Technology can be a powerful tool to support student learning and increased staff productivity. In order for technology to fulfill its promise, it is important that you have a technology plan that serves as a "road map" for purchasing, implementing, and evaluating your technology efforts.

The purchase and use of all technologies must be driven by your vision for its use. What are students and staff expected to do as a result of having access, and how will teachers organize instruction to implement your vision? A technology plan based on this vision and developed by your stakeholders ensures that the necessary training, support, and infrastructure are in place so that technology is used where and when it is needed to support content standards.

This Technology Planning Toolkit is designed to help school and district planners:

• Assess the status of present technology implementation.
• Design technology use that is appropriate to help students meet content standards.
• Monitor and evaluate technology implementation.
• Assess the level of student knowledge and skill development through the use of technology.

The toolkit also provides rubrics, checklists, and other guides to support your planning and implementation efforts. Additional links point to additional resources, tools, and models of best practice.