October 2002 — Industry Perspective
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New E-Technologies Simplify NCLB Requirements
Improved Learning
A greater use of new technology will ease the strategic planning process. To help improvement teams meet NCLB requirements, MGT of America has created a new Web-based management system that simplifies the steps needed to fulfill the components of the education act. The ePLAN Education Management System is tailored to assist schools, districts and states in developing data-driven, goal-oriented, research-based plans through the Web.
Combining XML and Web services integration gives the user the advantage of using previously inaccessible data and information in evaluation and planning. This system assesses a school's strengths and weaknesses, implements strategies and activities to address each school's needs, and continually evaluates a school's progress toward achieving objectives and meeting goals. A multitude of resources are provided in each step of the process, including overviews, rubrics, surveys, worksheets, research, planning calendars, sample plans and clarifying documents.
The ePLAN system emphasizes continual growth and gives educators an opportunity to address immediate instructional and managemental issues by helping define and manage the variety of connections among people, resources, information and data. State Departments of Education interested in saving time and money may also wish to utilize resources that bring all of the necessary elements together to make data-driven, research-based decisions on improving student learning.
Contact Information
MGT of America Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
(888) 746-4648
www.MGTofAmerica.com
