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CTO2B Mentorship Program

CTO2B Mentorship Program

CTO2B: Developing the Next Generation of IT Leadership

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The CTO2B Mentorship Program empowers Indiana’s future K12 technology leaders by fostering leadership, growing professional expertise, and building collaborative networks. Our mission is to prepare future-ready Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and tech leaders equipped to lead at the intersection of technology and education.

CTO2B aligns with CoSN’s CETL certification and centers on the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills.

Designed for aspiring leaders—including Tech Directors, eLearning Specialists, Curriculum Staff, and Assistant Superintendents—CTO2B provides targeted mentorship, training, and resources to strengthen leadership and IT capacity.

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Join CTO2B and step confidently into a leadership role where education and technology converge!

CTO2B Requirements

  • Must be a member of a CoSN district involved in some facet of school technology.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
  • Three years of education technology experience
  • Education technology experience: demonstrable experience in the three primary skill areas of the Framework.
  • Must intend to take the CETL Exam within two years. 
  • Must agree to the Mentorship Program commitments:
    • A professional commitment to sharing, communicating and learning from their mentor.
    • A personal commitment of the time to attend the training day.
    • Attend monthly meet-ups with their Mentor.
    • Complete the CTO2B application and have their Superintendent sign-off on their participation in the program

Signature Form

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CTO2B Sign Up

Mentor Requirements

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Mentor Sign Up

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  • Must be a member of a CoSN member district.
  • Five years experience as a technology leader preferred or a CETL certification.
  • Must agree to the Mentorship Program commitments:
    • A professional commitment to sharing openly and communicating effectively with the CTO2B.
    • Invest two hours a month tele-mentoring or Face to Face mentoring the CTO2B.
    • A personal commitment of the time to attend the Cohort training day.
    • Plan the monthly meet-ups with the CTO2B to guide and instruct.
    • Must complete the Mentor Application and have their Superintendent sign-off on their participation in the program
    • Agrees to co-teach an area of the Essential skills to the CTO2B Cohort.
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