Introduction and Module Material
Overview
In today’s data-driven era, it’s impossible to overlook the significance of having unified K-12 data in your schools or districts. While this task might initially seem overwhelming, you are almost to the end! In Module 9, you implemented a cross-departmental data governance team, finalized the data processes and workflows, and developed a protocol for new and emerging data needs. Module 10 focuses on the Ready for Interoperability stage of the Implementation Plan domain. The Implementation Plan domain supports districts with planning and preparing a strategy to solve a selected data interoperability use case that will be presented to a district leadership team for review. The playbook’s final outputs are in reach: the Data Ready Project Plan and the Data Ready Pitch Deck.
- In this module, your district will finalize and select a solution option for your use case.
- This will include identifying a specific solution team (e.g., internal team or third-party vendor) to implement the selected solution option.
- After making these decisions, your district will be ready to create a project plan and presentation to present to your district’s leadership team for approval, which is a major step towards implementing an interoperable solution.
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
