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

  • Minimum of six (6) must be 'Alabama' hours offered at ALET conferences or cyber camps. See provisions for online hours via ALET Talent learning management system for those unable to attend live events.

  • Maximum of six (6) hours of credit may be awarded for pre-approved, in-person, external events. (See External Events below.)
 
ALET TD-Talent Online (Goes live in October 2024)
If you cannot participate in live events, you may complete hours online via ALET's Talent LMS. Note that not all online courses offered count towards TD credit hours. ALET will add content throughout the year, but online offerings will not include all topics or sessions provided at live events. 
 
External Events
  • Only pre-approved events will qualify. These currently include CoSN and ISTE annual conferences. Vendor-hosted events do not qualify.

  • To earn credit hours, Tech Directors must complete an ALET Talent 'course' for each session attended to verify participation and record evidence of learning. 

  • Request an external event be approved (Link to be added in October.)
 
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 up date an annual PowerSchool Learning course with the names of those who have fulfilled the 12-hour requirement. 
ALET Talent 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.  
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.