Mission, vision statement A
mission statement describes the overall purpose of the organization.
An example of a mission statement: : Our mission is to ensure our students have the desire for learning and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and values to become contributing citizens of the world. A
vision statement describes what the organization stands for, what it believes in, and why it exists. It describes the desired outcome, invoking a vivid mental picture of the company's goal.
An example of a vision statement: : The Carrington Public School System is committed to seeing students exercising self-control, being accountable, showing respect, actively learning, inquiring, discussing, questioning, debating, self-motivated, creating, connecting instruction to life, and reflecting and revising.
Needs assessment A
needs assessment is a systematic exploration of the way things are and the way they should be. These things are usually associated with organizational and/or individual performance. A needs assessment describes: teaching and learning, integration of technology with business requirements, curricula and instruction, educator preparation and development, administration and support services, infrastructure for technology.
Curriculum integration When evaluating your needs, consider: • Current
curriculum strengths and weaknesses and the process used to determine these strengths and weaknesses • How curriculum strategies are aligned to state standards • Current procedures for using technology to address any perceived curriculum weaknesses • How teachers integrate technology into their lessons • How students use technology
Professional development When evaluating your needs, consider: • How the organization assesses the technology
professional development needs of certified staff, administration, and non-certified staff • Technology professional development training available to certified staff • How the effectiveness of the professional development will be measured. Professional development is a key focus of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The law requires enhancing education through technology entitlement funds to be directed toward professional development that is ongoing and high quality.
Itemized budget and rational, evaluation method, and funding In the strategic plan, there is an item budget, evaluation method, and funding source/amount/timeline. The itemized budget is broken down into the years of the plan. Money is divided up into amounts that will be used for each year. The evaluation method collects data and disaggregates it to determine the outcomes. == See also ==