IMPACT for Administrators

The next step in implementing the IMPACT Model is to create a foundation for collaborative planning that addresses needs identified in the readiness assessment.

• The principal will attempt to meet personnel needs through re-assignment of existing staff and recommendations to the superintendent for hiring additional staff. 
• With the support of the MTAC, the principal should articulate school-wide expectations for collaboration. This may include a master planning calendar based on curriculum mapping/pacing guides.
• The principal will develop a schedule to provide flexible access to the school library media coordinator and technology facilitator and facilities.
• The media coordinator and technology facilitator will acquire print and non-print resources based on the collection development plan.
• The media coordinator and technology facilitator will acquire adequate hardware/ software according to the recommendations of the North Carolina Educational Technology Plan and the MTAC committee. These acquisitions should include adaptive technologies for students with special needs.
• The media coordinator and technology facilitator will offer professional development on best practices in using technology and media resources to support student achievement.
• The system-level technology director will upgrade building infrastructure to meet North Carolina Educational Technology Plan standards.
• The media coordinator and technology facilitator, with the principal and teachers, will analyze student data to identify school-wide student needs.
• As members of the School Improvement Team, the media coordinator and technology facilitator will identify goals for technology/information skills integration in the School Improvement Plan.
• The media coordinator and technology facilitator, with input from the MTAC, will redesign the media center and classrooms to accommodate differentiation of instructional activities with technology and flexible grouping.