CITE 2022 Call for Sessions is Open!
The CITE Conference will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center November 29 - December 2 and we're excited to announce that 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.
Submission Requirements
Presenter name, title, organization, phone, bio, and photo
Session title, format, strand, learning objectives, description
NEW! Option to upload supporting materials at the submission stage
Looking for attendee registration? Stay tuned! Registration will be open soon so you can take advantage of early bird pricing.
Submit your session proposal by April 10
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CITE 2021 Session Recordings
Session recordings from the 2021 Conference are still 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.
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CTO Mentor Program Kickoff |
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The 16th Cohort of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mentor Training program has officially begun! The Cohort started things with a kickoff February 3rd-4th. They will be known as the Fantastic 4x4! They will work hard throughout the year to become certified.We'd like to extend a special thanks to Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT for giving the opening keynote, and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools for hosting our great kickoff event! We look forward to seeing our group grow and learn together in this one-of-a-kind program. If you are interested in this invaluable program, please see the information below. |
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Welcome Your 2022 CITE Committee Members! |
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CITE would like to congratulate the following members on being selected or continuing service on CITE's committees during. They are going the extra mile to make sure members voices are heard! |
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Conference Committee
- Chris Clark
- Steve Monohan
- Donnie Morrison
Education Committee
- Todd Freer
- Ryan Johnson
- Rob Perry
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Member Engagement Committee
- Joe Ayala
- Jason Buchanan
- Lisa DeLapo
- Matt Pauls
- Patrick Sawyer
- David Soto
Resource Programs Committee (continuing)
- Dave Bertelsen
- Terry Loftus
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Featured Member: Jamal Boyce |
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Jamal is the Director of Technology at Lynwood Unified School District. He was kind enough to tell us a little about himself, his background, and his experience being a CITE member. |
How long have you been in your current role and how did you get there?
"I have been in my present role as a Director of Technology since August 2019. I initially came into the school district in 2016 as a Senior Network Administrator. I held that role for a couple years until my supervisor, the Assistant Director of Technology, took a promotional position at another district. From there, I took on the interim role as the Assistant Director of Technology. Later, a director position was created, which I applied for and was awarded. I also want to announce that I will begin my journey as the CTO of Colton Joint Unified School District in the upcoming weeks, all thanks to my training gleaned from the CITE CTO Mentor program."
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How long have you been a CITE member? What is your favorite memory from a CITE event?
"I have been an active member since 2019. By far the best memory I have is from this past CITE conference in Sacramento. I had the opportunity to represent Cohort 14 and share my leadership journey. The response from that speech was ridiculous, to say the least, but I am glad my story resonated with so many people, as I tried to connect at the human-level as much as possible."
What do you do in your (limited) free time?
"Ha...limited. Well, a couple things that this pandemic shed a light on was the importance of physical health and the impact that loved ones have on one's mental health. So I try to do activities that address both, like take my kids on bike rides to the park. I also have been coaching my kids in soccer, which I don't play, and basketball, which I do, just so they remain active and have the opportunity to create friendships with other kids their age as well."
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 would love to thank my CITE CTO Mentor, David Soto, for guiding me through the CITE CTO Mentor Program and pushing me to become a more confident leader. I want to give a big shout out to Cohort 14, One 4 All, for their support during the pandemic and allowing me to be a rock star for a day at this past CITE Conference. Lastly, I want to thank my family for pushing me to be a better husband, father, and leader."
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Privacy Services Enrollment Window Is Now Open! |
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We are now enrolling LEAs in CITE's Privacy Services program! 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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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
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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