The EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Series

School district leaders face many challenges leading schools and driving school improvement. Collaboration with peers is one of the most effective ways to learn about effective ideas and practices. CoSN and AASA are presenting an online professional learning community and edLeader Panel series to help superintendents connect and collaborate to help each other in this endeavor. You can attend the edLeader Panels live to connect with peers in real time, or view the recordings. Join the Super-Connected community on edWeb for online discussions and resources.

“The EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel series allows us to leverage technology to engage in conversations each month with district leaders who are leading the way in meeting the learning needs of all students, and providing a valuable guide for others to follow.”
—Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative.

Join the Super-Connected Community on edWeb for networking, discussions, and invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. These programs may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification.

Videos, Podcasts, and Articles on Previous Programs

Succeeding with Digital Equity: CoSN’s 2023 Award-Winning District’s Leadership Strategies
May 11, 2023
Presented by Dr. Roland Hernandez, Superintendent, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); Marilyn Doughty, Director, Technology Support Services, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); Cary Perales, Director of Instructional Technology, Corpus Christi Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Jill Brown, Director of Professional Learning, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Leading and Implementing Educational Technology Innovations: Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers
April 10, 2023
Presented by Scott Borba, Superintendent, Le Grand Union Elementary School District (CA); Todd Dugan, Superintendent, Bunker Hill CUSD 8 (IL); and Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
Watch the Recording
Listen to the Podcast
Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Addressing Technology’s Diversity and Equity Through District Policies, Practices, and Personnel
February 13, 2023
Presented by Dr. Nick Polyak, Superintendent, Leyden High School District 212 (IL); Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools (LA); Dr. Kristi Wilson, Superintendent, Buckeye Elementary School District (AZ); and Diane W. Doersch, Senior Director of Information Technology, Digital Promise
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Listen to the Podcast
Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Leveraging Technology Tools to Provide Equitable Learning Opportunities for ALL Students
January 9, 2023
Presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis, Superintendent, Richland School District Two (SC); Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent, Washoe County School District (NV); and Ms. Cynthia Curry, Director of Technical Assistance, CAST
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Listen to the Podcast
Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Planning and Sustaining Technology Innovations: Aligning Priorities, Costs, and Outcomes
December 12, 2022
Presented by Dr. Chris Gaines, Superintendent, Mehlville School District (MO); and Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
Watch the Recording
Listen to the Podcast
Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments
November 14, 2022
Presented by Casey Bertram, Superintendent, Bozeman Public Schools (MT); Dr. Alex Marrero, Superintendent, Denver Public Schools (CO); and Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox, Superintendent, Raytown Quality Schools (MO)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners
October 10, 2022
Presented by Dr. Deborah Kerr, Superintendent, St. Francis School District (WI); Dr. John Malloy, Superintendent, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (CA); and Mr. Marlon Styles, Superintendent, Middletown City School District (OH)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Cybersecurity in Today’s Learning Environments: What School Leaders Must Know and Do
September 12, 2022
Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); Lorrie Owens, Chief Technology Officer, Integrated Technology Services, San Mateo County Office of Education (CA); and Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public Schools (NJ)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Leading Learning in the 2022-2023 School Year: Ready, Set, Go
August 8, 2022
Presented by Dr. David Schuler, Superintendent, High School District 214 (IL); Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent, Princeton Public Schools (NJ); and Mr. Matthew J. Miller, Superintendent, Lakota Local Schools (OH)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Read the Article on the edWeb Blog

Leading for Digital Equity: Award-Winning Community Engagement Strategies
May 9, 2022
Presented by Doug Straley, Division Superintendent, Louisa County Public Schools (VA); David Childress, Director of Technology, Louisa County Public Schools (VA); Kenny Bouwens, Director of CTE/STEAM and Innovation, Louisa County Public Schools (VA); and Keith Krueger, Chief Executive Officer, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative
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Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal
March 14, 2022
Presented by Dr. Lori Rapp, Superintendent, Lewisville Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Oskar Scheikl, Superintendent, Rockingham County Public Schools (VA)
Moderated by Linnette Attai, Project Director, CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and the Trusted Learning Environment Program
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Interoperability: Seamlessly Sharing Data, Content, and Services Within School District Systems or Applications
February 14, 2022
Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); Dr. Michael T. Conner, Learning 2025 National Commissioner; Dr. Mary Wegner, Assistant Professor and Superintendent and Educational Leadership Coordinator, School of Education at the University of Alaska Southeast; and Paula Maylahn, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
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Leadership Strategies for Scaling, Sustaining, and Budgeting for Education Technology Innovations
January 10, 2022
Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District 9-R (CO); Dr. Heath Morrison, Superintendent, Montgomery Independent School District (TX); and Mr. Marlon Styles, Superintendent, Middletown City School District (OH)
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Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All
November 8, 2021
Presented by Dr. Ann Levett, Superintendent, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (GA); Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); and Mr. Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public Schools (NJ)
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