The AL-CTO Academy consists of six strands covering all major responsibilities of the position. The professional strands are aligned to standards from ISTE and the CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) framework but tailored to Alabama. Please note that the CETL program and AL-CTO program are different certifications. Neither is a prerequisite for the other.
Participants will complete 54 hours of in-person professional learning over a 9-month period (September - June). They should be prepared to attend ALET’s three conferences and five additional annual meeting dates.
2025 Cohort Tentative Schedule
CTO Roles & Responsibilities
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 - Orange Beach
Law
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Shelby County Instructional Services Center, Alabaster
Ethics & Policies
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - Thompson High School, Alabaster
IT Management & Cybersecurity
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - Trussville City Schools, Trussville
Technology Planning and Budgeting
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - TBD, Muscle Shoals
Data Management & Governance
Friday, May 2, 2025 - University of Montevallo, Montevallo
Teaching and Learning
Prior to the ALET Summer Conference. Date TBA. Mobile
Cost
The one-time course fee is $100. Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals. Scholarships may be available for members of the 2025 CTO Cohort who have financial needs. Indicate your interest in applying on the application.
Apply
Applications for the 2025 cohort are closed.
Recertification for CTO Graduates
All CTO graduates must have 12 hours of ALET-approved professional development each year to renew their CTO certification. Six of these hours must be in-person at ALET events.
Contacts
VP of Professional Learning – April Chamberlain - profdev@go-alet.org
Academy Coordinator - Dr. Jennifer Alexiou-Ray - jennifer.ray@go-alet.org
Academy Coordinator - Dr. Cassie Raulston - cassie.raulston@go-alet.org