Why become certified?
The education technology field is a unique profession. CTOs today must:

•     Understand the educational environment
•     Know how technology enhances the student’s educational experience
•     Play an active role in the school district’s long-term strategic and operational goals

But while technology has had a transformative impact on our society, the influence of technology to improve and innovate learning in our nation’s schools has not kept up. To resolve this gap, CoSN set out to identify the knowledge and skills needed by education technology leaders and developed the Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO. The CETL exam will test existing and aspiring education technology leaders on their mastery of the knowledge and skills outlined in the Framework.