1. Consortium for School Networking Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) MicroK12 TechFest October 23, 2014 Brooke Trisler

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 Includes:  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. CTO ROLE 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.

6. The framework:  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. THE FRAMEWORK AND CTO ROLE

7. THE FRAMEWORK

8. Core Values & Skills of effective CTOs extend through all 10 skill areas and include:  Effective Communicator and Innovator  Exhibiting Courage  Flexible  Adaptable  Results-Oriented These represent the critical personal skills and behaviors necessary for accomplishing everything else identified in the Framework. http://www.cosn.org/framework-essential-skills

9. THE FRAMEWORK Can be used to:  Self-assess  Describe an identifiable role for CTO within the district leadership structure  Validate CTOs who already have these skills and knowledge  Help guide the CTO interview process  Provide roadmap for professional development for both CTOs and those who hire them  Illustrate the need for partnership of Teaching and Learning, Business/Operations, Human Resources, and Technology Services

10. 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 CERTIFIED EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADER (CETL) tm

11.  The CETL Program Created by CTO’s  Based on the Framework  Program governed by Certification Governance Committee (CGC) CERTIFIED EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADER (CETL) tm

12. EXAM Two-Part Exam:  Part One –  Multiple Choice  Internet-based  Scored onsite  Timed  Must pass to be eligible to take Part Two  Part Two –  Essay, multi-question/component  Scored by experts (practicing CTOs and CETLs)  Timed  Must Pass Both Parts for Certification

13. THE FRAMEWORK

14. LV= 15% SP=15% EP=10% Leadership and Vision = 40%  Leadership and Vision = 15%  Strategic Planning = 15%  Ethics and Policies = 10%

15. IFPD= 12% TBS=9 % SF=9% Understanding the Educational Environment = 30%  Instructional Focus & Professional Development = 12%  Team Building & Staffing = 9%  Stakeholder Focus = 9%

16. IT= 9% CS= 7% BM=7% DM=7% Managing Technology & Support Services = 30%  Information Technology = 9%  Communication Systems = 7%  Business Management = 7%  Data Management = 7%

17. APPLY & Re-CERT Eligibility:  Bachelor’s degree  Four years of education technology experience (demonstrable experience in the three primary skill areas)  Code of Conduct and Terms of Confidentiality  Apply online  Cost  Recertify every three years http://www.cosn.org/certification

18. EXAM PREP  Framework  CoSN Online Collaborative Learning Site  Form a study group Panel Questions:  How did you prepare for the exam?  Would you prepare differently now?  What was your biggest learning during the study/exam processes?

19. HIRING CETLs For Superintendents and Human Resources:  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

20. NATIONAL CETL’s

21. PACIFIC NORTHWEST CETL’s 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

22. Panel Questions:  How has your CETL certification strengthened or benefited your knowledge or understanding?  What was your biggest learning?  What is the biggest piece of learning that has impacted your work?  Any other thoughts. PACIFIC NORTHWEST CETL’s

23. CETL’s CANDIDATES October 20th 2014 Exam – Renton School District  2 Puget Sound Current Leaders  2 Puget Sound Aspiring Leaders November 2014 – Study Cohort 3  10 Current and Aspiring Washington Leaders  Seattle (North, Central, South)  Exam – March/April 2015

24. NEXT STEPS Study Groups  Form a study group  Join a group  Study on your own Exams:  Puget Sound - Anytime  ACPE Conference – May 2015  CoSN Conference – March 2015  Host an Exam

25. QUESTIONS & CONTACT* Presented by: Brooke Trisler, CETL Director of Instructional Technology Renton School District brooke.trisler@rentonschools.us 425-204-2451 John Vaille, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Chief Technology Officer Puget Sound ESD JVaille@psesd.org 425-917-7937 *Any Washington State CETL