Alabama Technology Plan: Transform. Haleyville Middle School

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1 Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Haleyville City Schools Mr. Richard Wilcoxson, Principal th Ave Haleyville, AL Document Generated On December 11, 2013

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction 2 Description of the School 3 School's Purpose 4 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 5 Additional Information 6 Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement Introduction 8 Improvement Planning Process 9 Technology Diagnostic Introduction 11 Data 12 Needs Assessment 13 Professional Learning 19 Accountability Questions 20 Plan for Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Overview 28

3 Goals Summary 29 Goal 1: All educators, students, parents, and the community will have the tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure in order to communicate effectively in order to improve learning and achievement. 30 Goal 2: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology 31 Goal 3: Prepare and Teachers and Leaders to Graduate College- Career-Ready Students by the use of Global Scholar and other Technology DevicesTe 32 Activity Summary by Funding Source 33

4 Executive Summary SY Page 1

5 Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. <br><br> The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. SY Page 2

6 Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? Haleyville is a small town in Northwest Alabama with a total population of a little over 4,100 people. Due to businesses that have closed in the past few years, our unemployment rate has risen. This is a disadvantage to the community as well as the school. Many companies that were able to give monetary donations and support are no longer able to do so. The decreasing tax revenue also affects the budgeting of the school. is a new school in the Haleyville City School System that consists of grades six through eight. The school opened in February The student population at is 399. Of these students, 90 percent are White, 4 percent are Hispanic, 3 percent are Multi-racial, 2 percent are African-American, and 1 percent is Asia and American Indian. The Haleyville Middle School Staff is composed of 38 members. Currently, 48 percent of our student population receives free lunches and 11 percent receives reduced lunches. Of the staff; 100 percent is White. The community of Haleyville at large has a total population of 4,173. Of these members; 91 percent are White, 5 percent Hispanic, 2 percent Multiracial,.67 percent African-American,.50 percent Asian, and.80 other. SY Page 3

7 School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. The purpose of is to inspire and challenge every student to reach his/her greatest potential. This mission statement was created by a team of representatives from each group of stakeholders: faculty, parents, students, and members of the community. All stakeholders are a vital part of the fulfillment of our mission statement. Our mission is communicated to our stakeholders via our website, newsletters, media presentations, and through personal contacts. Our school embodies our purpose by providing a qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated teaching staff that strives to prepares each student. We provide a stimulating curriculum in a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment that engages, challenges, and supports all students so that they may strive and achieve their academic potential while preparing them to pursue college and career readiness opportunities. Our school has established research-based practices to support the curriculum and to ensure instructional strategies are current and rigorous. s, plans, assessments, and activities support the purpose of. s that support the curriculum include Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI), Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI), and Response to Instruction (RTI). Local plans that support the curriculum include our Continuous Improvement Plan (a- CIP), Professional Development Plan, Parental Involvement Plan, Technology Plan, and Safety Plan. Assessments that support the curriculum include Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT), EXPLORE, Global Scholar, and End of Course Assessments. Activities that support the curriculum and our mission include our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Band, Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), National Spelling Bee, and athletics. SY Page 4

8 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. Notable Achievements: - was Jostens's Renaissance School from February 2009 to May During this time, we had two faculty/staff members recognized with educator awards. -Starting in 2010, has increased their test scores in the Explorer Test. -ELA scores have been meeting national averages and surpassing the national average in some areas. -Destiny Library Circulation System has been purchased that will allow access to information and materials off campus to students, staff and the community. -HMS Scholars Bowl Team was developed and competed for the first time this school year. -, since 2009, has competed in the Traders and Farmer Bank County Bowl. In 2013, we won the Bowl Championship. Every year, we have had several students win 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all areas of the bowl. -For the second year, we are administering the Global Scholar Assessments in Reading, Math, Algebra, Science, and English Language Arts to all grades. -Changes have been made to our facility that helped us receive a personality of its own, such as painting murals, color changes, rock and decorative elements added to outside walkways. -Increased safety measures were developed with security cameras and monitoring. -Purchased the program "Stride Academy" to our curriculum to increase Math, Reading, and Science test scores. - strives to provide our students and Teachers with the technology needed to enhance their ability to succeed. We have 2 laptops carts that contain 24 laptops each and 1 ipad cart that contains 36 ipads and 10 ipads that can be checked out individually. Every teacher has an ipad, ELMO, Smartboard, and LCD projector in their room. Every classroom has 1 teacher computer and at least 3 student computers. Our facility has 2 computer labs that have been updated this year and a technology lab that will be updated before the end of the school year. Our library provides our students with 18 desktop computers, 1 Mac desktop, PDF scanners, and printers. Areas of Improvement: -Raising our math scores by integrating Stride Academy and remediation daily in our Opportunity (AO) classes. -To improve our ELA scores so that the standard surpasses the national average. -To improve physical school facilities and its environment. -To improve students use of technology through wireless and equipment additions. -To improve additional project based learning to our curriculum along with College and Career Ready Standards. -To improve on improving the percentages of proficiencies on the Global Scholar Performance Series and the ACT Aspire Assessment. -To improve on giving our teachers the proper professional development in technology and curriculum areas. The professional development is developed from surveys, faculty meetings, and grade level meetings. SY Page 5

9 Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. We are fortunate at that the vision of Haleyville City Schools is for students and faculty members to acquire and enhance knowledge through technology tools and digital media. The Haleyville City School District is devoted to promoting excellence in career pathways for true 21st Century learning. This devotion provides with the necessary support to accomplish our mission, goals, and needs to provide the best education to our students. SY Page 6

10 Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement SY Page 7

11 Introduction The responses should be brief, descriptive, and appropriate for the specific section. It is recommended that the responses are written offline and then transferred into the sections below. SY Page 8

12 Improvement Planning Process Improvement Planning Process Describe the process used to engage a variety of stakeholders in the development of the institution's improvement plan. Include information on how stakeholders were selected and informed of their roles, and how meetings were scheduled to accommodate them. Stakeholders of Haleyville Middle include faculty and staff members, members from the community, parents, and students. Stakeholders are sought out based on their vested interest in our school as well as their level of knowledge of technology by the Technology Coordinator, Principal and Asst-Principal. Our technology committee meets regularly district wide. Meetings are scheduled in order to accommodate the hours of our staff, students, parents, and community leaders. The role of our stakeholders is explained district wide at the fall technology committee meeting held by our Technology Coordinator/ Director. Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their responsibilities in this process. Stakeholders are made up of parents, students, core subject teachers, the principal, assistant principal, technology teacher, and the librarian. The responsibilities of the Technology Committee (Stakeholders) are to collect data, to determine the school needs, and to develop goals to meet specific goals. Parents and students are encouraged to participate in the Technology meetings to provide suggestions, feedback, and assistance in moving forward in technology. Some members of our are selected by the Technology Coordinator, Federal s Coordinator and Administrator to participate in professional development that is brought back and introduced to teachers, staff, parents, and students. Our Committee Members for are: Bo Wilcoxson (Principal), Chere Fetter (Asst Principal), Cindy Taylor(Teacher), Renea Allen(Technology Teacher), Pam Mobley (Library Media), Aleah Bishop(Student). Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which stakeholders receive information on its progress. The final technology plan will be sent to all stakeholders via and in paper format as necessary. Follow-up on the plan is communicated through , faculty meetings, and our school website. The Technology Committee has two scheduled meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring that all members are encouraged to attend. All stakeholders are encouraged to keep in constant communication with members on their team or with the Technology Coordinator. The progress of the Technology Plan is monitored frequently by administration and committee members to ensure that the plan is being followed and completed. SY Page 9

13 Technology Diagnostic SY Page 10

14 Introduction The ALSDE Technology Diagnostic is designed to facilitate the process of gathering and analyzing the technology needs which drive the Transform 2020 Technology Plan. SY Page 11

15 Data Statement or Question:Data Sources. Select all sources of data used for planning: Response: Board of Education actions Compliance Monitoring Reports Continuous Improvement Plan EducateAlabama Data Federal Government Regulations Inventory & Infrastructure Report-- Fast and Easy Access to network, and Availability of Technology Principal Walk-Through Checklist Professional Learning Evaluations, Lesson Plans SpeakUp Data State Government Regulations Student Achievement Data Transform2020 Surveys (*Required) SY Page 12

16 Needs Assessment Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Infrastructure (fast and easy access to network, digital content). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology infrastructure are: 1. Additional Professional Development-Technology Training 2. Better infrastructure-specifically, wireless capabilities. Wireless is failing when too many has logged in. 3. Need additional Mobile and Teaching Devices- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, tablets) 4. Need additional desktops to accommodate dated and failing machines. Strengths: 1. Fast easy access to the network and Internet from classroom computers. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. 3. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. 4. Curriculum based software access (Stride Academy) for curriculum enhancement and RTI. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs 3. Inventory Assessments conducted throughout the year. 4. CIP Student and Teacher survey results 5. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: According to CIP Student Surveys, 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed. According to Transform2020 survey results and teacher verbal response, over 50 percent of teachers felt that additional technology professional development was needed and 52 percent was interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Through verbal response and technology assessments it has been determined that the library, gym and grade level hallways need additional wireless coverage to handle multiple wireless devices to operate successfully. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Inventory (fast and easy access to technology). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology inventory are: 1. Wireless devices on each grade hall, library, and gym to accommodate wireless laptops and ipads. Preferably wireless that is password protected for curriculum devices only. 2. Need additional desktops to accommodate dated and failing machines. SY Page 13

17 3. Need additional Mobile and Teaching Devices- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, tablets) Strengths: 1. Fast easy access to the network and Internet from classroom computers. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. 3. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs. 3. Inventory Assessments conducted throughout the year. 4. Transform2020 survey results 5. CIP Student Surveys Data Results Used: According to CIP Student Surveys, 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed. Through verbal response and technology assessments it has been determined that the library, gym and grade level hallways need additional wireless coverage to handle multiple wireless devices to operate successfully. According to Transform2020 survey results, 52 percent of our teachers were interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Student Learning (subject area processes and content; 21st C. skills and dispositions to ensure school, career, and life success). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology in student learning are: 1. Wireless devices on each grade hall, library, and gym to accommodate wireless laptops and ipads. Preferably wireless that is password protected for curriculum devices only. 2. Need additional classroom student desktops to accommodate dated and failing machines. 3. Need additional Mobile Devices and Curriculum Apps- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, and tablets). Strengths: 1. Technology addressed in lesson plans and integrated in classroom. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. 3. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. 4. Stride Academy implemented during AO and RTI periods. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs. SY Page 14

18 3. CIP Student Surveys. 4. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: According to CIP Student Surveys, 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed and 82 percent of our students agree that our computers are up-to-date and used by teachers to help them learn. Through Teacher verbal response and walkthroughs, the need for more wireless capabilities to handle multiple devices to operate is necessary and student desktops to be updated or replaced. According to Transform2020 survey results, 52 percent of our teachers were interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Professional Learning (Teachers, Staff, Leaders, Community). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology Professional Learning are: 1. Insufficient professional development activities and resources to understand integration and usage of digital technology in grades Need Digital access using Doceri, Apple TV and ipad apps (Pager, Keynote) and training. 3. Access to Digital Textbooks and/or materials. Strengths: 1. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs. 3. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: According to Transform2020 survey results over 50 percent of teachers felt that additional technology professional development was needed. Through teacher suggestion and administrative walkthroughs, the classrooms would benefit if Apple TV devices or ipad Apps were added in order to operate their ipads successfully in classroom. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Teacher Use Teaching (how teachers use technology to teach as well as require students to use technology to learn). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology teacher use are: 1. Insufficient professional development activities and resources to understand integration and usage of digital technology in grades Need additional Mobile Devices and Curriculum Apps- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, and tablets). 3. Need additional classroom student desktops to accommodate dated and failing machines. SY Page 15

19 Strengths: 1. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs. 3. CIP Student Surveys. 4. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: According to Transform2020 survey results over 50 percent of teachers felt that additional technology professional development was needed. According to CIP Student Surveys, 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed and 82 percent of our students agree that our computers are up-to-date and used by teachers to help them learn. According to Transform2020 survey results, 52 percent of our teachers were interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Through teacher suggestion and administrative walkthroughs, the classrooms would benefit if Apple TV devices or ipad Apps were added in order to operate their ipads successfully in classroom. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Teacher Use Productivity (how teachers use technology for increased productivity). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with technology and teacher productivity. 1. Insufficient professional development activities and resources to understand integration and usage of digital technology in grades Need additional Mobile Devices and Curriculum Apps- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, and tablets). 3. Training for usage of NETS standards paired to curriculum. Strengths: 1. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. 3. Stride Academy implemented in order for students to work independently, while teacher works with struggling students. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs. 3. CIP Student Surveys. 4. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: SY Page 16

20 According to Transform2020 survey results over 50 percent of teachers felt that additional technology professional development was needed. According to CIP Student Surveys, 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed and 82 percent of our students agree that our computers are up-to-date and used by teachers to help them learn. According to Transform2020 survey results, 52 percent of our teachers were interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Through teacher suggestion and administrative walkthroughs, the classrooms would benefit if Apple TV devices or ipad Apps were added in order to operate their ipads successfully in classroom. According to Transform2020 survey results, 53 percent of our teachers responded that they never/rarely plan instruction using NETS for lesson planning. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology School Leaders Use Productivity (how administrators use technology for increased productivity). Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with our technology and school leaders: 1. The school leader needs more effective communication and collaboration among parents, teachers, students, and the community using technology tools. 2. The school leader needs more professional development on technology and programs currently being used at. 3. The school leader needs the opportunity to visit other professional leaders in middle school settings in order to enhance or develop ideas for a productive environment. Strengths: 1. Advocates and understands the need for the necessary technology infrastructure to support management, teaching, learning, and community goals and communications. 2. Use of technology tools to collect, evaluate, disseminate, and analyze data to improve staff and student performance for immediate feedback. 3. Encourages faculty to expand teaching through the use of their current technology. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Technology Committee observations. 3. CIP Staff and Student Surveys. 4. Transform2020 survey results Data Results Used: Data results from Teacher Surveys, Student Surveys, and by verbal response indicate that our school leaders are advocates for any implementation of technology which leads to student success. According to CIP student survey results, the students feel that our school does not share enough information with their families or community and 82 percent of our students agree that our school provides them with a variety of technology resources to help them succeed and 82 percent of our students agree that our computers are up-to-date and used by teachers to help them learn. SY Page 17

21 Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with other technology program areas. Identify the data sources and actual data results that led you to conclude that these are areas of strength and need. The major areas of need associated with other technology program areas: 1. Additional Mobile Devices and Curriculum Apps for classroom and student use- (Air Server, Apple TV, ipads, laptops, and tablets). 2. E-books for student use in the library, classroom, and home. Strengths: 1. Classroom Technology: Each classroom has a teacher computer, teacher ipad, at least 3 student computers, ELMO, Smartboard, LCD projector, and wireless access. 2. Computer labs and library media labs with access to computers, ipads, and laptops. Data Sources used to determine the areas of need: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Technology Committee observations. 3. CIP Student Surveys. 4. Transform2020 survey results 5. Student Requests. Data Results Used: According to Transform2020 survey results, 52 percent of our teachers were interested in learning more about and implementing a 1-1 (device to student ratio) in their classroom. Through teacher suggestion and administrative walkthroughs, the classrooms would benefit if Apple TV or AirServer devices or ipad Apps were added in order to operate their ipads successfully in classroom. Students have continually requested that e-books be added to the library circulation for use at home and school. SY Page 18

22 Professional Learning Based upon the strengths and areas of need listed above, what are your Professional Learning Topics for the upcoming year that involves using technology to improve learner and productivity and prepares students for living and working in a digital world. Topics to be addressed: 1. Additional professional development for administrators, faculty, and staff will be made available through online and face-to-face resources. The professional development will be offered on scheduled professional development days, after school hours, and personal time. The Library Media Specialist, Technology Integration Specialist, Staff Members, and outside Instructors will provide the professional development training. The professional development topics will include AMSTI, ALEX, AVL, Global Scholar, ipad operation, Apps for education, digital devices, and other topics that arise. 2. Wireless capabilities will be enhanced in library, gym, and all grade level halls. 3. Classroom computers will be added, upgraded, or replaced that are deemed necessary by the technology committee, administrator, or IT department. 4. Add additional digital capabilities such as AirServer or AppleTV to enhance instruction with digital devices. 5. Add additional digital devices to move toward a one-to-one set up to help our students to be better prepared to live in a digital world as funding is allowed. This includes but not limited to desktops, laptops, ipads, and other handheld devices. The topics above were determined using data from: 1. Teacher surveys and verbal responses. 2. Administrative and Technology Committee observations and walkthroughs 3. Inventory Assessments conducted throughout the year. 4. CIP Student and Teacher survey results 5. Transform2020 survey results SY Page 19

23 Accountability Questions Identify one (1) or more activities that focus upon using digital tools to improve achievement of all students with special emphasis upon high need and high poverty students. Goal 1: All students at will become proficient in the area of mathematics. Measurable Objective 1: A total of 50 All Students will complete a portfolio or performance Stride Academy in Mathematics by 03/28/2014 as measured by Data Collection on by Stride Academy. Strategy1: Student acheivement in mathematics - Students will work weekly and in their home setting if they chose to achieve success through technology supported mathematics instruction. Research Cited: Technology-ed Math Instruction for Students Activity - Stride Academy Students will use Stride Academy for online supported mathematics instruction. Administrators and the CIP chairperson will monitor the program online. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 09/18/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Faculty and administators Activity - Mathematics Teacher Meetings Mathematics teachers and administrators will meet biweekly to discuss curriculum alignment, course targets, and progress monitoring for student achievement. Activity Type Professional Learning Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible 10/25/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required teachers and Mathematics administrators. Goal 2: All ELL students at will gain proficiency in English as their second language. Measurable Objective 1: A 2% increase of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency.5 gain on the composite score for the ACCESS in English Language Arts by 05/23/2014 as measured by ACCESS Testing for ELL's. SY Page 20

24 Strategy1: ELL Work Session - ELL students will have a class period each week with Mr. Ward our ELL specialist to assist in their formation of English as their second language. Research Cited: ELL plan approved by the ALSDE. Activity - ELL Work Session Mr. Ward will assist in the formation of English as a second language skills for our students classified as ELL. These students will be given academic support and monitored for success. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/19/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Federal s Coordinator, administrators, ELL Specialist, and classroom teachers. Strategy2: Student improvement on the ACCESS - Students will work with Mr. Ward to improve their scores on the ACCESS Test by 17% of students tested will earn a 4.8 or above on the composite score. Research Cited: ALSDE data. Activity - ACESS Scores Mr. Ward will work with ELL students weekly to make improvements in their academic understanding in the area of English Language Arts. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/19/ /23/2014 $ Other Staff Responsible Administrators, Mr. Ward-ELL Specialist, Federal s Coordinator, classroom teachers. Goal 3: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology Measurable Objective 1: 40% of All Students will complete a portfolio or performance Stride Academy in Mathematics by 05/23/2014 as measured by Data Results. Strategy1: Digital Tools - The inclusion of digital tools (ipads, Laptops, Desktops, etc.) by the teacher in presenting lessons and requiring students to use the tools to complete necessary academic projects and/or as an informational gathering avenue. Research Cited: Research Cited: Math Instruction for Students SY Page 21

25 Activity - Collaboration Teachers at will work in groups on a regular basis by subject area and/ or grade level to locate/share digital content to teach Math, English Language Arts, Reading, and Science Standards in the classroom. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/12/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers and Administrators Activity - Digital Presentations Integrate technology into the lesson by having students complete WebQuests, visit online libraries and other educational sites, prepare PowerPoint presentations based on digital research, or insert graphics into reports. Digital tools will motivate students to write, draw, investigate, research, focus, and learn better. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible Technology 08/26/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Administrators, Teachers, Library Media Activity - Library Media and Mathematics 6. In the Library Media Center, all Mathematic Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Online Dewey Decimal, Alabama Virtual Library, Statistics, and Graphs. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 01/07/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Library Media Specialist and Teachers Activity - Library Media In the Library Media Center, all English Language Art Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Bibliography development, Alabama Virtual Library, Citing Sources, and appropriate internet use. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Library Media Specialist and Teachers Activity - Professional Development Professional Development opportunities will be offered for all teachers 6-8 to help them better utilize new and innovative technologies as well as existing technologies. Activity Type Professional Learning Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/12/ /23/2014 $ Title I Part A Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, and Administrators Narrative: intends to engage and empower our students and teachers through technology using digital tools to enhance their ability to succeed. Our students will demonstrate, gather, organize, evaluate, and share information through the integration of these tools, thus improving achievement in the core classes and required testing programs. Our teachers will demonstrate, gather, organize, evaluate, and share information through the integration of these tools, thus improving goals of achieving increased proficiency in their classrooms. We expect to improve achievement results through the use of (but not limited to) the following technology and digital tools: 1. Stride Academy- We expect this program to elevate mathematics and Reading scores. We will use this during our Opportunity (A/O) period to help our struggling students to better understand concepts and procedures. This program is designed to enhance any level of learner the ability to increase results and levels in mathematics, reading, science, and history. This will include our high and low students SY Page 22

26 as well as our ELL students. 2. Technology Integration- Integrating technology into the lesson by having students complete WebQuests, visit online libraries and other educational sites, prepare PowerPoint presentations based on digital research, or insert graphics into reports. Digital tools will motivate students to write, draw, investigate, research, focus, and learn better. 3. Professional Development opportunities will be offered for all teachers 6-8 to help them better utilize new and innovative technologies as well as existing technologies. 4. Teachers at will work in groups on a regular basis by subject area and/ or grade level to locate/share digital content to teach Math, English Language Arts, Reading, and Science Standards in the classroom. 5. In the Library Media Center, all English Language Art Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Bibliography development, Alabama Virtual Library, Citing Sources, and appropriate internet use. 6. In the Library Media Center, all Mathematics Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Online Dewey Decimal, Alabama Virtual Library, Statistics, and Graphs. Identify one (1) or more activities that facilitate and improve the use of telecommunications networks (phone/internet/ ) among educators, students, and parents/community to improve learning. Goal 1: All educators, students, parents, and the community will have the tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure in order to communicate effectively in order to improve learning and achievement. Measurable Objective 1: 40% of All Students will demonstrate a behavior be notified of tests, assignments, and general information in Mathematics by 05/23/2014 as measured by Teacher records of text and s sent to students.. Strategy1: Telecommunications - will facilitate and improve the use of telecommunications networks using the technology tools. such as Remind 101, Facebook, , Webpage Research Cited: Activity - Facebook and Twitter Facebook and Twitter: These online tools will be used and updated regularly to provide our students, parents, staff, and the community of events, testing, and etc for facilitating conversation between the school and our stakeholders. Activity Type Parent Involvement Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers and Administrators SY Page 23

27 Activity - Remind Remind 101: This online tool will be used by our teachers as a safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Using this tool allows a teacher to keep parents and students informed of upcoming tests, notifications involving school and their classroom, as well as basic info. Activity Type Parent Involvement Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Teachers Staff Responsible Activity - Every staff member is required to have an account with Haleyville City Schools in order for increased communication between the school and stakeholders. Activity Type Parent Involvement Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/19/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, Administrators Activity - Webpage Webpage: This tool provides our stakeholders with frequent information about our programs, progress, traditional school hour s information, as well as information and activities occurring after school hours. Activity Type Parent Involvement Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 08/19/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, Administrators Narrative: At all educators, students, parents, and the community will have the tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure in order to communicate effectively in order to improve learning and achievement. will facilitate and improve the use of telecommunications networks using the following technology tools: 1. Remind 101: This online tool will be used by our teachers as a safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Using this tool allows a teacher to keep parents and students informed of upcoming tests, notifications involving school and their classroom, as well as basic info. 2. Facebook and Twitter: These online tools will be used and updated regularly to provide our students, parents, staff, and the community of events, testing, and etc for facilitating conversation between the school and our stakeholders Every staff member is required to have an account with Haleyville City Schools in order for increased communication between the school and stakeholders. 4. Webpage: This tool provides our stakeholders with frequent information about our programs, progress, traditional school hour's information, as well as information and activities occurring after school hours. 5. OneCall Now: This tool is used to notify all students, parents, and community of all information relating to, Haleyville City School, and Community events. Identify at least three (3) activities that explain how the network, technical support staff, instructional support staff, and digital teaching and learning resources accessed through the network will be linked to the achievement of learning goals of the District. Goal 1: Prepare and Teachers and Leaders to Graduate College- Career-Ready Students by the use of Global Scholar and other Technology DevicesTe SY Page 24

28 Measurable Objective 1: 40% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency By Global Scholar Results in Mathematics by 05/23/2014 as measured by Data Results. Strategy1: - Students will gain academic success through technology support and instruction. Research Cited: Research Cited: Research written by Ted S. Hasselbring, Alan C. Lott, and Janet M. Zydney on LD Online supports the technology supported mathematics instruction for students who at at risk of failure. Activity - Stride Academy Dr.Little with Stride Academy will give faculty direct instruction on the implementation of the program for classroom instruction Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 09/18/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Classroom Teachers, Personnel, and Principals Activity - Tier II Math Instruction Tier II Mathematics Instruction - Students will be placed on Stride Academy once per week to extend academic success during their AO class period. Success will be monitored bi-weekly and the results will be ed to the principal, assistant principal, and the CIP chairperson. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 09/18/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, and Administrators Activity - Global Scholar Students will take Global Scholar Assessment three times a year. After testing, data results will be available and Opportunity (AO) classes will be changed to accommodate the student need based on data results. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source 09/16/ /23/2014 $0 - No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, administrators, Technology Teacher, Personnel, and Library Media. Narrative: intends to engage and empower our students and teachers through technology using digital tools to enhance their ability to succeed. Our students will demonstrate, gather, organize, evaluate, and share information through the integration of these tools, thus improving achievement in the core classes and required testing programs. Our teachers will demonstrate, gather, organize, evaluate, and share information through the integration of these tools, thus improving goals of achieving increased proficiency in their classrooms. We expect to improve achievement results through the use of (but not limited to) the following technology and digital tools: 1. Stride Academy- We expect this program to elevate mathematic and Reading scores. We will use this during our Opportunity (A/O) period to help our struggling students to better understand concepts and procedures. This program is designed to enhance any level of learner the ability to increase results and levels in mathematics, reading, science, and history. This will include our high and low students as well as our ELL students. 2. Technology Integration- Integrating technology into the lesson by having students complete WebQuests, visit online libraries and other SY Page 25

29 educational sites, prepare PowerPoint presentations based on digital research, or insert graphics into reports. Digital tools will motivate students to write, draw, investigate, research, focus, and learn better. 3. Professional Development opportunities will be offered for all teachers 6-8 to help them better utilize new and innovative technologies as well as existing technologies. 4. Teachers at will work in groups on a regular basis by subject area and/ or grade level to locate/share digital content to teach Math, English Language Arts, Reading, and Science Standards in the classroom. 5. In the Library Media Center, all English Language Art Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Bibliography development, Alabama Virtual Library, Citing Sources, and appropriate internet use. 6. In the Library Media Center, all Mathematic Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Online Dewey Decimal, Alabama Virtual Library, Statistics, and Graphs. SY Page 26

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31 Overview Plan Name Plan for Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Plan Description Technology Plan for SY Page 28

32 Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # Goal Name Goal Details Goal Type Total Funding 1 All educators, students, parents, and the community will have the tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure in order to communicate effectively in order to improve learning and achievement. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 4 $0 2 Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology 3 Prepare and Teachers and Leaders to Graduate College- Career-Ready Students by the use of Global Scholar and other Technology DevicesTe Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 5 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 3 $5000 $0 SY Page 29

33 Goal 1: All educators, students, parents, and the community will have the tools to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure in order to communicate effectively in order to improve learning and achievement. Measurable Objective 1: 40% of All Students will demonstrate a behavior be notified of tests, assignments, and general information in Mathematics by 05/23/2014 as measured by Teacher records of text and s sent to students.. Strategy 1: Telecommunications - will facilitate and improve the use of telecommunications networks using the technology tools. such as Remind 101, Facebook, , Webpage Research Cited: Activity - Facebook and Twitter Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Facebook and Twitter: These online tools will be used and updated regularly to provide our students, parents, staff, and the community of events, testing, and etc for facilitating conversation between the school and our stakeholders. Parent Involvement Source Of Funding 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Activity - Remind 101 Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned 1. Remind 101: This online tool will be used by our teachers as a safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Using this tool allows a teacher to keep parents and students informed of upcoming tests, notifications involving school and their classroom, as well as basic info. Parent Involvement Source Of Funding 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Activity - Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Every staff member is required to have an account with Haleyville City Schools in order for increased communication between the school and stakeholders. Parent Involvement Source Of Funding 08/19/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers and Administrator s Staff Responsible Teachers Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, Administrator s Activity - Webpage Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Webpage: This tool provides our stakeholders with frequent information about our programs, progress, traditional school hour s information, as well as information and activities occurring after school hours. Parent Involvement Source Of Funding 08/19/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, Staff, Administrator s SY Page 30

34 Goal 2: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology Measurable Objective 1: 40% of All Students will complete a portfolio or performance Stride Academy in Mathematics by 05/23/2014 as measured by Data Results. Strategy 1: Digital Tools - The inclusion of digital tools (ipads, Laptops, Desktops, etc.) by the teacher in presenting lessons and requiring students to use the tools to complete necessary academic projects and/or as an informational gathering avenue. Research Cited: Research Cited: Math Instruction for Students Activity - Digital Presentations Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Integrate technology into the lesson by having students complete WebQuests, visit online libraries and other educational sites, prepare PowerPoint presentations based on digital research, or insert graphics into reports. Digital tools will motivate students to write, draw, investigate, research, focus, and learn better. Source Of Funding Technology 08/26/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers, Administrator s, Library Media Activity - Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Professional Development opportunities will be offered for all teachers 6-8 to help them better utilize new and innovative technologies as well as existing technologies. Professional Learning Source Of Funding Staff Responsible 08/12/ /23/2014 $5000 Title I Part A Teachers, Staff, and Administrator s Activity - Collaboration Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Teachers at will work in groups on a regular basis by subject area and/ or grade level to locate/share digital content to teach Math, English Language Arts, Reading, and Science Standards in the classroom. Source Of Funding 08/12/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Activity - Library Media Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned In the Library Media Center, all English Language Art Students will participate in activities that include but not limited to Bibliography development, Alabama Virtual Library, Citing Sources, and appropriate internet use. Source Of Funding 10/01/ /23/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible Teachers and Administrator s Staff Responsible Library Media Specialist and Teachers Activity - Library Media and Mathematics Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsible SY Page 31