California Educational Technology Professionals Association CTO Mentor Program
Purpose The Chief Technology Officer training program produces qualified California school district CTOs. The program raises the bar for technology leaders and creates a community of support through mentorship and collaboration. The program also seeks to inform Superintendents and District Leaders of the importance of a cabinet level CTO position. The program is managed and sponsored by CETPA and supported by the California Department of Education, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT),and the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA). The program is governed by a steering committee made up of technology leaders throughout California representing CETPA, CDE, FCMAT, CCSESA, as well as industry leaders, and graduates. This collaboration ensures a rigorous and relevant curriculum is consistently delivered. Randy Kolset participated in the program in 2015. His educational background includes classroom instruction, coordination of professional development programs at the Orange County Department of Education and serving on numerous local, county and state boards. His vision is that technology is an integral part to creating a student centered learning environment as they prepare for college and career. |