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SUMMARY:CETL® K-12 CTO's Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2027
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. \nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from Jan 19th to March 30th\, 2027\, from 2:00- 3:30 PM ET. \n1/19 Introduction\n1/26 Skill Area 1: Leadership and Vision\n2/2 Skill Area 2: Strategic Planning\n2/9 Skill Area 3: Ethics and Policies\n2/16 Skill Area 4: Instructional Focus and Professional Development\n2/23 Skill Area 5: Team Building and Staffing\n3/2 Skill Area 6: Information Technology Management\n3/9 Skill Area 7: Communication Systems Management\n3/16 Skill Area 8: Business Management\n3/23 Skill Area 9: Data Management\n3/30 Skill Area 10: Data Privacy and Security \nRead the course syllabus for more information.\nRead more about instructors Cory Stokes here and Jim Stewart here. \nSessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\nYou will have access to the course content for one year. \nThis content covers areas of the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills of a K-12 CTO which guides the study and test for the CETL® Certification. \nYou are eligible for 18 CEA hours for CETL® recertification and district professional learning needs by completing live sessions and the independent offline work. If a school emergency arises and you miss a session\, you are expected to watch the recording and notify the instructor. Certificates will be issued once the instructor verifies final participation at the conclusion of the course. \nCoSN Professional Learning opportunities are completely independent of the CETL® certification program\, which requires a separate application. This course is not a prerequisite for the exam\, nor is it developed or endorsed by the independent CETL® Certification Governance Committee\, which solely manages all certification policies\, requirements\, and applications. \nCETL Course – Educator: Members $749; Non-Members $949\nCorporate: Qualifying Members $949; Qualifying Non-Members $1149\nBulk pricing for same organization registration 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount. \nThis opportunity is eligible for CoSN Professional Learning Packages. If you want to purchase several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for custom options.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cetl-k-12-ctos-framework-of-essential-skills-foundation-facilitated-online-course-spring-2027/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T120000
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SUMMARY:The Intersection of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Facilitated Online Course Spring 2027
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. \nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET from February 2nd\, 2026 – April 6th\, 2027. \nOur subject matter expert and instructor regularly updates this course with current information. Read more about Melissa Tebbenkamp here. Read the course syllabus for more information. \n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\nYou will have access to the course content for one year. \nThis content covers areas of the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills of a K-12 CTO which guides the study and test for the CETL® Certification. \nYou are eligible for 11 CEA hours for CETL® recertification and district professional learning needs by completing live sessions and the independent offline work. If a school emergency arises and you miss a session\, you are expected to watch the recording and notify the instructor. Certificates will be issued once the instructor verifies final participation at the conclusion of the course. \nEducator: Members $649; Non-Members $849\nCorporate: Qualifying Members $849; Qualifying Non-Members $1049\nBulk pricing for same organization registration 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount. \nThis opportunity is eligible for CoSN Professional Learning Packages. If you want to purchase several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for custom options.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-intersection-of-data-privacy-and-cybersecurity-facilitated-online-course-spring-2027-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in K-12 Schools Facilitated Online Course Spring 2027
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. \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! \nThis course meets online every *Wednesday from February 3rd – March 31st\, 2027 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. \nRead the course syllabus for more information. \n*Sessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\nYou will have access to the course content for one year. \nThis content covers areas of the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills of a K-12 CTO which guides the study and test for the CETL® Certification. \nYou are eligible for 9 CEA hours for CETL® recertification and district professional learning needs by completing live sessions and the independent offline work. If a school emergency arises and you miss a session\, you are expected to watch the recording and notify the instructor. Certificates will be issued once the instructor verifies final participation at the conclusion of the course. \nEducator: Members $649; Non-Members $849\nCorporate: Qualifying Members $849; Qualifying Non-Members $1049\nBulk pricing for same organization registration 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount. \nThis opportunity is eligible for CoSN Professional Learning Packages. If you want to purchase several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for custom options.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/cybersecurity-in-k-12-schools-facilitated-online-course-spring-2027/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Project Management for K-12 School System Technology Leaders Facilitated Online Course Spring 2027
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. \nThis course meets online every *Tuesday from Feb. 9th – March 30th\, 2027\, from 10:00- 11:30 AM ET. \nCo-instructors Cory Stokes\, Jim Stewart and Frankie Jackson regularly update this course with current information. Read more about Cory here\, Jim here\, and Frankie here.\nRead the course syllabus for more information. \nSessions are recorded if you are unable to make an individual session.\nYou will have access to the course content for one year. \nThis content covers areas of the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills of a K-12 CTO which guides the study and test for the CETL® Certification. \nYou are eligible for 14 CEA hours for CETL® recertification and district professional learning needs by completing live sessions and the independent offline work. If a school emergency arises and you miss a session\, you are expected to watch the recording and notify the instructor. Certificates will be issued once the instructor verifies final participation at the conclusion of the course. \nEducator: Members $649; Non-Members $849 \nCorporate: Qualifying Members $849; Qualifying Non-Members $1049 Bulk pricing for same organization registration 2-4 10% discount\, 5-10 15% discount\, 11+ 25% discount.fr \nThis opportunity is eligible for CoSN Professional Learning Packages. If you want to purchase several professional development courses or workshops at the same time for use throughout the year\, please contact jbrown@cosn.org for custom options.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/project-management-for-k-12-school-system-technology-leaders-facilitated-online-course-spring-2027/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The District Operating System\, Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Best of CoSN Webinar Series\nMissed CoSN2026 in Chicago or couldn’t make it to every must-see session? Now’s your chance to catch the highlights. This series features the most in-demand\, standing-room-only sessions\, selected by real attendee buzz and engagement. Join top EdTech leaders from across the country as they share the ideas\, strategies\, and insights everyone’s still talking about—all in a convenient\, no-travel-required format. \n\nThis isn’t theory-it’s operations-level transformation. In this session\, two leaders from Agua Fria HSD showcase how AI-integrated workflows are actively redefining productivity across education departments. As the first public high school district to launch full-scale ChatGPT EDU\, Agua Fria has moved beyond experimentation into full adoption with measurable results. \nFrom HR and IT to curriculum and communications\, presenters walk attendees through real workflows that have streamlined systems\, reduced staff fatigue\, improved turnaround time\, and saved money. They’ll also share how these changes were introduced through a human-centered lens-grounded in ethics\, professional learning\, and clarity. \nAttendees will leave with an actionable blueprint for identifying AI opportunities in their own organizations\, sample workflow maps\, and key questions every leader should ask to ensure responsible\, sustainable implementation. This session is built for decision-makers ready to scale smart-not just adopt tools-and learn from a district setting the pace for AI integration in public education. \nAgua Fria isn’t just piloting AI-we’re structuring it. We’re proud to be one of the first public school districts in the nation to establish a dedicated Innovation & AI Department\, tasked with systemwide support for ethical\, impactful AI implementation. Our work goes beyond tech access-we’ve developed a paid AI Ambassador program that empowers educators across sites to lead professional learning\, co-design workflows\, and serve as thought partners in district transformation. This grassroots-meets-strategic approach ensures AI adoption is scalable\, sustainable\, and built with staff voice at the center. Attendees will gain insight into how to design similar structures in their own districts and leave with tools to take immediate next steps-whether they’re just starting or ready to scale. \nSession Speakers\n\nLauren C. Owens\, M. Ed.\nChief Technology Officer\, New Trier Township High School District 203 (IL) \n\nDrew Olsson\, M.Ed.\nDirector of AI and Instructional Technology\, Agua Fria Union High School District (FL)
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/webinar-the-district-operating-system-reimagined/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270308T170000
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SUMMARY:THE EMPOWERED SUPERINTENDENTS EDLEADER PANEL SERIES: Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:This edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nLeading Effective Cybersecurity Strategies in School District Settings. \nAlthough technology is constantly changing\, cybersecurity remains a critical element of living and working in an online environment. Three Superintendents join in conversation with CoSN’s Cybersecurity Project Director to share the effective strategies they lead to protect their networks and information security\, analyze their status\, and validate what they are doing well. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \nCoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net are co-hosting an online professional learning community and edWebinar series to help superintendents connect and collaborate to help each other in this endeavor. \nWe thank our sponsor ClassLink and partners AASA and EdWeb for this continued collaboration. \nRegistration will be available closer to the event on the edWeb website. \n       \nedWeb CE Certificates may be used for CETL® Recertification Read More.
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/the-empowered-superintendents-edleader-panel-series-cybersecurity-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Driving Real Impact with AI
DESCRIPTION:Best of CoSN Webinar Series\nMissed CoSN2026 in Chicago or couldn’t make it to every must-see session? Now’s your chance to catch the highlights. This series features the most in-demand\, standing-room-only sessions\, selected by real attendee buzz and engagement. Join top EdTech leaders from across the country as they share the ideas\, strategies\, and insights everyone’s still talking about—all in a convenient\, no-travel-required format. \n\n\n\n\nFor Artificial Intelligence to positively affect learning and educational outcomes\, school leaders need to be intentional about why they are using AI and what they hope to change. This approach includes: Having clarity about the context (the environment) in which they plan to use AI\, the district (or school’s) approach to learning; how the AI apps are built and the ways in which success metrics are integrated into the apps themselves. These district leaders will share the lessons that they are learning in implementing AI and how they are driving measuring outcomes. \nSession Speakers \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Emily Dillard (CETL)\nChief Information Officer — Alexandria City Public Schools\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Mr. Jeremy Wickham (CETL)\nExecutive Director of Technology and Operations — North Shore School District 112\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jeremy Nishihara\nAssistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Information Systems — Sunnyvale School District\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.cosn.org/event/driving-real-impact-with-ai/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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