2022 Annual CITE Conference |
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CITE 2022 Call for Sessions is Open!
The CITE Conference will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center November 29 - December 2 and our call for sessions is open!
Have you thought about presenting at the CITE Conference? Now's your chance to do it! We value the expertise and experience of our members, and we know your colleagues do too. Many of our most popular sessions are those created by you, the CITE community.
On the fence about presenting? Reach out to speakers@cite.org. Our team can pair you up with a member who has presented before and can walk you through what to do. We'll also be hosting a webinar, Present at CITE 2022: Tips for Submitting a Presentation. Register today!
Submit Your Session Proposal by April 10
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Attendee registration will be opening on Wednesday, March 23! Register early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing and lock in your spot for the 2022 CITE Conference to join us in beautiful Long Beach! Registration details will be shared through on our Online Communities (formerly listserv) and social media, so be sure that you're following us!
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Last week CITE hosted a webinar about the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) Program. Through the ESI program, CITE members receive discounted Microsoft technical training from NetCom. Learn more about the program and watch the webinar for more information to enroll today! |
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Visit the CITE team at Spring CUE! Visit our table to get CITE swag and don't miss the sessions presented by staff, board, and some of our members! |
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How to Get Your Tech Director to Say Yes! |
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Join CITE Board members Jon Carrino and Antonio Romayor Jr. along with other CITE members on March 19th at Spring CUE in their session "How to Get Your Tech Director to Say Yes!" In this interactive session you'll learn how technology directors think and what they will ask when you want to have an app or new program approved! Hear from members of the CITE who have been part of the CUE community for years and know how to get your ideas to a resounding YES! |
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Unlocking Your Power to Select Safe Online Applications |
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With so many great learning resources available to teachers and students online how do we ensure the ones we use are safe for our students? You have the knowledge and power right at your fingertips to ensure your students are only using online resources that have been vetted and are compliant with Ed Code. We will share tools and resources that allow you to see the nation-wide status of online resources and collaborate with other departments in your district, exp-anding the possibilities to more safe online learning resources. |
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CITE at CAAASA's PD Summit |
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Join CITE's own DeWayne Cossey and Touda Bentatou on April 1st, at 9:30am at CAAASA's Professional Development Summit! The digital divide runs far deeper than adding devices and hot spots. Engage in this interactive session to learn about the state of the technology in education and how the pandemic amplified gaps in equity beyond technology. In this session, you'll collaborate with attendees to brainstorm ways that we can provide more diversity and access to technology in education. |
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New CITE Staff Member - Welcome Erin Clancy! |
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Erin recently joined CITE's team as a Contracts Specialist. Erin will be preparing, negotiating and reviewing educational privacy contracts between Vendors and Local Educational Agencies. Prior to joining CITE, Erin co-founded Ripley's Legal Solutions, which provides predominately remote legal document assistance. Erin's varied professional experience includes family law, estate planning, medical malpractice and personal injury. As a registered LDA and Certified Notary Public, Erin is a member of CALDA as well as the NNA. Erin's legal background has given her the analytical skills needed to ensure contractual compliance with the law as well as the ability to discover (and avoid) potential risks for Local Educational Agencies.
When she's not working, Erin can most likely be found spending time with her family or helping coach her son's baseball team. Erin enjoys racquetball, pickleball, escape rooms and board games. She is also a self-taught baker and was recognized to be one of the best bakers in the nation as a two-time competitor on Food Network's Cupcake Wars.
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Featured Member: Misty Roton |
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Misty is the Help Desk Manager at Modesto City Schools. She was kind enough to tell us a little about herself, her background, and her experience being a CITE member. |
How long have you been in your current role and how did you get there?
"I am currently the Help Desk Manager for Modesto City Schools. In 2005, I began working for Modesto City Schools as an Account Technician I and soon realized my passion for technology with the help of a mentor that provided me a gateway to the technology department. I transitioned to the Technology Department (now known as Information and Education Technology Services) as a Computer Technician I and after two short years, I was promoted to Computer Technician II. In April of 2020, shortly after the start of the Pandemic, I was given the opportunity to be the department's first Help Desk Manager."
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How long have you been a CITE member? What is your favorite memory from a CITE event?
"I became a CITE member in 2019 and attended my first conference in Anaheim. The rooftop CDW event was nothing short of amazing and part of my favorite memory. My favorite CITE memory would be attending the conference in 2021 for the first time in my new role of Help Desk Manager, which truly gives an entirely new perspective to the event. CITE conference was such an enjoyable event, and it was the first time in almost 2 years that we were able to collaborate face to face with our peers and vendors, even if we did had to wear masks!"
What do you do in your (limited) free time?
"I am an avid reader and when I have downtime I often have a book in my hands. One of the greatest joys and first introduction to being a leader was coaching travel softball for 10 years. The rewards of being a coach, a mom to the girls when needed, and an advisor whenever the team needed will always be carried with not only me but the girls I had the privilege of coaching. While I have always loved coaching, I have recently stepped down to enjoy being a mom to my 3 kids and watching them play the sports they love; softball, wrestling, swim, football, and volleyball. Moving into that last half of 2022 I will have even less free time, as I am starting school to further my education! Also, I am now a proud Navy mom, and I am traveling a lot more to see my son!"
Are there any special shoutouts you'd like to give to someone in your life or the CITE Community who has made a special impact on you?
"I have two, Russ Selken and Anthony Luna! Russ Selken is my CTO, and the reason I was able to attend CITE; he has encouraged me to get involved! Under his leadership, I have grown as a manager and a leader. Anthony Luna is the Site Technician Manager in our district. Together we co-manage our group of support technicians and I am extremely grateful to work alongside him."
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Upcoming Events
CITE offers a host of events, networking and professional development opportunities and programs through its partners and affiliates. Stay up to date on the latest and greatest events happening in your area and check the website often for updates! Click the icon above to see the CITE Calendar.
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Regional Groups
We have 21 Regional Groups throughout California. Click the icon above to find your local CITE network and meet new colleagues today!
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(in)CITE Podcast
Listen to the latest episode of the (in)CITE podcast on our website or on Apple podcasts!
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Get Connected with CITE's Online Communities!
Find your network and leverage your colleagues with CITE’s Online Community! Get connected with IT professionals local to you and members can connect with colleagues throughout the state in the CITE_EDU community.
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CITE Resource Center
Need a W-9 or a guide on how to access your CITE account? Visit the CITE Resource Center to find how-to guides and resources. We're always adding new resources, so check back regularly!
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CITE Shout Out Wall
Has someone done something to help you out? Give them a shout out on the CITE shout out wall! Check it out because you may have received a shout out yourself!
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Advocacy
CITE’s Advocacy Committee meets regularly throughout the year and is comprised of Board members and staff. We continue to pursue ongoing funding for K-12 technology and recognition for the IT professionals who are essential workers in California schools. Laurel Nava will be providing regular updates on our progress and we will be holding special webinars with Capitol Advisors Group (CAG) to inform members about the legislative process.
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CITE Board of Directors
Jeremy Davis, President
Philip Scrivano, Past President
Eric Calderon, President-Elect
David Thurston, Treasurer
DeWayne Cossey, Secretary
Maggie Bunten, Director-at-Large
Jon Carrino, Director-at-Large
Brianne Ford, Director-at-Large
Jerry Jones, Director-at-Large
Matt Penner, Director-at-Large
Antonio Romayor Jr., Director-at-Large
Erick Steelman, Director-at-Large
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CITE Staff
Andrea Bennett, Executive Director
Laurel Nava, Director of Education & Partnerships
Libbi Garrett, Director of Resource Programs
Touda Bentatou, Direct of Member Engagement & Marketing
William Toon, Resource Program Specialist
Charlie Wofford, Digital Media Specialist
Jason Patton, Events Specialist
Erin Clancy, Contracts Specialist
Sokie Hul, Admin Assistant
Heather Mogavero, Program Support Technician
Joe Basurto, Program Support Technician
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Stay Plugged in with CITE! |
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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date or get in touch with us! Keep an eye out for partner events, professional learning opportunities, CITE regional group information, annual conference information, special programs and more!
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