Instructional Improvement System (IIS)

Needs Analysis Discussion, Planning Meeting, Focus Group Session

What is the Focus To review the North Carolina IIS conceptual model and conduct a needs analysis

of the Meeting? for the development of functional requirements for a comprehensive IIS.

Who is Invited? - Superintendents

- Chief Academic Officers

- Directors of Research and Assessment

- Staff Development Coordinators

- Chief Information Officers

- School Principals (elementary, middle, and high school)

- Technology Coordinators

- Library, Media, and/or Instructional Resource Specialists

- Classroom Teachers

- Education Association Leaders

When/Where: 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Choose one) Tuesday, August 2nd – Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown, Raleigh

Wednesday, August 3rd – Topsail High School, Hampstead

Thursday, August 4th – Doubletree Biltmore, Asheville

Friday, August 5th – Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte

Discussion Questions: - What are the key components of a comprehensive IIS?

-  Who are the major users of a web-based IIS?

-  What are the unique needs of the various users?

-  What is the required functionality?

-  What are the systems (data) integration requirements with LEA
(SIS, HR, LDS) applications and state-level reporting systems?

-  What is the impact of an easy-to-use and role-based IIS on:

§  curriculum?

§  assessment?

§  staff development?

§  student information management?

§  learning resources?

You are invited to come and share your thoughts, experiences, and perspectives on this most promising system for enhancing and supporting effective teaching and learning.

Participation is voluntary.

Instructional Improvement System (IIS)

Needs Analysis Discussion, Planning Meeting, and Focus Group Session

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I am interested in attending the following Instructional Improvement System session:

Tuesday, August 2nd – 12:30 – 4:00 – Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown, Raleigh

Wednesday, August 3rd – 12:30 – 4:00 – Topsail High School, Hampstead

Thursday, August 4th – 12:30 – 4:00 – Doubletree Biltmore, Asheville

Friday, August 5th – 12:30 – 4:00 – Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte

Detailed meeting and location information to follow upon registration.

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Please fax this form to 508.624.6565 or e-mail to with subject “IIS Focus Group”