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        • 1.01 Determine technology professional development strategy for the school community
        • 1.02 Implement technology professional development strategy for the school community
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        • 1.04 Research technology and trends to make appropriate recommendations
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        • 2.01 Determine and evaluate technology systems and tools
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        • 3.01 Develop policies and procedures
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        • 3.07 Develop ed tech academic plan for teaching and learning
        • 3.08 Manage expectations of technology department and the roles that fall within its scope of work
        • 3.09 Develop and maintain equitable, inclusive practices across the technology team and systems
        • 3.10 Exercise effective independent school leadership practices based on established theories and research
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        • 4.01 Align learning space technology with the needs of teaching and learning
        • 4.02 Evaluate use of current ed tech tools to assess impact on learning
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        • 4.04 Leverage ed tech tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences
        • 4.05 Recommend technologies to support learning objectives
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Ashley Cross

Ashley Cross
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