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Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments
Jun 23, 2026
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CoSN2026 Keynote Series: Building What's Next: Supporting Youth in a Digital World
Jun 16, 2026
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Screen Time in Schools: Policy, Research, and Reality (Part 2)
Jun 9, 2026
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Screen Time in Schools: Policy, Research, and Reality (Part 1)
Jun 2, 2026
14m 48s
CETL® Basics and the Future of K-12 EdTech Leadership
May 26, 2026
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments | How do K-12 technology leaders communicate the value of their work in an era of increasing expectations, tighter budgets, and rapidly evolving technologies?In this episode of the Consortium for School Networking Podcast, we explore key insights from the recent CoSN webinar, Unlocking the Value of EdTech Investments, led by Frankie J. Jackson, CETL®, RTSBA. Joining Frankie for the discussion were Michael Flood, founder and CEO of Alpine Frog; Maria Stavropoulos, CETL®, Director of Technology at Northbrook School District 28; and William Brackett, Director of Technology at Oak Park Elementary District 97.Drawing from decades of experience in district leadership, the panel examined one of the most important challenges facing EdTech leaders today: how to effectively tell the story behind technology investments.In this episode, we discuss:Why EdTech value doesn't speak for itself—and why leaders must tell the storyThe increasing expectations and financial pressures facing today's K-12 technology leadersMoving from traditional technology thinking to leadership thinkingUnderstanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Return on Investment (ROI), and Value of Investment (VOI)Why some of the most important outcomes are difficult to quantifyReal-world examples involving bus Wi-Fi, Advanced Placement access, cybersecurity, and network reliabilityMeasuring what matters and defining success before making investmentsAligning technology initiatives with district strategic plansCommunicating differently with boards, finance teams, educators, and parentsThe growing importance of storytelling as a leadership skillWhy collaboration and professional learning remain essential for technology leadersThroughout the conversation, we reflect on how technology leaders are increasingly being called upon to serve not only as technical experts, but also as strategists, communicators, and advocates for student success.Because technology investments are about more than devices and infrastructure.They're about opportunity.They're about impact.And ultimately, they're about creating lasting value for students, educators, and communities.ResourcesWatch the original webinar, Unlocking the Value of Edtech InvestmentsLearn more about CoSN Professional Learning:https://www.cosn.org/professional-learning/Explore upcoming CoSN events:https://www.cosn.org/events/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() CoSN2026 Keynote Series: Building What's Next: Supporting Youth in a Digital World | In this special episode, recorded live at CoSN2026, Dr. Candice Odgers, Associate Dean and Chancellor's Professor at the University of California, Irvine, shares insights from more than 25 years of research on adolescent mental health and digital technology.Drawing on decades of longitudinal research following thousands of young people, Dr. Odgers explores what the evidence actually tells us about smartphones, social media, and youth well-being. She examines the growing gap between headlines and scientific findings, discusses the risks of fear-driven technology policies, and explains why supporting young people requires addressing broader factors that shape their lives.Throughout the keynote, Dr. Odgers challenges common assumptions surrounding screen time and social media while advocating for evidence-based approaches that help students thrive in an increasingly digital world.In This EpisodeWhat more than 25 years of research reveal about adolescents and digital technologyThe gap between headlines and scientific evidence surrounding social media and youth well-beingWhy fear-driven approaches can lead to poor technology decisionsLessons from longitudinal studies following thousands of young peopleThe importance of addressing the underlying causes of youth mental health challengesWhy banning technology may not produce the outcomes adults expectLessons from international efforts to restrict social media accessHow schools and communities can better support students in healthy digital environmentsAbout the SpeakerDr. Candice Odgers is Associate Dean and Chancellor's Professor at the University of California, Irvine. For more than 25 years, her research has focused on adolescent mental health, inequality, and the role technology plays in the lives of young people. Through large-scale longitudinal studies, her work provides some of the most comprehensive evidence available on how digital technology intersects with youth development and well-being.ResourcesWatch the original CoSN2026 keynote on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2I8ZpVi2WYLearn more about CoSN:https://www.cosn.orgLearn more about Dr. Candice Odgers and her work:CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. Produced in partnership with edCircuit. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Screen Time in Schools: Policy, Research, and Reality (Part 2)✨ | screen timeeducation policy+4 | Stacy HawthorneSydnee Dickson+3 | CoSNDelaware Department of Education+2 | — | screen time legislationtechnology policies+4 | — | 16m 06s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Screen Time in Schools: Policy, Research, and Reality (Part 1)✨ | screen time legislationinstructional technology+4 | Keith R. KruegerIvo Popov | CoSNScreen Time in Schools: A Policy Briefing for State Leaders | — | screen timeK-12 education+5 | — | 14m 48s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() CETL® Basics and the Future of K-12 EdTech Leadership✨ | K-12 educationEdTech leadership+4 | Yenny CaceresRobin Gunter | CETLK-12+1 | — | CETLK-12+6 | — | 11m 57s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: Perspectives on AI in K-12: Implications of New Global Research Webinar✨ | AI in K-12 educationglobal research+4 | Rebecca WinthropAndreas Schleicher | Brookings InstitutionOECD+1 | — | AIK-12 education+6 | — | 1h 00m 08s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: Unlocking the Value of Investment✨ | EdTech investmentK-12 education+5 | — | K–12EdTech+1 | — | education technologyinvestment value+5 | — | 55m 56s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() More Than a Conference: The Power of the CoSN Community✨ | K–12 technology leadershipcommunity and collaboration+4 | — | CoSNK–12 | — | CoSNK–12+7 | — | 6m 45s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: Screen Time in Schools: Policy Briefing for State Leaders✨ | screen timeK-12 education+4 | — | CoSNDigital Promise+3 | — | screen timeK-12 schools+5 | — | 1h 30m 01s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Driving K–12 Innovation 2026: Tech Enablers (Part 3 of 3)✨ | K-12 educationinnovation+5 | — | Generative AIprivacy and cybersecurity tools+2 | — | K-12innovation+7 | — | 10m 40s | |
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| 4/15/26 | ![]() Driving K-12 Innovation 2026: Accelerators (Part 2 of 3)✨ | K-12 educationinnovation+5 | Freddie Cox | Consortium for School NetworkingKnox County Schools | — | K-12 innovationeducation leadership+5 | — | 19m 38s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Driving K-12 Innovation 2026: Hurdles (Part 1 of 3)✨ | K-12 educationinnovation challenges+4 | — | Consortium for School Networking1EdTech Foundation | Ireland | K-12 innovationeducator retention+5 | — | 10m 05s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() AI & Cybersecurity — What District Leaders Need to Know✨ | AI in cybersecurityK-12 education+4 | Michael KleinChris Bailey+1 | Institute for Security and TechnologyU.S. Department of Education | — | artificial intelligencecybersecurity+5 | — | 7m 06s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Quick Wins: Cybersecurity Scalable Solutions That Work✨ | cybersecurityK-12 education+3 | Michael ArensdorffWill Brackett | Oak Park Elementary School District 97 | — | cybersecurityschool districts+5 | — | 7m 59s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: CETL® Basics✨ | CETL® credentialEdTech leadership+3 | Yenny CaceresRobin Gunter | CETL®CoSN+1 | — | CETL®EdTech+5 | — | 27m 33s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Developing AI Innovation Through the Stages of Adoption✨ | AI in educationtechnology adoption+4 | Emma BraatenJaclyn B. Stevens | Friday Institute for Educational Innovation | — | artificial intelligenceeducation+6 | — | 9m 05s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() How Schools Vet Technology for Privacy and Security✨ | student data privacytechnology vetting+5 | — | Northside Independent School DistrictBozeman School District+4 | — | data privacytechnology tools+5 | — | 9m 29s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Disaster Recovery Planning for K-12: From Downtime to Learning Continuity✨ | disaster recoveryK-12 education+4 | — | CoSNCoSN Cybersecurity Advisory+1 | — | disaster recoveryK-12+6 | — | 7m 51s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() School District Disaster Preparedness: Setting Recovery Priorities Before a Crisis✨ | disaster preparednesstechnology recovery+4 | — | CoSNschool systems+1 | — | disaster recoverycybersecurity+7 | — | 6m 23s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: Navigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI | As AI technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats exacerbated by generative AI, highlighting how these sophisticated tools are used to create convincing phishing attempts and other forms of social engineering. We will also discuss the positive aspects of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems. Emphasizing that humans remain the biggest cybersecurity risk, we will cover strategies to improve security awareness and reduce vulnerabilities through education, humor, and personal touches in communication that both large and small districts can use. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and best practices to protect their school systems against emerging threats while leveraging AI for enhanced security.Key Take Aways:Enhanced Security Awareness and Education: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI is being used to create sophisticated social engineering attacks. They will learn strategies to enhance security awareness and education utilizing humor, personal touches, and clear communication to make cybersecurity practices more relatable and memorable.Leveraging AI for Cybersecurity: Explore how IT leaders can utilize readily available tools to improve cybersecurity efforts. These tools can help detect unusual patterns, predict potential threats, and automate routine security tasks. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to integrate these AI technologies into their security practices.Engaging and Inclusive Approaches: The panel will use interactive elements such as real-world scenarios, Q&A sessions, and small group discussions to engage the audience actively. The session will provide inclusive and practical approaches that large and small districts can implement, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for all attendees.Doug Couture, MBA, MAT CETLDirector of TechnologySouth Windsor Public Schools, ConnecticutFrankie Jackson, CETLK-12 Independent CTO, Project Director(Formerly) Cypress Fairbanks ISD, TexasMac McMillian, CISSPAdministrator for ITBeaverton School District, OregonThe Sessions Everyone Was Talking About Webinar SeriesMissed CoSN2025 in Seattle or couldn’t attend every session? Don’t worry—we’re bringing the most popular, standing-room-only presentations to you in a special webinar series. Learn from top EdTech leaders from across the country—no travel needed!Assets:Navigating Cybersecurity in the Age of Generative AI -YouTubeCoSN Volunteer Committees Learn MoreCoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit: https://www.cosn.org/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() From AI Experimentation to Systemwide Impact | A Leadership Debrief of the CoSN Podcast "AI in Education: From Experimentation to Impact"This episode provides a strategic leadership review of the CoSN podcast “AI in Education: From Experimentation to Impact,” originally published on December 18, 2025, and sponsored by Infosys.In that conversation, host Stephen Gilfus — founder of Blackboard and a national advisor on education, AI, and cybersecurity — was joined by Dr. Tom Ryan, Co-Founder of the K–12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group and former CoSN Board Chair, and Nadi Nadigam, Vice President and Global Head of Services and Education at Infosys.Together, they explored why this moment in artificial intelligence is fundamentally different from previous technology waves — and what district leaders must do now to move from pilot programs to systemwide impact.This debrief translates the most important insights into practical guidance for superintendents, CIOs, CTOs, and cabinet-level teams leading AI adoption across K–12 systems.Key ThemesAI is a productivity accelerator for educatorsTeachers are already using AI to design lessons, build pacing guides, differentiate instruction, generate assessments, and streamline operational tasks — returning time to instruction, feedback, and student relationships, with direct implications for teacher sustainability and retention.Why This Matters for K–12 LeadersAs AI adoption accelerates globally, districts face a critical leadership moment.The question is no longer whether AI will be used — but whether it will be:Aligned to missionImplemented responsiblyScaled strategicallyFocused on improving teaching and learningDistricts that move intentionally now will shape the future of their systems.Districts that wait will be forced to react.Resources MentionedCoSN & Council of the Great City SchoolsK–12 Generative AI Readiness ChecklistEnterprise AI for Education: Success Stories – InfosysFor more information:Mitrankurm@infosys.comProduced in partnership with edCircuit. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: CoSN’s 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit: Turning Challenges into Momentum for Change | Today’s K-12 innovators are navigating an evolving landscape — full of both opportunity and challenge. CoSN invited EdTech leaders from around the world to come together at the Driving K-12 Innovation virtual Summit on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to explore ideas for leading change and receive early access to the 2026 report.Guided by insights from this year’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board, participants will explore the 2026 Top Topics: Hurdles that impede progress, the Accelerators that propel it, and the Tech Enablers that support it.This interactive, two-hour virtual experience will blend expert insights with peer connection. Participants will discover actionable strategies and engaging case studies from EdTech experts. They will also have the chance to dig deeper into the Top Topics with fellow attendees to share how these concepts are intersecting in their work.The Summit reinforces that progress doesn’t happen in a vacuum — it takes shared vision, open collaboration, and collective momentum to build what comes next.Participants will leave with:A snapshot of timely global innovation trendsPeer-tested recommendations to navigate changeNew EdTech community connectionsThe presenters are from the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovations Advisory. This event is only available to CoSN and Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Members.Registration available for CoSN and Advisory Members OnlyParticipants who attend our events live earn 1 CoSN CEA Credit toward CETL® recertification. Email: Dr. Jill Brown jbrown@cosn.org.Assets:CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Summit 2026 - YouTube Webinar2026 CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Summit Miro Board 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report: Hurdles, Accelerators & Tech EnablersDriving K-12 Innovation: 2026 Hurdles, Accelerators, Tech Enablers Report CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board Interest FormVolunteer for CoSN - membership@cosn.org CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit: https://www.cosn.org/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: AI & Cybersecurity — What District Leaders Need to Know | Join Michael Klein, former Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity at the US Department of Education and current Senior Director at the Institute for Security and Technology, for a focused discussion on how AI and cybersecurity risk are combining to transform the landscape in K–12 for school districts and the vendors they rely on. Michael brings deep experience in executive leadership, digital innovation, change management, and translating complex ideas for senior leaders to this timely conversation.You’ll also hear front-line perspectives from two district technology leaders:Chris Bailey, Director of Technology, Edmunds School District (WA)Chris Rowbotham, Director of Technology, Siuslaw School District (OR)These district leaders will share real-world insights on policy, preparedness, and safeguarding school systems as AI capabilities evolve.Topics IncludeHow AI is shifting cybersecurity risks and opportunitiesPractical safeguards and district readiness strategiesLessons learned from leaders navigating AI-driven changeA timely session for anyone responsible for keeping school communities safe, secure, and prepared for what’s next.Assets AI and Cybersecurity: What District Leaders Need to Know Webinar on YouTubeCoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit: https://www.cosn.org/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() The CoSN Webinar Series: Purposeful EdTech That Works — Reclaiming the EdTech Narrative | In this webinar, we share real K–12 success stories that demonstrate purposeful and balanced EdTech use.Hear from district leaders and educators who have implemented tools and strategies that boosted student outcomes, supported teacher workload, and created healthier digital learning environments.You’ll LearnHow districts apply CoSN’s screen-time and digital-wellbeing recommendationsExamples of high-impact tech use that increases engagement, not passive screen timeStrategies that improve access, reduce workload, and strengthen instructionReplicable leadership practices that make EdTech both effective and sustainableJoin us for a fast, practical look at what successful and healthy EdTech integration really looks like in K–12.Hosts:David Jarboe and Laura GeringerSpeakersStacy Hawthorne, EdD, CETL CoSN Board ChairMelissa McCalla, Ed.D, CETL Pasadena ISDCary Fulgham Lubbock ISDMicah Miner, CETL Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3Theresa McSweeney Boise School DistrictKatie Harmon Westhill CSD, NYJohannah Arndt District 279 Osseo Area SchoolsSamantha Reid Jenks Public SchoolsNick Stoyas Elmhurst School District #205ResourcesPresentation slides2025 Blaschke Report & ToolkitPurposeful EdTech That Works — Reclaiming the EdTech Narrative Webinar Recording & PodcastWebinar Video Screens in Balance: Learning, AI, and Classroom Focus [CoSN member brief]Invitation to DK12i SummitCoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit: https://www.cosn.org/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() AI & Accessibility in Education | Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping what accessibility can look like in K–12 schools. In this episode, we explore how generative AI is expanding opportunities for students with disabilities while also introducing new risks around bias, privacy, and equitable access. Drawing on insights from the 2024 Blaschke Report and district examples from across the country, the conversation focuses on how education leaders can adopt AI responsibly—keeping Universal Design, human expertise, and student protection at the center.What You’ll LearnHow generative AI can support accessibility through reading-level adjustments, visual supports, translation, and assistive communicationReal district use cases, including AI-enhanced AAC tools, customized worksheet creation, and accessible math designWhy accessibility gaps often stem from platform design, training shortages, and the broader digital access divideThe limits of AI in special education and why IEP decisions must remain human-ledPractical governance models districts can use to match AI tools with capacity and risk toleranceWhat the updated ADA Title II requirements mean for digital resources by 2026–2027Key TakeawayAI can be a powerful force for inclusion—but only when implemented with strong privacy protections, accessibility-first design, and educator expertise guiding every decision. Thoughtful leadership today will determine whether AI narrows or widens opportunity gaps for students with disabilities.To learn more, visit cosn.org to access the full Blaschke Report and additional guidance on accessible, responsible AI adoption.Resource:2024 Blaschke Report:AI and Accessibility in EducationThis report explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance educational accessibility and support for students, particularly those with disabilities. As AI technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and assistive tools become increasingly prevalent in educational settings, it is crucial to understand both their benefits and limitations.For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit: https://www.cosn.org/Produced in partnership with edCircuit. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication. | — | ||||||
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