The Virginia Department of Education's Technology Plan has emphasized the importance of integrating technology into instruction and outlined the essential elements of successful technology use. One elements that is crucial to effective technology integration is having an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT).
 
Mrs. Gina Powell is Essex County Public Schools ITRT.

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My Mission:

     I will provide and maintain the newest technology possible for the students and staff of Essex County Public Schools. I will research present technologies to improve our current performance for students, teachers, and support staff. I will also research, test, and implement new technologies as they become available to further our students with the knowledge needed for today's technologically driven society.


Essex County Public Schools Instructional Technology Plan

Internet Safety Policy

Virginia Department of Education Technology in Education

Computer Technology Standards of Learning for Virginia's Public Schools

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

International Society for Technology in Education

Virginia Technology Education Association