Post-Covid Technology Planning for K-12 Schools

  
The 2020 Covid Crisis is changing the way schools do business.  These changes to instruction and business processes are significant and will be long-lasting.  To better the role technology will play in this shift, the Renaissance Institute is providing Long Range Technology Planning services.  The deliverable includes a Strategic Technology Plan based on the new reality for schools-- as well as a Tactical Roadmap outlining how to get there.  
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The K-12 ISD: Long Range Strategic and Tactical Technology Plan has the following components.  

• Introduction
  • Message from District Leadership
  • The Importance of Technology Planning Post-Covid
• Executive Overview: A Short Synopsis of the Vision and Plan
• Renaissance Framework:  The Research on the Impact of Technology in K-12
  • International, U.S., and state standards
  • Research and best practices
• Framework:  The Role of Technology in Your District
  • Mission and vision from local planning documents
  • Current inventory and use of technology
  • Vision for use based on research and best practices
• Feedback:  Input from Stakeholders
  • Technology advisory committee
  • Focus groups
• Infrastructure: Networks, Systems, Cables, Servers, Hardware, Devices, Support Staff
  • Data security and privacy
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity
• Integration Strategies: Seamless Integration in Your District
  • Design plans for technology-enabled teaching and learning
  • Teacher and student support
  • Equity considerations
• Training and Professional Development
  • Teacher training
  • Student literacy
• Policy Considerations
  • Data governance
  • FERPA, CIPA, COPPA, AUP
• Funding and Procurement
  • Procurement laws and best practices
  • Replacement cycle and budget sustainability 
  • Federal, state, and local funding sources and grant opportunities
• Marketing and Communicating the Plan
  • Stakeholder engagement
• Evaluating the Plan
  • Return on Investment
  • Monitoring Key Performance Indicators
• Appendix: Tactical Roadmap including timeframe, costs, and responsibilities

 
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