METAA is the CoSN state chapter, and is the
only professional organization in Massachusetts
representing the requirements, interests, and
professional development needs of Educational
Technology Administrators.
We are
pleased to let you know about a free event that
CoSN is co-hosting (with SAS and LeNovo) in
Massachusetts.
SAS, CoSN and Lenovo
invite you to join your colleagues in K-12
education and several industry visionaries for an
exclusive half-day event:
Mastering the Moment:
Effective Leadership in Challenging Economic
Times
This will be at the SAS
offices at the Prudential Tower on September
22nd.
Description
: : Register
Attendees will view a live Webcast with
Q&A, featuring education technology experts
Sharnell Jackson, Rich Kaesnter, Keith Krueger and
Bill Rust. They will share their knowledge and
insight into how decision-making solutions can
make a difference during a tough economy.
Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity
to participate in lively and informative
roundtable discussions led by an on-site moderator
from your region. This will be a great opportunity
for networking and sharing best practices with
other K-12 leaders.
Registration for
this event is complimentary and breakfast or lunch
will be served, depending on location.
Attendees will be eligible to enter a
drawing for a Lenovo IdeaPad Netbook. One prize
awarded per location.
Agenda
11:00 -
11:30
Registration and buffet lunch
11:30 -
11:45 Welcome
and Introductions
11:45 -
1:00
Mastering the Moment: Effective Leadership in
Challenging Economic Times - Keith Krueger,
CEO,CoSN; Bill Rust, Research Director, Gartner;
Rich Kaestner, Project Director, CoSN
1:00 -
2:00 p.m. Using Data
to Personalize Learning and Improve Student
Performance - Sharnell Jackson, President,
Data-Driven Innovations Consulting
2:00 - 2:15
p.m. Break
2:15 -
3:15 p.m. Roundtable
discussion: How We Can Be Effective Leaders During
Challenging Economic Times - Moderator: Jean
Tower, Director of Technology, Public Schools of
Northborough and Southborough
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| ISTE NEWS |
Register Now for ISTE 2010 in Denver,
Colorado, June 27-30
Excitement is building for our 31st annual conference in the breathtaking city of Denver! We've set our sights even higher this year, building off our amazing conference in Washington, DC, in June 2009.Plan now to keep ISTE 2010 in your sights and budget. ARRA/stimulus monies, including formula and competitive grant monies, can be used to integrate technology into the classroom, improve achievement through the use of technology, and/or provide required supporting professional development.
Online Call for Proposals-Open Until October 7
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| Funding
Membership |
Both CoSN and METAA provide professional
development. If your district technology or
professional development budgets are not able to
fund this membership we urge you to investigate
using state grant money for this - discuss with
your district grant liaison, the possibility of
using either Title IID (Enhancing Education
Through Technology) or Title IIA (Improving
Educator Quality) or stimulus money.
As ISTE said so well in their update to
members:
"ARRA/stimulus monies, including
formula and competitive grant monies, can be used
to integrate technology into the classroom,
improve achievement through the use of technology,
and/or provide required supporting professional
development."
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| IMPORTANT LINKS
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METAA
Visit METAA website to find out more
about us and our mission.
CoSN
Visit CoSN website to learn more about the
benefits of membership.
This will take you to a page that explains
all registration options.
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| Dates to
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September
22
FREE SAS, CoSN & Lenovo
Event
Mastering the Moment: Effective Leadership
in Challenging Economic Times. REGISTER
October 27
MassCUE and M.A.S.S.
Sept 17 - Sept 30
DESE Data Collection Fall 2009 Information
Sessions
Please join the ESE for their annual
Data Collection info session. Topics will include
SIMS, EPIMS, School Safety & Discipline
Report, Dropout Report, Attendance Rates, and the
new Data Collection initiatives.
There are 5
different sessions starting 9/17 and ending 9/30. REGISTER
Nov 1 - Jan 31
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| METAA
Board |
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Jean Tower
Michael Minihane
Ted
Dubsky
Tom Barnes
Donna Boivin
Eric
Bouvier
Gail Callahan
Ellen
Driscoll
David Greenberg
Wendy
Haskell
Kathy Martin
James
Panopoulos
Michael Purdy
Annamaria
Schrimpf
Leisha Simon
If you want to know more about METAA, please
ask one of your colleagues listed above!
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