Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 0

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1 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 0

2 Necessary Components for the LEA Technology Plans North Carolina G. S. Article 8, Part 3A115c-102.6A-C(16). In order for local education agencies to meet requirements as set forth in North Carolina General Statute Article 8, Part 3A115c-102.6C-A, each section of the plan must include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following: NC public schools will produce globally competitive students. 1. Mathematics/reading scores improvement 2. Classroom use of student resources 3. IMPACT model implementation 4. Computer Skills Test score improvement 5. Computer Skills Curriculum implementation 6. Information Skills Curriculum implementation 7. Technology integration across the curriculum 8. Student distance learning opportunities 9. Assistive technology availability 10. Global Exchange 11. Support for Early College/Learn and Earn (or similar) programs NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. 1. Teacher/staff skills assessment 2. Diverse training resources (local and online including DPI resources) 3. Follow-up support 4. Local certification and professional development requirements 5. Ethical and professional standards 6. of training 7. Readiness of an educator to design, implement, and discuss assessment strategies is referred to as "assessment literacy." 8. Global awareness training* *Global Awareness: The recognition and understanding of interrelationships among international organizations, nation-states, public and private economic entities, socio-cultural groups, and individuals across the globe. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 1

3 NC public school students will be healthy and responsible. 1. School campus security (video, alarms, metal detectors, etc.) 2. School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.) 3. Student and Staff ID systems 4. Student Information/Tracking Systems (SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.) 5. Internet and filtering/security 6. Classroom telephone systems and other communications devices 7. Website use (district, school and classroom) Flexible access to resources 8. Equitable access to resources 9. Ethical and personal responsibility 10. Policy and procedures to address global, ethical and responsible use 11. Technology used to educate, monitor and maintain healthy student lifestyles Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools. 1. Leadership enabling Teaching and learning collaborative projects 2. MTAC 3. Leadership communication tools and venues 4. Leadership created professional growth opportunities 5. Partnerships 6. Process for addressing ongoing change NC public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems. 1. Policy 2. Budget 3. Personnel 4. Security 5. Administrative Applications 6. Hardware 7. Infrastructure-School Local Area Networks and District Wide Area Networks 8. Communication and collaboration tools ( , Web 2.0, file management) for clientele Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 2

4 Public Schools of North Carolina North Carolina Instructional Technology Plan REQUIRED SUBSTANTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN The local school board has actively involved key stakeholders in the development of a district-wide four-year technology plan that includes the following key components: a vision statement consistent with the North Carolina Instructional Technology Plan that reflects the unique qualities and strategic priorities of your local school system; the identification of the current situation, goals, objectives and evaluation of the core instructional and istrative components of a technology program that address the five strategic priorities of the Future Ready Students: Globally competitive students 21 st Century professionals Healthy and responsible students Leadership for innovation 21 st Century Systems; a staff development and training component that reflects a budget of 20 to 30 % of the total cost of the technology program; and an infrastructure/connectivity component that meets North Carolina Information Technology Services standards to assure compatibility, connectivity, and costeffectiveness. LEA Name: Jones County LEA Number: 520 Signature: Superintendent Local Board Chair Person of Contact: Carolyn Lane Telephone number: (252) Instructional Technology Division Technology Planning and Support NCDPI Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 3

5 Jones County Schools Technology Committee Members All committee members have been involved in the development of this plan and support its implementation. Name Title or Group Represented Signature Date Michael Bracy Superintendent Carolyn Lane Victor Coleman Bill Franklin Betty Murphrey Emily Andrews Barbara Garvey Regina Washington Eleanor Falls Cheryl Heath Special Assistant of C & I Information Technology Director School Safety & Security Director_ JSHS Media/Technology Coordinator JMS Media/Technology Coordinator CES Media/Technology Coordinator MES Media/Technology Coordinator PES Media/Technology Coordinator TES Media/Technology Coordinator Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 4

6 VISION Jones County Public School System believes that technology is an important tool in removing barriers to 21 st century learning. It exposes stakeholders to more resources and expands thinking skills in all areas. Technology provides the missing link to impacting student achievement. We realize that without proper staff development, planning, monitoring, and funding, this goal will not be as effective. It is imperative that we provide adequate up-to-date technology and training to all stakeholders in order to make informational resources accessible to our entire community. We adhere to Jones County School s vision of providing a customized student-learning environment with rigorous, relevant, and responsive instruction to ensure that all students are prepared as globally responsibly and competitive citizens. In order to meet the dynamic informational and technological skills required to level the playing field in a global marketplace and succeed in the 21 st century, it is imperative we use technology as directed by the North Carolina Technology plan and adhere to the North Carolina State Board of Education s strategic priorities. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 5

7 NC public schools will produce globally competitive students. Current Situation Narrative Jones County School System is committed to the use of technology to support high student achievement. The system supports higher level thinking skills through research using web based tools and resources that support project based learning taking place throughout the schools. Thinking Maps software is available throughout the school system. Fifty eight percent of the classrooms now have access to interactive software through Smart Boards, laptop and desktop computers, and projectors. The majority of these same classrooms are also equipped with Wacom wireless tablets, document cameras, and Averkey video switches. These technology resources offer instructors creative and innovative strategies to increase student motivation and learning. The county utilizes several technology programs to assess and if necessary remediate students who need extra practice and practice with skills in certain areas. Programs such as ClassScape, Study Island, SuccessMaker and others allow instructors to pinpoint what skills are needed for certain students and then to address those skills through practice. Online subscription programs such as United Streaming, Renaissance Learning, and Noodle Tools provide students and teachers with resources beyond their classroom walls as do the state resources NC Wise Owl, NC Live, NC Learn and NCVPS. Study Island, SuccessMaker, Acellus, Plato, STAR Reading, STAR Math and ClassScape allow the assessment and benchmark of student achievement throughout the school year. The elementary teachers use e-assessment on palm pilots for reading assessment. All six schools within the district offer flexible access for circulation. Due to class responsibilities assigned to each school media specialist, only partial flexible access is available for classes to be scheduled with the media specialist. Each school has one media specialist. The middle school has a part time media assistant. In the elementary schools there is a designated staff member to help with instructional technology and technology troubleshooting. All media specialists collaborate with teachers to provide resources and instruction to ensure that students are meeting state standards regarding the Information Skills curriculum. Collaboration between the district s media specialists takes place. All school media centers have a plan for the continued weeding and updating of their collections as well as a district plan. Jones County Schools fully supports the ideas of the IMPACT model and plans to increase staffing in this area as funds become available. The middle and high schools have an average of three computers per classroom while two of the elementary schools average four computers per classroom and the other two average five computers per classroom with an average of 21 students per class. All of the classrooms have Internet access and a connectivity of 45 mbs or better. Distance learning opportunities are provided through North Carolina Virtual Public School and online courses through the Jones County unit of Lenoir Community College. At this time thirty five students are enrolled in distance learning opportunities. District Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 6

8 high school students have access to college credit through Learn and Earn online and the local branch of Lenoir Community College. Twenty six students are presently participating in distant learning opportunities in the district. Teachers and staff are made aware of digital resources that are available through in service staff development training offered by central office personnel, media specialists, and personnel from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. All staff has e- mail access and an address through the school system. The district is currently looking into a web host to upgrade the district website. Schools and teachers will then have the option of setting up their own classroom websites and blogs. Parents are now made aware of technology resources that are available through the current district and school websites, through parent nights, and documentation taken home by students. Assistive adaptive technologies are used to insure student success. Reading programs include Reading Horizons and Reading Concepts. Communication switches/devices used include Cheaptalk, Board Maker, Littlemack communicator switches, Intellikeys, Wacom Wireless Tablets, and auditory trainers. Humanware Smart View magnifiers are also used. Jones County s ESL teachers use several of the available online language programs and translators. Students have access to online foreign language courses through NCVPS. The use of technology supports the Jones County Schools Improvement Plan in allowing instruction to be individualized. The school system has a goal of providing technology infrastructure learning tools necessary to enhance instruction for 21 st Century learning. Training for teachers and staff in new technological tools will insure that Jones County Schools are led by 21 st Century professionals. Technology will be integrated into all areas of the curriculum and will allow for higher order thinking skills to be taught through real life projects as well as assessing where students are currently and what remediation may need to occur. Increased communication through technology within the school community, as well as with the world, will be our goal to educate students ready for the 21 st century. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 7

9 Strategic Priority 1: Jones County Schools will produce globally competitive students. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) X Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate a global 21st Century environment, including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology. X Every student s achievement is measured with an assessment system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions needed in the 21st Century. X Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them to stay ahead of international competition. Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner to be competitive in a constantly changing international environment. Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates Degree or college transfer credit. Objective 1.1 Increase individual student growth in reading and math by 3%. Strategy Integrate technology into every classroom to allow for individualization and assessment of student instruction Resources Needed (Human & Material) Teachers/staff knowledgeable in technology applications Technology equipment including laptops for Freshmen Academy students Person(s) Responsible Board of Education Superintendent Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Information Technology Director Budget Needs $10,000 Local Funding Sources State Federal Grants Donations Time-line (Proposed & dates) September 2009 September 2013 Method of EOG test data AMTR Data NC WISE data Software generated reports Results June 2013 Assessment and remedial software Teacher/staff training NC WISE Principals Evidence of teacher/staff technology renewal credit Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 8

10 1.1.2 Integrate technology into every classroom to allow for authentic tasks and project based learning Teachers/staff knowledgeable in technology applications Technology equipment including laptops for Freshmen Academy project based learning Software programs Board of Education Superintendent Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Information Technology Director Principals $130,000 Local State Federal Grants Donations September 2009 September 2013 EOG test data AMTR Data Evidence of teacher/staff technology renewal credit Teacher/Staff training Provide assistive technology to students who need adaptations Teachers knowledgeable of assistive technology tools and software Assistive tools Assistive software Teacher/staff training Board of Education Superintendent Exceptional Children s Director $15,000 Local State Federal Grants September 2009 September 2013 EOG test data AMTR Data NC WISE data Evidence of teacher/staff technology renewal credit NC WISE Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 9

11 Strategic Priority 1: Jones County Schools will produce globally competitive students. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) X Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate a global 21st Century environment, including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology. X Every student s achievement is measured with an assessment system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions needed in the 21st Century. X Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them to stay ahead of international competition. X Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner to be competitive in a constantly changing international environment. Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates Degree or college transfer credit. Objective 1.2 Implement information skills and computer/technology skills into all areas of the curriculum. Strategy Implement the IMPACT model throughout the school system Resources Needed (Human & Material) Instructional technologists for every school Media assistants for every school All classrooms equipped with Smart Boards, projectors, and computers Teacher and staff training Person(s) Responsible Board of Education Superintendent Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Information Technology Director Budget Needs $200,000 Local Funding Sources State Federal Grants Time-line (Proposed & dates) September 2009 September 2013 Method of AMTR Data Media Center and computer lab usage records Media Center and teacher collaboration records Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 10

12 1.2.2 Analyze computer skills test data and provide remediation as necessary Teachers Test Data Remediation Schedules Principals Teachers $10,000 Local State Federal September 2009 September 2013 Computer Skills Test Data Remediation Data Provide necessary and ongoing technology training for teachers and staff DPI Instructional Technology Resources School Technology Support Staff Product support Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Information Technology Director Principal $5,000 Local State Federal September 2009 September 2013 Teacher/staff renewal credit data Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 11

13 Strategic Priority 1: Jones County Schools will produce globally competitive students. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) Every student excels in rigorous and relevant core curriculum that reflects what students need to know and demonstrate a global 21st Century environment, including a mastery of languages, an appreciation of the arts, and competencies in the use of technology. Every student s achievement is measured with an assessment system that informs instruction and evaluates knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions needed in the 21st Century. Every student will be enrolled in a course of study designed to prepare them to stay ahead of international competition. X Every student uses technology to access and demonstrate new knowledge and skills that will be needed as a life-long learner to be competitive in a constantly changing international environment. X Every student has the opportunity to graduate from high school with an Associates Degree or college transfer credit. Objective 1.3 Provide distance learning opportunities, the opportunity to earn college credit, and an increase in global awareness. Strategy Provide students with the opportunity to participate in distance learning courses Resources Needed (Human & Material) Technology equipment NCVPS or other online course provider Person(s) Responsible State Board of Education Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Budget Needs $5,000 Local Funding Sources State Federal Time-line (Proposed & dates) September 2009 September 2013 Method of Roster of students participating in online courses Results June, 2013 School site coordinator Principal School site coordinator Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 12

14 1.3.2 Provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school Learn and Earn Online Technology equipment State Board of Education Jones County Board of Education $5,000 Local State Federal September 2009 September 2013 Roster of students earning college credit Lenoir Community College Flexible Scheduling Lenoir Community College Site Coordinator Superintendent Collaboration between high school and college Principal Provide students with increased global awareness and opportunities for global exchange Guidance Counselors Technology equipment Web 2.0 tools Teachers/Staff Training for teachers/staff Jones County Board of Education Special Assistant for Curriculum and Instruction Information Technology Director $10,000 Local State Federal Grants September 2009 September 2013 AMTR Report NC DPI resources Teachers/Staff Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 13

15 NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals Current Situation Narrative Our district offers multi-faceted opportunities for using technology to support student achievement. Media/Technology Coordinators, individual teachers, and staff with specific training and skills along with outside consultants, independent studies, and peer tutors provide staff development within each school. Technology Assistants are trained for technology training, as well as, troubleshooting, web design, and other skills. A major system-wide initiative is the implementation and proper utilization of NCWISE for the school year. Teachers are now using Smartboard Technologies in elementary classrooms after training was implemented. Smartboard training was provided by a company representative and follow-up was provided by NCDPI s Technology Teacher on Loan and school technology assistants. Each school has an up-to-date computer lab that serves as a training site for staff development. Principals and Media/Technology Specialists at each school, in coordination with the Tech Director, evaluate staff development needs in order to align appropriate training in the areas of emerging technologies, assistive learning programs, integration of technology into the curriculum, and the computer skills curriculum. Staff development is planned and provided accordingly at the school and county levels. All staff members are trained on proper usage of the network. They utilize this area of technology to perform their jobs more effectively. Sixty percent of purchasing will be performed using E-procurement this year. Teachers use web based resources to access lesson plans, review curriculum, submit reports, review literature and research studies using programs such as NC Learn, NCWise Owl, ENC, and fee based programs including ed Learn and Educational World. Currently, teachers are expected to utilize new technologies and teaching/assessment programs they have received training for in their classrooms in order to keep our students globally competitive and to individualize instruction with the utmost effectiveness. Teachers are expected to include technology components in their weekly instruction based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. s of completed training opportunities take the form of surveys that are ultimately submitted to the Human Resources Department at the county level. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 14

16 NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Strategic Technology Plan Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) X Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. Every teacher and istrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions. Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board of Education priorities. Every educational professional uses data to inform decision. Objective 2.1 All educators will have the skills to deliver 21 st Century content in a 21 st Strategy Provide appropriate instruction for students to meet their needs and enhance their learning through 21 st Century technology Provide a minimum of three or five hours of appropriate technology training for our teachers to enable them to use assessment resources effectively Resources Needed (Human & Material) Appropriate assessment tools, Teacher and Administrative participation, North Carolina Standard Course of Study and other DPI resources School Board approval, Centralized credit tracking system Person(s) Responsible Central Service support, Principals, Technology Coordinators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants School board, Superintendent, Human Resources support, Principals Budget Needs $10,000.00/per school for equipment, software and connectivity $2,000.00/per school for equipment, software and connectivity Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. Funding Method of Sources Local, state, federal, and other Local and other. Time-line (Proposed & dates) October 2009 May 2013 October 2009 May 2013 Summaries of completed assessments Teacher/Staff credit renewal data reflective of 3-5 hours of technology credits Principals, IT Department, $ /per Local, state, Completed Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 15

17 Utilize, when appropriate, our technology assistants to troubleshoot and provide local training for schoolbased and countybased technology issues and programs Central Office, Local Technology Assistants, IT Department, Work order system Principals, Local Technology Assistants school for equipment, software and connectivity federal, and other October 2009 May 2013 work order summaries, Workshop training agendas and/or rosters Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 16

18 Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.* Strategic Goal: (Please check.) Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. Every teacher and istrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and disposition. X Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board of Education priorities. Every educational professional uses data to inform decision. Objective 2.2 All educators will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills to promote global awareness and world interconnectedness with the aid of technology. Strategy Provide professional development in technology and instruction to help teachers promote Global Awareness into classroom curriculums Utilize language translation websites to enhance communication in classroom instruction Resources Needed (Human & Material) Trainers and Internet access to NCWise Owl, Web2 resources, reviews of global awareness websites, and other on-line resources Resource list and trainers of on-line language translation web sites. Translation media within reference and search engines Person(s) Responsible Central Service support, Principals, Technology Coordinator and/or Media Coordinator, NCDPI Technology Teacher on Loan Central Service support, Principals, Technology Coordinator and/or Media Coordinator Budget Needs $2,000.00/per school for equipment, and connectivity $ /per school for software, equipment, and connectivity Funding Sources Local and state Local, state, federal, and other Time-line (Proposed & dates) October 2009 May 2013 October 2009 May 2013 Method of Training sign in sheets and/or Training evaluations, and/or Principal observations Resource lists, Samples of translated documents Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 17

19 Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. X Every teacher and istrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions. Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board of Education priorities. Every educational professional uses data to inform decision. Objective 2.3 Every teacher and istrator will use a 21 st Century assessment systems to inform instruction and measure 21 st Century knowledge, skills, performance and dispositions. Strategy Provide training for all teachers in technology and programs that will best enable them to assess student knowledge, skills, performance and dispositions Resources Needed (Human & Material) Trainers, Hardware, Software and/or Web access to programs such as Classscapes, RenPlace, eassessment, Study Island, and/or Starfall Person(s) Responsible County coordinators, Principals, Technology and/or Media Coordinator, Teachers Budget Needs $5,000.00/per school for equipment, software and connectivity Funding Sources Local, state, federal, and other Time-line (Proposed & dates) October 2009 May 2013 Method of Samples of student IEPs and profiles reflective of ongoing assessments of technologybased programs Results June, Provide follow-up training and refreshers as indicated by teachers assessments and surveys Assessment and survey summary data, Trainers for programs and follow-up instruction indicated Central Services, Human Resources reports, Principals, Local technology trainers, Program specific trainers, NCDPI Technology Teachers on Loan $2,000.00/per school for equipment, software and connectivity at the Central Services level Local, state, federal, and other October 2009 May 2013 Agendas and/or rosters reflective of data collected from teachers assessments and surveys areas of need Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 18

20 Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. Every teacher and istrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and disposition. Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. X Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board of Education priorities. Every educational professional uses data to inform decision. Objective 2.4 Every teacher and istrator will have 21 st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with county and State Board priorities Strategy Account for all staff professional credits, and evaluations with one consistently maintained webbased program Resources Needed (Human & Material) Centralized webbased professional development tracking program, Tracking program coordinator/ operator Person(s) Responsible Tracking program coordinator/ Operator, Human Resources Coordinator, Program/workshop facilitators/trainers. Budget Needs $5, for operational costs of equipment, software and connectivity Funding Sources Local, state, federal, and other Time-line (Proposed & dates) October 2009 May 2013 Method of Cumulative reports indicative of annual summaries of professional development credits, assessments, and program/ workshop evaluations Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 19

21 Strategic Priority 2: NC public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. Strategic Goal: (Please check.) Every teacher will have the skills to deliver 21st Century content in a 21st Century context with 21st Century tools and technology that guarantees student learning. Every teacher and istrator will use a 21st Century assessment system to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance, and dispositions. Every education professional will receive preparation in the interconnectedness of the world with knowledge and skills, including language study. Every education professional will have 21st Century preparation and access to ongoing high quality professional development aligned with State Board of Education priorities. X Every educational professional uses data to inform decision. Objective 2.5 Every teacher and istrator uses data to inform decisions. Strategy Conduct annual teachers assessments and surveys to be used as indicators of future staff technology training and needs Resources Needed (Human & Material) Specific technology program assessments with centralized on-line access and tracking. Timely technology specific surveys with centralized on-line access and tracking Person(s) Responsible Central Services Human Resources Coordinator, Principals, Teachers, Assistants Budget Needs $50,000.00/per school for equipment, software and connectivity Funding Sources Local, state, and other. Time-line (Proposed & dates) October,2009 May 2013 Method of Samples of completed assessments and surveys Reflective assessment and survey summaries Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 20

22 NC public school students will be healthy and responsible. Current Situation Narrative The Jones County Schools System is committed is to having healthy students in safe, orderly, and caring schools. All schools are equipped with weather alert radios and fire alarm systems to handle emergencies and to be aware of inclement weather conditions. Administrative offices and classrooms in all schools are equipped with two-way telephones which also serve as an intercom system. Surveillance cameras are installed in all schools. Monitors are located in the front office area for staff viewing. Video cameras and school issued cell phones are available on all school buses for safety issues and emergencies. School buildings are further protected from unauthorized entry by motion detectors and alarm systems during out-of-session periods. Administrative staff, maintenance staff, and the school resource officer are outfitted with two-way radios which span a five mile radius to alert each other if intruders are detected or other emergencies arise. This allows for communication between schools and the local sheriff s department. Jones Senior High and Jones Middle each have a remote metal detector which can be utilized if needed. Jones County Schools use a Protocols Flip Chart for Crisis Management and Emergency Plans. NutriKids and Meals Plus programs are utilized by cafeteria staff for planning, bookkeeping and monitoring students. Jones County Schools website provide safety information for parents including schedules for events, meetings, announcements, school closings, and other pertinent information. Blackboard Connect is a computer program which will contact parents by telephone concerning student absences, upcoming events, meetings, or school closings. All Jones County Schools students will be issued picture identification cards. All Jones County Schools employees are issued picture ID cards. Bar codes/swipe bars to access buildings to provide limited entrance access is a goal of the Jones County Schools. Jones County Schools use NC Wise to collect and organize student information throughout their academic years. Police-Pak is used to manage and track discipline issues. Web access is provided to all students. Safe accounts are provided for Jones Middle and Jones Senior High students through Students and staff are protected from inappropriate websites by Smooth Wall which is filtering program. Computers are secured from viruses and inappropriate downloads by Deep Freeze, Spybot, Ad Aware, Microsoft Anti-Spyware, Beta, and Symantec Norton Cooperate at the server level. Teacher monitoring and Acceptable Use Policies, (AUPs) provide further security measures. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 21

23 Jones County Schools Safety Director and School Resource Officer serve as a resource for programs such as GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training), anger management, counseling, drug, alcohol, abstinence, and personal wellness programs. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint programs are used for teaching presentations and student projects. Student presentations are recorded using a video camera. School safety presenters often provide the staff with videos to enhance their presentations. Internet safety, character education, and health education is taught to students to promote healthy student lifestyles. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 22

24 NC public school students will be healthy and responsible. Strategic Technology Plan Strategic Priority 3: NC public school students will be healthy and responsible. Strategic Goal: Every learning environment will be inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible for student success. X Every school provides an environment in which each child has positive, nurturing relationships with caring adults. X Every school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle where students are encouraged to make responsible choices. Every school focuses on developing strong student character, personal responsibility, and community/world involvement. Every school reflects a culture of learning that empowers and prepares students to be life-long learners. Objective 3.1: Schools will utilize security features. Strategy Deploy surveillance cameras in halls, playgrounds, and parking lots Deploy video cameras on buses and cell phones for emergencies Resources Needed (Human & Material) Cameras and computer equipment and software Cameras and cell phones Person(s) Responsible Facilities director Technology Coordinator Safety Director Budget Needs $6300/per year Funding Sources Local, state, federal, other Safety Director $9000/per year Local, state, federal, other Time-line (Proposed & dates) August 2009 June 2013 August 2009 June 2013 Method of Observation, surveillance records, discipline records, vandalism reports Observation, surveillance records, discipline records, cell phone bill Results June 2013 Objective 3.2: Schools will utilize student and staff identification and tracking systems Issue picture id cards for staff and students ID Badge Maker Safety Director $3000/per year Local, state, federal, other August 2009 June 2013 ID badges Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 23

25 3.2.2 Utilize NCWise and NutriKids to collect and organize student information Software NCWise Data Manager Cafeteria Manager $6000/per year Local, state, federal, other August 2009 June 2013 Objective 3.3: Schools will utilize safety features for , Internet searches, and provide policies and procedures for the proper use of websites Filter and Smooth Wall Instructional $6000/per year Local, state, Smooth Wall provide safe Internet blocker Technology federal, other August 2009 receipts, Smooth searches Director Wall site blocks June Promote proper use of computers and knowledge of copyright guidelines Signed Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Posted Copyright Guidelines Central Services Media Coordinator $1000/per year Local, state, federal, other August 2009 June 2013 Objective 3.4: Schools will use technology to educate, monitor and maintain healthy student lifestyles Teach students Internet Safety, character education, and health education Safety Director, School Resource Officer, Nurses, Guidance Counselor, PE Teacher, Classroom Teacher Safety Director, School Resource Officers, Nurses, Guidance Counselor, PE Teacher, Classroom Teacher $1000/per year Local, state, federal, other August 2009 June 2013 Reports AUPs Posted Copyright Guidelines Lesson plans. Health assessments, handouts, presentations Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 24

26 Leadership will guide innovation in NC Public Schools Current Situation Narrative The Professional Leadership Team at each of the Jones County Schools continues to follow the recommendations of the IMPACT Model as we develop strategies for instruction and professional development for our faculty and students. The amount of technology and the ways in which our schools use technology has increased dramatically over the last five years. Our leadership teams strive to create a culture of excellence. They accept the necessity of preparing our teachers, students, and community for a future that includes an enhanced use of technology, more complex occupations, and the need to compete in a global society. Through collaboration, our schools Professional Leadership Communities (PLC) and School Improvement Teams (SIT) have been instrumental in the implementation and development of plans that will bring about real change in thinking and attitude of our staff, community, and students. This new way of seeing is making us all aware of the need to meet our state s Future Ready Goals. Central Services addresses issues identified by our schools school improvement teams by providing comprehensive staff development during the year. The district provides continuous school leadership improvement by providing teachers and other important stakeholders with funding for workshops and online courses. During workshops and meetings, teachers learn strategies to help them prepare their students, and community for jobs that may exist in the future. Technology will play an integral part in our future, and our leaders are adjusting our schools to do what is necessary to make sure we are all ready. The high school media center offers flexible scheduling, and technology lab offers a partial flex schedule. The middle school offers one technology lab with flex scheduling and the media center is on a partial flexible schedule. The high school uses Channel One to help students be aware of what is happening in the world beyond their state and country. The middle school implements United Streaming. The elementary schools media centers and technology labs have partial flexed scheduling. Each classroom has three to four computers to assist in meeting technology long term goals. Technology is in place that will allow members of the school staff the opportunity of viewing the district s staff development calendar. The district provides continuous school leadership improvement by providing teachers with funding for educator s workshops and online courses. Staff development for media and technology includes planned training for technology team members in areas such as webpage design. School professionals, and teachers in the district are encouraged to participate in teaching and learning experiences outside of the school through conferences and conventions, listservs, and various professional organizations. At the high school level, math and science students go to regional and state competitions. Students are encouraged to go on national and international school field trips, to use Gaggle , write E-pals, use web blogs, and to take online classes through Virtual Public School, or Early College in subjects such as French and Spanish. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 25

27 Our Media Technology Committee is made up of members from each school in the county. The district MTAC committee presents on an as-needed basis to share resources, concerns, and progress on the district media and technology programs to the Jones County School Board. Surveys, exit evaluations, and teachers sharing at faculty meetings helps the district decide what instructional technology is needed future staff development. The school district enables student growth, academic achievement, professional growth through the use of partnerships such as; Exploris, International Exposure Focus, Marble Museum, Virtual Fieldtrips, Learn and Earn, Creative Curriculum, AVID, and ECU partnership with ITest. The Technology Committee supports the district s mission: Mission Possible and the district initiatives by helping the district prepare for a future unknown. We accept the mission set before us to help our leaders prepare our teachers, students, and community for the complexities of working and learning in a global society. Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 26

28 Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools. Strategic Technology Plan Strategic Priority 4: Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools. Strategic Goal: X School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to discover innovative transformational strategies that will facilitate change, remove barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections. School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic continuous improvement. Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents, students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other community and civic organizations to impact student success. The public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students. Objective 4.1 School professionals will develop communication strategies to collaborate with national and international partners to facilitate 21 st Century learning and global awareness. Strategy Leadership will facilitate collaboration in instruction and learning projects to increase staff involvement in global understanding Resources Needed (Human & Material) Smart boards Wacom Tablets Bluetooth Webcams Computers, LCD Projectors Video equipment, I Test Computers Person(s) Responsible Instructors, Central services, Global Partners Technology team, ECU Budget Needs Funding Sources $50,000 Local, state, federal, other. E-Rate Time-line (Proposed & dates) January 2010 June 2013 Method of Rosters Results June, Create and maintain a Board of Education Webpage to keep community, parents, and other Cameras Computer Internet access Web servicing. Webmaster Technology Director, Public Relations Coordinator Board of Education $5, Local, state, federal, other. E-Rate September, 2009 Board Meeting Continue to Community blog Counter hits Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 27

29 stakeholders informed Leadership and MTAC will investigate new communication tools for interoffice communication Create venues for communication between local and international entities Recordings members improve format through 2013 SKYPE program share point server Camera Computer Internet access Audio Web Servicing Internet access Webcam, Headsets with microphones Administration MTAC International contacts, Teachers, Administration, Technology Team, Global Partners $25, Local, state, federal, other. E-Rate $10, Local, state, federal, other. E-Rate September, 2009 June,2013 January 2010 Ongoing through July 2013 Computer print outs reports blogs Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 28

30 Strategic Priority 4: Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools. Strategic Goal: School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to discover innovative transformational strategies that will facilitate change, remove barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections. X School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic continuous improvement. Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents, students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other community and civic organizations to impact student success. The public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students. Objective 4.2 Leadership will embrace a school climate of change and on-going progress. Strategy Leadership Team will be proactive in creating and promoting vigorous and continuous improvement for each school Resources Needed (Human & Material) Classscapes Plato NCWise Gem E Assessment Test banks scantrons Person(s) Responsible Principals Media, curriculum support, Teachers Testing Coordinators Budget Needs Funding Sources $ Local, state, federal, other E-Rate Time-line (Proposed & dates) September 2009 June 2013 Method of Summaries and Reports Results Professional Learning communities will be an agent of change Leadership will create and make available growth opportunities for all Technology equipment Smart boards Laptops, Bluetooth, LCD, Wacom tablets, Instructional facilitators, Ready response units Scantron Blackboard Technology electronic equipment Smart boards Laptops, Technology facilitators, Principals Central services Global Partners MTAC Technology facilitators, Principals Central services $50, Local, state, federal, other E-Rate $50, Local, state, federal, other E-Rate September 2009 June 2013 September 2009 June 2013 Rosters Student reports Facilitator s Rosters Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 29

31 stakeholders Bluetooth, LCD, Wacom tablets, Instructional facilitators, Blackboard Instructors Teachers Learn and Earn facilitator Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 30

32 Strategic Priority 4: Leadership will guide innovation in NC public schools. Strategic Goal: School professionals will collaborate with national and international partners to discover innovative transformational strategies that will facilitate change, remove barriers for 21st Century learning, and understand global connections. School leaders will create a culture that embraces change and promotes dynamic continuous improvement. X Educational professionals will make decisions in collaboration with parents, students, businesses, education institutions, and faith-based and other community and civic organizations to impact student success. The public school professionals will collaborate with community colleges and public and private universities and colleges to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students. Objective 4.3 Educational professionals will formulate decisions that impact student success in partnership with parents, students, community, and other concerned stakeholders. Strategy Leadership will use advanced technology to communicate with parents, students, and communities to impact student success MTAC will be active in district decisions by keeping school board members and other officials informed Use file sharing as a means of Informing decision makers, and other stakeholders of progress, and of areas requiring improvement Resources Needed (Human & Material) System WebPages Computers, Connect Ed, Blog Classroom phones Technology equipment Laptops, LCD NCWise Web Server Computers Network Person(s) Responsible Technology Director, Public Relation, Administration, Media Coordinator, teachers Technology Director, Assistant to the superintendent MTAC Team NCWise Operator Technology Director, Public Relations Coordinator Budget Needs Funding Sources $15, Local, state, federal, other. $15, Local, state, federal, other. $10,000 Local, state, federal, other. Time-line (Proposed & dates) September 2009 Continuing through June 2013 September 2009 Continuing through June 2013 September 2009 Continuing through June 2013 Method of Teacher instructional pages, Blog pages, Parent Surveys Hit counter Board agenda MTAC reports to the board reports Results June, 2013 Jones County Public Schools Strategic Technology Plan 31