Indiana CTO Council

CTO2B Mentorship Program

CTO2B: Developing the Next Generation of IT Leadership

The CTO2B Mentorship Program is dedicated to empowering Indiana’s future K12 technology leaders by providing leadership development, professional knowledge growth, and collaborative opportunities. Our goal is to cultivate future-ready Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and district technology leaders who can navigate the dynamic intersection of technology and education.

Aligned with CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) certification, CTO2B focuses on the CoSN "Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO", which encompasses three critical areas:
- "Leadership & Vision" Developing strategic planning, ethics, and team-building skills.
- "Understanding the Educational Environment"* Enhancing instructional focus, professional development, and collaboration with curriculum and assessment teams.
- "Managing Technology & Support Resources:" Ensuring effective IT management, data privacy, security, and communication systems.

Our CTO2B mentorship program offers professional development, mentorship, and resources for aspiring technology leaders, including Technology Directors, eLearning Specialists, Curriculum Staff, and Assistant Superintendents seeking to strengthen their IT acumen. Our program equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective, strategic, and impactful leaders in their school districts.

Join CTO2B and take the next step in your leadership journey—where education, technology, and visionary leadership converge!

CTO2B Requirements

Must be a member of a CoSN member 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

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.