Standards

1. Visionary Leadership
==Technology Coaches inspire and participate in the development and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformational change throughout the instructional environment. ==

==a. Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students ==

2. Teaching, Learning, & Assessments
==Technology Coaches assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students. ==

==a. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content standards and student technology standards ==

==b. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences using a variety of research-based, learner-centered instructional strategies and assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of all students ==

==c. Coach teachers in and model engagement of students in local and global interdisciplinary units in which technology helps students assume professional roles, research real-world problems, collaborate with others, and produce products that are meaningful and useful to a wide audience ==

==f. Coach teachers in and model incorporation of research-based best practices in instructional design when planning technology-enhanced learning experiences ==

3. Digital Age Learning Environments
==Technology coaches create and support effective digital-age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students. ==

==a. Model effective classroom management and collaborative learning strategies to maximize teacher and student use of digital tools and resources and access to technology-rich learning environments ==

==b. Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for teacher and student use in technology-rich learning environments ==

==f. Collaborate with teachers and administrators to select and evaluate digital tools and resources that enhance teaching and learning and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure ==

 4. Professional Development & Program Evaluation
==Technology coaches conduct needs assessments, develop technology-related professional learning programs, and evaluate the impact on instructional practice and student learning. ==

==<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">b. Design, develop, and implement technology-rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital-age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment ==

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 22px;"> 6. Content Knowledge and Professional Growth
==<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Technology coaches demonstrate professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in content, pedagogical, and technological areas as well as adult learning and leadership and are continuously deepening their knowledge and expertise. ==

==<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">a. Engage in continual learning to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in technology integration and current and emerging technologies necessary to effectively implement the NETS·S and NETS·T ==

==<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">b. Engage in continuous learning to deepen professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions in organizational change and leadership, project management, and adult learning to improve professional practice ==