Happy New Year! We hope that your year is off to a great start and you got time to rest and relax during the holidays. CITE has a lot in store for you for 2022 including new opportunities to get involved, education and training webinars and courses, and more. We'll be sending a monthly digest with our latest updates and news. Let's kick off the year with our January update! |
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2021 Conference in Sacramento |
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The 2021 CITE Conference in Sacramento was the perfect way to end the year! It was so great seeing members again and the energy during the week was infectious. We can't wait to do it all again in Long Beach at the end of this year!
Session Recordings
Session recordings from the 2021 Conference are now available. If you attended the conference, access to these recordings is included, and you should have received an email with more information. If you were unable to attend, you can purchase the recordings for $99 and have access until June 8, 2022. There are over 150 sessions available, including our two keynote speakers Kate Biberdorf and Erik Qualman. Find links below with information regarding accessing sessions.
Conference Feedback
We strive to improve the conference each year. Please complete a brief feedback survey if you attended the conference.
2022 CITE Conference
The 2022 CITE Conference is scheduled for November 28 - December 2, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Attendee registration will be opening soon, so stay tuned!
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Welcome Your New CITE Board Members & Staff! |
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In case you missed it, CITE members selected Jon Carrino, Jerry Jones, Matt Penner, and Erick Steelman to join the CITE Board of Directors. We look forward to their contributions to CITE! |
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We also have two new staff members, Jason Patton and Charlie Wofford, who joined our team during January! Jason is our Events Specialist who will assist on all CITE events, including the conference. Charlie is our Digital Media Specialist who will support systems and assist with marketing efforts. |
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Jason Patton
Events Specialist
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Charlie Wofford
Digital Media Specialist
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Join us in welcoming our new board and staff members! |
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New Member Welcome Webinars |
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Are you a new CITE member? Have you been a member for a long time, but want to know how to maximize the benefits of your CITE membership? Are you considering becoming a CITE member? Join us to learn about all that the CITE membership has to offer, how to get involved, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about membership and CITE as an organization!
We'll be hosting these webinars during the first Thursday of each month. Register today!
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CTO Mentor Instructors & Steering Committee Member Additions |
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Cohort 16 of the CTO Mentor Program kicks off the first weekend of February. We're excited to share that we have new instructors and additions to our Steering Committee.
Ben Markley will teach Part I of our Technology Leadership course, Amy Liang will teach our Data Culture course, and Glenn Alegre will teach Part I of Education Foundations.
Jeremy Nishihara joined the CTOM Steering Committee in the Instructor seat, Nick Showalter joined as the Cohort 15 Alumnus, and Chris Womack joined to represent CCSESA.
CITE thanks all of the instructors, mentors, and committee members for their support and dedication to the CTOM Program!
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Privacy Services Enrollment Window Opens February 1st! |
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We are now enrolling LEAs in CITE's newest program, Privacy Services! Sign up today and let us do all the heavy lifting for your student data privacy contracts. From vendor negotiation to ensuring your data is secure, we'll do it all! Want to learn more about the program? Join us for a Q&A session!
Interested in learning more about student data privacy in general? CITE's California Student Privacy Alliance (CSPA) provides training on how to use the CSPA database and provides a standardized statewide agreement to ensure vendors comply with California's student data privacy laws.
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California and Microsoft Strategic Aliance (CAMSA) A5 Promotion |
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CITE has a promotional offer on A5 licensing through our CAMSA program. Districts can utilize the added benefits of A5 licenses, such as auditing features, security upgrades, telephonic (VOIP) options, and PowerBI dashboard reporting. The price of A5 licensing has been a challenge in districts adopting the enhanced licenses. CITE, Softchoice, and Microsoft have come together with a phenomenal 20% discount during your first year. Take advantage of discounted licenses while the offer is available!
Are you already a CAMSA Customer? If so, Softchoice is contacting CAMSA members for renewals through March 1. They are also sending out customer satisfaction surveys to help us ensure your feedback is being heard!
Visit www.cite.org/camsa for information regarding becoming a customer, upcoming webinars, and recordings of past webinars. For more information contact CITE Resource Program Specialist, Will Toon.
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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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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
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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