MA-TLC Core Institute Overview Announcing the final Core Institutes in the MA Gates Foundation Grant! Now's your chance to participate in MA-TLC with a team from your school/district at the rate of $200 per participant. Sign up today. The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Consortium (MA-TLC) provides district leaders with professional development activities and ongoing support designed to help them establish the essential conditions for the effective use of technology in their schools and districts. The program goals are to enable these school leaders to strengthen their abilities to lead systemic educational improvement efforts that include: high standards for all students, including those with special needs; in-depth, inquiry-based teaching practices; multiple forms of assessment, including performance assessments; strategic thinking based upon knowledge of the change process in schools; effective team-building within the school and district, and across the community; data-driven decision making; the integration of technology throughout the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning; the effective use of technology for administrative and communication functions; continuous program assessments to inform ongoing improvement efforts. The program involves a multifaceted approach that integrates in-person institutes with online activities. "The MATLC was a powerful experience! I loved the opportunity of working with school and district leaders across the state, both at the MESPA Center and in the online discussions. It was great to be able to communicate and give input on major issues online without having to drive 150 miles. I highly recommend this series to my colleagues!" John Ciesluk Principal of the Wolf Swamp Road School, Longmeadow, MA The MA-TLC is a partnership of Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.), Massachusetts Elementary Schools Principals Association (MESPA), Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), TERC, Harvard University Graduate School of Education (HGSE), and MassNetworks Educational Partnership (MNEP). Funding provided by: Last updated February 26, 2004 © M.A.S.S., MESPA, EDC, HARVARD, MNEP, TERC, 2000-2004 Web site developed by EDC, Center for Online Professional Development (COPE)