- CoSNs Early Career K12 CTO Academy
- 20-21 Academy Summary
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CoSN’s Early Career K-12 CTO Academy
Do you have - or know of - an early career CTO with less than 4 full years of experience? CoSN has an unique professional development opportunity for new technology directors - the Early Career K-12 CTO Academy. The year-long program builds a support system where new CTOs have access to resources and support that meet their unique needs. We are looking to form our second cohort for 2020-2021!
This blended learning model consists of:
- Mentorship – a thought partner/mentor to match your specific needs
- Two virtual events per month beginning October 2020 that include deep dive discussions and practical activities
- Capstone project (select projects will be featured at the CoSN 2021 Conference)
- Private online community consisting of past and current cohort members and mentors
- Event at the CoSN 2022 Conference that will acknowledge participants' completion of the program
The online and face-to-face content is aligned with CoSN's Framework of Essential Skills and to the immediate needs of an early career K-12 CTO. Topics includes but is not limited to the following:
- Leadership and Vision
- Finance and Budgeting
- Communications with an emphasis on soft skills
- Partnering with Curriculum and Learning
- Infrastructure
- Data Privacy and Security
The Deep Dive Discussions include but are not limited to the topics below:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in EdTech
- Data Privacy Follow-up and AUP Policies and Enforcement
- Managing People: IT and HR (Motivation, Vision & Buy-in)
- Finance and ERATE
- Project Management
- Emerging Technologies
- Long Range Planning
- Cyber Security