Learning Modules

01

Setting the Foundation

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Understanding Data Interoperability

3.

Interoperability, Privacy, and Security

4.

Data Interoperability and Equity Glossary

5.

Understanding Data Equity

6.

Data Culture Guide

7.

Data for Equity Protocol

8.

Data Equity Walk Toolkit

9.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review

Week 2: Research project funding

Week 3 & 4: Data Equity Audit

Week 5 & 6: Data Culture Guide

Week 7 & 8: Data Equity Protocol

Week 9 & 10: Data Equity Walk

02

Data Governance – Awareness

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Committee Model, Roles, and Responsibilities

3.

Forum Guide to Data Governance

4.

Data Landscape and Data Flow Mapping

5.

Team Onboarding

6.

Sample Email for Engaging Stakeholders

7.

Sample Agenda for Data Governance Committee

8.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and Governance Team Recruitment

Week 2: Committee Model Planning

Week 3: Team Onboarding

Week 4 & 5: Engaging Stakeholders

Week 6: Cross-Departmental Meetings

Week 7 & 8: Creating a Data Landscape and Work Flow

Note that your district's technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

03

Needs Assessment – Awareness

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Setting Norms for Stakeholder Feedback

3.

Focus Group Preparation and Considerations

4.

Protocol and Question Library

5.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and schedule a team meeting

Week 2: Meet with your team to set norms for stakeholder feedback

Week 3: Recruit individuals to participate in focus groups

Week 4 & 5: Conduct Focus Groups

04

Needs Assessment – Developing Evidence

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Affinity Mapping Template

3.

User Research Interview Template

4.

Root Cause Analysis Template

5.

Prioritization Template

6.

Use Case and Success Equation Template

7.

Reference Guide on Requirements and Specifications

8.

Requirements and Specifications Template

9.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and schedule a team meeting

Week 2: Create an Affinity Diagram

Week 3: Summarize User Pain Points

Week 4: Conduct a Root Cause Analysis

Week 5: Prioritize Needs and Pain Points

Week 6: Create a Use Case and Success Equation

Week 7: Create a Requirements and Specification Document

05

Implementation Planning – Awareness

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. Note that your district’s technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Interoperability Standards for Education

3.

Implementation Team Skills Matrix Template

4.

Architecture Solution Mapping

5.

Sample Budgets and Project Plans

6.

Defining Project Parameters Meeting Sample Agenda

7.

Project Parameters Template

8.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and team scheduling

Week 2 and 3: Implementation Team Matrix Activity (Technology Lead)

Week 4: Architecture Solution Mapping (Technology Lead)

Week 5: Schedule a Project Parameters meeting

Week 6 to 8: Complete Project Parameters Template

Note that your district's technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

06

Needs Assessment – Ready for Interoperability

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

SMARTIE Goal Template

3.

Designing a Solution Concept

4.

Final Use Case Template

5.

Use Case and Solution Concept Engagement Resources

6.

Use Case and Solution Concept Validation Presentation Template

7.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and scheduling team meetings

Week 2: Craft SMARTIE goals

Week 3: Design a Solution Concept

Week 4: Compile artifacts for the Final Use Case Presentation

Week 5: Re-engage stakeholders and develop Use Case and Solution Concept Validation presentation

Week 6: Use Case and Solution Concept Validation Presentation

07

Data Governance – Developing Evidence

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. Note that your district’s technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Use Case Data Catalogue Template

3.

Data Catalog Discussion Presentation Template

4.

Use Case Data Discussion Sample Email

5.

Data Steward Identification and Training Guide

6.

Creating and Implementing Data Policies and Processes

7.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and team scheduling

Week 2: Write the initial draft of the data catalog.

Week 4 - 6: Identify details and practices regarding the data and identify data stewards.

Week 7 - 8: Identify important priorities, processes, and workflows

Note that your district's technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

08

Implementation Planning – Developing Evidence

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. Note that your district’s technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Solution Discussion

3.

Budget Categories and Sizing

4.

Solution Alignment Checklist

5.

Selecting an Implementation Team

6.

Measuring Success

7.

Conversation Guide

8.

Working with Ed Tech Vendors

9.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and schedule team meetings

Week 2 and 3: Define Budget Categories and Sizing

Week 4: Complete Solution Alignment Checklist

Week 5: Select an Implementation Team and Review Measurements of Success (Technology Lead)

Week 6: Begin to engage with Ed Tech providers and vendors

Note that your district's technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

09

Data Governance – Ready for Interoperability

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. Note that your district’s technology lead will play an essential role in completing the activities in this module. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Use Case Data Policies and Processes Approval Template

3.

Emerging Use Case Data Needs Protocol

4.

Implementation Best Practices and Guidances

5.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and team scheduling

Week 2 and 3: Gather cross-departmental feedback

Week 4 and 5: Define a protocol for emerging data needs

Week 6: Prepare for and execute an implementation

10

Implementation Planning – Ready for Interoperability

Plan to set aside at least 1 hour to review this module’s material. When planning to work with your team on the activities, set aside at least one to two weeks per phase.

Module Activities

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1.

Introduction and Module Material

2.

Project Plan Template

3.

Implementation Team Checklist

4.

Finalize Project Plan

5.

Data Ready Playbook Pitch Deck Template

6.

Reflection and Summary

Week 1: Module Review and Governance Team Recruitment

Week 2: Finalize and select a solution

Week 3: Identify a specific solution team

Week 4: Finalize project plan and presentation

Week 5: Present plan to stakeholders.

Center for Inclusive Innovation

Playbook

01

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Understanding Data Interoperability

Interoperability, Privacy, and Security

Data Interoperability and Equity Glossary

Understanding Data Equity

Data Culture Guide

Data for Equity Protocol

Data Equity Walk Toolkit

Reflection and Summary

02

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Committee Model, Roles, and Responsibilities

Forum Guide to Data Governance

Data Landscape and Data Flow Mapping

Team Onboarding

Sample Email for Engaging Stakeholders

Sample Agenda for Data Governance Committee

Reflection and Summary

03

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Setting Norms for Stakeholder Feedback

Focus Group Preparation and Considerations

Protocol and Question Library

Reflection and Summary

04

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Affinity Mapping Template

User Research Interview Template

Root Cause Analysis Template

Prioritization Template

Use Case and Success Equation Template

Reference Guide on Requirements and Specifications

Requirements and Specifications Template

Reflection and Summary

05

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Interoperability Standards for Education

Implementation Team Skills Matrix Template

Architecture Solution Mapping

Sample Budgets and Project Plans

Defining Project Parameters Meeting Sample Agenda

Project Parameters Template

Reflection and Summary

06

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

SMARTIE Goal Template

Designing a Solution Concept

Final Use Case Template

Use Case and Solution Concept Engagement Resources

Use Case and Solution Concept Validation Presentation Template

Reflection and Summary

07

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Use Case Data Catalogue Template

Data Catalog Discussion Presentation Template

Use Case Data Discussion Sample Email

Data Steward Identification and Training Guide

Creating and Implementing Data Policies and Processes

Reflection and Summary

08

Module Activities

Introduction and Module Material

Solution Discussion

Budget Categories and Sizing

Solution Alignment Checklist

Selecting an Implementation Team

Measuring Success

Conversation Guide

Working with Ed Tech Vendors