Technology/IT Director

TECHNOLOGY/IT DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION

STRAND: Leadership
COURSE: 51 HOURS
MEMBER COST: $1,070
NON-MEMBER COST: $1,110

Purpose:The purpose of the TCEA Technology/IT Director certification program is to provide a venue for educators who wish to become, or already are, district-level technology or IT directors. The emphasis will be on developing strategic leadership skills, as well as the ability to provide effective and engaging educational technology experiences for both staff and students. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will be fully prepared to serve as a technology director or IT director in any Texas school system, possessing the knowledge and skills to lead a district toward innovative, 21st century technology use and educational achievement. Includes one year membership to Technology Coordinators Special Interest Group (TEC-SIG).

Required Courses (click to view)

Required Course	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Budget and Finance Effective budgeting, bid requirements, purchasing laws, donation policies, E-Rate management, financial planning, and more will be covered in this session for district-level technology leaders.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/15/12 or 5/17/13
Building a Technology Vision and Plan Participants will develop a vision for instructional technology use based on 21st century skills from Tony Wagner. The emphasis will be on ensuring that their vision is based on student learning and not on "stuff." NCLB, E-Rate, and Title IID requirements for technology plans will also be examined.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	11/01/12 or 02/21/13
Hardware, Software, and Network Management Technology leaders will explore best practices in hardware selection, network management and security, online testing requirements, cyber safety, disaster recovery, 1:1 immersion projects, and Total Cost of Ownership.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	02/28/13
Personnel Management Technology leaders will discuss personnel issues related to hiring, documentation, firing, and team building. They will explore the best ways to organize their staff and how to grow them as a team.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/16/12 or 05/16/13
Elective Courses (see choices below)	Various	21
Final Project A culminating, real-world project that incorporates all of the learning from the year.	on your own w/ TCEA Feedback	10

Final Project Rubric (click to view)

Description	Exceeds Expectations (3 points)	Meets Expectations (2 points)	Below Expectations (1 points)
Project Related to Skills and Strategies of Workshops and Webinars	Final project should clearly identify at least 4 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.	Final project identifies fewer than 2 skills and strategies that you have learned through the various face-to-face workshops and webinars.
Personal Research to Support Strategies of Final Project	Final project includes personal research from at least 4 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from 2 - 3 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.	Final project includes personal research from less than 2 different sources (other than TCEA resources) that supports the project content, and should be aligned to your current (or desired) job supporting the effective integration of technology.
Support Quality Teaching and Learning	Final project clearly identifies at least 4 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project clearly identifies 2 - 3 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.	Final project identifies less than 2 technology integration best practices and/or strategies to support quality teaching and learning.
Professionalism of Project	Project nicely presented with narrative to set the context for the project. No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Narrative context accompanies project. Project lacks a professional look. A few spelling and/or grammar errors. Proper and professional English used to communicate information.	Project appears to be put together with very little effort or thought to its value. Many spelling and/or grammar errors. Appears as if project was not proofed prior to submitting. Lacks professional look and feel.
Additional Criteria for Specific Certification Projects (refer to specific project rubric)	Exceeds expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Meets expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.	Is below expectation on all criteria as identified in the project rubric.

Elective Courses (click to view)

Elective Courses	Format	Hours	Dates(s)
Assessing Technology Literacy in Staff and Students This webinar will discuss various ways to assess technology literacy in both staff and students, including the use of electronic portfolios. NCLB requirements will also be covered.	webinar	2 4:00pm - 6:00pm	12/06/12
Beyond Searching: Finding Resources on the Visible and Invisible Web This webinar will examine ways to search effectively beyond the simple Google search, including a variety of search engines and directories.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	03/28/13
Curriculum Design This webinar series is designed for those who may not have a strong background in curriculum development. It offers an in-depth examination of the difference between curriculum and instruction using the Technology Applications TEKS as a framework. Participants will go through a brief curriculum revision process during the workshop.	webinar series (select all)	6 4:00pm - 5:30pm	1/11/13, 1/25/13, 2/15/13, and 3/1/13
Cyber Safety and Security Too often, student's online interactions are questionable and unproductive, and usually without adult supervision. This set of two webinars will help teachers, technology leaders, and parents understand what students should know to use technology appropriately. Participants will focus on strategies for implementing digital citizenship programs in their schools.	webinar series (select all)	4 4:00pm - 6:00pm	10/11/12 and 10/18/12
Effective, Engaging Professional Development What makes professional development different from just another workshop? This workshop will share the latest research and best practices to ensure that your participants are still learning long after the training is over. Take home all of the latest tips and tricks for ensuring that your message is not only heard, but also acted upon in the classroom.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/05/12
iDevices for Students with Disabilities This hands-on workshop examines the role the iPad and iPod touch should take in the classroom for special needs learners. Apps for modification and differentiation will be covered, along with accessibility features of the devices. (Note: This is an intermediate level course. Participants should already be familiar with the basics of iPad or iPod touch use. If a participant does not already have an iPad, he/she may purchase one from TCEA.)	face to face or webinar	6 8:30am - 3:30pm or 3:30pm - 6:30pm	face to face 10/22/12 or webinars 10/04/12 and 10/11/12
Implementing and Developing Project-Based Learning in the Classroom Designed for teachers and instructional coaches, attendees will learn first-hand about project based learning by experiencing a project from beginning to end. Attendees will then use that experience as a guide as they develop their own project(s). Attendees will benefit from additional tools and supports that will be available. This session will conclude with each attendee sharing their project-based learning activity. This is a two day workshop.	face to face	12 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/24/12 and 10/25/12
Implementing an Effective Research Process for Your Campus The research process has changed based on the prevalence of information overload and 21st century skills and tools. This workshop will provide participants with a strategy to implement an improved research process on their campuses successfully.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/19/12
iTeach, iLearn: iPad In the Classroom This hands-on workshop takes you beyond "cool apps" for the iPad to how to best use the mobile device in the classroom for authentic learning. Participants may bring their own iPads or register to use one of TCEA's and then develop an entire integrated lesson on a particular TEK or topic. The lesson will include a variety of resources, all of which can be accessed on the iPad, that focus on the differentiation of learning, both process and product, for each student. (Note: This is an intermediate level course. Participants should already be familiar with the basics of iPad use.)	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	10/20/12 or 05/06/13
Leadership Skills Using Jim Collins' "Good to Great" principles, participants will learn what distinguishes a Level 5 leader, will create a BHAG for their campus/district, define their Hedgehog Concept and core values, and create a Mars Group for effective change.	face to face	6 8:30am - 3:30pm	11/15/12
Leading with the iPad This session goes beyond "cool apps" and discusses how campus and district leaders can use the iPad to be more effective and efficient in their jobs. Attendees will learn how to manage classroom implementations of these devices. They will practice using apps to change learning and will see what peripheral devices can and should be used with the iPad 1 and 2. (Note: This is not an introductory course. Participants should already be familiar with basic iPad functions before attending. If a participant does not already have an iPad, he/she may purchase one from TCEA.)	face to face	6	10/18/11 and 03/29/12
Making the Move Towards Blended Learning Blending regular teaching and learning with online and virtual experiences provides new ways for students to be successful.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	11/29/12
Mobile Devices in the Classroom Banned or embraced? This webinar will focus on the issues and potential solutions for using mobile devices in the classroom for learning.	webinar	2 4:00pm - 6:00pm	11/15/12
The New Technology Application TEKS and You This webinar will examine the newly-adopted Technology Application TEKS for grades K-12 and what they should look like in both the regular and the technology classroom.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	03/28/12
QR Codes in the Classroom This webinar will examine ways to use Quick Response Codes in the classroom to engage students and enhance learning.	webinar	1 4:00pm - 5:00pm	12/06/12
Record Retention RequirementsParticipants will understand the legal guidelines and rules for record retention. State requirements for both digital and physical records will be covered.	webinar	2 3:00pm - 5:00pm	03/07/13
Surviving a BYOD Implementation Thinking about allowing students to bring their own devices to school next year? Join us as we discuss how to make this innovative approach work. Discussion will include the advantages and pitfalls of such an implementation, revising your AUP into an RUP, classroom management, and helping teachers to adapt.	webinar	2 4:30pm - 6:30pm	04/04/13
True Technology Integration Participants will understand what technology integration is, and, more importantly, what it isn’t. They will examine examples of true technology integration and will develop one of their own to take away.	webinar series (select all)	6 4:30pm - 6:30pm	10/25/12, 11/01/12, and 11/08/12
The New Technology Application TEKS and You This webinar will examine the newly-adopted Technology Application TEKS for grades K-12 and what they should look like in both the regular and the technology classroom.	webinar	2	03/28/12
QR Codes in the Classroom This webinar will examine ways to use Quick Response Codes in the classroom to engage students and enhance learning.	webinar	2	12/12/11
Record Retention Requirements Participants will understand the guidelines and rules for record retention. State requirements for both digital and physical records will be covered.	webinar	2	10/17/11
Searching for the Perfect Search Engine This webinar will examine ways to search effectively beyond the simple Google search, including a variety of search engines and directories.	webinar	2	03/29/12
Understanding and Building 21st Century Skills Using Tony Wagner’s “Survival Skills for the 21st Century,” participants will explore exactly what students must master before they leave our schools. They will discover different ways to help students build these skills through technology.	webinar series (select one or two)	4 4:30pm - 6:30pm	10/18/12 and 10/19/12