Introduction and Module Material
Overview
Module 7 was about cataloging data, identifying your data steward(s), and completing your Data Policies and Processes Template. Module 8 focuses on the Developing Evidence stage of the Implementation Plan domain. The Implementation Plan domain supports districts with planning and preparing a strategy to solve for a selected data interoperability use case that will eventually be presented to a district leadership team for review via your Data Readiness Project Plan and Pitch Deck.
- In this module, your district will use your selected use case and project parameters to identify relevant solution options.
- Your district will leverage stakeholders throughout this process to ensure that all possible solution options are viable and feasible.
- After narrowing down the possible solution options, your district will need to decide if a solution should be implemented by an internal or external team. This will be highly dependent upon your district’s use case and solution options.
Ultimately, your district will need an implementation team or provider that aligns with your project resources, budget, and timeline to ensure the success of this work. This should also be a future proof solution that will grow with your district’s needs.
Throughout this course, you will see four types of activities. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you may want to review and complete all suggested activities and those essential for fulfilling the micro-credential requirements. Some activities will require assistance from your technology lead, and some activities can be projected during stakeholder meetings. Look for the following icons to signal “technology lead” or “group activity.”
Micro-credential activities are essential for preparing a Data Ready Project Plan and Pitch deck. These activities can be submitted as evidence for completing a micro-credential.
IT Lead Activities require the participation of your district or organization’s IT Lead.
Group activities that are to be completed by members of your cross-departmental teams.
Suggested resources to develop your understanding of data equity and interoperability.
A folder with resources is available to download at the beginning of each module via a link in each module’s Introduction and Module Material section. Depending on your district’s data readiness, you should review and complete all essential and suggested activities.
Throughout the module, you will be prompted with IGNITE questions meant for you to pause and reflect on current practices and/or policies within your district or organization. There are also knowledge checks for your understanding of key concepts and takeaways.
Download the resource file by clicking on the button to the right. You will find resources such as presentations, spreadsheets, and templates for implementing the activities described in this module.
Thinking Ahead
