Many schools and districts dedicate a significant amount of time evaluating the right technology to purchase for their schools, but do they dedicate as much time to create a plan to train leaders on effective technology adoption? For Aldine Independent School District this was one of their top priorities and part of their overall success.<\/p>\n
Aldine ISD serves over 68,000 students in more than 70 K-12 schools. After the district received a bond earmarked for the construction of new schools, renovations, and enhancements, the district created a five-year plan to renovate and enhance the district\u2019s classrooms to meet its growth needs. One part of the program is Innovate Academy, a program for Aldine\u2019s administrators to think differently inside the classroom.<\/p>\n
As Aldine upgraded its technology district-wide, it was important for them to create an environment that supported digital learning.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDevices would have been rendered useless without a rich digital foundation. Our teachers needed to be exposed to and trained on new instructional methodologies and pedagogy.\u201d Nguyen Bui, Executive Director of Technology<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Innovation Academy provides technology-rich professional development experiences for school leaders who are passionate about developing future-ready schools and inspiring a growth mindset with their teachers and the community.<\/p>\n