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