Developing a School Technology Plan

Where you are...

Where you would like to be...

How will you get there?

Whether youre a school district is wanting to meet SLDs mandatory requirements for e-Rate or simply wanting to establish a firm direction for the future of your schools, a technology plan developed by CTI is a gratifying solution.

Obstructions to the Goal
Its always advisable to be cautious of heavy vendor influence during this process.  The technology network can end up as no more than a hodge-podge of what the vendor is selling. E-Rate applications are many times rejected because of improper filing, which can cause all requests to be lost.   CTI starts from ground zero and shows you what established services fit for the future and what items may need to be phased out as you move to the perfect education model for your district.

School Board Involvement
The school board must be in the staging and implementation process of course of action. Someone involved who will carry the banner and explain why your district must keep up with technology to offer the finest education to your students possible.

Questions During the Designing Stage
What is the educational model?
How can we offer the best education possible by taking the most advantage of our resources?

Are you building a classroom for the future?
Effectively using technology in the classroom
The goal that every child can see and hear what is being taught.

How do you build a secure environment?
89% of all violence takes place outside the classroom.
What is the goal for security and is it in place or in the making?

Do you have a plan that supports the overall objective?
Tie all school buildings together
Are there plans for a fiber-optic network?

How do you find the necessary funding?
It is essential to take full advantage of all Federal and State Funding. (Is it E-ratable?)
Analyze existing telecommunication cost to reduce monthly access fees to cover mandatory matching funds and possibly pick up a few extras.

A Technology Plan from CTI will:
1) Examine existing facilities, systems and connectivity
2) Explore educational mission
3) Determine how existing systems are being used to support that mission
4) Analyze what additional systems could be added to improve output.
5) Prepare a roadmap for success