Development of our Technology & Learning Implementation Plan was a year-long process that involved a significant number of people. Yet it never got bogged down in too much process. A district-wide committee was assembled consisting of teachers, library media specialists, parents, students, administrators, board members and community representation. We looked at sets of data unique to our district, looked at the research and then developed vision, mission, belief and goal statements. From this, we articulated action steps to achieve those goals within the next three years. Once this work had been done, subcommittees within each level - elementary, middle and high - were organized to develop action steps specific to their level.

I am pleased with the plan that we have assembled. First, it really is a plan. We now have direction, supported by data and research, to move our district into the 21st century. We also have a framework in which to prioritize curriculum and technology decisions. Does the plan address everything? Will issues arise that are not necessarily part of the plan? Probably. But the decision making process for the future will now be grounded in the priorities established and agreed to by many stakeholders in this organization. These stakeholders have established their ownership of these goals and action steps. In short, they have strengthened our capacity for change. And I do believe that this will pay off in the next three years and beyond. Thank you very much to everyone involved in this important process!

Please take the time to understand our new plan: Salisbury Township School District Technology & Learning Implementation Plan. And please do not hestiate to contact me if you have any questions or thoughts.