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Keystones Technology Innovator Program
Keystones Technology Innovator Program identifies, invites and supports exemplary educators into a distinct and dynamic learning community. Keystones advocate the use of technology as a transformative tool to nurture the intellect, innovation and imagination of students.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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KEYSTONES SUMMIT
| The Keystones Summit is designed for outstanding Keystones selected each year by members of PAECT KTI Lead Learner Staff. All newly nominated Keystones will receive an application form to apply to attend Summit. PAECT KTI Lead Learners regional will select approximately 100 STARs to attend the Summit in July. The week-long Summit provides resources and opportunities to nurture and enrich the skills of selected educational leaders, while advocating the importance of technology in education. The only cost for attendees is a $150 event fee. |
Summit attendees can earn continuing education credit in two ways:
- earn 3 graduate-level professional development credits provided by Wilson College & Eduspire at an additional cost. Summit attendance fulfills 30 of the 45 required hours of coursework.
- earn 20-25 Act 48 hours
The 2025 Summit will be held at Shippensburg University, July 21-25, 2025.
KEYSTONES NOMINATIONS AND STAR SELECTION
ONLY THE KEYSTONES THAT ARE SELECTED BY KTI LEAD LEARNERS WILL BE INVITED TO SUMMIT IN JULY! |  |
OUR HISTORY
| The Keystone program began in 2004. Initially called Keystones: Technology Integrators, the program name changed to “Technology Innovators” to reflect the changes in classroom instruction. To date, over 3000 Pennsylvania educators have been identified as “Keystones: Technology Integrators.” The Keystones represent over 200 school districts, non-public schools, and CTC/AVTS throughout Pennsylvania. |
The initiative is a nationally recognized honors program for Pennsylvania teachers who help their school districts shape learning environments with technology in the classrooms. Historically, one of the key components was the Keystone Technology Innovators’ Summit, initiated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Michael Golden, the Deputy Secretary of Education, at the time. (Michael is one of the Keynote keynote speakers at Summit 2014!) Over the years and due to the reduction of budgets, the Keystones summit ceased, but the community remained vibrant through the efforts of active PAECT members (Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology).
Megan Tyson, York City SD, shared the following about her 2023 Summit Experience:
KTI changed my perspective on my career and refreshed what I love about it. It made me excited for the coming school year and helped me find my people. An amazing week worth every minute of time.
In 2013, PAECT entered a partnership and received funding support from Eduspire, an innovative professional development and graduate course provider. With Eduspire’s assistance, Keystone STARS can now receive 3 graduate credits while attending the summit. Thanks to PAECT and Eduspire, The Keystones STARS Summit reopened it’s doors in July of 2014. At this summit, Keystone STARS engage in rigorous hands-on workshops, collaboration opportunities, and rich professional development. The goal of the Keystone Summit is to nurture and enrich the skills of these building and district leaders while advocating the importance of technology in education. The Keystones network has grown strong through constant communication, personal learning networks, and professional development opportunities. |
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