Learning Technology Center 2 presents

NFI: Technology Systems Interoperability

NFI will be held on April 17 & 18, 2007 at the newly renovated Abbey Resort,

Fontana, WI along the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva; http://www.theabbeyresort.com/.

Schedule	Monday, April 16         Early registration – 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
	Tuesday, April 17        Registration – 8:00 am – 9:00 am Conference – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm DINNER –  5:30 pm Popeye’s in Lake Geneva Compliments of Educational Resources
	Wednesday, April 18   Registration – 8:00 am – 9:00 am Conference – 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost	$125 – Includes 2 continental breakfasts and 1 lunch
Topic	Technology Systems Interoperability. See back for specifics.
Registration	http://www.kidsroe.org/KIDS/Catalog/Class.cfm?clsNumber=4426
Lodging	Rooms at the Abbey are $99 plus taxes and resort fees.  You will need to make your own room reservations.  Call The Abbey Resort at 800-709-1326 by March 17^th, 2007 and ask for rooms held for the Learning Technology Center group to receive the special lodging rates for the conference.  There is complementary wireless internet access at the resort, so you are welcome to bring your wireless laptop to use during the conference.
Questions	Lori Whitman, 815/636-3040, lwhitman@kidsroe.org

NFI: Technology Systems Interoperability April 17 & 18, 2007

Day 1 – April 17 – 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Presenters: Ed Hazelwood and Pete Gray

Elert and Associates

http://www.elert.com/

Learn how to plan and implement a standards-based, integrated technology system in your district, including development of policies and procedures, performing a cost analysis, and defining a process that ensures that all systems work well together and fit into the big picture and philosophy of the district.

Specific topics:, Process for assessment, technology and operations details and implementation, standards and documentation, cost analysis and estimating,

· Initial assessment of current network and systems (cable, facilities/closets, electronics for tele, data, A/V and security).

· Review of current technology plan as a basis for future upgrades

· Review of existing security policy and procedures documents

· Discussion of current and future changes in the district, growth etc, tech updates completed or planned

· Design considerations and standards for technology involved (local and national) - (ie, cable standards, electronics, security etc)

· Phases of technology projects (assessment, schematic design, detailed design, implementation, testing and commissioning

· Steps in technology upgrades or new systems (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and steps involved

· Summary of the benefits of dedicated (or supplemental outside support) for project implementation, final inspection and punch list, and testing/commissioning.

Day 2 – April 18 – 9:00 am-11:30 am

Presenter: Dave Moravec

Integrity Systems

http://www.integrityts.com/k12sif.htm

Dave Moravec will provide an overview of SIF. The primary goal of the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) is to enable data sharing among existing school and district systems. SIF provides a technology standard that enables the first step in effective data-driven decision making - Integration.

SIF Implementation enables seamless integration of a broad spectrum of instructional, administrative and communication tools, which creates an effective learning environment within a school or a district. SIF is also known to significantly improve information accuracy, availability,

and security.

Find out more about SIF at http://www.integrityts.com/sifabout.htm.

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