Describe the CTO role within the district leadership structure
Validate skills and knowledge of CTOs
Guide the CTO interview and hiring process
Provide roadmap for professional development Illustrate the need for partnering with other departments
CETL WHY CETL?
Successful education technology professionals must not only have an intimate understanding of current and emerging trends in technology, they must know how to apply them in the educational environment.
Creates an industry standard of knowledge and skills
Demonstrates skills to use technology strategically
Elevates the profession within the district
Validates importance of working across departments
Personal accomplishment
Commitment to chosen field
Top 5 Reasons CETLs Pursued Certification
Personal accomplishment
Indicates professional growth
Validates job-specific competencies
Promotes professional standards
Support for professional standards in the industry
More than 70% of CETLs report that obtaining the certification had a positive impact on their career
Ohio's CETLs Mike Daugherty, Director of Technology,Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools Jennifer Fry, CTO, Delaware City Schools (2018) John Lucero, Deputy CIOWorthington City Schools James Meyer, Director of Information Technology Systems, Bedford City Schools (2017) Brad Pettit, Director of Technology, Bexley City Schools (2018) Jeremy Shorr, Director of Digital Innovation and Early Learning, TIES Milena Streen, VP & CIO, Saint Ignatius High School Jeff Thoman, IT Director, Springfield-Clark CTC (2018)
