CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit: Navigating Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers for Tomorrow’s Learners (Free for CoSN Members & Advisory Members)
Join CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board for a two-hour virtual summit that brings together global K-12 educators and technologists who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of innovation in education. This interactive event complements the release of our 2025 report, an annual publication designed specifically for forward-thinking educators and tech leaders to catalyze change…
EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel: Data Privacy: A Multi-Stakeholder Priority
Data privacy is a multi-stakeholder priority in any school district setting. It has implications in all facets of school operations. Navigating the ever-changing world of data privacy requires effective processes around school governance, communications and many other school functions. Learn from three leading edge superintendents how together with their leadership teams they assess privacy policies…
Navigating Updates on COPPA and Beyond: What K-12 Technology Leaders Need to Know
Webinar Recording Free for CoSN Members The FTC recently finalized its changes to the COPPA, and while they didn't move forward with a number of proposed updates specific to education, there are still requirements for ed tech companies that you should know about. Join data privacy consultant Linnette Attai, director of CoSN's Student Data Privacy…
Belonging & Inclusion Meetup
Inspired by the powerful conversations we’ve had at the CoSN conference’s “Belonging & Inclusion Network Meetups”, CoSN’s Belonging & Inclusion Committee has launched a quarterly virtual series where CoSN members can meet in a safe virtual space to discuss their Belonging & Inclusion workplace and career successes and challenges. These Meetups are designed to be…
NEW! Business Continuity Planning: Disaster Preparedness Facilitated Online Workshop Spring 2025 (New start date)
Prepare for the unexpected! School system IT teams play a crucial role in maintaining learning continuity during emergencies. This workshop will guide school leaders in developing and implementing effective emergency operations plans. Learn how to train your team to respond quickly to natural disasters, assess damage, update stakeholders, restore essential systems, and resume operations swiftly.…
2025 Wisconsin CTO Clinic
WETL (Wisconsin Educational Technology Leaders) in partnership with DPI and Brainstorm is again hosting the CTO clinic on March 9, 2025, at the Kalahari. Join Us for WETL's Annual CTO Clinic – Leading Through Change! WETL’s CTO Clinic is the premier professional development event for educational technology leaders across the state—offered annually and completely free…
Leading Digital Learning: Communication Strategies for K-12 Education Leaders
Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni, Superintendent, Meriden Public Schools (CT); Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Superintendent, Alexandria City Public Schools (VA); and Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent, Leyden High School District 212 (IL) Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) This edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink…
Planning & Running Tabletop Incident Response Exercises Cybersecurity Facilitated Online Workshop
A workshop dedicated to planning and conducting cybersecurity tabletop exercises guides participants in developing proactive security strategies. Through scenario-based simulations, attendees can assess their organization's preparedness, identify vulnerabilities, and enhance their ability to manage real-world cyber threats. March 11, 2025 10 AM - 11:00 AM ET March 12, 2025 10 AM - 11:00 AM ET March…
2025 METAA Conference
Join Us for the 16th Annual METAA Conference Explore cutting-edge topics, connect with educational technology leaders, and gain actionable insights over two dynamic days. From cybersecurity and IT operations to emerging technologies and leadership strategies, this conference is your opportunity to shape the future of EdTech. Cybersecurity Summit – March 12, 2025 Take Control of…
2025 Minnesota CTO Clinic
The 2025 Minnesota CTO Clinic is your opportunity to connect with education technology leaders and explore the latest in AI and cybersecurity. Join us on Wednesday, March 19, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park for an insightful, hands-on workshop featuring Diane Doersch, CoSN Chair, and a nationally recognized expert in technology leadership. Topics:…
Addressing the Digital Divide: Current State and Guidance for Education Leaders
Presented by Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives, SETDA; Brad Hagg, Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education; Emily Jordan, Vice President, Foundation and Education Initiatives, Connected Nation; and Delia DeCourcy, Senior Education Strategist, Lenovo Sponsored by Lenovo, in association with Google for Education The digital divide continues across K-12 in terms of technology…
Cybersecurity Online Workshop: Cybersecurity on a Shoestring Budget (NEW start date)
Free registration for small districts in states with a CoSN State Membership. Contact Shelly Branstetter at sbranstetter@cosn.org for details. This interactive online workshop is designed to help K-12 technology leaders and decision-makers enhance their cybersecurity posture without straining limited budgets. Recognizing the growing challenges of protecting student data and securing school networks in resource-constrained environments,…
