Duane Shaffer, CETL, serves as the LTC’s Director of Technology Services. With over 20 years in public education, Duane is a dedicated instructional technology and IT infrastructure leader. He spent 13 years as a special education teacher, working with students of all grade levels and a wide range of disabilities, before transitioning into educational technology leadership.
Before joining the LTC in 2023, Duane spent seven years as a technology director in a school district, leading efforts to strengthen digital learning, cybersecurity, and IT operations. Now, in his role at LTC, he collaborates with school districts across Illinois to enhance all aspects of their technology programs—from infrastructure and security to classroom integration and operational procedures. His expertise helps districts achieve their technology goals, ensuring that digital tools and systems effectively support student learning and staff efficiency.
Committed to empowering educators and administrators, Duane continues to bridge the gap between technology and education, fostering environments where technology is a powerful asset for all.
Show your commitment to student data privacy with free access to CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal Program, empowering Illinois K-12 schools to build trust, improve data privacy practices, and demonstrate leadership through this exclusive
This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.
This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.
This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.
Safeguarding student data is crucial, yet managing DPAs and complying with SOPPA can be daunting for tech directors. This workshop offers practical strategies and collaborative opportunities for all those tasked with maintaining their district’s data privacy requirements. We’ll cover best practices for SOPPA agreements, address SDPC challenges, and explore effective methods for staying organized while maintaining SOPPA compliance. Participants will network, share insights, and discuss their own strategies for handling the never-ending stream of teacher requests. Hands-on time will allow attendees to apply learned concepts and leave with enhanced confidence and strategies for maintaining district compliance and protecting student data, all while keeping your sanity!
Open to SummIT attendees and all K-12 technology leaders, this course lays the groundwork for collaboration among individuals and organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity – including K-12 schools, law enforcement, and more.
Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for tackling the toughest IT issues facing your school district while connecting with fellow tech directors and IT staff in a collaborative environment.
January’s conference was packed with actionable cybersecurity insights. Here’s what we learned from this year’s conversation leaders – including K-12 tech leaders and national experts.
Protecting student data and achieving SOPPA compliance requires extra effort. We’re partnering with TEC to offe access to legal and negotiation support + over 2,000 pre-negotiated vendor agreements.
Starting now, Illinois school districts can get free data privacy guidance through CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal program.
In the event of a cyber incident, who ya gonna call? Unfortunately, the Ghostbusters can’t help you here. But your friends and peers sure can. See how a cybersecurity crisis response group can keep your
