CoSN Toolkit

EmpowerED Superintendents Toolkit

Education technology is a growing part of any superintendents’ role. While Edtech projects inspire a lot of excitement, there's also a lot of trepidation. To help empower superintendents in this area, CoSN and AASA partnered to create the Empowered Superintendent Toolkit.

EdTech Topics

• Advocacy & Policy 

• EdTech Advocacy Network: Sign up now!

• AI 

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation

• Cybersecurity 

• Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment for K-12 

• CoSN Cybersecurity Staffing Resource for K-12

• Digital Equity 

• Digital Equity Dashboard

• EmpowerED Superintendents 

• One Pagers & edLeader Panel Series

• Interoperability 

• Online Self Assessment

• K-12 EdTech Innovation 

• Roadmap to Innovation Newsletter Registration

• Network & Systems Design 

• Network and Infrastructure Slides for Districts

• Student Data Privacy 

• Fundamental Data Governance Policies and Procedures Checklist

Online Resources Updated Regularly

Blogs: https://www.cosn.org/news-publications/blogs/ (search by topic, listed by date of publication)

Resource Library: https://www.cosn.org/tools-resources/resource-library/ (search by topic, listed by date of posting)

News: https://www.cosn.org/news-publications/blogs/ (search by topic or news type, listed by date of release)

CoSN New Resources: https://www.cosn.org/cosn-new-releases/ (member and non-member resources and events listed by date)

Our Superintendent one-pagers are a comprehensive, consistent set of resources on various edtech topics that guide and empower superintendents and their leadership teams in leading the digital transformation. These materials will help superintendents communicate to stakeholders on important edtech topics:

Accessibility: A Key to Creating an Equitable, Effective Learning Ecosystem Everywhere, all the Time for all Students.

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI: Empowering a Deeper Conversation

Cloud Computing: E-mail, Learning Management Systems, and Productivity Tools - You've Made It to the Cloud! Now What?

The Importance of Cybersecurity: With the growing security concerns among families, school systems, and legislators and an increased reliance on Internet accessibility, school cybersecurity is subject to more scrutiny than ever.

Leadership for Digital Learning: How Can Districts Find Success with 1:1 Implementations? Start with the "Why"!

Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. An Essential Commitment.

Network Design for Transformation & Innovation: As school systems experience growing demand for capacity, reliability, and mobility, the need for the new network is critical.

Strategic Technology Planning and Investment: Aligning Priorities. Balancing Choice, Cost & Outcomes.

Closing the Homework Gap: Digital Equity Strategies for Learning Beyond the Classroom

Trusted Learning Environment: The Role of Leadership in Student Data Privacy

Effective Technology Professional Development: The Secret Sauce for Successful Classroom Transformation

• Advocacy & Policy

• EdTech Advocacy Network: Sign up now!

• AASA NCE Panel Sessions

• CoSN Annual Meeting 

• Leadership Summit & EmpowerEd Superintendents luncheon

• EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year Award

• EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Panel

Questions?

CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents Project Director: Ann McMullan, amcmullan@cosn.org 

CoSN staff contact: Jill Brown, MA, Ph.d., Director of Professional Learning, jbrown@cosn.org

If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact membership@cosn.org.

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