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New York CTO ClinicTM Produced by CoSN and the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) Friday, April 24, 2015 Huntington Hilton 598 Broad Hollow Road Melville, NY 11747 Consortium for School Networking | 1025 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1010, Washington DC 20005 Phone: 202-861-2676 | Fax: 202-393-2011 | [email protected] | www.cosn.org 1 Huntington Hilton Complimentary Wifi is available in all meeting rooms. 1) Connect to the “HILTON-MEETING” Wireless Network 2) Launch your web browser 3) Put in your code: nyscatewifi Please note the passcode IS case sensitive. 2 Welcome! The New York State Association for Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE) welcomes you to our second New York CTO Clinic, co-sponsored by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). This clinic and the time you will spend with your peers will help you develop your capacity to lead technology initiatives with long-term, big-picture perspectives. You will gain leadership ideas to take back to your district that will help shape technology innovation and contribute to meeting your district’s goals. Our clinic opens with a welcome message from Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo, CEO and Executive Director of NYSCATE, along with Bill Reynolds, NYSCATE President, followed by an opening keynote by Dr. Mark Edwards. In between our exceptional breakout sessions, Dr. Sheryl Abshire will be joining us from Lake Charles, Louisiana, along with Kathleen Moorehead from the New York State Education Department. Rounding out the phenomenal slate of speakers is a cadre of outstanding New York State educational leaders that will be presenting on various topics throughout the day. This opportunity would not be possible without the support from a great group of sponsors. Be sure to meet with the K-12 technology sponsors who will be here at the clinic exhibiting their latest, cutting-edge products and services. We encourage you to share your needs and discuss the challenges you see in your district with our sponsors. They may have just the right product or service to help you plan strategically. We trust you will find this day filled with opportunities to learn and expand your leadership. Again, welcome to the 2015 New York CTO ClinicTM! Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo Keith Krueger CEO/Executive Director CEO, CoSN NYSCATE 3 Organization 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. CoSN is a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in downtown Washington, D.C. Mission Empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. Core Beliefs The primary challenge we face in using technology effectively is human. Technology is a critical tool to personalize learning. Equitable and ubiquitous access to technology is a necessity. The effective use of technology for transformation of learning cannot occur without strong leadership and vision. Technological fluency allows children to be prepared for the world of today and tomorrow. Technology enables innovation in our educational systems, which results in greater efficiencies and productivity. Global connections are vital to transforming the education process and improving learning. CoSN Team Keith R. Krueger, CAE Irene K. Spero Robert Duke, CAE Chief Executive Officer Chief Strategy Officer Chief Operating Officer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dresden Farrand, CAE Marci Giang Parvin Zahedivash Senior Director of Membership and Project Manager Senior Accounting Manager Chapters [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Landers Mindy Halpert, CMP Alyson Stewart Communications Manager Conference Manager Membership Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mikala Schantz Administrative Assistant [email protected] Follow Us on Social Media: twitter.com/CoSN linkedin.com/CoSN facebook.com/mycosn flickr.com/photos/cosn youtube.com/user/CoSNweb pinterest.com/mycosn 4 Mission NYSCATE is an organization of dedicated technology using educators, committed to transforming teaching and learning, in order to provide our children with an education that prepares them to live satisfying and productive lives. What is NYSCATE? NYSCATE (The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education) is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 10,000 technology using educators and administrators in New York State. NYSCATE is an affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and cooperates with such partners as the New York State Education Department, state and national educational organizations, private sector corporations, and publishers to further the use of technology in our schools. NYSCATE is involved in helping define statewide policy regarding the use of technologies in education. Please read the President's Welcome message to learn more. Who is NYSCATE? NYSCATE has drawn strength and support from its talented and diverse membership since 1965. With a current membership of over 10,000 members, all regions of the state are represented in our community of teachers, administrators, school board members, parents, consultants, and business people. Executive Officers Directors Bill Reynolds - President Michelle Okal-Frink Director North County At Large Director Dolgeville CSD Erie 1 BOCES Terri D. Wallace - Past President Celine Azoulay Director Western NY Director NYC Genesee Valley Educational Partnership NYC Board of Education Martie Dixon - President Elect Carmelita Seitz Director At Large Director at Large Erie Community College Erie 1 BOCES Paul Rubeo - Vice President Amy Spath Director Hudson Valley NY Director at Large Wappingers Schools Central New York Regional Information Center Tricia Interrante - Treasurer Mike Sylofski Director Long Island NY Director Capital District NY William Floyd UFSD NERIC / Capital Region BOCES Jen Laubscher - Co Secretary Richard Hughes Director Central NY At Large Director Oswego County BOCES Central Valley CSD Winnie Bracco - Co Secretary Sal DeAngelo Director NYC At Large Director NYC Board of Education Bethlehem CSD Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo Dustin Andrus Director Southern Tier CEO/Executive Director, NYSCATE Broome Tioga BOCES 5 CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories that sum up the work you do in the education technology field. These categories encompass 10 specific skill areas which outline the responsibilities and knowledge needed to be a viable educational technology leader. The Framework is the body of knowledge upon which CoSN’s CETL exam is based and is the guide to everything a successful CTO needs to know and do. All of CoSN's professional resources are based on the Framework. The Framework contains 10 specific skill areas within 3 primary professional categories: Download the full Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO at cosn.org/framework. Look for the icon next to each session in this program to identify the skill area. 6 Agenda Friday, April 24, 2015 7:30 - 8:30 Registration Salon C&D Foyer 8:30 - 8:45 Welcome and Introductions Salon C&D Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo, CEO/Executive Director, NYSCATE 8:45 - 9:45 Keynote: Dr. Mark Edwards Salon C&D Mark Edwards, Ed.D., is considered a pioneer of 1:1 computing in public schools. He currently serves as superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) in Mooresville, NC, and was named 2013 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators. Previously, Dr. Edwards was superintendent of the Danville and Henrico, VA school districts. He was named 2013 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year, 2003 Harold W. McGraw Prize in Education recipient, 2001 Virginia Superintendent of the Year, and 2002 eSchool News Magazine’s Tech Savvy Superintendent. He has also served as the Dean of the University of Northern Alabama's College of Education. He is the author of Every Child, Every Day: A Digital Conversion Model for Student Achievement. 9:45 - 10:00 Break with Exhibitors Salon C&D 10:00 - 10:45 SmartSchools – Now What? Salon C&D Representatives from the State Education Department and the Governor’s office will discuss the latest plans for the Smart Schools Bond Funds as well as the changes in the district technology plans. Kathleen Moorhead, NYSED David Salway, Director of the Broadband Program Office, NYS 10:45 - 11:15 Break with Exhibitors Salon C&D 11:15 - 12:15 What Does a Superintendent Want? The Changing Role of the CTO Salon C&D Michael Nagler, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Mineola UFSD Marc Licht, Director of Technology, Hauppauge UFSD Dr. David Bennardo, South Huntington Schools Dr. Jared Bloom, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Curriculum, South Huntington Schools Richard Hughes, Superintendent, Central Valley CSD Tricia Interrante, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, William Floyd CSD 12:15 - 1:00 Lunch Salon C&D 7 Agenda Friday, April 24, 2015 ~ continued 1:00 - 1:30 Sponsor Session: iboss Mattituck Why EDU Should Defend Against Data Loss: Protecting School Networks from Advanced Threats and Data Loss The need for K-12 schools to protect against data loss has never been more important. Increasingly, schools hold a wealth of sensitive information on