Access to the knowledge and experience of educational leaders to guide your technology transitions
The BLEgroup works with public, private and charter schools and districts to effectively procure, adopt and manage technology and improve efficiencies and educational outcomes. Our team of 100 practicing education technology leaders draw on their own experiences to provide strategic advice and implementation support.
BLEgroup’s life cycle of services to schools includes:
Strategic Technology Audit and Plan
Benefit from the proven strategies of educational technology leaders
Your institution recognizes the power of technology but may not have the resources or experience to develop a strategic plan to gain all of its benefits and efficiencies. BLEgroup’s educational technology leaders can assess your current technology usage and develop a three-year plan, including a budget and implementation plan, to utilize technology to improve instructional outcomes.
Small District Technology Planning and Management
Support for rural and small school districts and charter schools
If you’re one of the 85% of American school district with fewer than 5,000 students, the BLEgroup small district planning and management services can provide your district with the extra support you need to move into the digital world. The small and rural district service includes:
- A strategic technology audit plan – 2 days on site
- 10 days of additional service during the year including:
- RFP development and management
- Temporary IT management
- Oversight of procurement and implementation on a monthly basis
- Access to BLEgroup product knowledge and research
- Sharing of personnel
From work done in small districts in Wyoming, Mississippi, Minnesota and Tennessee, the BLEgroup has developed a way to provide this range of services very cost effectively to rural and small districts and charter schools. Download the brochure>>>
RFP Management
Take the stress out of the technology RFP process
The RFP process is no small undertaking. As your school or district identifies technology needs, the BLEgroup can help you identify products and firms to meet those needs as well as manage the procurement process. We’ll work with you to craft and release an RFP or RFQ and then manage the process of receiving and evaluating responses from vendors.
Implementation Management
Ensuring adoption, use and positive educational outcomes from technology products
The effective adoption of a new technology product into teaching and learning processes takes planning, management, and extensive training. To ensure that your new technology purchases are used throughout your school system, the BLEgroup offers a proven methodology for managing the technical and organizational aspects of introducing new technology.
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