Bootcamp for School District Technology Leaders/CTOs
Denise Atkinson-Shorey, Centennial Board of Coop Ed Svcs, COSN
Sunday, Dec 7 from 12:30 – 3:30
I thought it was probably beneficial to learn what kind of skills I should be strengthening in my current position. It was very nice to network with individuals in the same positions and to hear their trials and tribulations within their districts. Here are my notes!
Who is the CTO?
- Strategist
- Relationship architect
- Leader
- Technology venture capitalists
- Information steward
- Integrator
- Educator
- Utility provider
- Lobbyist
- Advocate
Tech Director Perceptions – Narrow Foccus, Control Freak, 1 step lower than God, Indispensable, Powerful, Order taker, Good listener
Reporting Structure K12
- Report directly to Superintendent
- Cabinet-level position
- Instruction Technology reporting to Curriculum
- IT reporting to CFO
- Other
5 key areas for Technology Directors
- Leadership and Management Skills (up)
- Fiscal management Skills (up)
- Tech skills (down)
- Business skills (up)
- Cultural/organization management skills (up)
COSN Nine essential school district skills
- Leadership and Vision
- Planning and Budgeting
- Team Building and Staffing
- System Management
- Information Management
- Business Leadership
- Education and Training
- Ethics and Policies
- Communication Systems