huge thanks to Meg Ormiston for being a pioneer in the field of education and for helping me not only as a teacher but now as a superintendent.
—Courtney Orzel
To the leadership team that wrote this book—between conversations, phone calls, and emails, you have pushed my thinking more than you know. It was a pleasure to work with you all!
—Jordan Garrett
I would like to acknowledge my family for their love and support and my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Houser, who helped me believe I could do anything.
—Robin Bruebach
To everyone who inspired me to think, who challenged my views, who held me accountable, and who supported my growth as a leader and person. You cared enough to help me become my best.
—Steve Griesbach
Thank you to all the professionals who continually inspire me and to the students who drive me to work hard on their behalf every day.
—Becky Fischer
Solution Tree Press would like to thank the following reviewers:
Nikolas Gonzales
Digital Learning Specialist
Boston Public Schools
Boston, Massachusetts
Susan Herder
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Mounds View Public Schools
Arden Hills, Minnesota
Chris Larsen
Director of Educational Technology
Granite School District
Salt Lake City, Utah
Tina Lauer
Instructional Technology Specialist
City of St. Charles School District
St. Charles, Missouri
Michael Mades
Director of Technology
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Orly Rachamim
Director of Educational Technology
Netivot HaTorah Day School
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Heather Shannon
Technology Integration Support Specialist
Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove, California
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Table of Contents
Eight Administrators Walk Into a Classroom
Introduction: The Future Is Ready Now
1 The Why: Creating and Communicating a Vision for Change
Conclusion
2 The What: Planning the Launch
Communicating the Plan
Creating Teacher Activators
Conclusion
3 The How: Defining and Deploying Essential Resources
Defining and Deploying Personnel Resources
Defining and Deploying Technology Resources
Defining and Deploying Financial Resources
Conclusion
4 The Then What: Providing Professional Development and Sharing Your Story
Professional Development
Connecting With the Community and Showcasing Student Work
Conclusion
Remembering That Change Is Constant
Assessing Success
Looking Ahead
