1. Matthew M. Binder Advisor : Dr. Eric Tao Graduate Capstone, Spring 2009 Master of Instructional Science and Technology School of Information Technology and Communication Design, CSUMB May 15, 2009

2.  Project Background  Goal, Objectives, and Rationale  The School Environment – NMCUSD  SIS Technology  Market Trends  IPMD  Methodology  Risks/Constraints  Milestones  Communication Strategy  Staff Training  Long-term Implications  Questions and Answers

3. Strategic Goal “…successfully implement the district’s new enterprise-wide web-based student information system…”

4. Objectives  SIS product evaluation  RFP and Purchase  Phased implementation  Legacy data conversion  Hardware and Software Installation  Testing  Staff Training

5. Rationale  Multiple servers -multiple locations  DbaseIV platform (outdated)  Limited use access (not web-based)  Limited customization for meeting reporting requirements (NCLB)  Problematic software design – “buggy”  Vendor support completely phased-out by 2011

6. The School Environment (NMCUSD)  Full service (k-12 unified) – 8 School Sites  234 teachers, 24 site admin, 42 office/clerical  ~4,600 Students

7.  Given in the Fall 2008  92% of teachers (n = 195) completed survey  7 items, paper-pencil, taken anonymously

10.  Integrated SQL DB Application  Comprehensive  Administrative  Curriculum and Instruction  School Services  Communications  Reporting and Analysis  Accessible via web browser

11. District web server External Network Internet School Sites Internet Central WIN 2007 SQL DB Server(s) Process Server(s) SQL

12. Relational Database Java Business Objects XMLSQL Transformation Engine PDF, CSV HTML SIF User Interface PresentationBusiness LogicData XSL Style Sheets XSL

13.  62 like districts Identified  K12 Unified  Similar student demographics  Sample size (n) = 34 (or 55% of those survey)  Electronic survey  (web-based via www. SurveyMonkey.com)

16.  Assessment  Prototyping  Implementation  Testing  Deployment Source: http://www.imaworldwide.com/installation_implementation.aspxhttp://www.imaworldwide.com/installation_implementation.aspx

17. Hardware and infrastructure inconsistencies Data conversion challenges Funding source: K12 Voucher Program - CDE Personality conflicts

18. SIS Advisory Committee 2/09 SIS Product Presentations 4/09 RFP and Purchase 5/09 Insure Infrastructure Readiness 8/09 Installation 9/09 Legacy Data Conversion 10/09 User Readiness (Staff Training SIS and Network Testing Project Closeout Kick-Off 12/09 01/10

21. Training Methodology (3 -Tier):  Facilitated classroom-based training  computer –centered (CBT)  hands-on  simulation based (on-site)  Class size: 10-15  Distributed e-learning via WebEx – TBT (Vendor provided)  Coaching and Mentoring - OJT (in-house, site- based, Train the Trainer)

22.  More effective and efficient data management  Improved responsiveness and flexibility  Improved development of new student services  Enhanced transferable technology skills  Updated district-wide technology infrastructure  Improved workflow

23.  MIST Faculty:  Dr. Eric Tao ; Mentor  Dr. Rosalie Strong  Dr. Bude Su  Dr. John Ittelson; Professor Emeritus  Karen Wisdom  Troy Challenger  NMCUSD  Dr. Linda Mann; Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction  Steve Hirt, Principal NMCHS  Don Pedroni; Former Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources  Whitney Grummon; School Improvement Administrator, NMCHS  MIST III Cohort  My Family – Last but certainly not least!  Carla, Nathan, and Julie

24. Ed-Data (2009). Education Data Partnership – Fiscal, Demographic, and Performance Data on California’s K-12 Schools. California Department of Education, Educational Demographics Office. Retrieved March 5, 2009, from: http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/welcome.asp http://www.ed-data.k12.ca.us/welcome.asp Implementation Management Associates – IMA (2009). Project Implementation Methodology. Retrieved on March 1, 2009, from: http://www.imaworldwide.com/installation_implementation.aspx http://www.imaworldwide.com/installation_implementation.aspx Infinite Campus Inc. (2009). SIS Solutions and Technology. Retrieved on March 20, 2009, from: http://www.infinitecampus.com/pages/product_menu/our-technology.php Project Management Institute (2009). Library of PMI Global Standards: Projects. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from: http://www.pmi.org/Resources/Pages/Library- of-PMI-Global-Standards-projects.aspxhttp://www.pmi.org/Resources/Pages/Library- of-PMI-Global-Standards-projects.aspx U.S. Department of Education (2009). No Child Left Behind (NCLB), Overview. Retrieved on February, 8 2009, from: http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/aat.htm http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/reg/proposal/aat.htm