Pennsylvania Department of Education

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1 Pennsylvania Department of Education COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 333 MARKET STREET HARRISBURG, PA Educational Technology Plan Friday, September 14, 2007 Entity: Mount Carmel Area SD Address: 600 W 5th St Mount Carmel, PA Phone: (570) Contact Name: Cheryl Latorre

2 Core Purpose Mission The Mission of the Mount Carmel Area School District is to provide a comprehensive curriculum, with the belief that all are capable of learning in a caring and safe environment where all students will develop self-confidence and the ability to work independently and cooperatively. Vision As the mission of the Mount Carmel Area School District unfolds into all aspects of the school/community and is achieved, all students will meet success and be prepared to enter the next phase of their lives. The vision of the Mount Carmel Area Elementary and Junior Senior High School includes: A comprehensive curricula which integrates the PA Academic Standards and Anchors. Increased technology skills for all students. All schools will meet Adequately Yearly Progress including all sub-groups. All teachers will be highly qualified as defined by PDE. All teachers will meet Act 48 and certification requirements. Professional development will be key and a must for all staff. The school environment will be safe and foster community members who are productive citizens. The learning environment will share a common goal with differentiated instructional practices applied to teaching and learning. Parental involvement will be an integral component of our schools and community. Support programs and resources will meet the needs of all students. Facilities will foster a conducive learning environment. Partnerships with colleges, universities, business, and industry will support the needs of preparing our graduates for the work force, military, and post-secondary education. The school environment will be conducive to meeting the needs of diverse student groups including cultural, racial, creed, and gender issues. Shared Values We will be a district that prepares students to meet the multiple challenges they will face in all facets of life. Belief Statements We believe: 1. That quality education should be available to all students 2. Students should be adequately prepared for an ever-changing society

3 3. In independent thinking and action 4. In responsible citizenship 5. In collaborative partnerships 6. In embracing diversity 7. In maximizing student potential 8. In a flexible and progressive education Needs Assessment The Mount Carmel Area School District conducted a district wide technology survey and will continue to complete the Meteri technology surveys. This data indicates a need for on-going professional development for staff based on their technology skill levels. Teacher needs were identified and the district will continue through the life of the strategic plan to provide professional development opportunities. Wilkes University will continue to offer an on-site master's degree in Classroom Technology. Bloomsburg University will offer the Instructional Technology Master's certification. The core technology committee will continue to train staff on-site on technology skills and usage of district technology resources. The district is in need of professional development for technology based resources including: Compass Learning Performance Tracker Lettergrade WVIA web based resources Computer Based Program Grades 9-12 for Alternative Education, summer school, and remediation/enrichment. Goals and Strategies Goal: Improved Communication : Increased communication between parents, teachers, students and community members. Strategy: Implement LetterGrade : Improve communication between parents, teachers, and students through the implementation of LetterGrade, an online grading, attendance, and planning resource. Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching LetterGrade Teacher Technology committee will train faculty and staff on the implementation of LetterGrade. Nicole Rosco Number of Hours Per Session Start: 8/28/2006 Finish: 8/30/2010 Professional Development Information Total Number of Sessions Per School Year $200, Organization or Institution Name Provider's Department of Education Approval Status

4 Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Designed to Accomplish Goal: MATHEMATICS : At least 45% of all students will be proficient in Mathematics, as measured by the annual state-wide PSSA assessments. Strategy: Compass Learning : This is a co-curricular program that is designed to enhance classroom teaching in grades 1 through 8. Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching Compass Learning Staff members will be updated on technology and software upgrades. Compass Learning Odyssey training at the high school level for staff members involved. Nicole Rosco Number of Hours Per Session Start: 6/19/2006 Finish: 6/15/2012 Professional Development Information Total Number of Sessions Per School Year $24, Organization or Institution Name Bill Schecter, Compass Learning Administrator Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Provider's Department of Education Approval Status Designed to Accomplish Curriculum Alignment/Remediation and Enrichment Students in first through eighth grade use Compass Learning to enhance their reading, science and math skills.

5 Lisa Varano Number of Hours Per Session Start: 6/19/2006 Finish: 8/18/2006 Professional Development Information Total Number of Sessions Per School Year $0.00 Organization or Institution Name Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Provider's Department of Education Approval Status Designed to Accomplish Goal: READING : At least 54% of all students will be proficient in Reading, as measured by the annual state-wide PSSA assessments. Strategy: Compass Learning : This is a co-curricular program that is designed to enhance classroom teaching in grades 1 through 8. Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching Compass Learning Staff members will be updated on technology and software upgrades. Compass Learning Odyssey training at the high school level for staff members involved. Nicole Rosco Number of Hours Per Session Start: 6/19/2006 Finish: 6/15/2012 Professional Development Information Total Number of Sessions Per School Year $24, Organization or Institution Name Bill Schecter, Compass Learning Administrator Provider's Department of Education Approval Status

6 Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Designed to Accomplish Curriculum Alignment/Remediation and Enrichment Students in first through eighth grade use Compass Learning to enhance their reading, science and math skills. Lisa Varano Number of Hours Per Session Start: 6/19/2006 Finish: 8/18/2006 Professional Development Information Total Number of Sessions Per School Year $0.00 Organization or Institution Name Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Provider's Department of Education Approval Status Designed to Accomplish Goal: To stay updated with ever-changing technology : Faculty and staff will be trained on the usage of technology in education. Strategy: Increase the integration of technology into the curriculum : Through increased training, teachers will utilize more technology implementation in their curriculum. Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching Increased Professional Development Teachers will be trained in the integration of technology into the curriculum. Nicole Rosco Start: 9/29/2006 Finish: 5/25/2007 Professional Development Information $135,000.00

7 Number of Hours Per Session Total Number of Sessions Per School Year Organization or Institution Name Technology Committee Provider's Department of Education Approval Status Knowledge and Skills Research and Best Practices Designed to Accomplish To purchase new and/or updated hardware and software To purchase new and/or updated hardware and software Edward Greco Start: N/A Finish: N/A $1,040, Staff Development The Mount Carmel Area School District has been and will continue to be aggressive with regard to professional development relevant to teachnology usage through teaching and learning. Summer of 2006 we will conduct a one week teacher academy to assist teachers with web page development. Throughout the year we will utilize our team of teachers to teach staff defined technology skills as noted on the district survey results. We will offer on-site Wilkes University courses for a masters degree in technology. During the next three years all staff will be trained on usage of Compass Learning, Performance Tracker, a web based data management system, Lettergrade, a management system for attendance, grading, and lesson plan development. We will continue to implement the goals of our EETT grant. All teachers wil submit a portfolio noting technology integration into teaching and learning. Starting we have appointed a part-time technology coordinator. All administrative staff will continue to be trained on usage of FoxPro through the CSIU. Many teachers are also involved in Math Pro where they will receive a palm pilot. Teachers will also be trained on usage of WVIA video streaming resources. All teachers will complete the Meteri tecnology survey two times per year. All teachers will participate in in-house technology trainings. All teachers will have the opportunity to attend technology trainings outside the district though resources such as the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.

8 Budget Summary: Potential Funding Distribution Funding Source Total CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) $27, $29, $32, $89, $18, $21, $24, $63, $345, $380, $0.00 $725, TOTAL $391, $431, $56, $878, Goal: Improved Communication Increased communication between parents, teachers, students and community members. Implement LetterGrade LetterGrade Teacher LetterGrade Teacher Total Funding Source $10, $11, $12, $33, $10, $11, $12, $33, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT GRAND TOTAL $20, $22, $24, $66, Goal: MATHEMATICS At least 45% of all students will be proficient in Mathematics, as measured by the annual statewide PSSA assessments. Compass Learning Compass Learning Total Funding Source $3, $3, $4, $11, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT

9 GRAND TOTAL $23, $25, $28, $77, Goal: READING At least 54% of all students will be proficient in Reading, as measured by the annual state-wide PSSA assessments. Compass Learning Compass Learning Total Funding Source $3, $3, $4, $11, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT GRAND TOTAL $27, $29, $32, $89, Goal: To stay updated with ever-changing technology Faculty and staff will be trained on the usage of technology in education. Increase the integration of technology into the curriculum Increased Professional Development Increased Professional Development To purchase new and/or updated hardware and software Total Funding Source $12, $14, $16, $42, $6, $7, $8, $21, $345, $380, $0.00 $725, CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) GRAND TOTAL $391, $431, $56, $878, TOTAL $363, $401, $24, $788,917.50

10 Monitoring Monitoring of the goals of the technology plan will be conducted annually throughout the life of the plan. We will continue to complete the technology surveys on-line which were initiated through the EETT grant project. All teachers are required to turn in a portfolio at the end of the school term showcasing technology integration into teaching and learning. Usage reports will be generated for the web based technology resources such as Compass Learning, Performance Tracker, Lettergrade, and WVIA. The district web page will also showcase teacher websites. Evaluation Evaluation will include the following components: Review of strategic plan goals. Comparison of PSSA data. Adequate Yearly Progress status. Technology courses offered and number of students participating. Meteri survey results. District technology survey results. Teacher portfolio. Teacher plan books/lesson. Number of teachers taking professional development courses/workshops relevant to technology integration into teaching and learning.