Professional Associations & Networks

CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
The premier U.S. association for K-12 EdTech leaders. Provides frameworks, toolkits, policy & advocacy, peer networking. 

​ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
​Standards, professional learning, conferences, and a broad community of edtech leadership. 

​SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors Association)
Focuses on state-level digital learning leadership, policy, equity of access, interoperability, etc. 

Certification, Training & Leadership Development

CoSN CTO Academy (Early Career / Aspiring CTOs) New York Immersion Program
A structured year-long cohort for new or aspiring CTOs, covering leadership skills, technical/financial management, stakeholder relations, etc.

CoSN CETL® Certification
The CETL® program is the only program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge, understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum to advance student outcomes.

NYSCATE CETL® Certification Cohort 
 A small study group where participants work together and prepare to take the CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) exam.
 
Toolkits, Frameworks and Best Practices Guides

CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO
Defines what a CTO should know and be able to do — good for self-evaluation, hiring, professional development planning.

CoSN / AASA “EmpowerED Superintendents Toolkit”
Helps superintendents / central leadership better understand and support EdTech leadership, which indirectly supports what CTOs need. 

SETDA Reports & Policy Guides
Especially reports on trends (e.g. broadband, digital access), procurement guides, digital content, equity.