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Virginia Society for Technology in Education

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Six Leaders Earn CETL Certification from CoSN

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From left: Rod Carnill, Jenn Rowan, and Scott Lewis from Frederick County Public Schools

Six educational leaders from two school divisions in Virginia earned the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL™) certification in early 2019. This rigorous exam was developed by CoSN based on its Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO. These six educators join 13 other CETL certified leaders in the state.

CETL Andrew Wolfenbarger from Prince William County Schools, led the study group.

From left, Andrew Wolfenbarger, AJ Phillips, Diane Harazin, Deborah Miller from Prince William County Public Schools

 

Achieving CETL certification demonstrates mastery of the knowledge and skills required to build and maintain a 21st digital learning environments in K-12 schools. CETL certified educators must complete 60 hours of professional development every three years in order to maintain their certification.

VSTE is the CoSN state chapter.

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CETL is a registered trademark of CoSN.

 

Learning for K-12 Leaders: Cybersecurity and Student Data Privacy

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Are your students safe online? Are you a division leader with responsibilities related to privacy and security? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with state leaders around these timely and important topics.

Brian Gibbs-Wilson, Chief Data Security Officer from Virginia Department of Education, and Tim Tillman, Director of Technology and Learning (CIO/CISO), Colonial Heights Public Schools, will lead this webinar about cybersecurity and student data privacy being held Monday, March 25, 2019, at 4 PM. Panel participants will include Jim Siegl, Fairfax County; Rachel Johnson, Loudoun County; and Louis McDonald, Fauquier County.

Attendees will learn more about Virginia's Student Privacy Alliance, a collaboration of Virginia school divisions that share common concerns around student privacy, and how they can get involved. This webinar is free and open to the public. Join us live on March 25, 2019, at 4 PM.

Joining the Meeting:

Topic: Learning for K-12 Leaders: Cybersecurity and Student Data Privacy
Time: Mar 25, 2019 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Vote Now for Virginia’s NextGen: Emerging EdTech Leaders

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Two Virginia educators--Chanel Alford-Campbell from Alexandria City and Scott Lewis from Frederick County--have been nominated for the NextGen Emerging EdTech Leaders award, an annual recognition developed and co-sponsored by CoSN and EdScoop. This award is meant to recognize and support emerging leaders who are passionate about K-12 education technology and committed to taking their career to the next level.

Finalists are selected via online voting, and you can help select the NextGen: Emerging EdTech Leaders by casting your vote today. Voting ends at midnight, February 19, 2019. Click here to learn more and cast your vote.

Here's a bit more information about the outstanding nominees from Virginia:

CHANEL ALFORD-CAMPBELL

In just a few months with Alexandria City Public Schools, Chanel Alford-Campbell, a Technology Integration Specialist, has helped to create a professional development plan that includes both digital and in-person components. She also works with a group of girls after school teaching block coding, JavaScript, and coding with sphero robots. With a passion for programming languages, she says she aspires to further the field of instructional technology by conducting research, writing articles, and designing a nationwide professional development model.

SCOTT LEWIS

From Middle School Dean to Instructional Technology Coach, Scott Lewis from Frederick County now mentors and offers feedback for 80 teachers as they figure out how to incorporate technology into their lesson planning. As part of this role, Lewis worked with co-taught and self-contained special education teachers who teach students with learning and physical disabilities on online portfolios and coding. Lewis, along with a teacher and student, were invited to speak before Congress on this work. In addition to his day-to-day work, Lewis founded a weekly Twitter-based edchat centered around instructional leadership called #fcpslearn. He also created the district's first podcast that shares innovative teaching practices and lessons.

Click here to learn more and cast your vote.

Leading Ed Forum 2018: Creating Vision & Value

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The Third Annual Leading Ed Forum will be held October 8 and 9, 2018, at Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper, Virginia. Sponsored by VSTE and the Virginia Department of Education, this event focuses on division level issues faced by instruction and technology leaders from CTOs to Superintendents.

We are still finalizing the schedule but you can take a peak at the draft here.

Join your fellow leaders for two days of learning and sharing. We will feature a nationally known keynote speaker and breakout sessions presented by VDOE and state level leaders. Attendees will have opportunities to share their school division's challenges and successes and connect with other division decision makers and selected corporate partners and sponsors.

Strands will be organized around the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills. This framework designates 10 specific skill areas organized into three primary professional categories and outline the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. You can learn more here at the CoSN website. The VSTE CoSN Council is the Virginia chapter of CoSN.

smiling man in blue shirt We are pleased to announce that Jeff Mao, former Learning Technology Policy Director for the Maine Department of Education, will provide Monday's opening keynote as well as a breakout session. Jeff brings a wealth of experience to our event: he has been a classroom teacher, school technology coordinator, district technology director, state education technology director, and education technology consultant over his 25+ years supporting kids and learners. He served on the Board of Directors of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) for six years including two as Chair of the Board.

Jeff was directly responsible for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI). He oversaw all aspects of the program including vision, implementation, policy, professional development, procurement and contract management. He was a lead author of the State of Utah’s Master Plan: Essential Elements for Technology Powered Learning. Additionally, he is an advisor for Future Ready Schools and has moderated and presented at almost all of Future Ready’s Summits and Institutes. Jeff was a Senior Director for Common Sense Media’s education division (2014-2018). He is currently a Senior Strategic Education Outreach Manager for Wonder Workshop.

Dr. James Lane, Superintendent of Instruction for Virginia, will keynote on Tuesday, October 9.

Meanwhile, early bird registration is open now through September 8. We offer both one- and two-days tickets for $65/day. This will include breakfast, lunch and access to all sessions. We have not reserved a room block. for this event but you can find a suggested hotels list here.

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CETL Study Groups for Spring 2018

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For K-12 education technology leaders, earning theCETL® certification will demonstrate to your staff, superintendent, and other stakeholders that you have mastered the knowledge and skills needed to define the vision for and successfully build 21st century learning environments in your school district.

The VSTE CoSN Council has scheduled two sets of CETL® study groups in Northern Virginia. They will be led by Dr. Barbara Gruber from Loudoun County, and Dr. Tim Tillman, both CETL certified educators.

Northern Virginia:
This study group will be held at the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 and led by Barbara Gruber. You must register by February 26 in order to be added to the parking list.

March 3, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM
March 17, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM
April 7, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM

Central Virginia:
This study group will be held at theColonial Heights Technical Center.  3451 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

March 10, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM
March 24, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM
April 14, 2018, 10 AM - 1 PM

If you wish to attend the Northern Virginia study group, you must register by

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