I. Chapter Summary

II. Vision for a Statewide Network [Vision Statement]

III. Various Models of Statewide Networks [Surveys]

IV. Components to Consider for a Statewide Network [Matrix]

V. Key Infrastructure Policy Questions [Matrix]

VI. Stakeholders & Talking Points

VII. State Examples

VIII. Next Steps

IX. Work Group Members

II. Vision for a Statewide Network

Statewide networks should

• focus on business needs, not technology
• include standards that contribute to a secure, robust network infrastructure
• utilize appropriate existing resources
• provide economic efficiencies
• build partnerships

Technology and infrastructure encompass more than e-Learning – it must be about “ALL-learning”.

Technology must support the educational community in its pursuit of educational goals, including state essential academic learning requirements, content standards, instructional curriculum, and aligned, meaningful, assessments.

The PreK-12 educational network’s needs are high quality TEACHING and LEARNING, resulting in student achievement and enrichment. Engaging content that encourages this work will be the means through which this is achieved.

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