HARDY County Technology Plan

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1 HARDY County Technology Plan OPTIMAL O P T I M A L nline lanning - echnology ntegration easures for chievement and earning Last revised on February 18, 2005 Page 1 of 30

2 County Technology Plan West Virginia has placed an emphasis on equitably providing technology for schools in order to enhance student learning, improve student achievement, and prepare students for post-secondary education and the world of work. Many stakeholders are involved in this process including students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, legislators, board of education members and others. Collectively, the county technology planning team members have assisted in creating, refining, implementing and utilizing educational technology to meet the current standards, develop local programs, build partners and capacity, make data-driven decisions, and to evaluate the use of technology for administrative and instructional tasks. The county technology plan is a component of the UCIP and is based on the state OPTimal online format ( This plan will serve several functions. Not only does the plan complement and support the county's instructional goals as delineated in the UCIP, it is also intended to help meet the technology objectives/requirements of the school, county/state policies, state/federal programs, and competitive grants. Examples of these include the following: Policy 2320: A Process for Improving Education Performance Based Accreditation System Policy 2450: Virtual Distance Learning Policy 2460: Use of the Internet by Students and Educators Policy 2470: Use of Technology by Students and Educators Policy 2510: Assuring Quality of Education Policy 2520: Content Standards and Objectives Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to receive Universal Service Fund Program E-rate Funds The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which establishes the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Program West Virginia House Bill 4319 Basic Skills/Computer Education (BS/CE) WV SUCCESS WVDE Reinventing Education However, the most important function of the plan is to ensure that the effective use of educational technology supports achievement and lifelong learning. Page 2 of 30

3 Technology Team Contact Information Name: Garry L. Moore Title: Director of Administrative Programs Phone: Ext: 232 Name: Charles Landes Title: Retired, technical services for Hardy County Schoo Phone: Name: Michelle Holstein Title: Teacher, East Hardy Early Middle School Phone: Name: Sheila Kelican Title: Teacher. East Hardy High School Phone: Name: Louise Miller Title: Teacher, Moorefield Middle School Phone: Name: Carla Calhoun Title: Teacher, Moorefield Elementary School Phone: Name: Vivian Estepp Title: Librarian, Moorefield High School Phone: Page 3 of 30

4 County Mission and Vision Statements County Vision: Helping Children Succeed County Mission: The Mission of the Hardy County Board of Education is to provide the children of Hardy County with the foundation to become successful adults. Page 4 of 30

5 Needs Assessment Analysis of Assessment Data Both East Hardy and Moorefield High Schools and Moorefield Elementary School met AYP for the school year. East Hardy Early Middle and Moorefield Middle did not. Scores on the WESTEST for the High Schools reflected lower performance in Reading/Language Arts; particularly in the Low SES and Special Education subgroups. The WESTEST scores of of studdnts in grades 3-8 generally indicate a significant weakness in math; especially in our special education population. While their Reading/Language Arts scores for all students generally exceeded the state means, our special education students' scores were significantly lower than than the state and county means. Analysis of UCIP All schools have a technology goal with objectives and activities to address technology and integration needs. The building plans (premised on the old USIP) were used to help in the preparation of the UCIP and the County Technology Plan. All schools showed a need for more training on integrating technology into the content areas. Technology Infrastructure We will need to upgrade and maintain infrastructure at our five schools by adding drops, fiber, switches, and modules. School Satisfaction Survey Each building technology contact indicates a need for additional software and training to meet the needs of integrating instruction and technology. OEPA Reports During the school year, OEPA had findings in 4.1.b and (technology integration) at East Hardy Early Middle School. All of the issues in have been addressed. They are using Accelerated Reader, Basic Skills programs, and Reading First programs and are demonstrating general improvement in 4.1.b. Facilities Assessment Each school has a technology team that works to keep the central office informed about facility needs. An assessment is sent to the principal each year to list needs. Page 5 of 30

6 Instructional Goal #1 To promote the integration of technolgy into instruction across all grade levels and all content areas to improve student achievement. Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 All students, teachers, administrators and central office staff will be actively involved with the use of technology to enhance student achievement. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 80% of students will have access to technology. Computer lab logs will reflect use. ( ) Year 2: Baseline data from Digital Divide Survey shows the county average to be 5.1:1. Computer ( ) lab logs reflect use. Year 3: Each school will have 1 computer for every 4.8 students as shown by our Digital Divide ( ) Survey. Computer lab logs will reflect use. Year 4: Each school will have 1 computer for every 3.5 students as shown by our digital divide ( ) survey. Computer lab logs will reflect use. Year 5: Each school will have 1 computer for every 3.0 students as shown by our digital divide ( ) survey. Computer lab logs will reflect use. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Each teacher will be expected to use technology as part of the classroom instruction and remediation when needed. Principal Classroom teacher Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies Page 6 of 30

7 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Substitutes Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round Total: Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round Total: Substitutes Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round Total: Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 All Title I teachers will use the computer lab to do teach/reteach core content lessons at East Hardy Early/Middle, Moorefield Elemenary, and Moorefield Middle School. Title I Director Title I teacher Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Salary Content/Tech Integration Title I Total: Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Compass Learning "Tomorrow's Promise", Spelling, Integrated Language Arts, Imagination Express are provided to all K-6 students in a lab and classroom setting as well as appropriate infrastructure. Technology Coordinator Content/Tech Integration Page 7 of 30

8 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - BSCE E-rate App. E-Rate Year Local Levy/Bond 1548 Total: Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Total: Professional Development Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Total: Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 High school students will be encouraged to use the Virtual School Programs. Guidance Counselors Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration WV Virtual School 500 Total: Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will have access to the Internet and teachers to WVEIS in order to enhance learning and monitor student achievement. Technology Coordinator E-rate Administrator Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM Page 8 of 30

9 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration Total: Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will have access to the Internet and teachers to WVEIS in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Technology Coordinator E-rate Administrator Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Long Distance E-Rate Year General Funds Total: E-rate - Data Lines E-Rate Year General Funds Total: Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will have access to the Internet and teachers to WVEIS in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Technology Coordinator E-rate Administrator Page 9 of 30

10 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Long Distance E-Rate Year General Funds 504 Total: E-rate - Data Lines E-Rate Year General Funds Total: E-rate - Voice E-Rate Year General Funds Total: Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Implement the use of Tetra Data by providing professional development to appropriate school and central office administrators as a tool to analyze assessment data. Tetra Data Trainer Technology Coordinator No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Technical Support - SW maintenance Step Total: Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Students will have access to the internet and teachers to WVEIS in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Technology Coordinator E-rate administrator Page 10 of 30

11 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Long Distance E-Rate Year General Funds 504. Total: E-rate - Data Lines E-Rate Year General Funds Total: E-rate - Voice E-Rate Year General Funds Total: Page 11 of 30

12 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 All students will be provided an expanded availability to technology to meet individual student's needs. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: ( ) Year 2: ( ) Year 3: ( ) Year 4: ( ) Year 5: ( ) All classrooms will be provided computers and Internet access. All classrooms will be provided computers and Internet access. All classrooms will be provided computers and Internet access. All classrooms will be provided computers and Internet access. All classrooms will be provided computers and Internet access Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 The following will be added: Cabling, Swithches, Computers, licenses for Moorefield Middle, East Hardy Middle, East Hardy High School and Moorefield High School for grades Technology Coordinator County Technology Team Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. E-Rate Year SUCCESS Total: Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Wilson Guided Reader Online has been funded for three years for Moorefield High, East Hardy High, Moorefield Middle, and East Hardy Middle Schools. We We will be using the new EBSCO February Page 12 of 30

13 2005 when the contract ends. This is provided by West Virginia Library Commission. It is our hope that this will be available in future years. Media specialist at each school Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Each school will be given a county allocation to be used in the School USIP for technology enhancement. LSIC Principal Professional Development Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Instructional Grants 7500 Total: Software - Application Ed Tech Formula - Round Total: Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Contract with RESA VIII to provide service on computers. Superintendent of Schools Page 13 of 30

14 Professional Development No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Technical Support - SW maintenance Step Total: Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Hire a Technical Consultant to provide technology assistance to schools to ensure that all computers are operating correctly. We will also allow an amount of money for hardware and parts that may be needed. Charles Landes Building Contacts/Designees No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Technical Support - HW maintenance Step Total: Hardware - Other Step Total: Technical Support - HW maintenance Ed Tech Formula - Round Total: Page 14 of 30

15 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 All instructional staff members will be given opportunities to be trained in the use of technology to promote student achievement. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 75% of the Hardy County teachers will complete technology training. ( ) Year 2: 80% of the Hardy County teachers will complete technology training. ( ) Year 3: 90% of the Hardy County teachers will complete technology training. ( ) Year 4: 95% of the Hardy County teachers will complete technology training. ( ) Year 5: 100% of the Hardy County teachers will complete technology training as indicated by ( ) records of Director of Professional Development. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 Provide professional development opportunities to staff members on programs provided through SUCCESS. Programs which will be available:bridges, School Kit, Network Administration Training for all school technology site administrators. Technology Coordinator Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS 7681 Total: Professional Development SUCCESS 7400 Total: Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 Page 15 of 30

16 Continue to use Accelerated Reader computer programs to monitor student achievement. Teachers Librarians Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: Page 16 of 30

17 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 All schools will have a technology plan designed to use resources, personnel and equipment to ensure that all students and staff have access to the use of technology. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: ( ) Year 2: ( ) Year 3: ( ) Year 4: ( ) Year 5: ( ) Technology team minutes and school technology plan Lab Schedules, Teacher lesson plans, 2 computers per classroom Lab Schedules, Teacher lesson plans, minimum of 2 computers per classroom Lab Schedules, Teacher lesson plans, minimum of 3 computers per classroom Lab Schedules, Teacher lesson plans, minimum of 3 computers per classroom Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 School Technology Teams will meet to prepare a needs assessment survey to address technology needs for individual schools. Principal School Technology Chair Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Total: Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Page 17 of 30

18 School Technology Teams will have representation on the County Technology Team. Principal Technology Chair Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 School Technology Teams will prepare the School Technology Plan and submit it with the USIP. Principal Technology Chair Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 School Technology Teams will meet in conjunction with the School Curriculum Team to align programs of study. School Technology Chairperson Curriculum Team Chairperson Stakeholder Involvement Page 18 of 30

19 THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 School Technology Teams will help to determine how the funding will be used to enhance student achievement. Principal Technology Chair Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Hardy County teachers and administrators will be trained on the I Know web site. Curriculum/Technology Director Principals Professional Development Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Substitutes Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round Total: Technology Activity: #10, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Page 19 of 30

20 Hardy County teachers and administrators will be trained on how to use the West Virginia Content Standards software. RESA VIII Technology Coordinator Professional Development Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 20 of 30

21 Instructional Goal #2 All Hardy County Schools will provide opportunities for community involvement such as adult education, access to technology, and access to literacy programs through technology. Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 to online educational programs will be provided to those individuals involved in adult literacy. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Coordinate with adult literacy programs to determine the technology needs that can be be ( ) provided by Hardy County Schools. Year 2: Provide for identified needs of adult literacy students and conduct ongoing evaluation of ( ) needs. Year 3: Provide ongoing evaluation of adult literacy needs and provisions for meeting those needs. ( ) Year 4: Provide ongoing evaluation of adult literacy needs and provisions for meeting those needs. ( ) Year 5: Provide ongoing evaluation of adult literacy needs and provisions for meeting those needs. ( ) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Meet with adult literacy personnel to determine technology needs that can be addressed by Hardy County Schools. Technology Coordinator Adult Literacy Instructor Special Education Director THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 21 of 30

22 Provide access to those activities that can be integrated into the adult literacy program. Technology Coordinator Adult Literacy Instructor THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide adult education programs through the business programs at each high school. Principal Adult Education Coordinator THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 22 of 30

23 Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 All schools will develop a plan to allow community members and businesses access to their available technology. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Development of plan for community and business access to available technology. ( ) Year 2: Implement the plan for community and business access to available technology. ( ) Year 3: Revise and expand the plan for community and business access to available technology. ( ) Year 4: Continue to revise and expand the plan for community and business access to available ( ) technology. Year 5: Continue to revise and expand the plan for community and business access to available ( ) technology. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Provide access to school technology through after school and summer programs. Principals Curriculum/Technology Teams THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Work with local agencies/organizations to allow the use of school computer labs for the training of employees or members. Principal Technology Team Page 23 of 30

24 THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Make facilities at East Hardy High School available to the WV Eastern Technical Community College to provide opportunities for community usage as well as student use through access to distance learning courses. School Technology Coordinator Principal Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Schools will provide computers that can be signed out on an as needed basis by parents and community members. Principals School Technology Coordinators No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Hardware - Desktop General Funds 500 Total: Page 24 of 30

25 Instructional Goal #3 Using technology, administrators and teachers will communicate with parents, students, and the community thus creating a positive partnership. Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 All principals, secretaries central office staff, and teachers will be trained in the use of computer communication applications. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Principals, secretaries, teachers and central office staff will be trained in the use of ( ) and use it effectively as a method of communication. Selected staff will be trained in web page design in order to maintain school web pages. Year 2: Thirty-three percent of the Hardy County teachers will maintain web pages which help in ( ) communication of lessons and assigments. Ninety percent of staff will be using and electronic media as a principle means of Year 3: communication. Fifty percent of the Hardy County teachers will maintain a web page which ( ) will help communicate lessons and assignments. Ninety-five percent of staff will be using and electronic media as a principle means Year 4: of communication. Fifty-five percent of the Hardy County teachers will maintain a web page ( ) which will help communicate lessons and assignments. Year 5: 100 % of the principals will have group accounts for their buildings by ( ) department/team. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 All principals, secretaries, central office staff, and teachers will be trained in the use of . Technology Coordinator Principals School Technology Coordinators Professional Development THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM Page 25 of 30

26 No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 County, school, and teacher web pages will be developed and maintained in a manner that will keep students, parents and the general public informed of events and assignments. Technology Coordinator School Technology Coordinators Principals Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Web Design Step Total: Page 26 of 30

27 Compliance Checklist Ed Tech Compliance Checklist 1. Does the county plan include the county's specific goals for using advanced technology to improve student achievement? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1 2. Does the plan include strategies that address how Ed Tech Funds will improve academic achievement of all students in all schools in the county? (Emphasis should be given to high-need and high-poverty schools) This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1 3. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to ensure that all students and teachers will have increased access to technology? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 5 4. Does the county plan include plans to provide ongoing professional development for teachers, principals and administrators to further the effective use of technology? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 4 and Activity 9 5. Does the county plan include a budget (description of type and costs of technology to be acquired with Ed Tech formula and /or competitive funds)? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1 6. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to encourage the development and use of innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses (e.g., distance learning)? This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 2 and Activity 3 7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental involvement to increase communication with parents? This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2 Page 27 of 30

28 8. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the technology programs will be developed in collaboration with adult literacy providers? This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 2 and Activity 3 9. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the county will evaluate the extent to which activities funded in formula and competitive funds are effective in integrating technology? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 4 and Activity 4 E-rate Compliance Checklist 1. Does the county plan include the E-rate requirements for clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 7 2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or budgeted for purchase? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 1 3. Does the county plan include strategies that address the internal connections that the county has in place or budgeted to install in the current, next or future academic years? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 1 4. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer software necessary to communicate with other computers over an internal network? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 3 and Activity 1 5. Does the county plan include the professional development plan for professionals using the equipment connected to the telecommunications network? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1 6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 6 7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they Page 28 of 30

29 integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 3 and Activity 1 8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application? no 9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet Connections: Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet? 0 Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet? 0 Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 5 Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections? 0 Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0 Page 29 of 30

30 Policies and Procedures Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? If, what is the last date of adoption/revision? April 22, 2002 When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? October 15, 2001 Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. Page 30 of 30