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1 Digital Cnnectins Partnership Schls Grant: Strategic Plan A cmpetitive, matching state grant prgram t fund capital prjects that prvide high-speed bradband and/r wireless Internet cnnectivity t Massachusetts public schls. Chapter 257 f the Acts f 2014 (Sectin 2B, line item ) June 2015 Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Phne TTY: N.E.T. Relay

2 This dcument was prepared by the Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D. Cmmissiner Bard f Elementary and Secndary Educatin Members Mr. Paul Sagan, Chair, Cambridge Mr. David Rach, Vice-Chair, Millbury Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rsad, Miltn Ms. Katherine Craven, Brkline Mr. Edward Dherty, Hyde Park Ms. Margaret McKenna, Bstn Mr. James Mrtn, Springfield Dr. Pendred Nyce, Bstn Mr. James Peyser, Secretary f Educatin, Miltn Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Lexingtn Mr. Dnald Willyard, Chair, Student Advisry Cuncil, Revere Mitchell D. Chester, Cmmissiner Secretary t the Bard The Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin, an affirmative actin emplyer, is cmmitted t ensuring that all f its prgrams and facilities are accessible t all members f the public. We d nt discriminate n the basis f age, clr, disability, natinal rigin, race, religin, sex, gender identity, r sexual rientatin. Inquiries regarding the Department s cmpliance with Title IX and ther civil rights laws may be directed t the Human Resurces Directr, 75 Pleasant St., Malden, MA Phne: Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin Permissin is hereby granted t cpy any r all parts f this dcument fr nn-cmmercial educatinal purpses. Please credit the Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin. This dcument printed n recycled paper Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA Phne TTY: N.E.T. Relay

3 Massachusetts Department f Elementary & Secndary Educatin 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts Telephne: (781) TTY: N.E.T. Relay Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D. Cmmissiner June 2015 Dear Gvernr Baker, Secretary Lepre, and Members f the General Curt: We are pleased t submit this strategic plan, pursuant t Chapter 257 f the Acts f 2014 (Sectin 2B, line item ), cncerning the implementatin f a cmpetitive, matching state grant prgram t bridge the digital divide that exists in sme schls acrss the Cmmnwealth and strengthen twenty-first century teaching and learning: Prvided further, that n grants shall be awarded until the executive ffice f educatin and the department, in cnsultatin with the Massachusetts ffice f infrmatin technlgy, develps a detailed strategic plan t ensure that the prgram maximizes taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness; prvided further, that the department shall submit the plan t the gvernr, the secretary f administratin and finance and the clerks f the senate and the huse f representatives n r befre March 1, 2015 While Massachusetts is secnd t nne when it cmes t academic achievement, many f ur schls are nt yet up t the task f preparing students fr twenty-first century wrk and life. Preparing ur schls t administer nline assessments was an imprtant gal fr this prgram, but nt the primary driver; rather, the Digital Cnnectins Partnership Schls Grant prgram is abut rethinking the structure and delivery f learning, building a mre student-centered educatinal system, and creating the next generatin f K 12 learning envirnments. T supprt ur schls in achieving this visin, we have crafted a plan that streamlines the delivery f technlgy t cmmunities, significantly reduces administrative burden and verhead at the lcal level, and makes efficient use f multiple funding streams. Administratin f the grant prgram represents an unprecedented level f cllabratin between educatin, plicy, and technlgy leaders frm acrss state gvernment. Fr example, the Massachusetts Office f Infrmatin Technlgy (MassIT) aims t leverage the capacity and buying pwer f the Cmmnwealth t help cities and twns upgrade their technlgy infrastructure: MassIT will act as a single purchasing agent, frnt the cst f all prjects, and expedite the flw f hundreds f thusands f dllars in federal E-rate elementary and secndary educatin technlgy discunts back t schls. Of the $38 millin in state bnd apprpriated by the legislature, $5 millin has been authrized fr use in the first phase f the prgram by the Gvernr s Office fr prjects in FY The respnse we received t the initial request fr prpsals was very strng, despite a shrt applicatin timeframe, and is a persuasive indicatr f the willingness f cities and twns t cmmit lcal matching funds. At present, the demand surpasses ur ability t match this cmmitment with state funds. The table belw highlights the level f demand demnstrated by schls in this initial applicatin rund.

4 The $5 millin authrized fr use in the first phase f the prgram lets us fund prjects that will psitively impact 24,981 students and 1,865 educatrs in 47 schls. Cmmunities are prepared t match this investment with apprximately $3.59 millin frm lcal, private, and federal funding streams. T meet the full initial demand, an additinal $11.79 millin in state bnd funds wuld be required. That level f funding wuld benefit an additinal 108,358 students and 7,835 educatrs in 200 schls, and leverage apprximately $13.77 millin in matching funds. It is wrth nting that we expect additinal demand t be demnstrated in future applicatin runds. A number f schls that did nt apply in Rund 1 fr varius reasns have indicated significant interest and infrmed us f their intent t apply in a future rund. Rund 1 (Finalists) Apprved fr Funding Districts Schls Teachers Students State* Lcal Ttal Urban ,955 $1,730,000 $1,074,706 $2,804,706 Suburban ,826 $1,640,000 $1,090,045 $2,730,045 Rural ,200 $870,000 $1,432,402 $2,302,402 Subttal ,865 24,981 $4,240,000 $3,597,153 $7,837,153 Rund 1 (Semifinalists and Candidates) Nt Apprved fr Funding Districts Schls Teachers Students State Lcal Ttal Urban ,441 34,007 $4,750,000 $5,786,744 $10,536,744 Suburban ,116 45,245 $4,260,000 $4,849,255 $9,109,255 Rural ,278 29,106 $2,780,000 $3,134,377 $5,914,377 Subttal , ,358 $11,790,000 $13,770,376 $25,560,376 Ttals , ,339 $16,030,000 $17,367,529 $33,397,529 *NOTE: State figures are based n estimated infrastructure csts. This plan is guided by fur areas f strategic fcus, interagency cllabratin in supprt f municipalities, cst-effectiveness, efficiencies f scale, and lcal capacity and sustainability, and these gals: 1. Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness. 2. Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences. 3. Ensure that educatrs and administratrs have the knwledge and skills t implement digital learning curricula. 4. Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards. Recently the Federal Cmmunicatins Cmmissin increased the annual E-rate prgram cap t $3.9 billin. The increased cap will allw the E-rate prgram t meet its target f $1 billin annually in clsing

5 the Wi-Fi gap while transitining supprt away frm legacy technlgies. Cnsequently, we anticipate cntinued strng demand in future phases f this prgram as ur cities and twns seek t capitalize n the pprtunity t leverage E-rate and ther funding streams fr digital learning. If yu have questins r wuld like t discuss this further, feel free t cntact us. Sincerely, Mitchell D. Chester, Ed.D. Cmmissiner f Elementary and Secndary Educatin Bill Oates Cmmnwealth Chief Infrmatin Officer MassIT

6 Table f Cntents Prgram Overview... 1 Visin... 2 Missin... 2 Cre Principles... 2 Strategic Areas f Fcus... 3 Strategic Gals... 3 Actin Plans... 3 Strategic Gal 1: Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness... 4 Strategic Gal 2: Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences... 6 Strategic Gal 3: Ensure that educatrs and administratrs have the knwledge and skills t implement digital learning curricula Strategic Gal 4: Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards.... 9

7 Prgram Overview The purpse f this cmpetitive, matching state grant prgram is t assist public schl districts in imprving student instructin and assessment thrugh the use f infrmatin technlgy, including, but nt limited t, enhanced infrmatin technlgy infrastructure and increased bradband access. Pririty is given t applicatins that: Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness; Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences; Ensure that educatrs and administratrs have the knwledge and skills t develp and implement digital learning curricula; and Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards. All public schl districts in the Cmmnwealth are eligible fr funding, prvided that: Funds are nt awarded t schl buildings scheduled fr decmmissining r razing within 10 years frm the cmpletin f the prject; and Prjects ccur nly n and within publicly-wned real prperty maintained fr the benefit f the schl district. 1 A ttal f $5 millin was authrized fr use in the first phase f the prgram: $2 millin fr suburban cmmunities, $1 millin fr rural cmmunities, and $2 millin fr urban cmmunities. 2 Cities and twns will cntribute between 30 and 70 percent n a sliding scale indexed t their lcal cntributin t the Chapter 70 frmula. Cmmunities may cntribute matching funds frm public and/r private surces. Funds will be expended t implement prjects in either the r schl years. If additinal state bnd funds are released, we will fund prjects thrugh the schl year. State bnd funds may be used t fund capital prjects that prvide high-speed bradband and/r wireless Internet cnnectivity fr schls. Up t 100 percent f the lcal cntributin (between 30 and 70 percent f the ttal cst f the prject) may fund devices fr students and teachers, prvided that schls and municipalities have a sund plan fr incrprating recurring device csts int the annual perating budget. State funds may nt be used retractively r fr devices. Any devices fr students purchased r leased by the lcal match need t meet current specificatins fr nline statewide assessments. Applicants signed a statement f assurances, prvided technical infrmatin n the current technlgy infrastructure f their schls, and respnded t a shrt list f questins that assessed each schl s readiness fr digital learning. The Department received prpsals frm 247 schls acrss 98 schl districts. This represents apprximately 25 percent f the Cmmnwealth s schl districts and 13 percent f its schls. 1 Charter schls are eligible t apply as lng as the tw eligibility criteria abve are met. 2 Funds apprtined in prprtin t Chapter 70 fundatin enrllment f each cmmunity type. 1

8 Prpsals were reviewed by teams f staff members frm the Department and MassIT. Each team was assigned a grup f suburban, rural, r urban applicants t review. T ensure cnsistency in scring, staff frm the Department s Office f Digital Learning reviewed all f the prpsals within each cmmunity type. The prpsals were rank-rdered by scre within each cmmunity type: 1. Finalists earned the highest scres. These prpsals can be funded thrugh the $5 millin currently authrized fr the prgram. 2. Semifinalists are prpsals likely t be recmmended fr funding, pending the release f additinal state bnd funds. Sme f these prpsals require mderate revisin. 3. Candidates are prpsals that require substantial revisin befre they can be recmmended fr funding. This categry als includes prpsals that did nt clearly indicate a cmmitment t implement a ne-t-ne student t device initiative in at least ne subject r grade in each schl. Schls by Cmmunity Type and Award Status Finalists Semifinalists Candidates Ttal Urban Suburban Rural Ttal Additinal infrmatin is available nline: Request fr prpsal (RFP), required infrmatin, and attachments: Supprting materials, including the screcard and answers t frequently asked questins: Interactive map that shws details regarding each schl s applicatin and lcal matching funds: Visin The visin f the Digital Cnnectins Partnership Schls Grant is t ensure sufficient baseline bradband capacity thrughut all public schls in the Cmmnwealth by 2018 and t dramatically expand access t an array f digital cntent, tls, and applicatins that effectively use technlgy t strengthen teaching and learning. Missin The missin f the prgram is t bridge the digital divide that exists in sme schls acrss the Cmmnwealth and strengthen twenty-first century teaching and learning. Cre Principles On September 16, 2014 an advisry cmmittee with brad representatin frm state gvernment, lcal schl districts, and prfessinal assciatins cnvened at the State Huse t establish these principles: Funds shall be available t all types f cmmunities: urban, suburban, and rural. All cmmunities shall have the pprtunity t apply fr funding. 2

9 Mre funds shall be made available t cmmunities with fewer resurces than ther cmmunities. Applicants shall be incented t prpse prjects in areas that have limited r n bradband access r that are part f larger, integrated plans t cnnect cmmunity anchr institutins such as municipal buildings, libraries, r cmmunity centers t bradband. State agencies shall alleviate the administrative burden at the lcal level and prmte cst savings fr cmmunities. Cmmunities shall prpse prjects that meet their lcal cntext and needs. Strategic Areas f Fcus The plan is guided by fur areas f strategic fcus: Cst-effectiveness: The prgram will make efficient use f multiple funding streams and the state will leverage its buying pwer t make technlgy mre affrdable t cmmunities. Interagency cllabratin in supprt f municipalities: Agencies acrss state gvernment will leverage their specific areas f expertise t supprt cmmunities. Efficiencies f scale: The state will act as an aggregatr fr infrastructure upgrades and serve as the lead cnsrtium applicant in btaining federal E-rate technlgy discunts. Lcal capacity and sustainability: Safeguards and incentives are intended t help prmte the efficient and effective management f technlgy resurces ver the lng term. Strategic Gals The prgram s strategic gals derive frm the legislatin: 1. Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness. 2. Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences. 3. Ensure that educatrs and administratrs have the knwledge and skills t implement digital learning curricula. 4. Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards. Actin Plans The plans n the fllwing pages identify strategies, respnsible state agencies, actin steps, and timelines thrugh the schl year. If additinal state bnds are released, MassIT and the Department are prepared t run a secnd cmpetitin thrugh the schl year. 3

10 Strategic Gal 1: Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness Strategies Respnsible Actins Timeline Agency 3 Develp a transparent funding structure that channels mre matching state dllars t cmmunities with fewer resurces than ther cmmunities. ESE Classify cmmunities as urban, suburban, r rural using data prvided by the Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin s Schl Finance Office. Determine each cmmunity s cntributin (lcal effrt) t the Chapter 70 prgram and rank rder them based n their lcal effrt cntributin by cmmunity type. Allcate $5 millin in matching state funds t each cmmunity type prprtinate t aggregate Chapter 70 fundatin enrllment: urban (40 percent), suburban (40 percent), and rural (20 percent). Apply a sliding scale fr the lcal match requirement in prprtin t each cmmunity s lcal effrt cntributin: 70, 60, 50, 40, and 30 percent, respectively. 9/2014 ESE, MassIT Prvide technical assistance t cmmunities t help them determine the lcal match, and prvide transparent infrmatin detailing the underlying calculatins. 10/2014 Develp incentives fr cmmunities t expand the reach f technlgy t benefit cmmunity anchr institutins, businesses, and husehlds. 4 ESE Use data frm the Massachusetts Bradband Institute (MBI) t identify cmmunities in the MBI service area and determine whether they are receiving service frm the netwrk. Use Partnership fr Assessment f Readiness fr Cllege and Careers (PARCC) assessment readiness data t flag schls with ptentially insufficient technlgy infrastructure. Award extra pints t applicants that prpse t fund prjects that are part f integrated plans impacting ther sectrs f the cmmunity, such as plans t cnnect cmmunity anchr institutins t bradband (e.g., public libraries, twn buildings, cmmunity centers, etc.) r plans t imprve rads r highways. Award extra pints t applicants frm cmmunities where: The majrity f the public buildings d nt have access t high speed bradband. High speed bradband is nt available t the majrity f husehlds. High speed bradband is nt affrdable t the majrity f husehlds. 11/ ESE: Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secndary Educatin, MassIT: Massachusetts Office f Infrmatin Technlgy, EOE: Executive Office f Educatin, LEAs: Lcal Educatin Agency (schl district). 4 Ntwithstanding the requirement that state bnd funds under this prgram fund prjects nly n and within publicly-wned real prperty maintained fr the benefit f the schl district. 4

11 Strategic Gal 1: Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness Strategies Respnsible Actins Timeline Agency 3 Develp incentives that help cmmunities build the capacity t effectively manage bth the technical and educatinal facets f their technlgy. ESE, LEA Award extra pints t applicants whse chief technlgy administratr pssesses r will pursue natinal Certified Educatinal Technlgy Leader (CETL) certificatin. 11/2014-6/2017 Chief technlgy administratrs earn this certificatin n later than June 30, /2017 Perfrm due diligence checks. 6/2016, 6/2017 Leverage state resurces and capacity t expedite the flw f hundreds f thusands f dllars in federal E-rate technlgy discunts t cmmunities, and create safeguards that help ensure stable funding streams fr schl technlgy. MassIT MassIT ESE, MassIT Apply t the Universal Services Administrative Cmpany (USAC) 5 t becme a lead applicant fr E-rate technlgy discunts n behalf f a statewide cnsrtium. Retain an accunt manager t versee the fiscal aspects f the prgram. The individual will develp internal cntrls t track and reprt the allcatin and use f all funding. Retain a cnsultant with demnstrated experience natinally in maximizing federal E-rate reimbursements fr technlgy. Prmte the availability f federal E-rate technlgy discunts t schls and libraries in the Cmmnwealth thrugh varied media, including: 9/2014 2/ /2014-4/2015 MassIT and ESE Twitter accunts. Cmmissiner s Update. Links t federal E-rate resurces frm the ESE website. Statewide cnference call cnvened by Senatr Edward Markey 6 in cllabratin with the Federal Cmmunicatins Cmmissin and the Office f Digital Learning. LEAs Schl and lcal fficials assure the Cmmnwealth that federal E-rate reimbursement dllars will be reserved fr schl technlgy needs and nt diverted int general funds. 3-4/2015 Schl and lcal fficials establish a line item in the perating budget fr recurring technlgy csts and identify ne r mre assciated funding streams. MassIT Apply fr E-rate reimbursements fr technlgy infrastructure frm USAC n behalf f all applicants. 4/ USAC is a nnprfit rganizatin that administers the E-rate prgram under FCC versight. 6 Senatr Markey is a key authr f the E-rate prgram. 5

12 Strategic Gal 1: Maximize taxpayer value, student access t infrmatin technlgy and infrmatin technlgy preparedness Strategies Respnsible Actins Timeline Agency 3 MassIT Disburse E-rate technlgy reimbursements t cmmunities. Cmmunities may permit MassIT t withhld funding t cver the lcal match. 9/2015 Strategic Gal 2: Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences Strategies Respnsible Agency Actins Timeline Schls use lcal matching funds t purchase devices n a scale cmmensurate with existing capacity and current educatinal pprtunities presented by technlgy in the schl. ESE, LEA Applicants describe the specific instructinal and learning challenges facing each schl that a shift tward an increased use f digital learning will help them slve. Applicants describe hw the prgram will integrate nline and face-t-face learning. Each applicant deplys a ne-t-ne (ne device per student) initiative in funded schls based n current capacity and educatinal pprtunities presented by technlgy: Optin 1: All grades and subjects in the schl. Optin 2: A single grade r specific grades in the schl. Optin 3: A single subject r specific subjects in the schl. 11/2014 9/2015 Schls leverage statewide cntracts t prcure prfessinal develpment, netwrk management services, and twenty-first century tls. ESE, MassIT Award extra pints t applicants that leverage statewide cntracts t prcure prfessinal develpment, netwrk management services, and twenty-first century tls (e.g., devices fr students and teachers and assistive technlgy fr students with disabilities) t supprt students attainment f the Massachusetts Curriculum Framewrks. 7 11/2014 Schls prvide assistive technlgies and accessible instructinal materials fr students with disabilities that expand their learning ESE Cnditin funding n the prvisin f assistive technlgies and accessible instructinal materials based n the needs f the student ppulatin. Prvide guidance, resurces, and links fr schls t develp flexible curricula that meet the needs f all students, ffer multiple ptins fr students t access infrmatin, help demnstrate what they knw, and get students excited abut learning. 11/ All cmmunities may purchase prducts and services frm these statewide cntracts. 6

13 Strategic Gal 2: Prvide student access t individualized and rigrus digital learning experiences Strategies pprtunities, persnalize their instructin, and allw them t participate in schl activities alngside their peers. Respnsible Agency Actins Timeline Offer tw (2) in-persn summer institutes in assistive technlgy fr educatrs. 7/2015 Districts plan t ensure the apprpriate use f technlgy by students and staff members, including prtectin f student privacy. ESE, MassIT Cnditin funding n the develpment, maintenance, and disseminatin f current plicies that cmply with the fllwing laws and regulatins: Public ntice f directry infrmatin disclsures and pt-ut prcess. Data security practices and plicies and data gvernance plicies. Digital Cpyright Millennium Act (DCMA). Family Educatinal Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and 603 CMR (Massachusetts regulatins gverning student recrds). 11/2014 Children's Online Privacy Prtectin Act (COPPA). Children s Internet Prtectin Act (CIPA) as amended in the Bradband Data Imprvement Act S Fr parents, infrmatin n their rights under the Prtectin f Pupil Rights Act (PPRA) when applicable: Certify every funded schl cmplies with the Children s Internet Prtectin Act (CIPA) as amended in the Bradband Data Imprvement Act S Expend dllars nly fr the benefit f the schl buildings awarded funding and nly fr the benefit f educatrs and students wh teach and learn within funded schl buildings. 7

14 Strategic Gal 3: Ensure that educatrs and administratrs have the knwledge and skills t implement digital learning curricula. Strategies Respnsible Agency Actins Timeline Districts prvide prfessinal develpment and technical supprt, and evaluate the return n investment f digital learning initiatives. ESE Leverage existing state cntracts fr technlgy devices t create incentives and ptins fr districts t purchase bundled slutins cnsisting f tailred prfessinal develpment, managed services, and a device lease ptin at a per seat cst, inclusive. The prfessinal develpment will be: nging and feature caching, mdeling, bservatin and feedback; cnnected t bth the cntent and cntext teachers teach; aligned t the schl s instructinal pririties; tied t measurable changes in student and adult behavirs; and clearly distinguishable frm technical training. Districts have respnsive, technical supprt systems fr prviding timely assistance t educatrs and students that minimizes dwntime. Upn initiatin f cntracts thrugh 6/2017 ESE Vendrs prvide prfessinal develpment t schl and district leaders in evaluating the efficacy and impact f their digital learning initiative, including establishing a baseline level f adult perfrmance and student achievement against which t measure educatr develpment and student perfrmance and grwth. Upn initiatin f cntracts thrugh 6/2017 ESE, MassIT MassIT and the Department mnitr the efficacy and impact f the initiative using measures that include but may nt be limited t: Student utcmes, including graduatin rates, student engagement, and develpment f key twenty-first century learning skills. Instructinal practice, including use f technlgy fr bth planning and instructin, persnalizatin f student learning experiences, technlgy-enhanced mdes f assessment, and flexibility in the time, space, and place in which student learning ccurs. Leadership, including effective cmmunicatin between principals and educatrs in supprting prfessinal learning. Resurce allcatin and use, including human capital and changing rles as well as budgeting practices that prvide sustainable funding streams fr technlgy. Implementatin indicatrs, including leveraging f pen educatin resurces; enhanced technlgy infrastructure and Internet cnnectivity; and districts taking advantage f pprtunities fr shared prcurement f devices, digital cntent and supprt that ptimize chice and purchasing pwer. 3/2015-6/2017 8

15 Strategic Gal 4: Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards. Strategies Respnsible Agency Actins Timeline Determine the technlgy infrastructure needs f schls and districts that applied fr funding thrugh the grant prgram. MassIT, ESE Build a database fr extracting schl-level infrastructure data frm Excel templates. Data elements include: The schl s external Internet cnnectin. The schl s cnnectin t ther schl buildings. The names f the vendr(s) that prvide Internet service t the schl, and the cnnectin speeds prvided by each vendr. 9/2014 Internal wiring. The number and capacity f classrms, libraries, cmputer labs, and cmmn areas in the schl, and the number f access pints in each f these spaces. The number f teacher and student devices in the schl and the number f devices the district intends t purchase with lcal matching funds. Use infrmatin frm the database t: 12/2014 Estimate the ttal cst f upgrading the schl s infrastructure t twenty-first century teaching and learning standards. Make funding decisins. Cmpare estimated csts t actual csts, and make crrespnding adjustments t the database lgic t mre accurately frecast future csts. 4/2015 9

16 Strategic Gal 4: Maximize access t bradband and strengthen teaching and learning acrss the state in keeping with twenty-first century standards. Strategies Respnsible Agency Actins Timeline Cllect data n statewide technlgy infrastructure needs and digital learning initiatives. MassIT, ESE Build r buy an enterprise-level web-based tl that will allw an bjective assessment f the current IT infrastructure f its public schls t evaluate their current pint in time capabilities fr digital learning. The tl will be aligned t a natinally-recgnized set f guidelines fr digital learning, such as the U.S. Department f Educatin s Future Ready Framewrk. Evaluate build-vs-buy value prpsitin in light f cmpeting pririties, the usefulness f the data t state and lcal actrs, and the questins t be answered with the data: Districts shuld have the ability t use the data t aid in asset tracking; t perfrm cmparative analyses within and between schls in the district, and between districts, especially similar districts; and t infrm budget and planning decisins. Districts shuld have the ability t perfrm a gap analysis between the current and desired state in the district and its schls with respect t develping the human and technlgical capacity needed t persnalize learning using digital tls. State agencies shuld have the ability t reprt n technlgy trends in the Cmmnwealth and prvide accurate data t ther state agencies, the federal gvernment, and the public. Reprts shuld be custmizable fr each schl, district, regin, and fr the Cmmnwealth. The data cllectin requirement shall supplant the requirement fr districts t annually submit lcal technlgy plans t the Department, and therefre be cst-and resurce-neutral. Assess training needs at the lcal level t submit valid and reliable data, and design a crrespnding training prgram. The prgram will leverage persnnel in intermediate rganizatins that already prvide technical assistance t schl districts, such as Educatinal Cllabratives and District and Schl Assistance Centers. 4/ /2015 Implement the mst cst-effective slutin. 9-10/