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	To what extent does this statement accurately characterize your performance as a technology leader in your district?	I do not engage in this activity.	I engage in this activity but have room for improvement.	I successfully engage in this activity.
1.	I work closely with others to create a vision of how technology will support the district's strategic goals.
2.	I actively participate in committees that facilitate the process of priority-setting and decision-making for the district.
3.	I have developed effective approaches to facilitating changes in the use of technology in my district and have been successful in getting these approaches adopted by senior administration.
4.	I solicit and use data and feedback from customers in making leadership decisions.
5.	I advocate learner-centered environments that use current technology to meet the individual and diverse needs of learners.
6.	I work with instruction/curriculum and technical teams to identify and negotiate the practical steps needed to achieve strategic goals set out in district plans.
7.	I work with instruction/curriculum and technical teams to establish budgets that take into account the total cost of implementing goals set out in district plans.
8.	I work to understand and clarify for others the relationship between curriculum, instruction and technology in teaching and learning environments.
9.	I create and support cross-functional teams for decision-making, technology support, professional development, and other aspects of the district's technology program.
10.	I have strong communication skills and a commitment to keeping all parties informed about technology plans and progress.
11.	I work to ensure and assess the integration of technology into every facet of operations.
12.	I have knowledge of and expertise in current infrastructure and performance standards and work to maintain compatibility and security for all aspects of the IT system.
13.	I use assessments of knowledge and other indicators of technology use by district staff and teachers to facilitate quality professional development.
14.	I develop and implement policies and guidelines to ensure compatibility of the IT system with current community and government infrastructures and plans.
15.	I implement and keep current systems and tools that are geared toward gathering, mining, and reporting data to improve student performance.
16.	I understand the role data-driven decision making plays in shaping and supporting a district's educational programs.
17.	I use data related to core educational outcomes in making leadership decisions.
18.	I understand and use current techniques and tools for data gathering, warehousing, and analysis.
19.	I understand current data-related industry standards and how they can be used to improve technology utilization in my district.
20.	I have knowledge of current government mandates (e.g. NCLB or IDEA) with information reporting requirements.
21.	I assist in determining the "return on investment" for all technology implementations.
22.	I foster good relationships with vendors, potential funders, and other key groups such as community leaders and local businesses.
23.	I coordinate, budget and/or plan for ongoing professional development for all staff using new technologies.
24.	I am aware of technology-related professional growth needs, and I suggest resources for achieving growth of all staff members, including administrators and support staff.
25.	I have up-to-date understanding of appropriate uses of technology to support high-caliber, rigorous student work.
26.	I facilitate the use of technologies that support current instructional methods that develop higher level thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
27.	I advocate current policies and educational programs related to the social, legal, and ethical issues involved in technology use throughout the district.
28.	I monitor laws and legal issues related to copyright, privacy, filtering and other aspects of school technology use.
29.	I promote environmentally safe and healthy practices in the use of technology.
30.	I use multiple technologies to facilitate effective communication with the user community and other key stakeholders.
31.	I understand web design and support issues and the staffing needed to keep district and school sites updated and operational.