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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

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Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

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Kids don’t have time to wait, so school leaders need to make professional learning a high priority. Anderson’s staff have access to a variety of resources, including a video series where teachers model lessons with students and professional development courses using webinars and other tools that teachers will use with their students.

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Five Steps to Closing the Homework Gap

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For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

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Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. Dr. Marczak leads trainings across Tennessee in district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency.

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Leading a District Effectively During an Unprecedented School Year

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For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4,000 professional educators serving 50,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Join the Community.

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Cybersecurity is Still Paramount for Schools

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All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. Join the Community.

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