. Timothy Broadrick has served as a superintendent in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He previously taught at the high school level and was a district director of technical programs\, also overseeing technology operations. He is committed to seeking innovations within the public school system. His New Hampshire school system operates the state’s first public school choice program\, hosts a public virtual school open to all students in the state\, and employs nearly half of the Google Certified Trainers currently working in New Hampshire schools. \n\n\nDr. Matthew Friedman is an accomplished educator and visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in public education. As Superintendent of the Quakertown Community School District near Philadelphia\, he has spent nearly two decades in transformative leadership roles\, including director of curriculum\, chief academic officer\, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Friedman has led major initiatives such as Career Language Integration (CLI)—a groundbreaking K–12 approach to career exploration—and the district’s Career Pathways Program\, aligning academics with workforce trends to prepare students for life beyond graduation. In addition to his K–12 leadership\, Dr. Friedman teaches at the university level\, mentoring future educators and doctoral candidates. He is widely recognized for creating innovative\, student-centered learning environments\, building community partnerships\, and inspiring systemic change that empowers educators and students to thrive in an ever-changing world. \n\n\nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global privacy consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training\, policy development\, and technology assessments\, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks globally on data privacy matters. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program\, Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals\, and Student Data Privacy: Managing Vendor Relationships. \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 earning a CE certificate and our 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. \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. \n\n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-empowered-superintendents-edleader-panel-series-data-privacy-and-security/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Facilitated Online Course Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, students\, and parents are now benefiting from the exciting opportunities available as a result of new instructional technologies\, including cloud-based technology services and mobile applications. These technologies enable rich\, data-powered classroom experiences and the anytime\, anywhere learning that education technologists and educators have envisioned for many years. However\, as schools turn to cloud services for applications\, content and data analytics\, and online assessment\, keeping students’ data private and secure becomes more difficult. This course is designed for school district leaders who need help in understanding existing privacy laws\, defining best and necessary practices around privacy\, and communicating effectively with their communities. Syllabus \n10 CEA Credits toward CETL® Recertification with completed course. \nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET Feb 10\, 2026 – April 14\, 2026\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to attend on a particular day.\nParticipants may register after Sept 16th and begin the class Sept 23rd. Contact jbrown@cosn.org for details. \n\nOur subject matter expert and instructor regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Melissa Tebbenkamp 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. \n\n Educator: 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\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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-intersection-of-data-privacy-and-cybersecurity-facilitated-online-course-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Project Management for K-12 School System Technology Leaders Facilitated Online Course Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:CoSN is pleased to offer the first-ever 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. Syllabus \nThe pedagogical approach in the design of this course offers learners rich content\, including prerecorded class instruction that may be viewed before online class sessions. This approach provides greater opportunities to learn in a dynamic\, interactive learning environment where project management concepts may be applied to current education projects that are underway or planned soon. As a result\, class learners are actively involved in knowledge construction that is personally meaningful and can be used in their current job. \n\n\nRegistrations open through Feb. 24th!\nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from Feb. 17th – March 31st\, 2026\, from  10:00- 11:30 AM ET. (Previously 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET)\n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\n\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\nCo-instructors Cory Stokes and Frankie Jackson regularly update this course with current information. Read more about Cory here. Read more about Frankie here. \n\nEducator: Members $649; Non-Members $849;\nCorporate: Qualifying Member $849; Qualifying Non-Member $1049\nBulk pricing for same organization registrations: 2-4 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.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/project-management-for-k-12-school-system-technology-leaders-facilitated-online-course-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T150000
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SUMMARY:What Systems + AI Actually Enable Powerful K-12 Learning Designs (and Which Quietly Block Them) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:AI can make learning easier—but should it? If AI simplifies access to information\, explanations\, tutoring\, and test prep\, what should learning demand more of from students and teachers? \nIn this thought-provoking webinar\, leaders from Stanford’s Digital Media Academy and CoSN leaders explore how district systems and AI design choices can either raise expectations or quietly limit powerful learning. Looking back at 2025\, one lesson is clear: so-called “soft skills” like deep reading\, collaboration\, mentorship\, self-regulation\, and independent thinking have become hard requirements. \nListen to examine: \n\nHow AI can shift learning from busywork to problem-solving\, creativity\, and critical thinking\nWhy collaborative AI tools matter as much as individual support\nHow interfaces\, agents\, and dashboards shape engagement beyond the chatbot\nWhere trust\, ethics\, and transparency must guide system-level decisions\n\nThis session is for district leaders who want AI to amplify meaningful learning—not just automate it. \nPresenters: \n \nStacy Hawthorne\, Ed.D.\, CETL®\, CoSN Board Chair\, Chief Academic Officer\, Learn21 (OH) \n\nRichard Charles\, Ph.D.\, GSP\, Chief Information Officer\, Denver Public Schools (CO) \n\nGlenn Fajardo\, Chief Learning Officer\, Digital Media Academy (CA) \n\nJohn C Mitchell\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Computer Science\, Stanford (CA) \n  \nAll registered attendees will receive a recording of the webinar. \nAll live attendees will receive a certificate that lists your name (as it appears in our database)\, the event title\, the month and year\, and the Continuing Education Activity (CEA) credits earned. The recording link will include instructions on how to earn a certificate after watching the recorded session.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/what-systems-ai-actually-enable-powerful-k-12-learning-designs-and-which-quietly-block-them-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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