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Founded in 1992, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. Our Mission Empowering K-12 school district technology leaders to use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning

"The biggest question about technology and schools in the 21st century is not so much "What can it do?" but, rather, "When will it get to do it?" We all know life will be much different by 2100. Will school? How close will we be to Edutopia? "

"The conventional wisdom in education is that any school reform--be it curriculum, instruction, assessment, or teacher professionalism--is most likely to take hold in schools that have strong leadership. The same holds true for technology. Any educator will tell you the most successful implementation of technology programs takes place in schools where the principal sees him or herself as a technology leader. "

""Speak Up provides incredibly relevant data regarding trends in educational technology and how K-12 kids learn best. We share the data with our school board, community, district leaders, principals, tech leaders, and teachers in order to help inform instruction and guide budget decisions.""

"The objective of the IP Faculty pages is to document: Plan(s) for integration of content into the Practices of Definitive Preparation Pedagogical strategies Request for instructional technology support as needed Evidence: description and link(s) to activity that demonstrate each of the Practices"

"Rolling out a 1-to-1 technology program can be a daunting task for any school or district. After talking to some of the most forward-thinking 1-to-1 administrators and teachers, we've got the inside scoop ... and we're here to share it with you! 1-to-1 Essentials offers the guidance you need in order to proactively, rather than reactively, address issues that schools commonly face when going 1-to-1. We encourage you to explore, customize, and choose the resources that will best support your school community."

"ISTE is proud to introduce the white paper, Technology, Coaching, and Community: Power Partners for Improved Professional Development in Primary and Secondary Education."

"If you are a site or district Administrator, Teacher Leader or a Technology Leader at a district or school site this series is for you. You can register for one or all. In these 45 minute sessions, there will be nationally recognized guest speakers and resources including NetSmartz, and Common Sense Media. We will also leave time for questions from our participants. Resource Links are included if you cannot attend. "

Sometimes teachers and administrators need a kick in the pants to see what they perceive as problems re-framed in a different way. Adam S. Bellow, author of The Tech Commandments, and founder of eduTecher, spoke to a roomful of receptive teachers at the recent ISTE 2011 conference, and demonstrated some of the ironies and contradictions the education system is mired in. And he had some advice.

"Preparing students for their future in a rapidly changing world. A video from ISTE, CSTA, and NSF."

Great ideas for principals on how to use social media to be connected.

Isn't this what we're all about in this program?