1. Perkins School for the Blind Technology Strategic Plan
Executive Summary
July 2015

2. Project Background
Perkins Technology Strategic Plan July 2015

3. Project Background Project began in February 2015
We approached discovery in 3 ways:
Over 200 survey responses
Over 70 individuals interviewed across all departments
In-depth analysis of Perkins’ IT infrastructure
First all-encompassing Technology Strategic Plan put forth from IT- past projects have mostly addressed specific areas of Perkins

4. … A look back

5. Perkins Technology By the Numbers

6. Guiding Principles for Technology
Make Technology Accessible
Make Technology Reliable and Secure
Make Technology Cost-Effective
Make Technology Scalable

7. Key Strategic Planning Initiatives
Student-Focus
Grow Online Communities
Facilitate the Concept of “One Perkins”
Enable the Staff
Transform the Information Technology Department

8. Student-Focused Technology
“While our kids are staying apace with technology, we need to ensure that we can keep up.”
Student-Focused Technology

9. Student-Focused Technology Initiatives
Classroom Equipment and Educational Technology
Assistive Technology Capabilities
Student-based Systems and Data Integration
Leverage Technology for Professional Development

10. Grow Online Communities
“Fewer people on planes and in training rooms means that we can effectively reach more kids, parents and educators.”
Grow Online Communities

11. Perkins Online Ecosystem

12. Grow Online Communities Initiatives
Expand use of Perkins Connections family website
Create site for Educational Leadership Program (ELP) to share and collaborate
Continue to leverage social media to connect with new audiences
Further integrate sites together

13. Facilitate the Concept of “One Perkins”
“As an organization, we are information rich and knowledge poor.”
Facilitate the Concept of “One Perkins”

14. One Perkins Initiatives
Move from Data Silos to Integrated Data
Improve Contact Data Management

15. “Our work has evolved. Our technology needs to as well.”
Enable the Staff

16. Enable the Staff Initiatives
Broaden End-User Technology Choices
Proactively Refresh and Upgrade Technology
Ensure System Performance and Availability
Reduce Paper Forms and Documents
Align Technology with Program Needs
Connect From Anywhere
Improve Technology for Finance and Operations
Enhance Cross-Program Collaboration

17. Transform the Information Technology Department
“Successful Technology will require a balance of ‘doing our own thing’ and allowing ourselves to be guided.”
Transform the Information Technology Department

18. When You Need Help, Are IT Staff…

19. The Future of the Information Technology Department

20. Technology at Perkins Will:
Be a foundation for program excellence
Meet collective and individual needs
Empower student development
Be available anywhere on any device
Improve interactive and interpersonal experience across the community
Facilitate One Perkins through data integration, streamlined contact management, and outcomes management

21. The Perkins Technology Team Will:
Become trusted leaders within the organization
Invest in key infrastructure
Implement technologies and support in direct service to Perkins’ mission

22. Questions, Comments, or Feedback