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AI for Primary Grades

This resource, created by the ATLIS AI Summer Workshop Lower School Cohort, provides practical ideas, activities, and examples for introducing AI in K–4 classrooms.

Change Management Toolkit for K-12 Schools
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Change Management Toolkit for K-12 Schools

Leading technology change at your school doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

Exploring the Strategic Relationship Between the CFO and Technology Leader
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Exploring the Strategic Relationship Between the CFO and Technology Leader

Strong budgeting starts with strong relationships. Created in partnership with Veracross, this resource highlights how collaboration between the chief financial officer and technology leader can transform strategic planning in independent schools.

Data and Record Retention - Risk Mitigation Guide
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Data and Record Retention - Risk Mitigation Guide

Independent schools are stewards of sensitive, high-volume data: student records, employee files, financial documents, and more. This comprehensive guide, created in partnership with NAIS, helps technology leaders implement a clear, compliant, and defensible data and record retention policy.

Issue Paper - AI-Driven Image and Voice Exploitation
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Issue Paper - AI-Driven Image and Voice Exploitation

The rise of AI-driven image and voice manipulation presents urgent new threats to student privacy and school safety.

Fostering Strategic Partnerships Between Technology and Academic Leaders
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Fostering Strategic Partnerships Between Technology and Academic Leaders

Navigating the impact of generative AI requires more than policies or tools, it calls for true collaboration between academic and technology leaders.

Practical AI and Assistive Tech - A Guide for Schools Supporting Students with Learning Differences
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Practical AI and Assistive Tech - A Guide for Schools Supporting Students with Learning Differences

AI and assistive technology can unlock powerful new pathways for student learning, especially when guided by a strong, inclusive framework.

TLIS Candidate Handbook
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TLIS Candidate Handbook

The Technology Leader in Independent Schools (TLIS) Candidate Handbook is your official guide to preparing for and earning this valuable professional credential.

Maximizing the ATLIS Compensation Report - A Strategic Guide for K–12 Technology Leaders
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Maximizing the ATLIS Compensation Report - A Strategic Guide for K–12 Technology Leaders

Understanding how your role compares nationally is a critical step toward strategic planning and professional advocacy.

Community-Building Framework for Technology Leaders
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Community-Building Framework for Technology Leaders

This PDF resource demonstrates how technology leaders can foster community building while promoting a sense of belonging within the sphere of technology and the school community. ATLIS provides this resource freely to the entire independent school community, regardless of membership

Budgeting Guide for Independent School Tech Leaders
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Budgeting Guide for Independent School Tech Leaders

Building and managing a technology budget can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

TLIS Study Guide
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TLIS Study Guide

This 80+ page document includes:

AI Tool Evaluation Instrument and Case Studies
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AI Tool Evaluation Instrument and Case Studies

This guide offers a practical framework, including an evaluation instrument and real-world case studies, to help independent school technology leaders make informed decisions about adopting and integrating AI tools.

Transitioning To a New School Toolkit
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Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Private and Independent Schools Report

This report, produced in collaboration with Veracross, draws in insights from more than 700 educators and school leaders.

Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists
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Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists

Leadership Principles for Independent School Technologists offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigating the complex landscape of educational technology leadership, crafted specifically for professionals striving to make a significant impact at their school.

ATLIS AI Policy Resource
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ATLIS AI Policy Resource

This resource provides independent schools with a collection of sample AI policies for students and faculty, academic honesty statements, acceptable/responsible use policies, honor codes, and deepfake policies from various independent schools.

An Uncertain Future - AI Resource Guide for Independent School Trustees 
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An Uncertain Future - AI Resource Guide for Independent School Trustees 

The guide aims to inform independent school board members about the evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape relevant to K-12 education, prompting them to consider crucial aspects like school policies, risk management, legal considerations, privacy concerns, and insurance policies.

ATLIS Compensation Benchmark Report
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ATLIS Compensation Benchmark Report

This report – produced in collaboration with 12M & Ed Tech Recruiting – presents the results of an annual salary survey, collecting data from technology leaders at independent schools about their earnings (salary and benefits).

AI Guide for School Leaders
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AI Guide for School Leaders

This NAIS and ATLIS resource provides independent school technology leaders with essential guidance for navigating the complex landscape of AI in education, offering insights into legal and ethical considerations, academic integrity, and practical applications for faculty.

How to Create a Technology Plan
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How to Create a Technology Plan

Every school needs a technology plan that’s both strategic and actionable. Created by ATLIS Leadership Institute fellows, this guide helps independent school tech leaders align their planning with mission, pedagogy, community-building principles, and long-term infrastructure needs.

Getting to Know Independent Schools
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Getting to Know Independent Schools

New to the world of independent schools? This guide is designed for technology professionals transitioning from public schools, corporate IT, or other sectors.

ATLIS Standards for Technology Equipment Lifespans
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ATLIS Standards for Technology Equipment Lifespans

This guide provides the typical lifespans for devices, allowing school technology departments to make appropriate replacement cycles and budgeting decisions. 

2023 DASL Analysis from ATLIS
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2023 DASL Analysis from ATLIS

How does your school’s technology program compare to others across the country?

ATLIS360 Self-Study Guide
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ATLIS360 Self-Study Guide

The ATLIS360 Self-Study Guide offers a straightforward plan to thoroughly evaluate how your school utilizes technology and the effects it has on the school.

The tool is divided into four sections:

ATLIS360 Rubric
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ATLIS360 Rubric

The ATLIS360 Rubric is your go-to tool for evaluating how well your school’s technology program supports teaching, operations, cybersecurity, and leadership.

App Vetting Through a Community-Building Lens
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App Vetting Through a Community-Building Lens

This ATLIS resource helps independent school technology leaders evaluate digital tools with a focus on inclusion, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness.

Creating Effective Responsible Use Policies for Schools
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Creating Effective Responsible Use Policies for Schools

A Responsible Use Policy should do more than check a compliance box.

Guidance on Cyber Insurance for Independent Schools
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Guidance on Cyber Insurance for Independent Schools

Cyber insurance is no longer optional for independent schools, it’s essential. Developed jointly by ATLIS and NBOA, this guide helps technology leaders and business officers navigate the complex process of securing and managing cyber liability insurance.

Planning Workbook for Tech Leaders
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Planning Workbook for Tech Leaders

The ATLIS Planning Workbook helps technology leaders in independent schools set meaningful goals, create project roadmaps, and track progress throughout the year.

Onboarding Best Practices for School Leaders
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Onboarding Best Practices for School Leaders

The ATLIS Onboarding Guide offers independent school tech leaders a comprehensive framework for supporting new faculty and staff from the job offer through their first year.

Transition Toolkit - First 90 Days
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Transition Toolkit - First 90 Days

Starting a new role as a technology leader? The ATLIS Transition Toolkit equips you with a 90-day roadmap for success.

ATLIS360 Companion Manual
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ATLIS360 Companion Manual

If the Self-Study Guide provides the "what", the Companion Manual provides the "how", with more than 100 pages of resources, templates, and guidance to respond to and support the requirements and recommendations provided in the Self-Study Guide.

Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools
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Cybersecurity Recommendations for Independent Schools

This guide empowers independent school leaders to protect their communities by providing clear, actionable cybersecurity strategies tailored to their unique environments, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and safeguarding their educational mission for the future. 

Role of Technology Leaders in Educational Capital Improvement Projects
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Role of Technology Leaders in Educational Capital Improvement Projects

Technology decisions can make or break a capital project. This report empowers technology leaders to advocate for earlier, more strategic involvement in capital improvement projects.

Sample Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
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Sample Service-Level Agreement (SLA)

Set expectations and streamline support with this customizable Sample Service-Level Agreement from ATLIS.

Latest Podcasts

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Shoulder to Shoulder: Dr. Alison Lee on Partnering with Youth in the AI Age

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Oct 7, 2025

Presented by Blackbaud

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A Shifting State of Pay

ATLIS’s annual benchmarking report reveals insights into evolving independent school technology roles

Mar 25, 2025

To help technology leaders understand where they fit in the broad and ever-evolving independent school landscape, it remains essential that tech leaders have what they need to start the necessary conversations surrounding compensation and growth.

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Downloadable Resources

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AI for Primary Grades

This resource, created by the ATLIS AI Summer Workshop Lower School Cohort, provides practical ideas, activities, and examples for introducing AI in K–4 classrooms.

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About ATLIS

The Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) is a growing association dedicated to empowering schools to thrive through technology leadership. Founded in 2014 to address the unique challenges of independent school technology directors, the organization has now expanded to support all aspects of technology at schools, ensuring that they are equipped for the future. Across all dimensions of its practice, ATLIS is also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive association.

ATLIS Membership

Don't start from scratch. ATLIS provides a wealth of resources to help you with everything from technology audits to cybersecurity policies. We've done the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: providing your students with a world-class education.

Join ATLIS and become part of a community that understands your challenges and is committed to your success.

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