On February 26, 2026, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), approved the South Carolina Association for Educational Technology (SCAET) request to establish a new CoSN State Chapter. This partnership marks an exciting step forward in the shared mission to advance education through the effective and innovative use of technology. As an official CoSN State Chapter, SCAET is now part of a dynamic national network of education leaders committed to driving digital transformation and student success.
EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) is excited to partner with SCAET to offer a study group to South Carolina ed tech leaders looking to earn their CETL certification. This 11 week course will prepare you to take the Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) exam by covering CoSN's Framework for Essential Skills.
The study group will kick off virtually during the EdTech Leaders Alliance Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 19. Anyone from South Carolina who would like to attend in person is welcome to do so, but I expect most participants will join virtually.
Following the kickoff, we’ll meet weekly, also virtually, to work through the topics listed below. Our goal is for the group to take the exam together on February 12, 2027. Valarie Byrd will be coordinating the exam for South Carolina.
This will be the ninth study group; we've had a passage rate of 98%. If you're thinking about the CETL...now's the time to get signed up!
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Date |
Topic |
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Oct 19, 2026 |
Kickoff Leadership & Strategic Planning |
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Oct 28, 2026 |
Ethics |
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Nov 11, 2026 |
Instructional Focus |
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Nov 18, 2026 |
Team Building & Staffing |
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Dec 2, 2026 |
Tech Management |
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Dec 16, 2026 |
Communication |
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Jan 6, 2027 |
Business Management |
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Jan 13, 2027 |
Data Management |
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Jan 20, 2027 |
Data Privacy |
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Jan 28, 2026 |
Review |
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Feb 12, 2027 |
Take Exam |
What's Next?
If you want to participate in this study group, please sign up here. The cost for the study group is $100 per participant.
Schedule: Friday, October 30, 2026-Saturday-October 31, 2026 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm, daily)
Location:
John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center
Meeting Room# 117
2115 Sports Center Way
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
https://www.myrtlebeachsportscenter.com
Target Audience: Current and aspiring K-12 technology leaders
Format: 2-day live in-person training event
-Course materials, lunch, and refreshments provided.
- Preregistration is required and limited to 50 attendees (A conference registration selection.)
- Registered participants must attend both days of training. (Penalty $125 per missed day).
- Admission to this featured event is included with full conference registration
Description:
The instructor lead training is designed to grow leadership capacity for current and aspiring K-12 technology leaders. This training will introduce participants to the Framework of Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs, a nationally recognized guide for effective edtech leadership. Learn how the CETL? course supports strategic, instructional, and operational leadership development, preparing you to lead with confidence in today's complex educational landscape.