Strategic Goal Management for LACOE

IHI delivered a powerful executive dashboard for LACOE, integrating AI forecasting, real-time KPIs, and geospatial analytics to transform strategic goal management and accelerate district-wide decision-making.

Overview

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) required a comprehensive, real-time Strategic Goal Management platform to track and achieve its 2022-2025 strategic objectives across 80 school districts. Designed for the superintendent and executive leadership, the dashboard provides interactive KPI tracking, geospatial data insights, and AI-driven forecasting.

IHI developed a fully interactive, executive-level dashboard, integrating real-time data analytics, advanced forecasting models, and a GenAI chatbot, enabling stakeholders to monitor progress, explore trends, and make data-driven decisions.

==The Challenge==

LACOE faced several challenges in managing strategic goal execution:

  • Fragmented Data Sources: Decision-makers lacked a centralized platform for tracking multi-district performance.
  • Delayed Reporting: Traditional reporting mechanisms failed to provide real-time strategic insights, delaying course correction.
  • Limited Forecasting & AI Support: Leadership required predictive analytics and AI-powered insights to drive proactive decision-making.
  • Complex KPI Tracking: The sheer scope of LACOE’s multi-year, multi-district strategic goals made goal alignment and progress monitoring cumbersome.

==The Solution==

IHI delivered an AI-powered executive dashboard, built with scalable, interactive, and data-driven capabilities, tailored for district-wide leadership and strategic planning.

Key Features Implemented:

  • Real-Time KPI Monitoring & Reporting – Provides dynamic data visualizations for LACOE’s strategic priorities.
  • AI-Powered Forecasting & Decision Support – Integrates predictive models to anticipate performance gaps and optimize resource allocation.
  • Conversational AI Chatbot – Enables executives to query real-time progress updates, trends, and district-wide insights via GenAI.
  • Geospatial Data Analytics – Offers map-based visualizations, linking student performance, resource allocation, and district-wide trends.
  • Cross-Device Accessibility – Ensures seamless access from desktops, tablets, and mobile devices for on-the-go decision-making.

==The Outcome==

The Strategic Goal Management Dashboard transformed LACOE’s executive decision-making processes, delivering measurable impact: 

  • Faster, data-driven decision-making, reducing time-to-action by 60%.
  • Enhanced transparency, ensuring executive alignment across 80+ school districts.
  • AI-driven forecasting improved strategic planning and risk mitigation.
  • Seamless integration with existing district-wide data systems, minimizing disruption.
  • Significant adoption by leadership, reinforcing a data-first culture at LACOE.