Information and Technology Planning

Information Technology Planning Resources

PLEASE NOTE: The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI - DPI) is still in the process of revising and updating the tech planning process. Continue to revise, update, and submit on either the DRAFT template at https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/infotechplan/ or submit via PDF or snail mail.

District Information and Technology Plans are still important!! You need a well developed plan for Priority II funding for e-rate and possible grant opportunities in the future. ERATE resources can be found at: http://www.e-ratecentral.com.

CESA 9 provides E-rate application services to districts who subscribe to this purchased service. E-rate forms 470, 471, 472 and 486 are filed on behalf of these districts. We act as the contact for all funding requests, program integrity reviews, audits and appeals. We also handle routine E-rate activities such as SPIN number changes, information updates and requests for extensions. For more information: http://www.cesa9.k12.wi.us/programs/erate.cfm.

Current Information Technology Plan Template

Companion spreadsheet to attach to your plan: https://docs.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtsP8GCgL37odHZvX2tPTXVVT2M0VWcxMzhrWEVzZ1E#gid=7 (copy and paste link instead of clicking)

Wisconsin Information and Technology Planning Resources: https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/wisconsin-technology-planning/introduction

Your district’s technology planning committee can create your own Google Site for your project and set permission to view for the team members. When your plan is ready for submission, send the URL to the DPI.

CESA 9 Districts Due for Information and Technology Plan Submission to DPI (http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/techexp.html)

The following CESA 9 District Technology and Information Plans are expiring on June 30, 2012: Antigo, Edgar, Marathon, Merrill, Mosinee, Northland Pines, Three Lakes (6/30/08), and Tomahawk

Wisconsin DPI Resources

DRAFT Google Sites Template – current template for informational technology plan submission

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Links to Relevant Research Sources - Link to Wisconsin DPI site

Combined Information & Technology Plan Resources (Updated April 2008) - PDF version

Information (Library Media) & Technology Plan No Child Left Behind (NCLB Act of 2001 - PDF version description of the criteria each plan must contain.

A checklist for a School Library Media Program Plan - PDF version

Relevant Research/Best Practices Sources - Impact of School Library Media Programs

Measuring Up: Characteristics of Quality School Libraries - PDF version of brochure

Powerful Partnerships: The School Library Media Specialist and You - PDF version of brochure

Sample Projected Budget for Information and Technology Plan - PDF version

Online and Blended Learning Resources

International Association for K-12 Online Learning – iNACOL – many relevant white papers and resources

Keeping Pace 2011 – an annual report on K-12 online and blended learning policy and practice

National Standards for Quality Online Courses - PDF

National Standards for Quality Online Teaching - PDF

National Standards for Quality Online Programs - PDF

Blending Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-to-Face Education – one of a series of 6 papers on promising practices in online and blended learning

NEW - The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning: Profiles Emerging, Heather Staker (May 2011) – great resource and definition of “blended learning.”

Blended Learning Models - links to models emerging around the country

Relevant Research

Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Education Literacy Education

Maximizing the Impact the Pivotal Role of Technology in a 21st century education system

School Libraries Work! - Link to a research foundation paper

Transforming Learning for the 21st Century: An Economic Imperative - 2005 document

Creating & Connecting - Research and Guidelines on line Social and Educational Networking

21st Century Skills, Education & Competitiveness - A Resource and Policy Guide

Technology in Schools: What the Research Says - Link to a PDF file 2006 Cisco Systems Inc. report

21st Century Skills Professional Development - A Partnership for 21st Century Skills e-paper

Reinvent Your School's Library and Watch Student Academic Achievement Increate - An article published in Principal Leadership March 2003

Relevant Web Sites

E-Rate Central - A web site with e-rate information

Partnership for 21st Century Skills - Web site that has developed a vision for 21st Century student success in the new global economy

American Library Association -

Generation Yes Youth & Educators Succeeding - program that creates 21st century leaders and learners

Internet Safety

iSafe - program to educate students, teachers, parents and communities on the concept of Internet safety

Netsmart Workshop - Internet Safety Modules for various grades

Internet Safety Policies and CIPA: - An E-Rate Primer for Schools and Libraries

http://cybersmartcurriculum.org/cyberbullying/ - CyberSmart Cyberbullying Package free to schools