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How can smaller organizations with smaller budgets obtain the same level of technological expertise typically found in large organizations? Experience demonstrates that these large organizations typically have little difficulty finding and retaining high-quality technology executives for two simple reasons. First, they have the budget to do so. The divide between large districts and smaller ones is only widening because of the current economic crisis. Second, larger organizations often appear to have more complex challenges, greater options, and more prestige than their smaller peers. Thus, experienced technology executives tend to find themselves seeking out such opportunities often to the detriment of the smaller organizations.

The simple truth in education is that the smaller organizations have the same issues, the same needs, and the same desires. Like their larger brethren they too can benefit from an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) that is capable of helping executive management ensure that IT services are aligned to the overall goals and objectives of the organization. With roadblocks such as less prestige, less options, lower budgets, and possibly poor geographical location what is a small organization to do?

The answer is the eCIO service from K12TW! This service can instantly give your organization access to decades of experience at leading technology efforts in the K12 arena. Our leadership and guidance can transform your district from one that simply reacts to needs to one that proactively strategizes and fulfills needs before they become problems. Better yet, you can do this with a fraction of the cost typically required for such expertise because you are able to get the assistance when and where you need it – no more, no less. Furthermore, your current staff can focus on carrying out your mission more effectively and efficiently while we attend to items you either don’t have the time or expertise to handle.

$Text Box: What can you expect from our eCIO service? • Dedicated Individual – you will be assigned a point person who will be your eCIO. This person will function just as if they were a permanent employee for your organization with the exception that they are only there when you require them to be so your obligation matches your need. • Access to Invaluable Experience – although you are assigned an individual to be your eCIO that person will have access to other K12TW staff all of whom have years of experience in technology leadership positions. This access to knowledge across multiple domains helps ensure that you receive the best possible advice and guidance for your investment. • Cost Savings – Because you only pay for the time you consume you only pay a fraction of the cost of a full time employee. Furthermore, you may experience a decrease in training costs due to the breadth and depth of experience your eCIO will bring to your organization. • Results – you can rest assured that your organization will reap the benefits one would expect from such an invaluable resource. • Economies of Scale – in addition to the cost savings already mentioned an additional benefit is the economies of scale provided by being part of a larger whole as a consumer of eCIO services. Our staff will regularly look for opportunities to pair up entities with common interests for purchasing, training, and collaboration.$

The eCIO service is a day-to-day offering and comes with a flat rate pricing structure. Services can range from assisting your Cabinet with strategic planning to full IT management. The best way to get started with this service is:

Have K12TW, or another impartial third-party, perform a technology audit to determine a baseline for measuring progress and to determine where to start realizing results.
Your prospective eCIO will use the data from your audit to prepare a summary of findings for your leadership team to use in setting priorities for the eCIO based upon organizational goals and objectives.
Begin implementing mutually agreed upon strategy and begin to immediately address deficiencies.

The eCIO and your leadership team will meet regularly to discuss progress and make any necessary changes to the planned course of action.