Strengthen District Leadership and Communications

"We need to read enough to know what's right and wrong. It is very important to know a good deal about technology ... what's the latest thinking about how to access information, best model for putting technology into the classroom, what's available ... what role new technologies such as iPods and Blackberries play ... what smaller devices are on their way. The superintendent needs to have enough knowledge to ask the right questions and to pick a good CTO."
— Dr. Annette Griffin, Superintendent, Carrollton – Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX

To be an effective technology leader, you should model innovative uses of technology and empower educators, parents, students and the community with technology solutions.Read more.

You should consider yourself the model-in-chief in your district, taking every opportunity to showcase innovative technology in your work with your staff and community. Read more.

Integrating technology into district leadership, management and operations will empower people to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.Read more.

More sophisticated technology can expand the one-way communications into a sustained dialogue – and also transform home-school relationships.Read more.