Long Range Plan Analysis

As an instructional leader on my campus the biggest barrier to implementing effective technology applications is budgeting. From my new learning involving the Long Range Plan for Technology, I will need to develop, implement, and budget for a technology plan that is aligned with my campus student and teacher needs. I can honestly say that I do not know where the money comes from. This is one area that I will have to research so that I can use what money I get effectively. Data must be collected concerning technology needs at my campus and decisions must be made based on these needs. A technology committee must be established on my campus to help with instruction, implementation, and decision making. I must offer staff development for teachers in a timely format and manner. For students and parents, I need to offer distance learning and online instructional opportunities that they can access at school or at home. Since my campus is the largest Title 1 campus in our district, a large percentage of our student population do not have computers at home. Establishing a program for parents and students to have access to computers after school hours is a priority that will assist with technological success. Software applications that address the instruction needs of our students will be evaluated and implemented. Continued evaluation and assessment of students and technology is imperative to ensure student learning. This new learning is only one of the challenges that I will face as a leader. Establishing a shared vision in technology at the campus level and involving all staff and parents in the decision making will help with this challenge.