1. New Administrators’ Technology Guide Becca, Dana, José, Kim

2. Getting Started Review district technology plan, policies and resources Survey building technology needs http://www.iste.org/inhouse/starchart/index.cfm?Section=STaRChart http://www.iste.org/inhouse/starchart/index.cfm?Section=STaRChart ◦Teachers (attitudes, competencies, etc.)  Have teachers assess their technology skills http://massone.mass.edu/ http://massone.mass.edu/ ◦Equipment in the school (review ED616 template for the district) Visit http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/dtl/technology/cttct.pdf to assess teachers’ technology proficiencies in the classroom http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/dtl/technology/cttct.pdf

3. Next Steps… Form technology committee (if one does not exist) As a committee evaluate survey results and review the technology resources that were collected. Create a building technology plan with measurable goals and objectives using the CT Technology Template ◦Include timelines and assessment tools ◦http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/EducatorResources/Asses sment/STaRChart/ceo-forum-star-chart.pdfhttp://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/EducatorResources/Asses sment/STaRChart/ceo-forum-star-chart.pdf ◦Integrate professional development sessions

4. Keep In Mind… The importance of using technology… ◦To communicate with parents ◦To collect and report data ◦To promote equity ◦In an acceptable manner (acceptable use policy)