Technology+Advisory+Committee

Every school should have a technology advisory committee, cochaired by the school’s ITRT and library media specialist. It should include a representative sample of all school stakeholders including grade levels and academic departments. To assist with goals and objectives, the committee should develop a planning timeline, spelling out clear accomplishments. The roles and responsibilities of the cochair and individual members should be documented carefully. Suggested roles and responsibilities should include the following: ** Role of the Committee ** ** Responsibilities of the Chair (Cochairs) **
 * Ensure that technology planning aligns with school and division goals.
 * Promote initiatives, communicate expectations, and evaluate plan effectiveness.
 * Make recommendations to the principal for distributing media center and technology funding.
 * Assess professional development needs and make recommendations for training opportunities.
 * Serve as peer coaches and media/technology goodwill ambassadors.
 * Attend grade level departmental or meetings to become knowledgeable about the school curriculum and instructional initiatives.
 * Keep up-to-date on available resources, equipment, and trends.
 * Plan and prepare for committee meetings and provide agendas.
 * Provide the committee with relevant resources and information for consideration or discussion based on current standard selection tools.
 * Follow through on any recommendations, directives, or decisions reached by the committee.

** Responsibilities of Individual Members **
 * Provide leadership in implementing and adapting plans and monitor planning processes and results.
 * Seek input from teachers and students.
 * Participate in the decision making and other work of the committee.
 * Support the decisions and actions of the committee.
 * Keep faculty informed of actions and recommendations of the committee.
 * Assist the ITRT and library media specialists with public relations efforts.