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 * Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators **

The //Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators// have been adapted from the //National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators// (ISTE, 2001) by the //Maryland Online Technology Profile for Administrators and Teachers Consortium.// These standards have been designed to support school-based administrators as they work to use technology effectively in all aspects of the administration of their schools.

** I. LEADERSHIP AND VISION **

// A school administrator inspires a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology into the work of the school and fosters an environment and culture conducive to the realization of that vision. A school administrator: //

A. facilitates the development of a shared vision for school-wide technology use and widely communicates that vision.

B. monitors the //School Improvement Plan// to ensure effective integration with technology that is aligned with the district’s //Master Plan.//

C. fosters and maintains a school-wide culture of responsible risk-taking that promotes the innovative use of technology.

** II. TEACHING AND LEARNING **// A school administrator ensures the integration of appropriate technologies in instruction and learning environments to maximize student achievement. A school administrator: //

A. facilitates the use of technology to collect and analyze data from multiple sources to improve classroom instruction and student learning.

B. ensures access to high quality professional development aligned with the //Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards// to address the //Maryland Technology Standards for Students// and the //Maryland Teacher Technology Standards.//

C. supports the use of assistive technology to ensure equity and access to the curriculum.

D. promotes student-centered learning environments that use technology to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.

E. supports the effective use of a variety of technologies to facilitate collaboration in teaching and learning.

F. promotes research-based practices in the use of technologies to develop skills necessary for success in the 21 st century.

** III. DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING **// A school administrator uses technology to access and analyze multiple sources of data to make decisions affecting the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan. A school administrator: //

A. uses technology to access and analyze multiple sources of data to make programmatic decisions about curriculum and instruction.

B. uses technology to access and analyze multiple sources of data to develop and monitor budgets.

C. uses technology to access and analyze multiple sources of data to make informed decisions about staffing and scheduling.

D. uses technology to access and analyze multiple sources of data to plan and implement home and community services.

//Maryland Technology Standards for School Administrators// Adapted from ISTE NETS-A Informed by the //Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework// Aligned with the //Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards// Developed by the //Maryland Online Technology Profile for Administrators and Teachers Consortium//, a federal Title II-D Partnership Grant Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education, April 24, 2007 2

** IV. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS **// A school administrator supports the use of technology for the management and operations of the school. A school administrator: //

A. implements district guidelines to ensure effective use of technologies.

B. leverages financial resources to support the effective use of technology.

C. allocates human resources to support the effective use of technology.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">D. leverages physical and material resources to support the effective use of technology.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">E. ensures the use of technology-based integrated management systems to successfully facilitate school operations.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">F. supports the use of technology to communicate relevant information about school operations with home and community.

** V. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND PRODUCTIVITY **// A school administrator uses technology to enhance professional practice and to increase personal productivity. A school administrator: //

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">A. models the routine, purposeful, and effective use of technology.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">B. uses technology effectively for communication and collaboration.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">C. engages in sustained professional development in the use of technology.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">D. maintains an awareness of emerging technologies and their potential uses in education.

** VI. SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL ISSUES **// A school administrator understands the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use and ensures responsible adherence to acceptable practices. A school administrator: //

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">A. ensures equity of access to technology resources for students, teachers and staff.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">B. communicates, models, and enforces responsible use of technology as outlined in the district’s acceptable use policy and in copyright and intellectual property law.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">C. promotes and enforces privacy, security, and online safety related to the use of technology.

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 11.5pt; margin: 5pt 0in 5pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">D. promotes and enforces environmentally safe and healthy practices in the use of technology.


 * Resources:**

Maryland technology standards for school administrators. Retrieved April 20, 2011 from []