Information Technology Planning ProcessThe Stephens Group LLC

What is the purpose of these work sessions?

To Create a Combined Information & Technology Literacy Plan

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Plan

Technology Plan

Information & Technology

Literacy Plan

What is the purpose of the plan? Improved Student Achievement

DPI Requirement NCLB Requirement

How the plan is structured?

Part 1: Executive Summary, Mission/Vision, Introduction, Background

Part 2: Analysis of Previous Plan

Part 3: Current Status

Part 4: Action Plans• Educator Proficiency Action Plan • Effective Teaching & Learning Practices Action Plan• Access to Information & Learning Tools Action Plan• Support Systems & Leadership Action Plan

Part 5: Budget

Part 6: Monitoring & Dissemination

Mission/Vision of the Plan

District Mission/Vision

Information & Technology

Mission/Vision

In future planning sessions we will: Study the current information

technology plan Analyze needs assessment data Review relevant research Identify needs Work on Action Plans

Today we will:

Work on the Mission and Vision for the plan

Four Pillars

Mission: WHY do we exist? Purpose

Vision: WHAT do we hope to become? Direction

Values: HOW will we fulfill the mission and vision? Commitments

Goals: HOW will we monitor progress?

Why Do We Need Commitments?

Specific statement of action that will fulfill the mission & vision Embed as questions in hiring process

Contributes to action orientation of a PLC When staff promise to act in a certain way,

it closes the ‘knowing-doing’ gap Staff promises to parents and students

Clarifies each member’s role Veteran teachers meet with new teachers,

Upper classmen meet with freshman

Tips for Getting the Most Out of These Meetings: Remain open to new technologies Focus on benefits not obstacles Enjoy the expertise of others Stay focused to maximize our limited

time today

Why Do We Need Commitments? (continued) Provides an effective system of

accountability Leaders can refer back to commitments

when calibration is required vs. “district wants it done this way” or “I am the boss”

Changes the culture of the organization Clarify new behaviors and solicit support

Creates an internal vs. external focus

Suggestions for Developing Commitments Limit to a reasonable number

Single digits Be explicit and direct

Vagueness invites a wide range of actions Avoid writing statements as beliefs

Focus on actions

Questions?