Download - Strategic Technology Plan Development
Strategic Technology Plan DevelopmentQuarterly Update
Presenter(s):Derek Root, Director of Technology Infrastructure
Technology Infrastructure
October 14 , 2015
Administration, Curriculum, Communications, Technology, Special Education & Psychological Services and System Accountability & School Improvement
Previous FCPS Technology Plan
Program mandated
Budget driven new initiatives
Budget driven maintenance and sustainability
Professional development
Program Mandated
Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries (E-Rate)
E-rate no longer requires submission of a strategic technology plan freeing FCPS to develop a plan that suits our needs
MSDE has not finalized a new strategic plan and has dropped requirements for LEAs to submit
Building a New Plan: A Detailed Project Charter
Introduction and general information
Project scope
Goals and objectives (with alignment to aspirational)
Process
Stakeholders
Introduction and General Information
The 2015 FCPS Strategic Technology Planning (STP) project is a
collaborative effort to develop a cross departmental technology plan in
support of both education and business operations.
The STP project management plan is FCPS’ technique to define and set
organizational goals related to the deployment, implementation and use
of technology to support and improve:
School and classroom access and use of technology
Distribution and replacement of technology
The impact of technology on curriculum development and delivery
Business operations and efficiencies facilitated by technology
Project Scope The project will develop and institute a comprehensive technology plan defining FCPS’
strategy for:
Infrastructure growth, capabilities development, and modernization initiatives
Requesting and securing consistent and adequate funding
Providing equitable access to technology
Attracting, retaining and enabling personnel
Professional learning
Systemic technical support
Curriculum framework
Enhanced business services
Assessment and evaluation
Modernized policies and regulations
The task of delivering a useful and realistic plan will require input from most FCPS
departments.
Student
Achievement
FCPS will equip each & every
student to be an empowered
learner & an engaged citizen to
achieve a positive impact in the
local & global community.
FCPS will hire, support & retain
staff who champion individual,
professional & student
excellence.
FCPS will pursue & utilize all
resources strategically &
responsibly to achieve identified
outcomes & inspire public
confidence.
Effective &
Engaged Staff
Resource
Allocation
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Thematic
Category Goal Statement Priorities
Strategic Plan Alignment
• Infrastructure growth, capabilities development, and
modernization initiatives
• Providing equitable access to technology
• Systemic technical support
• Curriculum framework
• Assessment and evaluation
• Infrastructure growth, capabilities development, and
modernization initiatives
• Providing equitable access to technology
• Attracting, retaining and enabling personnel• Professional development
• Systemic technical support
• Requesting and securing consistent and adequate
funding
• Attracting, retaining and enabling personnel• Professional development
• Systemic technical support
• Enhanced business services
Family &
Community
Involvement
FCPS will nurture relationships with
families & the community, sharing
responsibility for student success &
demonstrating pride in all aspects
our school system.
FCPS will promote a culture fostering
wellness & civility for students & staff.
Health &
Safety
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Thematic
Category Goal Statement Priorities
Strategic Plan Alignment
• Requesting and securing consistent and
adequate funding
• Assessment and evaluation
• Modernization of policies and regulations
• Modernization of policies and regulations
PlanningDr. Michael Markoe has identified
a project manager who will in
turn select project team leaders.
The project manager will create
and schedule meetings for this
group to define each team
member’s roles and
responsibilities.
Project team leaders will identify
team members for their assigned
tasks; develop objectives,
timelines, deliverables and
criteria for their part of the overall
strategic technology planning.
Production (current)During the production phase the project manager will work with
identified team leaders to begin documenting initial task area
assignments. Teams will work to develop strategic goals that align with
the objectives of this charter as well as the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Review meetings will be conducted (as needed) during the production
phase. These sessions will be used to verify alignment to goals, provide
group feedback and avoid duplication of effort. Focused small group
work sessions and on-line collaboration will be key to the success of the
project. Every attempt will be made to minimize the number of full
project team meetings during this period. It is anticipated that the
implementation of this phase will continue through much of 2015.
Regular updates will be provided to the business manger, executive
sponsor and, upon request, key stakeholders.
Delivery (next step)Once the production phase has been completed, the project manager
and business owner will assemble a team to begin assembly and review
of the final draft documentation. During this phase team leaders will
ensure that their submissions properly align to the goals and objectives
outlined in this charter. Any last minute edits or additions will be
approved as a group following this review period. Finally, a small
document review team will be assembled to review the draft Strategic
Technology Plan. This team will perform quality control prior to delivery
of the draft plan to the executive sponsor. An FCPS cabinet-level review
may also be inserted at the request of the business owner or executive
sponsor.
The Strategic Technology Plan will remain in draft form pending
adoption/approval of the executive sponsor.
Stakeholders
Stakeholder Role Expectation
Technology
Infrastructure
Project Management, team
leadership
Provide project management and
oversight. Development of goals and
objectives
Curriculum, Instruction
& Innovation (CII)Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
School Administration
& Leadership (SAL)Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
Special Education Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
System Accountability
& School Improvement
(SASI) formerly RDA
Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
StakeholdersStakeholder Role Expectation
Operations Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
School-based Staff Advisory Group
Provide input supporting the
development of goals and objectives
Serve as real world advisors to the
team leadership
Legal Counsel/Chief of Staff Team Leadership Development of goals and objectives
Executive Management Team Leadership
Ensure stakeholder involvement and
support the development of goals
and objectives
BOEMajor internal stakeholders and
policy makers
Determine an adequate budget
supporting the Strategic Technology
Plan
Current Status
Planning Phase (100% complete)
Team leaders identified (100% complete)
Planning meetings completed (100% complete)
Tasks, objectives and timelines have been communicated (100% complete)
Current Status Production (81% complete)
Infrastructure growth, capabilities development and modernization initiatives (90% complete)
Requesting and securing consistent funding (100% complete)
Providing equitable access to technology (95% complete)
Attracting retaining and enabling personnel (100% complete)
Professional learning (75% complete)
Systemic technical support (100% complete)
Curriculum for the 21st century (100% complete)
Enhanced business services (25% complete)
Assessment and evaluation (25% complete)
Modernization of policies and regulations (100% complete)
Closing
A plan focused and aligned with the FCPS Strategic Plan
A plan developed with input from key FCPS stakeholders
A plan that defines achievable goals and objectives
A plan that can be enacted with consideration of the
current budget environment