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THE Consortium
Phone: 614-447-0844
FAX:  614-447-9043

Goal 1 - Set up meetings between partners
Activities

1. Contact Janet Imel, Dr. Blackwell, and Dr. Stewart
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 4-30-00
   Evaluation: Appointment set
   
   
2. Organizational meeting to share expectations of the project and each other. Some of the questions that may need to be addressed include:
   1. Courses to be:
      
      1. Delivered
      2. By whom
      3. Where
      4. When
      5. AVs? Use of Dish Satellite/Materials - Subscription
         
   2. Courses to be developed - will they be:
      
      1. Lecture/live
      2. Internet
      3. Cassette College
      4. OCCCN?
         
   
   Timeline: 5-30-00
   Evaluation: Minutes and other meetings planned
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   
   
3. Check with management team and other partners in order to determine if all players have been identified
   
   Timeline: 4-30-00
   Evaluation: Minutes and other meetings planned
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   

Goal 2 - Identify additional partners
Activity

1. Check with Ivy Tech, Terre Haute, IN about collaborating. Dr. Magnant will report including action steps, time limits, contact person and other details
   
   Lead Person: Dr. Pete Magnant
   Timeline: 3-24-00
   Evaluation: Report
   

Goal 3 - Develop plan to assess cohorts
Activity

1. Work with CARS Staff Development Coordinator
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: In progress
   Evaluation: # of staff assessed
   

Goal 4 - Assess technical training needs and basic education skills
Activities

1. Complete THE Consortium technology survey with all Children's Division staff
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 4-17-00
   Evaluation: Completed surveys of all staff
   
   
2. Complete assessments through Area 30 and/or Ivy Tech
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 8-30-00
   Evaluation: Completed assessment on all 30 cohorts
   

Goal 5 - Identify 30 cohorts
Activities

1. Send preliminary list to THE Consortium
   
   Lead Person: Peggy Miller
   Timeline: 4-14-00
   Evaluation: List of cohorts that are committed to moving forward with their education
   
   
2. Meet with Children's Administrative Team to discuss the need for commitment from cohorts
   
   Lead Person: Peggy Miller
   Timeline: 4-13-00
   Evaluation: List of cohorts that are committed to moving forward with their education
   
   
3. Present to staff. Use RISE Video if time permits
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 4-17-00
   Evaluation: List of cohorts that are committed to moving forward with their education
   
   
4. Identify volunteers and update the list as needed
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 4-24-00
   Evaluation: List of cohorts that are committed to moving forward with their education
   
   Reference Note: NAEYC Video "How to use technology"
   

Goal 6 - Develop technology plan
Activities

1. Assess equipment needs
   1. Compile complete inventory of agency computer related equipment
      
      Lead Person: Joe Burgess
      Timeline: 4-28-00
      Evaluation: Written inventory
      
      
   2. Arrange for Q-Net Consultant to see what we have and help agency to develop the technology plan
      
      Lead Person: Diane Yeadon & Barb Woodard
      Timeline: 4-28-00
      Evaluation: Appointments set
      
      
   3. Develop the agency technology plan with appropriate agency staff and Q-Net
      
      Lead Person: Peggy Miller
      Timeline: 6-15-00
      Evaluation: Written plan
      

Goal 7 - Purchase equipment
Activity

1. Use the Technology Plan and the budget for this project as a guideline. Consult with THE Consortium
   
   Lead Person: Peggy Miller
   Timeline: 6-30-00
   Evaluation: Staff evaluation as to the usefulness
   

Goal 8 - Assess Galileo software and begin using in the classrooms
Activity

1. Four CARS staff have already been certified to train others to use this software. It is being used in one or two classes to see how it works. Further assessment will take place with implementation in the fall.
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 9-30-00
   Evaluation: Successful implementation as proven by ability to enter, access and report data
   

Goal 9 - Assess the parent training plan and how it will fit with the COL
Activities

1. Develop training plan for parents/families
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 8-31-00
   Evaluation: The written plan and steps that led to it
   
   
2. Assess the plan in relationship with this project
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 9-30-00
   Evaluation: Notes regarding the assessment of the plan and any action steps if needed
   

Goal 10 - Revise the budget
Activity

1. Look at the budget in terms of the five months remaining to spend this year's allotment. Items to consider:
   
   1. Cost of assessments
   2. Cost of several meetings with partners
   3. Purchase other allowable equipment
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 3-31-00
   Evaluation: Approved revised budget
   

Goal 11 - Work out details of how to do the invoicing
Activities

1. Invoice to Diane (CARS) by 5-1-00 to be paid by 6-30-00
   
   Lead Person: Dr. Magnant
   Timeline: 5-1-00
   Evaluation: Invoice received by CARS
   
   
2. Letters to Dr. Blackwell and Dr. Stewart regarding how to invoice
   
   Lead Person: Diane Yeadon
   Timeline: 3-31-00
   Evaluation: Copies of letters
   

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