The (in)CITE Newsletter — Late May 2026

(in)CITE Newsletter

Late May 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 CTOM Cohort!

CTOM applications are now open! If you’re ready to grow as a leader, expand your professional network, and be part of a supportive community of California K-12 technology leaders, now is the time to apply. The CITE Certified CTO Mentor Program continues to shape and inspire future CTOs through mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful professional growth. We encourage aspiring and emerging leaders to take the next step and join the next CTOM cohort.

Apply Today

66th Annual CITE Conference Updates

Attendee Registration Now Open

Conference registration is open! Secure your spot today and take advantage of the best available pricing before rates increase.

Planning on bringing your whole team? You can now save with bundling discounts. Plus, you can even upgrade your ticket to include CITE membership at a reduced rate.

Welcome Reception at Splitsville Downtown Disney - Monday, November 16 at 6:00PM

Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy a fun and lively atmosphere, and kick off your 66th Annual CITE Conference experience in style, by joining us for the Welcome Reception at Splitsville in Downtown Disney!

Please note that registration is required to attend, so be sure to secure your spot in advance while registering for the Conference. We look forward to seeing you there!

Exhibitors

Exhibitor registration for the 2026 CITE Conference is over 70% sold out! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the leading conference for IT decision-makers in California K-12 education. Attendees are tech leaders from LEAs across the state, actively working on projects to improve systems, enhance cybersecurity, implement edtech solutions, and more.

Additional Sponsorship Open Soon for Registered Exhibitors

Additional sponsorships at the CITE Conference offer valuable ways to showcase your brand beyond the Expo Hall, creating more visibility and interaction with attendees throughout the week.

Additional sponsorships are only available to registered exhibitors.

Stay Tuned for More Information.

Membership Updates

Membership Updates Designed to Better Support You

CITE is updating our membership structure to better support IT professionals at all career levels and provide more flexible, cost-effective options for smaller teams.

What’s Changing (Effective July 1)

Our Team Membership tiers are expanding to better serve small educational organizations with new Team Membership for 1–2 professionals at $145/annually and Team Membership for 3–5 professionals at $245/annually.
Individual Membership increases from $120 to $145/annually. The Individual Membership and Team Membership for 1–2 professionals are now the same price, making it easier for even the smallest teams to benefit from simplified renewals, cost savings, and shared benefits of CITE Team Memberships.

What This Means for You

Current Team Members with five or fewer professionals will automatically move to a lower tier, reducing costs at renewal.
Team Members with six or more professionals will see no change.
Individual Members may want to consider a Team Membership for simplified renewals, cost savings, and shared benefits.
Individual Membership may still be renewed in conjunction with Conference Registration by selecting the Education Plus registration option.

CITE CAP Sponsor Spotlight - ETS

ETS — Empowering California's student progress through digital assessments

The future of learning starts with how we measure it.

We’re excited to be part of this year’s California Assessment Conference to share how we’re reimagining assessment for today’s evolving classrooms.

Find us at the VIP ETS booth for some fun giveaways and tune in to one of our sessions to see how AI and assessments are shaping the future of education!

See How ETS Supports Your IT Team

CITE Year-Round Benefits

Whether you call CITE your "Professional Home", "Trusted Network" or "Support Squad" ...we are here to support you year-round!

Want to learn more about the CITE Community and offerings specifically designed to lead, develop, and support technologists in educational organizations?

Attend a Maximize Your Membership Webinar

Have a Question? Reach Out to Us

CITE Educational Membership is available to current employees of Local Education Agencies (LEAs) such as any public or private educational institution. Information on individual and team membership can be found at: https://www.cite.org/cite-membership-information.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

and Program Partners

CITE exists to lead, develop, and support technologists and education organizations to inspire student success.

To learn more about CITE and our programs, visit our website and check out our social media!