Accreditation Standards

The Technology First 12

The definitive framework guiding organizations to lead with enabling technology.

The Standards

Standard 1

Person-Centered Approach

Standard 2

Organizational Commitment

Standard 3

Technology Leadership & Team Structure

Standard 4

Stakeholder Communication & Engagement

Standard 5

Staff Education & Workforce Development

Standard 6

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Standard 7

Sustainability

Standard 8

Assessment & Technology Matching

Standard 9

Implementation & Integration

Standard 10

Ethical Use & Use Process

Standard 11

Technology Reliability & Continuity

Standard 12

Values-Aligned Partnerships

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