A strategic technology plan is a specific type of strategy plan that lets an organization know where they are now and where they want to be some time in the future with regard to the technology and infrastructure in their organization. It often consists of the following sections. Components of strategic technology plan Mission, vision statement A mission statement describes the overall purpose of the organization. An example of a mission statement: Our mission is to ensure our students have the desire for learning and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and values to become contributing citizens of the world. A vision statement describes what the organization stands for, what it believes in, and why it exists. It describes the desired outcome, invoking a vivid mental picture of the company's goal. An example of a vision statement: The Carrington Public School System is committed to seeing students exercising self-control, being accountable, showing respect, actively learning, inquiring, discussing, questioning, debating, self-motivated, creating, connecting instruction to life, and reflecting and revising. Needs assessment A needs assessment is a systematic exploration of the way things are and the way they should be. These things are usually associated with organizational and/or individual performance. A needs assessment describes: teaching and learning, integration of technology with business requirements, curricula and instruction, educator preparation and development, administration and support services, infrastructure for technology. Curriculum integration When evaluating your needs, consider: Current curriculum strengths and weaknesses and the process used to determine these strengths and weaknesses How curriculum strategies are aligned to state standards Current procedures for using technology to address any perceived curriculum weaknesses How teachers integrate technology into their lessons How students use technology Professional development When evaluating your needs, consider: How the organization assesses the technology professional development needs of certified staff, administration, and non-certified staff Technology professional development training available to certified staff How the effectiveness of the professional development will be measured. Equitable use of technology When evaluating your needs, consider: Availability of technology to students, staff, employees, and organization members Amount of time technology is available to students, staff, or organization members Description of types of assistive technology tools that are provided for students, employees or users with disabilities where necessary/applicable. Infrastructure for technology When evaluating your needs, consider: Current technology infrastructure of the school/organization - explain the type of data and video networking and Internet access that is available Effectiveness of