MTIP Michigan Technology Implementation Project Western Michigan Technology

MTIP: Michigan Technology Implementation Project: Western Michigan Technology Conference April 19, 2002

The Future is NOW!!! Ready or Not. . . The World is Different Work is different. . . Tools are different. . . Communication is different. . . Information is different. . . Kids and Educators are different. . . And Leading Is Different!

Leaders Know Change is Cultural “Transforming the culture – changing the way we do things around here – is the main point…Leading in a culture of change means creating a culture (not just a structure) of change. It does not mean adopting innovations, one after another; it does mean producing the capacity to seek, critically assess, and selectively incorporate new ideas and practices – all the time, inside the organization as well as outside the organization. ” Michael Fullan, Leading in a Culture of Change

MTIP. . . l Provides interrelated services that are designed to assist local efforts. l Coordinates state and regional technology efforts. l Promotes efficiency through collaboration and partnerships.

The Four MTIP Centers: Diverse But Interdependent Roles l Information Development l Sustained Learning l Capacity Building and Accountability l Awareness and Dissemination

Center for Capacity Building and Accountability Helping to assure local districts can continue the learning after the Grant support is gone.

What Makes A Difference? l January 23 – Grand Rapids Symposium Pitfalls and Pinnacles l 61 educators that included l – – – Superintendents Principals Curriculum Directors Tech Coordinators Board Members Teachers

What We Found Out Transform Education Culture Complex Messages And Goals Efficient & Planning Effective and Implement Use Working out of old paradigm Conflicting Goals – MEAP vs. Inquiry Scarce Resources Funding Minima. l Training Model vs. Technology and Prof. Educational Vision Develop. Model Insure meaningful learning Lack of knowledge for impact of tech. Inequity Issues Implement District Technology Plan Vision and Leadership for Integration TCO and TCM Keeping Pace: P. D. , Upgrades, Resources Commit to new Culture Pushing my comfort envelope Vision and Leadership Support for Change Personal Use

What Does It All Mean? l Identified Six Strategies for Building Capacity in Local Districts: – – – Research Tech. Standards for School Administrators Administrative Training Governance Changes Leadership Toolkit How Technology Affects District Policy

CCBA Projects and Tools l Technology Standards for School Administrators l AUP Policy Template l Interactive Policy Site l Leadership Toolkit Website www. technologyleaders. org l Policy Research Paper and Research sites l Administrative Training

TSSA The Target Product l Technology Standards for all Pre K – 12 Administrators – Standards for Superintendents and Superintendent Cabinet Members – Standards for Principals and Assistant Principals – Standards for District Level Leaders of Academic and Special Programs

Framework For the Standards: l l l Six standards categories Statements for each category giving a broad definition of the category Performance indicators that further define the statement Role specific tasks for Superintendents, District Program Directors and Principals Scenarios for Superintendent, Central Office, and Principal

Standards for School Administrators l Leadership and Vision l Learning and Teaching l Productivity and Professional Practice l Support, Management, and Operations l Assessment and Evaluation l Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues

How Will the Standards be used? l l l l A self assessment for administrators Understanding the systems nature of leadership in technology – 3 types of leadership To inform education administration programs Provide insight for administrators in defining the culture shift necessary for successful integration of technology. Give industry leaders an understanding of what administrators face Provide guidance for hiring, professional development and evaluation of administrative staff WHAT ELSE……

What’s Next? l Finalize any changes we want to make in Michigan l Submit to MDE for consideration l Use in Gates Grant activities l Meet with colleges and universities l Align professional development offerings and voluntary certification programs with standards

What can you do? l Use the Michigan resources at http: //www. technologyleaders. org/ l Watch the MTIP website for Michigan developments at www. mtip. net l Develop ways you can use the TSSA Standards in your job and in your district