2. Data Gathering
a. Assess progress towards the vision
b. Reviewing and updating school improvement priorities
c. Profile the system using enGauge or similar tool

3. Goals and Metrics
a. Establish goals
b. Identify evidence of success/Establish benchmarks
c. Collect and analyze baseline data
d. Marketing

4. Reviewing Research and Practice
a. Review research, best practices, and future trends
(content, field practice, technology)
b. Technology role in supporting practices

5. Implementation Cycle
a. Designing or select interventions (including progress indicators and benchmarks)
b. Assessing readiness
c. Ensuring systems support / professional development
d. Piloting/ formative assessment
e. Implementation and monitoring (scaling up)