ISTE Standards for Education Leaders: Overview

The ISTE Standards for Education Leaders provide a framework for guiding technology integration, instructional design, and professional growth. They emphasize ethical leadership, visionary planning, systems thinking, empowerment, and continuous learning.

This portfolio demonstrates my alignment with four of the five standards, while also acknowledging the importance of the full set.

ISTE-L.1: Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Leaders ensure all students have access to technology for learning and build their digital citizenship skills. They promote safe, ethical, and inclusive practices in digital spaces.

Featured Artifacts:

  • Digital Citizenship Assignment

  • Research Article Review: AI & Student Emotions

ISTE-L.2: Visionary Planner

Leaders engage others in a shared vision for technology integration. They develop strategic plans informed by data and aligned with institutional goals.

Featured Artifacts:

  • Visionary Leadership Interview

  • NC Digital Learning Initiative Evaluation

ISTE-L.3: Empowering Leader

Leaders create a culture where educators and learners are empowered to innovate, take risks, and personalize learning with technology.

Featured Artifacts:

  • (Not included in this portfolio)

  • Future work may highlight projects that demonstrate empowerment through coaching, risk-taking, and learner-centered innovation.

ISTE-L.4: Systems Designer

Leaders design or implement systems that support learning, including infrastructure, data privacy, and instructional planning. They ensure sustainability and accessibility.

Featured Artifact:

  • NC Digital Learning Initiative Evaluation

ISTE-L.5: Connected Learner

Leaders model continuous learning by participating in professional learning networks. They use digital tools to collaborate, reflect, and grow with others.

Featured Artifacts:

  • PLN Final Project Website

  • PLN Parts 3–6 (Professional organizations, Feedly/social media, expert summaries, final reflection)