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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/
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on AI in K-12: Implications of New Global Research Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Two Global Voices on the Future of AI in K–12 Education\nTwo of the world’s most influential education policy leaders come together for a timely\, unscripted conversation on what AI means for schools—now and next. \nRebecca Winthrop (Brookings Institution) and Andreas Schleicher (OECD)\, lead authors of newly released\, high-profile global reports on AI in K–12 education\, go beyond the headlines to unpack what their research really means for district leaders. \n\nThe Research Behind the Conversation\nThis dialogue draws from two major global reports: \n\n\nA New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper\, Prepare\, Protect(Brookings Institution) \n\n\nOECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education(OECD) \n\n\n\nKey Questions They’ll Explore\nWhere do their findings align?\nWhere do they diverge?\nAnd most importantly: What should education leaders do next? \n\nWhat You’ll Gain From This Conversation\nParticipants will hear candid insights on: \n\nThe biggest opportunities and risks AI presents for K-12 systems\nWhat global data tells us about readiness\, equity\, and impact\nHow policy and practice must evolve in response\nPractical guidance for superintendents\, CTOs\, and state leaders navigating AI adoption\n\n\nWhy This Session Matters\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear two global thought leaders engage directly—with each other and with CoSN members—about the decisions shaping the future of learning in an AI-driven world. \n\nFacilitator\n\nKeith Krueger\nCoSN CEO \n\nFeatured Speakers \nRebecca Winthrop\nSenior Fellow and Director\, Center for Universal Education\nThe Bookings Institution (DC) \n \nAndreas Schleicher\nDirector\, Directorate for Education and Skills\nOECD – OCDE (France) \n \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/perspectives-on-ai-in-k-12-implications-of-new-global-research-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Screen Time in Schools: A Policy Briefing for State Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Across the country\, state leaders are considering legislation to limit or ban screen time in K–12 schools. These proposals raise complex questions about student well-being\, academic outcomes\, digital access\, and workforce readiness-issues that have significant implications for the future of teaching and learning. \nTo support thoughtful policymaking and inform this rapidly evolving public discussion\, CoSN\, Digital Promise\, FullScale\, and SETDA are convening a national policy briefing designed specifically for state education agency leaders and policymakers–creating space for informed discussion grounded in research\, policy\, and the operational realities of state education systems. \nAt a moment when policymakers across the country are debating the role of technology in classrooms\, this briefing will provide state leaders with balanced\, research-informed perspectives to help guide thoughtful policy decisions. \nSubject: Screen Time in Schools: A Policy Briefing for State Leaders\nMonday\, April 6\, 2026 \n2:00-3:30pm ET \n*If Zoom capacity is reached before you join\, you won’t be able to attend live\, but you will receive the webinar recording afterward. \nThis 90-minute briefing (70 min. content/20 min. Q&A) will provide a research-informed\, practitioner-grounded perspective on instructional screen use and its implications for policy. \nWebinar Agenda \nNational Legislative Landscape \nA representative from Whiteboard Advisors will provide an overview of key state legislative efforts\, emerging policy trends\, and the range of approaches under consideration nationwide. \nBeyond “Screen Time”: What Research Says About Digital Learning \n\nWhat high-quality research tells us—and does not tell us—about instructional screen use\, 1:1 environments\, and learning outcomes\nHow research distinguishes between passive screen exposure and active\, educator-guided digital learning\nStudent engagement and developmental considerations across grade levels\n\nFrom Policy to Practice: What Implementation Looks Like  \n\nOperational and instructional implications for districts\nImpacts on students with disabilities and accessibility needs\nConsiderations for rural and low-income communities\, including infrastructure and resource access\nPotential unintended consequences policymakers should anticipate\n\nQ&A  \nThe views and opinions expressed by the panelists during sessions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy\, position\, or endorsement of CoSN\, FullScale\, SETDA\, CAST\, and Digital Promise. \nEarn a certificate for 1.5 hour CEA (Continuing Education Activity).
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/screen-time-in-schools-what-state-leaders-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:ASBO Member Pricing for CoSN Members:  When the Worst Happens: Incident Response\, Continuity\, & Technical Readiness for K-12 Leaders Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ASBO is offering CoSN members their member pricing for this Master Class.\nMember Pricing $50 \nThis Master Class prepares district leaders to guide their organizations through cybersecurity incidents\, maintain continuity of operations\, and support disaster recovery. Leaders gain practical skills in incident response planning\, technical control awareness\, and organizational readiness. \nTaught by CoSN’s Project Director: Amy McLaughlin \n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/asbo-member-pricing-for-cosn-members-when-the-worst-happens-incident-response-continuity-technical-readiness-for-k-12-leaders-webinar/
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