How to Achieve a Successful Implementation?
Getting started is usually the hardest part! Milestone C can help you establish buy-in from other decision-makers, get ahead of the game for approvals and budgets, and understand the process from purchasing to implementation.
Typical Purchasing Process
Approval Process
Depending on your district and whether you are introducing a new course or upgrading a current one, various approvals will be needed. Department chairs, principals, curriculum leads, superintendents/presidents, and Board of Eds/Board of Directors will likely be involved. For new courses, it is likely that a curriculum meeting will be required to approve changes to the course catalog.
Funding
There are several options for funding new programs. Typically, year 1 has a higher cost than follow-on years. Therefore, many schools fund year one using external funds and fund follow-on years with either district or school-based budgets, though external funds can continue to be used to support the program.
Processing, Purchase Orders, and Billing
Every organization has unique back-office systems. Larger organizations typically have standard contracts. Once contracts are signed, Purchase Orders are issued and Invoices are provided for billing. For organizations that don’t have a standard contract, Milestone C can provide a contract for review.
Milestone C works in parallel with the purchase order process to get programs up and running - all we need is the signed contract to begin work.
Purchase and Implementation Process
Implementation Steps
Once the approvals are obtained, funding is in place, and the contract is signed, Milestone C will lead the implementation and support process. The basic setups are outlined below:
Welcome & Onboarding
Training Equipment Coordination
IT & Access Coordination
Professional Development & Training
Classroom Equipment Coordination
Program Kickoff Support
In-Action Support and Coaching