EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA) is an advocacy group focused on empowering educators with the knowledge and skills required to transform education through technology. ETLA strives to be the premier hub for EdTech professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in education. ETLA achieves this by serving as the home Ohio CoSN Chapter, ISTE Affiliate, SETDA Affiliate, and SDPC Alliance. Through this work we offer support services and leadership opportunities for EdTech leaders in Ohio and beyond.
ETLA is embarking on a journey to redefine educational technology leadership. ETLA is a dynamic ecosystem fostering collective growth and innovation.
The Organizations We Represent
As a team of educators, we are buoyed by some of the best organizations supporting K-12 EdTech.
CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, is driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments.
SETDA
SETDA is the principal association representing U.S. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. Through a broad array of programs and advocacy, SETDA builds member capacity and engages partners to empower the education community in leveraging technology for learning, teaching, and school operations.
ETLA is a cooperating partner of TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association). Similary to ETLA, TCEA is a member-based organization devoted to advancing technology in education. Their goal is to dismantle and eliminate the barriers in education and make learning possible for every student. ETLA members have full access to a full suite of industry leading online courses and badges.
Your ETLA Contacts
CoSN - Stephen Collins and Kevin Ghantous
ISTE - Stephanie Howell and Danielle Tymitz
SDPC - Dawn Schiavone and William Fritz
Advocacy - Sean Whelan and Erica Shumaker
Executive Director - Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D.
Membership
Our journey has been one of passion and commitment, to help educators seamlessly integrate technology in their teaching practices and improve learning outcomes. Here’s are the ways you can become a member! All memberships, other than the District Transition Membership, renew July 1.
For those who have already clicked on Join Now and completed the membership application and prefer to pay their Membership fee by credit card (includes 3.5% transaction fee) we now have that option available. We do accept P.O.s, ACH, and check by mail for membership payments.
$350 non-renewable
$25 annually
Individual Membership
Individual membership to ETLA is ideal for ISTE, SETDA, and SDPC members who are looking to get more involved in EdTech advocacy in Ohio.
Open to individual educators and administrators who wish to join ETLA independently. This category is ideal for those who:
do not belong to a district with an ETLA district membership;
are not one of the ten CoSN voting members of an Ohio school district with a CoSN membership; or
are a CoSN member outside the state of Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common queries regarding ETLA.
I already have an Ohio CoSN membership. What does an ETLA membership add to that?
ETLA membership adds unlimited access to ETLA resources, eligibility for scholarships and grants, participation in awards programs, and opportunities to participate in committees and EdTech Advocacy efforts. ETLA District members also have access to the Corporate Council, personalized webinars, discounts on ETLA conference registration, and full Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) services.
Tell me more about the ETLA Conference.
The ETLA annual conference, powered by Learn21, brings together EdTech leaders across the Midwest. During the conference you can participate in engaging workshops, innovative sessions, and dynamic keynote addresses that tap into the heart of making a difference in education. We can't wait for you to join us this year and level up your educational practice. Click on the Conference tab on the top navigation to learn even more.
What's the relationship between Learn21 and ETLA?
ETLA is powered by the non-profit organization, Learn21. This means that some of the funds and staff that we need to run ETLA comes directly from Learn21. If you purchase software or services from Learn21 you are also supporting ETLA. However, you don't need to be a Learn21 client to benefit from ETLA. We created ETLA as a safe space to support educators in Ohio and beyond and it is not used in any way to promote the sale of Learn21 software. We are a team of educators who honestly care about education.
How can I learn more about the ETLA Corporate Council?
The ETLA Corporate Council is designed to forge stronger connections between key vendors and leaders within the K-12 educational technology sector. This program offers an exclusive platform for collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, enhancing the influence and reach of both ETLA and its corporate partners. Reach out to our Executive Director for more information on our Corporate Council.
How can my institution partner with your organization?
We love to discuss partnership opportunities. Reach out to our Executive Director to discuss.
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