30 Years of CoSN: The First Decade (1991-2000)

For 30 years, CoSN has advocated on behalf of the interests of hundreds of K-12 school districts for better, safer, and stronger education technology. Look below to see how CoSN…
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CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Spring 2023

24 January 20231 February 2023
This course is FULL, please register for the second spring section here. This course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills, the foundation used in developing the…
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Peer Review

Peer Review from CoSN is a resource for school systems seeking to improve technology operations and structures. Using the Digital Leap Matrix, a framework developed by CoSN, Peer Review offers…
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Certification FAQs

Certification FAQs With the CETL® certification, district technology leaders validate their skills and qualifications in building transformative learning environments. Want to start heading down the CETL® path? Still have unanswered questions? Contact certification@cosn.org.…
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From the Banking Industry to K-12 Division Leader

We asked Wesley D. Williams, M.Ed., Executive Director of Technology, “What are three things you were able to apply to your job right away after participating in CoSN’s PD offering?” Here…
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CETL® Foundation Facilitated Online Course Fall 2022

27 September 20224 October 2022
This course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam. If you would like to be in a collaborative…
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CETL® Certification

Your Career Path One thing we have learned from the annual EdTech Leaders Survey is there is no single path to the CTO Role. CTOs across the country come up…
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CETL Foundation Facilitated Online Course Summer 2022

17 May 20222 August 2022
This course offers materials that align with the K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills, the foundation used in developing the CETL Exam. If you would like to be in a collaborative…
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IoT is Everywhere

As I ponder recent conversations I’ve had around data and cybersecurity, I can’t help but recall several energy-driven discussions on the Internet of Things (IoT). These discussions revolve around several…
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CTO’s Perspective: Importance of Cybersecurity

Those responsible for cybersecurity in our districts spend a great deal of time empowering our users with security knowledge and awareness. Yet, we often don’t allow ourselves to focus on…
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