Collaboration and Support for District Tech Staff

Heartland AEA is hosting virtual meetings with district tech directors on Fridays through this current pandemic situation. These meetings provide an opportunity for technology directors and coordinators to share challenges and experiences they are facing during these challenging times. The virtual check-ins include a wide range of topics brought up by the tech directors such as:

• How district tech teams are handling tech support for their staff and families
• How they are working with MiFi suppliers to provide hotspots to families and how they identify need
• Rumors regarding possible CARES Act funding
• Potential future COVID-19 legislation that could result in additional EdTech funding, and more

Typically, during the school year there are 5-6, day-long meetings for tech coordinators and directors in the Heartland AEA service area. We anticipate these shorter, less structured check-in meetings, to be weekly during the current situation. The next meeting is April 24 at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Heartland AEA Technology Director Jeff S. Weinberg.