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Common focus/language/framework. Provides clarity and consensus regarding the goals of professional development for technology integration for all teachers in a division, not just those who complete the full NETS▪T certification program.

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Ease of implementation. Does not require specialized training for reviewers or teachers.

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Targeted professional development. Assists in the identification of areas of professional practice in greatest need of supportive attention for individual teachers as well as for the division as a whole.

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Flexibility. Allows teachers to pursue development of their portfolio at their own pace, schedule, and location, using the professional development activities of their choosing, both formal and informal, face-to-face or online.

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Reinforcement of ITRT role. Supports ITRTs in the role of serving as reviewers for the teachers with whom they work.

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Scalability. Can expand for use with all teachers in a division or consortium.

Sustainability. Once adopted, the program is easily sustainable due to its low-cost and reliance on local resources.

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Foundation for NETS▪T Certification pursuit. Provides an introduction to and foundation for pursuit for full NETS▪T certification for those

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Teacher and Technology Timeline: The Context for Strategic Recertification. (2008). JMU Partnership for 21st Century Skills, Harrisonburg, VA: James Madison University.