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		vivED's services are designed to meet the unique needs of schools and districts. Most of vivED’s services involve face-to-face interaction with vivED consultants. Although standard service descriptions are listed here, all the services are customizable to fit the specific needs and budgets of all schools. Although vivED is currently focusing its attention on schools in the Midwest region of the U.S., services can be delivered at any location for an additional fee.


		Dashboard Lite Self Assessment A FREE online tool to help schools assess their current technology situation Dashboard Lite Consulting Session A FREE consultation with a vivED consultant to help schools assess their current technology situation School-level Evaluation A comprehensive, on-site school technology evaluation conducted by a trained external evaluator District-level Evaluation A district-wide evaluation of technology including school-site evaluations and district-level reports and analysis


		School-level Planning Facilitation A school and community is led through the vivED Strategic Technology Planning Process by a professional facilitator to create a powerful and meaningful school-level technology plan. District-level Planning Facilitation A district and community is led through the vivED Strategic Technology Planning Process by a professional facilitator to create a powerful and meaningful district-level technology plan.


		Introduction to Decision Making Learn about the critical elements of technology leadership at a school including planning, evaluating, and processes. How to create a technology plan Learn about a process to create a school technology plan and the important considerations that must be included in the plan. Evaluating your school technology situation Learn how to evaluate your school situation on your own with a focus on data-collection instruments. Technology Budgeting and Allocation Learn how to maximize your limited technology budget and get the most "bang for the buck." External Funding for Technology Don't have enough funding for technology? Learn how to get more. Introduction to Knowledge & Skills Learn about the critical elements of technology knowledge and skills including professional development, teacher, student, and administrator competencies. Technology Skills for School Leaders Learn what technology leadership skills are essential for success with technology. Professional Development for technology in schools Learn how to create an effective technology professional development plan to improve your staff technology competencies. ISTE standards for the Classroom teacher and students Learn about and experience in action the national standards of what your students and teachers should know about technology. Establishing the right team for supporting technology in your school Learn how to build and manage an effective and efficient technology support staff including technical, curricular, and managerial roles. Building external involvement for technology initiatives in your school Learn how to develop and enhance technology volunteerism and partnerships. Enhancing staff and community support for technology initiatives – Get everyone on board! Learn how to improve your staff and local community support and belief in technology. Introduction to Technology Infrastructure Learn about the critical elements of technology infrastructure at a school including hardware, software, and accessibility.


		Custom workshop series for schools A custom designed workshop series based on the needs of your school to address your major weaknesses and implement your technology plans. Hourly Consulting Have a particular technology need that isn't found in vivED's standard services? Our consultants are available on an hourly basis for you. Grant Writing vivED provides grant writing services to schools and districts for federal, state, and local education technology related opportunities. Custom Workshop See a workshop vivED offers that is not exactly what you are looking for? We will work with you do customize any of our services to meet you needs.