The project will be managed by an executive committee consisting of members from each of the partner organizations. These members are:
There are three closely linked layers of project management: task managers, project manager, and executive committee. Each of the major components will have a task manager based at the organization that has primary responsibility for the activity. The task managers will be responsible for implementing the overall MA-TLC plans and managing the day-to-day work related to their activities. They will report to the project manager. The project manager, based at MESPA, will work with the task managers to ensure appropriate coordination among the various activities, will work with the partner organizations to vigorously and proactively recruit participants, and will work with the executive committee to assure the quality of all project activities. The project manager will report to the executive committee. The executive committee will be responsible for setting directions, reviewing the design of all MA-TLC activities, and ensuring that the evaluation findings are implemented.
Each of the partner organizations will contribute its expertise as appropriate to the design, development, and implementation of all project activities, with specific organizations taking the lead for different activities. MESPA will serve as the fiscal agent and project director. MESPA and M.A.S.S. will share primary responsibility for the Core Program for Superintendents, Principals, and School Heads, and for the Technology Leaders Network. EDC will have primary responsibility for the online activities and the web site. PPE/HGSE and EDC will share responsibility for the Summer Institutes for District Teams. TERC will be responsible for the project evaluation and will contribute to the other activities. EDC, MESPA, MNEP, and TERC will provide staff for all activities.
The executive committee will meet periodically with an advisory board comprised of educators, business executives, researchers, and representatives from state education agencies and associations. The role of the advisory board will be to offer feedback on the consortium's goals, policies, programs, services, strengths, and needs.