Our mission The Region 15 Technology Boosters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to: Promote the awareness and benefits of technology and technology education within the Region 15 school system Support, create, and share ideas and programs for using technology in meaningful ways for students, teachers, staff, and parents Assist and support technology teachers with school projects and events Raise funds to supplement Region 15 technology budgets that benefit all students Why is this organization needed? Science and technology are key aspects of today’s society, and their use and effectiveness are dependent on a foundation of education that supports them. They are some of the key skills identified for citizens and workers in the 21st century, according to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. “The concept of Learning Skills acknowledges the need for students to think critically, analyze information, comprehend new ideas, communicate, collaborate, solve problems, and make decisions, while Information and Communication Technology Literacy recognizes that technology is essential to realizing these learning skills in today’s knowledge economy.”* *www.21stcenturyskills.org While the importance of science and technology may be known, regional budgets are constantly pressured to provide more for less. And, unfortunately, school technology, equipment, and even curriculum offerings are often first on the list for cutback considerations. Who are our members? Our members are technology enthusiasts who support science and technology education in the Region 15 school district. They are active members of the community, many with children in the district and who are employed in technology industries. Membership is open to any resident of the Region 15 school district, comprised of Southbury and Middlebury, Connecticut.