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A Career Pathway for the District Technology Leader

A Career Pathway for the District Technology Leader. CoSN's Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) tm Certification Program. CoSN Mission. Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments . . CoSN Core Belief / Focus .

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A Career Pathway for the District Technology Leader

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  1. A Career Pathway for the District Technology Leader CoSN's Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL)tm Certification Program

  2. CoSN Mission Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments.

  3. CoSN Core Belief / Focus CoSN believes that the primary challenge we face in using technology effectively is human, not technical CoSN focuses on Leadership and Policy

  4. CoSN Members • District technology leaders • Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) • Technology Directors • District education leaders • Superintendents, heads of instruction, finance, etc. • Also policy makers and influencers from the public and private sectors

  5. Why Certification? • Certifiable skills enable strategic and systemic use of technology in K-12 schools • Certification elevates the profession and encourages districts to include CTO at the cabinet level • Certification validates that a CTO functions across all aspects of the enterprise

  6. The Changing Role of the CTO In the past decade, the role of the CTO has evolved and now requires not only technical and educational skills and abilities, but also political and interpersonal leadership skills.

  7. Framework for the CTO Role • Identifies the skills and knowledge that CTOs need to either acquire or to strengthen. • Defines best practices, whether or not they are followed in every school district. • Illustrates the expanded role of CTO as an education—not just technology—leader.

  8. The Framework

  9. The Framework may be used to: • Self-assess • Describe an identifiable role for CTO within the district leadership structure • ValidateCTOs who already have these skills and knowledge • Help guide the CTO interview and hiring process • Provideroadmap for professional development for both CTOs and those who hire them • Illustratethe need for partnership of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Services

  10. Leadership & Vision

  11. Understanding theEducational Environment

  12. Managing Technology & Support Resources

  13. Core Values & Skills

  14. Certified Education Technology Leader(CETL)tm • Based on the Framework • The CETL Program Created by CTO’s • Program governed by Certification Governance Committee (CGC)

  15. Exam Structure Two-Part Exam PART ONE Multiple Choice – scored on site PART TWO Essay – scored by practicing CTOs • Internet-Based Testing (IBT) • Must pass both to earn CETL designation

  16. Exam Content • Leadership & Vision – 40% • Understanding the Educational Environment – 30% • Managing Technology & Support Resources – 30%

  17. Leadership & Vision Content • Leadership & Vision – 15% • Strategic Planning – 15% • Ethics & Policies – 10% LV= 15% SP=15% EP=10%

  18. Understanding theEducational Environment Content • Instructional Focus & Professional Development – 12% • Team Building & Staffing – 9% • Stakeholder Focus – 9% IFPD= 12% TBS=9 % SF=9%

  19. Managing Technology & Support Services Content • Information Technology – 9% • Communication Systems – 7% • Business Management – 7% • Data Management – 7% IT= 9% CS= 7% BM=7% DM=7%

  20. Eligibility Requirements • Bachelor’s degree • Four years of education technology experience (demonstrable experience in the three primary skill areas) • Code of Conduct and Terms of Confidentiality

  21. How to Apply www.cosn.org/certification Qualified Applicant • Create profile in CoSN Certification database • Fill out and submit online exam application with payment CoSN Certification Program • Application reviewed • Authorization to Test (ATT) letter sent to confirmed applicants

  22. Preparing for the Exam • Take self-assessment • Take the practice exam • Visit CoSN’s Knowledge Center • Form a study group • Identify a mentor

  23. CETL Certification Those who pass the test • Certified EducationTechnology Leader (CETL)tm • CETL after their names • Listed in online CETL directory • LinkedIn CETL Community • Recertify every three years • Notification letter to superintendent or supervisor

  24. Recertification Requirements 60 hours of continuing education hours every three years • Continuing Education • E-Learning/Online Courses • Industry-Related Certification • Teaching/Instruction • Professional Membership • Published Works • Volunteer/Leadership Work Retake the Exam

  25. Hiring CETLs Will • Help you hire or promote only the most skilled and knowledgeable education technology leaders • Help you match the skills of your technology team to the job requirements • Demonstrate to stakeholders your commitment to the highest standards • Show employees your commitment to their professional growth

  26. Next Steps • Study Groups • Exam Administrations • Host an exam in your area

  27. PNW CETL Washington • Jennifer Clouser, CETL • Tim Crawford, CETL • Mark Finstrom, CETL • Tom Howley, CETL • Pamela Jeter, CETL • Chad Marlow, CETL • Cynthia Nelson, CETL • Shelby Reynolds, CETL • Walter Szklarski, CETL • Brooke Trisler, CETL

  28. Contact CoSN Ed Gloninger Certification Manager egloninger@CoSN.org CoSN.org/Certification

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