NETS for Administrators

1. Visionary Leadership
Educational Administrators inspire and lead
development and implementation of a shared vision
for comprehensive integration of technology to
promote excellence and support transformation
throughout the organization.
a. Inspire and facilitate among all stakeholders a
shared vision of purposeful change that maximizes
use of digital-age resources to meet and exceed
learning goals, support effective instructional
practice, and maximize performance of district
and school leaders
b. Engage in an ongoing process to develop,
implement, and communicate technology-infused
strategic plans aligned with a shared vision
c. Advocate on local, state and national levels
for policies, programs, and funding to support
implementation of a technology-infused vision
and strategic plan
2. Digital Age Learning Culture
Educational Administrators create, promote, and
sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture
that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging
education for all students.
a. Ensure instructional innovation focused on
continuous improvement of digital-age learning
b. Model and promote the frequent and effective
use of technology for learning
c. Provide learner-centered environments equipped
with technology and learning resources to meet
the individual, diverse needs of all learners
d. Ensure effective practice in the study of technology
and its infusion across the curriculum
e. Promote and participate in local, national, and
global learning communities that stimulate
innovation, creativity, and digital age collaboration
3. Excellence in Professional Practice
Educational Administrators promote an environment
of professional learning and innovation that
empowers educators to enhance student learning
through the infusion of contemporary technologies
and digital resources.
a. Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure
ongoing professional growth in technology fluency
and integration
b. Facilitate and participate in learning communities
that stimulate, nurture and support administrators,
faculty, and staff in the study and use of technology
c. Promote and model effective communication
and collaboration among stakeholders using digital
age tools
d. Stay abreast of educational research and emerging
trends regarding effective use of technology and
encourage evaluation of new technologies for their
potential to improve student learning4. Systemic Improvement
Educational Administrators provide digital age
leadership and management to continuously
improve the organization through the effective
use of information and technology resources.
a. Lead purposeful change to maximize the achievement
of learning goals through the appropriate use of
technology and media-rich resources
b. Collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze
data, interpret results, and share findings to improve
staff performance and student learning
c. Recruit and retain highly competent personnel
who use technology creatively and proficiently
to advance academic and operational goals
d. Establish and leverage strategic partnerships
to support systemic improvement
e. Establish and maintain a robust infrastructure
for technology including integrated, interoperable
technology systems to support management,
operations, teaching, and learning
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5. Digital Citizenship
Educational Administrators model and facilitate
understanding of social, ethical and legal issues and
responsibilities related to an evolving digital culture.
a. Ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools
and resources to meet the needs of all learners
b. Promote, model and establish policies for safe,
legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology
c. Promote and model responsible social interactions
related to the use of technology and information
d. Model and facilitate the development of a
shared cultural understanding and involvement
in global issues through the use of contemporary
communication and collaboration tools
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