C.+Long+Term+Goals+and+Objectives

C. Long Term Goals and Objectives

Attachment from meeting on Feb. 3, 2009:




 * __Definition__ **: Long term goals and objectives are defined as operating and instructive goals pertaining to infrastructure and curriculum needs in a 5-year plan. The objectives are actionable and measurable and include the following goals:
 * To develop a lifecycle approach to hardware/software infrastructure
 * Provide a future state design of the school facility (classroom, tech lab, office)
 * To plan adequate resources to insure successful implementation of professional development appropriately paced in concert with implementation of current and future technologies

Estimated due date: 2/30/09

(Note: Bullets are other items from the Smart Board brainstorm. They are not necessarily a part of the GOALS.)
 * Goals**: //(draft 1/8/09) //

(Goal 1: consistency/availability) Goal 1: To deliver and maintain reliable and consistent hardware and software to teachers, students, and staff.

Initiative 1: Create a fluid lifecycle of hardware and software; Dev. Procedures for acq, Maint. retiring hard/soft Complete asset Mgmt database

Initiative 2: Develop a reliable and consistent level of IT support : Initiative 3:  Initiative 4: draft of initiatives:
 * Create a fluid lifecycle of hardware, software and training.
 * To provide consistent, up-to-date, and highly available systems.
 * deliver and maintain reliable and consistent hardware and software to teachers, students, and staff
 * To provide consistency in the procedure, distribution, and support of hardware and services.
 * technology-refresh
 * Make technology available to all staff and students at all times. (where? when?)
 * address current issues of deferred maintenance
 * ensure that information (data) is available to meet the needs of teachers and students
 * all key systems (equipment) available consistently throughout the day (or replaced/serviced within x hours)
 * IT support that meets the basic support level agreement (SLA)
 * reliable and consistent on-demand IT support
 * more efficient and centralized system of documentation
 * "on boarding"
 * have a system for evaluating existing and future software
 * evaluation of new ideas

(Goal 2: teachers) Goal 2: To empower teachers in their own education and use of technology. Initiative 1:  Initiative 2:   Initiative 3:   Initiative 4:
 * teacher training program
 * ensure that all teachers are proficient
 * accountability and responsibility
 * to empower teacher through technology
 * teachers can independently trouble shoot issues

(Goal 3: students) Goal 3: To prepare students for success in a technologically-rich world. Initiative 1:  Initiative 2:   Initiative 3:  Initiative 4:
 * scope and sequence
 * system/curriculum
 * exposure to contemporary technology
 * collaboration/distance learning
 * innovative technologies
 * file sharing/network
 * program that is cross curricular

(Goal 4: budget) Goal 4: Provide an on-going system of technology planning. Initiative 1:  Initiative 2:   Initiative 3:  Initiative 4:
 * efficient method for budgeting.
 * documentation
 * maintaining
 * measuring
 * planning

Misc NOTES: (from meetings)
1/20/09

1. Goals2. Initiatives (from Gap Analysis) with bullets of actions underneath

for example:Initiative: Address Current Gaps in Technology Hardware

Action: Replace/Refresh PCs/Workstations at end of life; type of PCs add a completion date 3. measures //11-12/08//

//have 3 or 4 initiatives under each goal (of 4 - 5 high level goals) / then update later with actions//

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This Technology Master Plan will accommodate present and future teaching styles and the use of technology tools in the-learning process by planning for adequate infrastructure in new and existing facilities to support technologies involving voice, video, and data systems. Successful implementation of professional development initiatives involving use of technology in curriculum and instruction are vital to the success of this plan. ======

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1. To generate consensus among the stakeholders of the district regarding the goals, priorities, and procedures for implementing technology. All future technology initiatives are to be measured against this "Ideal". ======

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2. To provide a realistic map or timeline, which enables adequate resources to insure successful implementation of professional development aggressively paced in concert with implementation of technology systems over the next three years. ======

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3. To begin the long and complex challenge of developing a well-articulated and integrated learning program incorporating technology, a program that includes a timely staff development program connected to that learning. ======