Jacob French, Hoke County Schools’s Director of Digital Teaching & Learning, recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader® (CETL®) designation by passing a rigorous certification exam.
The CETL certification, awarded by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), signifies that French has mastered the knowledge and skills needed to bring 21st Century technology to Hoke County’s K-12 schools and other education organizations.
"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 CEO of CoSN Keith Krueger in a press release.
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 CETL certification is awarded by the Consortium for School Networking. Founded in 1992,
CoSN is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders and its mission is to empower educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders.
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