Innovation, Research & Development*
Staff	Item			Annual Cost
300	Technology Bytes summer training - budgeted for under Excellent Teaching			$            -
60	Tech Crew technology integration - budgeted for under Excellent Teaching			$            -
Multiple	Instructional Coordinator Research & Training Opportunities			$     13,000
Total Annual Cost**				$     13,000	$     13,325	$     13,658	$     14,000
				07-08	08-09	09-10	10-11
	* Dollar amounts listed reflect budget increases only
	** Annual Cost includes a 2.5% inflationary increase
	Innovation, Research & Development
	Role: Support schools, teachers, and students in exploring emerging technologies through pilots and other initiatives.
	Strategies:
	1. Maintain and expand the "Tech Crew" program to introduce instructional staff to new solutions to current challenges.
	2. Include a "New Tech Tools" session during "Tech Bytes" training.
	3. Provide access to emerging technologies targeted to specific curriculum outcomes, student needs, and staff talents.