Title and Description

Format

Date(s)

Time

Hours

Effective, Engaging Professional Development

How do you take your training to the next level to make it more meaningful for your attendees? In this course you will learn about the latest research and best practices to ensure that your participants are still learning long after the training is over. You’ll also discuss the latest tips and tricks for ensuring that your message is not only heard, but also acted upon in the classroom. NOTE: This is an online course.

Online

9/12/2017 thru 10/2/2017

facilitated

6

PLN for IT/Technology Directors

Join us to learn about the important connections, associations, and websites you should know in order to be more confident and empowered as a technology director.

Webinar

10/3/2017

4 - 5 p.m.

1

Personnel Management

In this course you will learn about personnel issues related to hiring, documentation, firing, and team building in order to best organize your staff and help them grow as a team. NOTE: This is an online course.

Online

10/10/2017 thru 10/30/2017

facilitated

6

Using Key Performance Indicators to Inform Your Work

Identifying and making use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that are relevant to your department can go a long way in helping you know how effective department work is and where you may need to make adjustments for improvements.

Webinar

10/17/2017

4 - 5 p.m.

1

Hardware, Software, and Network Management

In this information-rich course, you will explore best practices, relevant documents, and current information related to the following topics that impact the role and duties of the technology leader: asset management, cloud computing, cyber safety and security, disaster recovery, network infrastructure, one to one implementations, open source software, records retention, TASA Visioning, TCO and VOI, technology audits, trends, and virtualization. NOTE: This is an online course.

Online

11/7/2017 thru 11/30/2017

facilitated

6

Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas

Over 100 Texas superintendents came together to write a charter on what the educational system should look like. This document is becoming a powerful grassroots influence on the legislature, textbook publishers, and curriculum writers. We will examine this document and identify its impact on your role as a leader.

NOTE: This is a two (2) part series.

Webinar series

11/13/2017 and 11/20/2017

4 - 5 p.m.

2

Cyber Safety and Security

Too often, students’ online interactions are questionable and unproductive, and usually without adult supervision. This set of two webinars will help teachers, administrators, 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.

NOTE: This is a two (2) part series.

Webinar series

12/5/2017 and 12/12/2017

4 - 5:30 p.m.

3

Budget and Finance

Knowing about good budgeting practices, types of budgets, and resources to help you with your department finances is critical as a technology leader. You’ll learn about these as well as receive resources that you’ll want to refer to throughout the budgeting year in your district. NOTE: This is an online course.

Online

1/9/2018 thru 1/29/2018

facilitated

6

Project Management Fundamentals

As a technology director, you will need to organize and coordinate large projects that may become quite detailed. This webinar will introduce you to the fundamentals of organizing such projects while highlighting tips and best practices.

Webinar

1/11/2018

4 - 6 p.m.

2

Social Media and Schools

Social media is here to stay but knowing how it can in impact (positively and negatively) your district is critical as a leader. This session will cover educational trends with social media, legal pitfalls, and strategies to best implement social media in your district.

Webinar

2/19/2018

4 - 5 p.m.

1

Technology Leader Book Study

In this three-week online course, you will reflect on key questions to make applications of your self-selected book to your current (and future) role as an IT/Technology Director. Prior to the beginning of this course you should have selected a title from the approved list and read through the book. NOTE: This is an online course.

Online

2/3/2018 thru 3/5/2018

facilitated

6

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.”

Webinar

2/26/2018

4 - 5 p.m.

1