#ISTE Lead & Transform Diagnostic Tool

Your road map to tech integration starts here. No matter where you are on the path to technology integration, you'll encounter challenges and decision points at every step. Based on the 14 ISTE Essential Conditions, the Lead & Transform Diagnostic Tool offers education leaders a starting point for making the transition to a technology-rich and standards-ready learning environment. 

Lend YOUR voice to the #ISTE Standards for Teachers refresh

Now it is time for the refresh of the ISTE Standards for Teachers, an effort that was launched at ISTE 2016 in Denver. Please read this blog post about the process and how you can contribute your voice - https://goo.gl/EAuv0b

Interested in hosting a refresh feedback forum at a conference, in a meeting with colleagues or even as a Twitter chat or webinar? Complete this short form and receive a link to download the ISTE toolkit. You can also provide your individual feedback directly by completing this survey.

Recognize YOUR Library Media Program

If you know someone who has an exemplary library media program, including yourself, consider Nominating the program for the Forward Award. 

The Forward Award recognizes exemplary school library media programs in Wisconsin's schools, in order to strengthen school library programs and support student achievement. This is an individual building program award.  

Please go to http://www.wemta.org/awards/forward_award.cfm  for more information about nominating!

Award season is starting! Are you the next Forward Award Winner?

Forward Award Winner 2011 and 2015  "Going through this process really gave me a chance to be reflective about my teaching and the library program. In addition, it provided a starting point for a wonderful conversation with my principal about what the library does and where the program should be going."

 Be a Forward Award nominee!  See http://www.wemta.org/awards/ for more details.

Forward Award: Who do you know that is forward thinking?

Teresa Voss: Forward Award Winner 2011 and 2015 “Going through this process really gave me a chance to be reflective about my teaching and the library program. In addition, it provided a starting point for a wonderful conversation with my principal about what the library does and where the program should be going.”

Be a Forward Award nominee! See http://www.wemta.org/awards/ for more details.

Present at ISTE 2017!

The Call for Proposals for ISTE 2017 is now open The Call for Proposals for ISTE 2017 is now open. That means it's time to get serious about taking that bright idea you have and turning it into a bold conference proposal. We're seeking sessions that help educators develop students' learning, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration skills. If you've had a lightning-bolt moment that led you to create an innovative ed tech initiative, tell us about it in your proposal. Proposals will be accepted through Sept. 29. Submit now technology-charged learning starts here ISTE 2017 - SAN ANTONIO Call: 800.336.5191 (U.S. and Canada)   |  503.342.2848 (International) Email: iste@iste.org International Society for Technology in Education Operations/Member Services: 621 SW Morrison Street, Ste 800, Portland OR 97205 Headquarters: 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 730, Arlington, VA 22209