Training

Technology Director Required Training
The Alabama K-12 Technology and Cybersecurity Act of 2024 requires that all system technology directors to complete 12 hours of training per fiscal year. In addition, technology directors who assume that role after October 1, 2024 must complete ALET's Chief Technology Officer Academy (CTO) within their first 24 months on the job. 
 
ALET Certification Program Participants
ALET offers two certification programs - Chief Technology Officer Academy and the Alabama Technology Integration Coach program. Both are year-long, in-depth programs for those currently in or aspiring to be in those roles. 
 
Training for All Other ALET Members
ALET encourages the professional growth of its members. In addition to our conferences, we offer certification programs, mentoring, and technical seminars. All are made available to members for free or a nominal charge.
Tech Director Required Hours
 
The Alabama K-12 Technology and Cybersecurity Leadership Act requires 12 in-person hours per year. We highly recommend live, in-person learning because it has the added benefit of peer networking. Required Technology Director Continuing Education Units (TD-CEU) begin October 1, 2024.

  • Minimum 12 hours each year between October 1st and September 30th each year.

  • Minimum of six (6) must be offered by ALET. These include ALET conferences and Cyber Camps. (If you are unable to attend live ALET events, online courses can be taken via our Talent portal. See ALET TD-Talent Online below.)  

  • Maximum of six (6) hours of credit may be awarded for pre-approved, in-person, external events. (See External Events below.)
  • Each of the TD_CEU hours must align to one or more of the six (6) ALET CTO Academy Strands:
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Teaching and Learning
    • Technology Planning and Budgeting
    • Ethics, Laws, and Policies
    • IT Management and Cybersecurity
    • Data Management and Governance
ALET Events

All ALET-hosted events will earn hours based on session participation. These events include:
  • ALET Winter, Summer and Fall conferences
  • ALET region meetings
  • ALET cyber camps
  • ALET online courses (TalentLMS)*
  • ALSDE Schoology Technology Director online modules*
*Once credit is earned, these course may not be repeated in subsequent years.
 
 
External Events - Pre-Approved by ALET
  • Only pre-approved events will qualify. These will be listed below. 

  • Only AL Tech Directors and the AL SDE may request external events be approved. 

  • An ALET Talent course will be created for each event and the participant must complete any assignments in order to earn credits.

  • Depending on the event, users may be required to upload evidence of attendance and complete an assignment.
Request an External Event

Request an external event to be approved; click here. The event must occur between Oct 1, 2025 and Sept 30, 2026.  

FY26 Approved External Events

Event or Course Total Hours Counted
AL SDE E-Rate Boot Camp Up to 3 hours
AL SDE EdTech Region Meetings Up to 3 hours
AL EdTech Connects Online Meetings Up to 3 hours
AL SDE Educational Technology Conference (AETC) Up to 3 hours
AL PowerSchool Conference Up to 3 hours
AL Government Digital Summit Nov. 2025 3 hours
ATiM PLUACLD1185 Beyond Human Minds and Machines: Exploring Artificial Intelligence 3 hours*
CBT Nuggets CompTIA Network+ training/certification exam 4 hours
CBT Nuggets CompTIA Security+ training/certification exam 4 hours
CoSN (Consortium of School Networking) annual conference Up to 6 hours
CoSN Early Career K-12 CTO Academy Up to 6 hours
CoSN CTO Academy Workshops 1 hour each, up to 3 hours total
FETC (Future of Educational Technology Conference), Florida Up to 6 hours
ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) annual conference  Up to 6 hours
Gemini for Educators (Oct. 2025) 2 hours
Google Certification Level 1 3 hours
Light Brigade Fiber Optics 1-2-3  3 hours
National K12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference (K12SIX) Up to 3 hours
RTM 2026 K12 Innovation Forum Up to 3 hours
Southeast Cybersecurity Summit Up to 3 hours
   
 
*If credit was granted in a prior year, the course may not be repeated.
 
Tracking and Reporting Your Hours

Use ALET Talent to review your progress. ALET will upload session attendance from live events. At the end of the fiscal year, ALET will provide the ALSDE with a report. The ALSDE will then update an annual PowerSchool Learning course with the names of those who have fulfilled the 12-hour requirement. 
 
 
ALET TalentLMS Web Portal
ALET's Talent LMS offers online learning opportunities for current technology directors and Chief Technology Officer graduates. It is also the place where technology directors can track their accumulating credit hours throughout the year.  Accounts must be created by ALET.  
 
 
To request an ALET-Talent account, please submit an email to susan.poling at go-alet.org.
 
Request an External (Non-ALET) Event be added for TechDir/CTO credit, click here. 
Chief Technology Officer Academy (CTO)
The Alabama Chief Technology Officer Academy is a certification program designed for those who currently serve as their system’s technology director and those who aspire to such positions. Click here to learn more.
Technology Integration Coach (ALTIC)
The Alabama Technology Integration Coach Certification Program consists of a year-long program delivered in a blend of face-to-face and online environments.  The coursework is based on the ISTE Standards for Coaches, with participants completing a showcase product throughout the program. Click here to learn more.