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Managing the Technology Department

The day-to-day management of the technology department, including team structure, supervision, staffing needs, and HR responsibilities like hiring, onboarding, and succession planning.

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ATLIS Reads: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
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ATLIS Reads: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Jan 30, 2020

Discussion Leader: Connie White, Woodward Academy, GA

ATLIS Reads 2020: Blindspot
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ATLIS Reads 2020: Blindspot

Sep 25, 2019

Part of our year-long book study for technology thought leaders in independent schools. 

How to Automate Your Inventory, Budgeting, and Replacement Cycle
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How to Automate Your Inventory, Budgeting, and Replacement Cycle

Sep 13, 2018

Bill Donovan from Cannon School presents a comprehensive system for managing a school's technology lifecycle. He advocates for creating a single, authoritative inventory source to overcome issues like unclear budgeting processes and disparate spreadsheets.

Onboarding Best Practices
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Onboarding Best Practices

Aug 17, 2017

This video discusses the challenges of the onboarding process and the importance of streamlining communications and reducing errors. It also emphasizes the significance of cybersecurity and the implementation of two-factor authentication.

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Latest Podcasts

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The Tech Director's Expanding Universe: Risk, Leadership, and Onboarding with Dan McGee, TLIS

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Nov 4, 2025

Dan McGee, TLIS, Chief Technology Officer at Laurel School, joins the podcast to discuss why being a tech director is the best job in a school.

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Designing Tech-Ready Spaces for Tomorrow’s Learning

Updating your infrastructure now means thinking long term – and further than you might think

Mar 25, 2025

In a previous job, Afandie Winter, TLIS, once learned that planning was underway for a construction project. He started asking simple questions: Where will phones plug in? How will Wi-Fi be delivered? Where will the printers go? Will the spaces have displays or projectors? How about audio?

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Downloadable Resources

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.

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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.

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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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