Superintendent's Weekly Message
February 15, 2012
Greetings once again:
Recently, a number of individuals and groups associated with the district inquired about my vision for technology in our schools. As you are aware, the district has been able to secure technology by including funding for leasing in the annual operating budgets. We have spent a great deal of time over the past few months reviewing the district’s inventory and assessing the needs for technology to enable more efficient and blended teaching. We have also been identifying long term acquisition strategies to minimize the annual impact of securing the necessary technology for our schools. We are, and will continue to be, grateful to the entire community for its understanding and support in investing in the technology that is now essential for successful teaching and learning.
With that said, I am pleased to provide you with, what I see as Superintendent, the vision for technology in our district. This information has been shared with the members of the district Technology Council as they prepare the required State Technology Plan on behalf of the Avon Public Schools. I have also shared this information with the district Leadership Team as well as with the various groups that continue to support the district by making grants available for proposed projects – technology based and non-technology based.
As you read this information, please understand that it remains flexible and subject to change depending on progress made at different intervals. These steps will be achieved by thoughtfully reviewing existing resources and making requests for resources that are reasonable and incremental on inception.
VISION FOR TECHNOLOGY (click here to download)
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Very truly yours,
Gary S. Mala
Superintendent of Schools
gmala@avon.k12.ct.us
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