This service is designed to comprehensively assist districts with evaluating instructional and administrative technology through both development of a technology plan linking curriculum, assessment, and instruction with technology and a broader customized consultation on technology planning. Long-range technology planning should address such issues as district vision; data collection; analysis and reporting; using technology to support learning; equipment, infrastructure and software prioritization and procurement; implementation; staff development; support; funding; evaluation and communication of overall technology planning with stakeholders.
This comprehensive technology planning service can be customized based on the particular needs of the district and the scope of work. Support activities can include the facilitated creation and yearly updates to a district’s technology plan; data review to inform budgeting and procurement cycles towards a sustainable vision for a district’s technology; on-site facilitation for technology planning (kickoff, board presentations, focus groups, technology committee meetings, etc.); and customized consultation around topics such as leadership and human infrastructure, policies and governance, impact of professional development, new models of technical support, remote access, E-Learning, curriculum and instruction, and family and community partnerships.