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

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CoSN'sCertified Education Technology Leader (CETL)tm Certification ProgramA Career Pathway for the District Technology Leader

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CoSN Mission

Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments.

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CoSN Core Belief

The primary challenge we face in using technology effectively is

human, not technical

For that reason, CoSN focuses on

Leadership and Policywww.cosn.org/certification

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Who are CoSN Members?

Core Audience:• District technology leaders• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)• Technology Directors

Also policy makers and influencers from the public and private sectors

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Why Certification? | Why Now?

• Enables strategic and systemic use of technology in K-12 schools

• Recognizes evolving role of the CTO

• Addresses gap between dual aspects of CTO’s job

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Why Certification? | Why Now?

• Creates a clearly identifiable role for the CTO within a district’s leadership structure

• Elevates the profession and encourages districts to include CTO the Cabinet level

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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 skills.

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The Framework

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Why the Need for a Framework?

• To illustrate the expanded role of CTO as an education—not just technology—leader.

• To define best practices, whether or not they are followed in every school district.

• To identify the skills and knowledge that CTOs need to either acquire or to strengthen.

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Why the Need for a Framework?

To recognize, better understand, and engage in dialogue about evolving role of CTO

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RECOGNIZE

DESCRIBE

GUIDE

To describe clearly identifiable role for CTO within your district’s leadership structure

To help guide the interview and hiring process

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How Framework Should Be Used

To validate CTOs who already have these skills and knowledge

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VALIDATE

ROADMAP

ILLUSTRATE

To provide roadmap for professional development for both CTOs and those who hire them

To illustrate the need for partnership of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Services

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How Framework Should Be Used

As a tool to self-assess

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SELF-ASSESS

DUAL ASPECTS

STUDY

To consider dual aspects of CTO’s job—instructional and technical

To study for CETL certification exam

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Leadership & Vision

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• Leadership & Vision

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Leadership & Vision

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• Leadership & Vision

• Strategic Planning

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Leadership & Vision

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• Leadership & Vision

• Strategic Planning• Ethics & Policies

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Understanding theEducational Environment

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• Instructional Focus and Professional Development

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Understanding theEducational Environment

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• Instructional Focus and Professional Development

• Team Building & Staffing

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Understanding theEducational Environment

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• Instructional Focus and Professional Development

• Team Building & Staffing• Stakeholder Focus

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Managing Technology & Support Resources

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• Information Technology

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Managing Technology & Support Resources

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• Information Technology• Communications

Systems

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Managing Technology & Support Resources

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• Information Technology• Communication

Systems• Business Management

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Managing Technology & Support Resources

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• Information Technology• Communication

Systems• Business Management• Data Management

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Core Values & Skills

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• Communicator & Innovator

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Core Values & Skills

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• Communicator & Innovator

• Exhibits Courage

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Core Values & Skills

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• Communicator & Innovator

• Exhibits Courage• Flexible & Adaptable

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Core Values & Skills

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• Communicator & Innovator

• Exhibits Courage• Flexible & Adaptable• Results-Oriented

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Creating the CETL Exam

• December 2010 – NSF grant• June 2011 – Item writing panel assembled• Framework updated• December 2011 – Beta tested• March 2012 – Officially launched

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Program Governance

• Governed by Certification Governance Committee (CGC)

• Combined total of more than 160 years of ed technology experience

• Decide all policies and procedures• 4 subcommittees

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Exam Structure

PART ONE

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Tw

o-P

art

Exam Multiple Choice – scored on site

Essay – scored by practicing CTOsPART TWO

• Internet-Based Testing (IBT)• Must pass both to earn CETL designation

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Exam Structure

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• Leadership & Vision – 40%

• Understanding the Educational Environment – 30%

• Managing Technology & Support Resources – 30%

40%

30%

30%

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Leadership & Vision

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• Leadership & Vision – 15%• Strategic Planning – 15%• Ethics & Policies – 10%

LV= 15% SP=15% EP=10%

40%

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Understanding theEducational Environment

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• Instructional Focus & Professional Development – 12%

• Team Building & Staffing – 9%• Stakeholder Focus – 9%

IFPD= 12% TBS=9 % SF=9%

30%

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Managing Technology & Support Services

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• Information Technology – 9%• Communication Systems –

7%• Business Management – 7%• Data Management – 7%

IT= 9% CS= 7% BM=7% DM=7%

30%

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Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree• Four years of ed technology experience (demonstrable experience in the three primary skill areas)

• Sign Code of Conduct and Terms of Confidentiality

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How to Apply

• Create profile in CoSN Certification database • Fill out and submit online exam application with

payment • Applications reviewed• Authorization to Test (ATT) letter

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CETL Certification

Those who pass the test• Certified Education

Technology Leader• CETL after their name• Recertify every three years to

remain certified

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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

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Preparing for the Exam

• Take self-assessment• Take practice exam• Visit CoSN’s Knowledge

Center• Form a study group• Identify a mentor

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Prep Materials

Become a Highly Capable School System Technology

Leader

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Preparation Materials

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Why is Certification Desirable?

Demonstrates that you’ve mastered the knowledge needed to be a successful CTO and, through recertification, that you will remain current with this ever-changing field.

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Achieving Certification Will

• Validate your knowledge of the field• Set you apart from peers• Demonstrate to your staff that you

are dedicated to your career• Instill confidence in your superiors

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Hiring CETLs Will

•Demonstrate to stakeholders your commitment to the highest standards in your administration

•Show employees your commitment to their professional growth

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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 of those positions

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Next Steps

•Study Groups•Future Administrations •Host a Test in Your Area

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Gayle Dahlman Director, Certification & EducationConsortium for School Networking

[email protected]

Ask Gayle

Questions

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