Using Geographic Information Systems to Support Equitable Work-Based Learning Planning and Implementation
State and local education agencies can use geographic information systems (GIS) software as an operational tool
to visualize school locations and administrative boundaries or as a communications tool to inform families about
school attributes in different locations. This document encourages the use of GIS as a strategic and analytic
tool that can focus administrative decision making and guide the types of cross-sector collaborations that are
required to plan and implement systemic change efforts.