Boston Area Advanced Technological Education Connections (BATEC)

波士顿地区先进技术教育中心（BATEC）通过以下方式将教育转变为21世纪的信息技术（IT）专业：（1）开发区域连接，内容和教学法先进以及行业联系的课程;（2）为教育工作者提供专业发展经验，以便他们能够提供相关的，基于标准的教学计划，模拟工作场所的现实;（3）吸引和培养能够有效应对新兴技术和不断变化的经济挑战的多样化的技术学生;（4）将教育、工业和社区联系起来，促进互利的伙伴关系。 该中心侧重于教学改革，以协助教育工作者成功地适应，增强和实施“BATEC盖章”课程和其他最佳实践材料，提供高中，两年制学院和马萨诸塞州/波士顿大学的课程衔接序列。

The Boston Area Advanced Technology Education Center (BATEC) transforms education the information technology (IT) professional for the 21st century by: (1) developing curriculum that is regionally connected, advanced in content and pedagogy, and industry-linked; (2) providing professional development experiences for educators so they can deliver relevant, standards-based programs of instruction that model the reality of the workplace; (3) attracting and advancing a diverse population of technology students who can effectively meet the challenges of emerging technologies and changing economies; and (4) connecting education, industry and community to promote mutually beneficial partnerships. The Center focuses on pedagogical transformation to assist educators in the successful adaptation, enhancement, and implementation of "BATEC stamped" curriculum and other best practice materials that provide an articulated sequence of courses in high schools, two-year colleges, and the University of Massachusetts/Boston.