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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