Action+Plans

=Collaboration=

- Reward risk takers- today`s risks takers are next years models - Have a network of resources - Let students model tech tools and the teachers and the class. Its okay if the kids know more than you

=Hardware/Infrastructure=

- Hire teachers who can be tech coaches - Redesign support/leadership - Change teacher job description - Look for places where there can be budget trades - Parent/student buy-in when enrolled know this is a piece/expense (tuition) - Technology tools are essential tools buy books, pens, etc- need to buy tech - Faculty buy-in so that this becomes obvious

=Disposition/Attitudes/Culture=

- Lead by example *Model change - Just do it - Let go of fear - Seek (administration and director) buy in and support (accountability)(professional development)

=College Expectations=

- Research and evaluate current college acceptance methods - Solidify the ways students learning is evaluated - Utilize online SAT/standardized test prep sources (outside of school) - College counselors educate parents, teachers, students about todays college acceptance methods

=Parents=

- Invite parents into classrooms for student/parent active learning projects - Increase transparency between teacher/parent communication to highlight success - School initiated work with parents toward a common goal - Host parent workshops

=Professional development=

- Faculty incentives - Integration specialist - Money and time earmarked for outside courses, visits - Make it social and fun - Develop common ground

=Professional learning communities= - Redesign in-service - Sharing success - Dedicated time for planning and collaboration - Repurpose faculty meeting and team time