Technology Surprise

So the journey to becoming a tech-savvy leader continues. A few weeks ago, one of the vice principals approached me to inform that the school is planning to hold a mock GA Milestones test in just a few days. The purpose of the mock test was to ensure that all forms of technology were in tact and operating properly. She told me that the students that usually receive read aloud accommodations on state testing would receive them via the computer. It turns out the the computer program will read the questions to the students. How convenient!! Unfortunately, the last minute notice caught me off guard, because normally I like to be aware of things in advance. Then reality kicked in and I remembered where I work (ha-ha). I should be used to being approached with last minute duties and requests from what seems like every soul in the building. But, I was excited nonetheless. This particular administrator wanted me to gather her the updated list of accommodations and supports from all 70 students with disabilities throughout the school. Luckily I stay on top of my spreadsheets and try to remain organized, so the request wasn't difficult to complete. She also needed me to distribute a letter to parents informing them of the test and to gather all students on the test day. To make a long story short, when the test day came, the test never happened! They couldn't get the test to work on the computer! Yes, I did everything that was asked of me as usual, but the important thing is the evolution of technology within the school. I never would've thought that students would be able to take a state test on the computer. That is simply amazing to me!