What we have accomplished so far this summer?

• Continue to gather requirements and construct Portal
• Continue to gather requirements and implement Open Source LMS
• Release RFP for 7-12 Core Instructional Content
• Draft OVSD Rules and Best Practices
• Create Requirements for Portal and Teachers Interactive Network Help Desk
• Secured an agreement with COSA to distribute OVSD information

What is planned for the rest of the summer?

• Award RFP for Instructional  Content and Teacher Training
• Complete and Implement Plan for OVSD communications to School Districts and ESD’s.
• Beta Test Portal for Release in September
• Beta Test the Interactive Teachers Network Portal donated by Microsoft
• Implement Course Menu and course Search Engine
• Beta Test Learning Management System with course content for instruction
• Continue to Evaluate additional instruction data and Voice Communications Tools
• Release Help Desk RFP
• Submit OVSD Rules and Best Practices to State Board Of Education

What can I do to help my school district?

• Become involved with the project. Provide input and recommendations to the requirements for the Portal and Learning Management System
• Join a focus group or sub-committee where we examine items like e-mail, best practices and professional development. Meetings are held monthly and should require less than 8 hours of your time each month.

How can I become involved?

• Register on www.ORVSD.net, provide input and suggest improvements for instructional technology and distance learning.
• E-mail - Marc Eskenas, marc.eskenas@state.or.us