NCREL Policy Issues

Issue 15, January 2004

Making Educational Technology Work: State Policies in the North Central Region

About This Issue
Making Educational Technology Work: State Policies in the North Central Region
Policy Analysis

1. Curriculum Standards for Students
   
2. Assessments of Students' Educational Outcomes
   
3. Technology-Enhanced Learning for Students
   
4. Technology-Based Resources for Learners With Diverse Needs
   
5. Standards and Certifications for Educators
   
6. Professional Development
   
7. Financing for Technology-Related Professional Development
   
8. State-Subsidized Electronic Network
   
9. Priority for Less Connected Populations
   
10. Collaborative Partnerships for Access
    
11. State Provision of Aggregated, Synthesized Information
    
12. State Use of Analyzed Data to Shape Policy
    
13. Aid for E-Rate Applications
    
14. Guidelines for Technology Infrastructure
    
15. Volume-Purchasing Discounts for Technology
    
16. Infrastructure Financing
    
17. State-Sponsored Research and Evaluation on Technology
    
18. State Educational Technology Plan
    
19. State Oversight of District Technology Plans
    

Policy Recommendations
Conclusion
References
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State Educational Technology Implementation Rubric