Three-Year Local School Districts/Charter Schools Technology Plan Template
(2007-2010)

HELP – Funding Plan

The following are examples of hardware, software, digital curricula, upgrades and other services referred to in the template:

• Computers: desktops, laptops

• Mobile devices

• Upgrades/maintenance

• Obsolescence/replacement

• Handhelds

• Infrastructure changes and upgrades

• Software purchase/licensing

• Routers, switches, hubs, servers

• Telecommunication/ISPs fees

• Online courses

• ASPs (Application Service Providers)

• Online encyclopedias

• Projection devices

• Back up systems

• Video Conferencing equipment

RESOURCES:

• It is recommended that this site is considered prior to completing the funding plan.  The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):   http://classroomtco.cosn.org/gartner_intro.html

• National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS):  http://nimas.cast.org/about/resources/index.html

• GRANTS:  www.edutopia.org/php/search.php?query=grants

• FACILITY  PLAN:  Districts involved with construction of new schools may want to include additional information concerning the plan for the technology involved in the new construction.