Dustin Shadbolt, Director of Technology for Rossville Consolidated School District, recently passed a rigorous certification exam to earn the Certified Education Technology Leader® (CETL®) designation, awarded by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).
“Earning the Certified Education Technology Leader certification demonstrates a commitment to bringing 21st-century learning to our schools and other education organizations. Because of the CETL recertification requirements, certified leaders pledge to stay current in this ever-changing field of education technology,” said Keith Krueger, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of CoSN.
To become certified, the candidate must have demonstrated experience in the education technology field and pass a comprehensive examination based on the 10 skill areas in CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO. Once the CETL certification is earned, the education technology leaders (“ETLs”) must complete 60 hours of professional development activities every three years to maintain the designation.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), founded in 1992, is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. Its mission is to empower educational leaders to leverage technology to create engaging learning environments. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community, and advocacy tools essential for these leaders’ success.
According to Dr. Jim Hanna, Superintendent of Rossville Schools, “Mr. Shadbolt excels in keeping our technology current, and his proactive approach consistently delivers excellent technological services to our district. In addition, Mr. Shadbolt has implemented significant cost-saving contributions, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, and his efforts play a key role in managing the educational program at Rossville Schools. The district is incredibly fortunate to have him as a valued educational team member.”