This process, however, may also lack a mechanism for piloting solutions and gathering data to support solutions in the context of the local school and district. The school is usually supportive of such efforts. Processes for assessing the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies may be used on a limited basis for specific initiatives. Transformation Schools at this level have in place formal processes that both consider and conduct research and reviews of best practices at strategic points in the planning and implementation process. Technology is a design factor within these processes and all applications of technology are dependent upon them.
Mechanisms are in place to ensure a constant flow of information into the system.
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