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Practical School IT Assessment: Start with What Staff Actually Use

A practical framework for evaluating school district technology without overcomplicating the process.

Technology reviews work best when they begin with staff workflows, not only infrastructure diagrams.

Start with Core Workflows

Map the critical workflows first:

• Instructional delivery
• Student data access
• Communication and incident response

Prioritize by Disruption Risk

A practical recommendation framework considers:

• Risk if a system fails
• Effort needed to improve it
• Number of people affected

Keep the Plan Usable

Recommendations should be clear, budget-aware, and staged in manageable phases.