Technology Plan. Desert Sands Unified

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1 Technology Plan Desert Sands Unified

2 July 1, June 30, /07/2011 (revised 09/02/2011) This plan is for EETT and E-Rate. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 2

3 Table of Contents 1. Plan Duration Stakeholders Curriculum a. Current access by teachers and students b. Current use of technology to support teaching and learning c. District curricular goals to support plan d. Teaching and learning goals (Measurable Objectives, Benchmarks) e. Acquiring technology skills AND information literacy skills (Measurable Objectives, Benchmarks) f. Ethical use g. Internet safety h. Description of access for all students i. Student record keeping j. Two way home-school communication k. Curriculum Monitoring Process Professional Development a. Summary of Teacher and Administrator Skills and Needs b. Providing PD Opportunities (Measurable Objectives, Benchmarks) c. Professional Development Monitoring Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software a. Existing Resources b. Needed Resources c. Annual Benchmarks and Timeline for obtaining resources d. Process to Monitor 5b Funding and Budget a. Established and Potential Funding Sources b. Annual implementation costs c. District replacement policy d. Budget monitoring Monitoring and a. Overall progress and impact evaluation b. schedule c. Communicating evaluation results Collaborative Strategies with Adult Literacy Providers Effective, Researched-Based Methods and Strategies a. Research Summary, District Application b. Technology to Deliver Rigorous Curriculum Appendix C - Criteria for EETT Technology Plans Appendix J - Technology Plan Contact Information Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page i

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5 2. Stakeholders Stakeholders Name Position CDS Dr. Sharon McGehee District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Cindy McDaniel District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified George Araya District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Kathy Felci District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Sherry Johnstone District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Sally Adams Teacher (Non-Classroom) Riverside Desert Sands Unified Cyndi Furr Teacher (Non-Classroom) Riverside Desert Sands Unified Kirsten Wright Teacher (Non-Classroom) Riverside Desert Sands Unified Angelica Martinez Counselor Riverside Desert Sands Unified Jory Kirchhevel Site Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Thomas Jefferson Middle Richard Ruocco Site Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Clayton Hill Site Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Chad Wood District Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Scott Davis Site Administrator Riverside Desert Sands Unified La Quinta High Michael Schulze Accounting Specialist: Special Riverside Desert Sands Unified Education Sharon McCabe Paraeducator Riverside Desert Sands Unified Indio Middle Pauline Elders Administrative Assistant Riverside Desert Sands Unified Randall Corwin Buyer Riverside Desert Sands Unified Hector Banda Technology Support Staff Riverside Desert Sands Unified Philip Solis Classroom Teacher Riverside Desert Sands Unified Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Renee Hanley Classroom Teacher Riverside Desert Sands Unified Thomas Jefferson Middle Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 2

6 Karen Flaherty Classroom Teacher Riverside Desert Sands Unified Desert Ridge Academy James Duke Library Media Specialist Riverside Desert Sands Unified La Quinta High A variety of Stakeholders within the district and the community participate in the process of planning and assisting in the monitoring and implementation of the Desert Sands Unified School District s Master Technology Plan. Stakeholders provided input via surveys, meetings, and . Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 3

7 3. Curriculum 3a. Description of teachers' and students' current access to technology tools both during the school day and outside of school hours. All classrooms in the Desert Sands Unified School District are networked with Internet access. The district average student to computer ratio is 3.5:1. Most elementary schools and every middle and high school have a bank of computers in the library/media center available for students to use before/after school and during lunchtime. These media centers are also available to teachers for class time activities by reservation. In addition to these desktop media centers, all of the middle schools, and many elementary schools, have roving laptop carts that are shared between classes. This equipment is available to the full spectrum of the student population, including Special Education, GATE, and English Language Learners and those students requiring adaptive and assistive technologies. Since most of our programs are web-based, teachers have access from their personal computers at all times. The following is the summary of the school sites computer to student ratios. This summary reflects the online survey submitted to the State Department of Education. ELEMENTARY # Computers # Students Ratio Adams Carreon Carrillo Carter Earhart Eisenhower Ford Franklin Hoover Jackson Johnson Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 4

8 Kennedy Lincoln Madison Monroe Reagan Roosevelt Truman Van Buren Washington MIDDLE SCHOOLS Desert Ridge Glenn Indio Jefferson La Quinta Paige Palm Desert HIGH SCHOOLS Indio La Quinta Palm Desert Shadow Hills ALTERNATIVE Amistad Horizon Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 5

9 Summit DISTRICT AVERAGE b. Description of the district's current use of hardware and software to support teaching and learning. Elementary School Level Students of all academic levels are integrating technology into classroom academic standards by utilizing Microsoft Office applications: creating PowerPoint presentations, using Word processing, developing Excel spreadsheets, employing Internet Explorer for research. In addition, students are using video conferencing equipment, Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, and English in a Flash, SuccessMaker, PhotoStory, High Stakes Math, Renaissance Responders, online assessments, streaming video, district adopted textbook software, district adopted textbook online resources, and other educational software provided by the school site or teacher. Middle School Level Students of all academic levels are integrating technology into classroom academic standards by utilizing Microsoft Office applications and the resources provided in the elementary schools. In addition ALEKS, video production, web development, and wireless laptop carts are also being utilized. Music teachers are making use of current MIDI technology (hardware/software) allowing students more freedom in learning music theory, pedagogy and compositional techniques. Digital graphic arts, video and animation classes are available at specific middle school sites. High School Level Computer proficiency is required for high school graduation, requiring all students to take or test out of the computer literacy courses which cover basic skills of word processing, spreadsheet use, and network skills (Internet and ). In addition to all resources available to elementary and middle schools, high schools are also offering classes in web page authoring, graphic design and desktop publishing. Teachers are utilizing the Internet to provide on-line classes to students. Currently, the use and integration of technology in Desert Sands classrooms varies across the district. EdTechProfile data show that 70% of our teachers are at an intermediate level of technology proficiency. Most teachers have been trained through the Technology Literacy Challenge grant, California State University Education Technology Staff Development grant, AB 1339, Intel Teach to the Future, Educational Services Staff Development Programs and Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT). All district classrooms are standardized with teacher workstation, ceiling mounted projector, SMART airliner, wireless internet, fiber connectivity, and surround sound. Additionally, numerous classrooms also have ELMO document cameras and scanners. EdTechProfile surveys are used to gather data on teacher and student technology proficiency and technology use. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 6

10 DSUSD adopted a standardized web page designing software entitled CMS School Center. This web-based software allows teachers and students to create appropriate web pages from any computer with Internet access. Training for this program began in the school year. Beginning in school year teacher web pages will be transferred into the Microsoft Sharepoint environment to match the current district website (launched April 2011). DSUSD has upgraded their student information system to include an access center for student records. Pentamation Teacher Access Center provides access to electronic grade books, online report card system, and student attendance record keeping. All teachers in the district are required to report their class attendance and grades online (with the exception of Washington Charter Elementary School). 3c. Summary of the district's curricular goals that are supported by this tech plan. Desert Sands Unified School District has developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan to help guide policy and decision making. The plan began during the school year, with input from all departments, administration, teachers, parents, students, and the community. The strategic plan was reviewed in 2003 and an additional strategy was added for technology. All district department plans and goals must be aligned with the Strategic Plan. The key objectives for the district as outlined in the Strategic Plan are: No later than 2012, at least 90% of our students will be proficient on the California Standards Test. Student performance will meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) targets. All of our students will graduate and be prepared to make a successful transition to further education or their chosen career. All of our students will consistently demonstrate responsible, respectful, ethical behavior preparing them for global citizenship. In order to meet the objectives of the strategic plan, five strategies have been developed with their action plans. Technology is integrated into each strategy, however Strategy 4 is specifically dedicated to technology. Strategy One: Education Master Plan Actions include: We will communicate and continue implementing the Educational Master Plan that includes curriculum guides, common assessments, and effective use of instructional strategies for all students through effective collaborative learning communities throughout the District. Strategy Two: Respect, Responsible, Ethical Behavior Actions include: We will establish a safe and secure environment that is characterized by responsible, respectful, and ethical behavior by students, staff, parents, and community members. Strategy Three: Partnership with Families/Community Actions Include: We will work in partnership with families and the community to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their own learning and connected in meaningful ways to their school. Strategy Four: Technology for All Actions Include: Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 7

11 We will effectively utilize technology to maximize learning opportunities, manage information, and expand communication. Strategy Five: Resources Actions Include: We will pursue new funding sources for equitable allocation and assure best utilization of existing resources. Collaboration Training Environmental Equipment Processes District wide curriculum standards were adopted that align with California Department of Academic Content Standards. These content standards have been articulated to all administrators, teachers, students and parents. All district classrooms are required to have grade level appropriate academic content standards posted. DSUSD Technology Standards were adopted in the school year. These standards are the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards (NETS). Standards are reviewed yearly by DSUSD Educational Services and the Technology Department. The technology standards meet the following conditions: Basic technology skills are concentrated in the K-5 classrooms where the teacher of the self-contained classrooms monitors and evaluates progress. Skills are integrated into the academic content standards and are mastered as students use technology as a tool. Content standards-aligned product based activities continue to be present in the middle school with an increased awareness on the advanced use skills acquired in elementary school. A greater emphasis is placed on Information Literacy skills at the middle school level, which aligns with content standards that include appropriate research skills. High school students are required to take basic computer literacy courses assuring that basic technology skills are in place upon graduation. Students can complete an equivalency test to show mastery of these skills in lieu of taking these courses. High School students are expected to use technology skills and Information Literacy knowledge in all academic areas. Specialized branches within the high school curriculum allow students to go further in areas of particular interest in reference to specific technology skills. 3d. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan for using technology to improve teaching and learning by supporting the district curricular goals. Technology is used in our district as a powerful tool to help students meet academic standards as outlined in the strategic plan (strategy 4) and local educational agency plan (performance goal 1). Goal 3d.1: Students will use educational software as a tool to increase proficiency in language arts and math. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 8

12 Objective 3d.1.1: By June 2017, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by ten percentage points over the June 2012 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Benchmarks: Year 1: By June 2013, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2012 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 2: By June 2014, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2013 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 3: By June 2015, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2014 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 4: By June 2016, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2015 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 5: By June 2017, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Language Arts (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2016 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Objective 3d.1.2: By June 2017, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by ten percentage points over the June 2012 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Benchmarks: Year 1: By June 2013, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2012 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 2: By June 2014, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2013 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 3: By June 2015, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2014 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 4: By June 2016, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2015 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Year 5: By June 2017, the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient in Math (by grade level) will increase by two percentage points over the June 2016 baseline scores, as measured by the CST. Implementation Plan Activity Timeline Person(s) Responsible Monitoring & Instrument Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 9

13 Teachers will receive training in all district adopted ELRs (ie Read 180, SuccessMaker, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, etc) for use in their classrooms as needed/prescribed. Middle and High school students will be enrolled in Read 180 classes as determined by school counselors. Students in SDC (special education class) will use SuccessMaker as determined by their classroom teacher (k12) Students in grades K-8 will use Accelerated Math as determined by their classroom teacher. Students in grades 1-8 will use Accelerated Reader as determined by their classroom teacher. Students in grades K12 will use other ELRs as determined by their classroom teacher and site licensure. annually, as needed for teachers new to program or software updates Daily As determined appropriate by classroom teachers Technology Teachers on Assignment Counselors Classroom teacher, Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Classroom teacher, Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction As Classroom teacher, determined Principal, Director of appropriate by Curriculum and classroom Instruction teachers As determined appropriate by classroom teachers Classroom teacher, Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction As Classroom teacher, determined Principal, Director of appropriate by Curriculum and classroom Instruction teachers Director of Technology Training logs, observation Test scores, student progress Test scores, student progress Test scores, student progress Test scores, student progress Test scores, student progress DSAT exams, CST, observation, Read 180 reports SuccessMaker reports Accelerated Math reports, DSAT exams Accelerated Reader reports, DSAT exams ERL reports, observation Goal 3d.2: Teachers and administrators will integrate technology into their daily instruction. Teachers will use SMART slates, document cameras, textbook electronic resources, academic websites, LCD projectors, student response systems, learning management system, Google docs, online assessment tool, teacher websites, and other ELRs as they become available. Administrators will use communication, Google docs, projectors, and district issued tablet device. Objective 3d.2.1: By 2017, teachers will increase the integration of technology in their standards aligned curriculum by 20 percentage points. Benchmarks: Year 1: By the end of 2013, the integration of technology in teachers standards-aligned curriculum will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 2: By the end of 2014, the integration of technology in teachers standards-aligned curriculum will increase by 4 percentage points. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 10

14 Year 3: By the end of 2015, the integration of technology in teachers standards-aligned curriculum will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 4: By the end of 2016, the integration of technology in teachers standards-aligned curriculum will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 5: By the end of 2017, the integration of technology in teachers standards-aligned curriculum will increase by 4 percentage points. Activity Administer EdTechProfile annually. Technology Training Timeline May-June September-M ay Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Classroom teachers, Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Monitoring & Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Instrument CCTC 9 & 16 of EdTechProfile Training evaluation surveys Objective 3d.2.2: By 2017, administrators will increase technology integration by 20 percentage points. Benchmarks: Year 1: By the end of 2013, the integration of technology in daily activities and staff meetings will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 2: By the end of 2014, the integration of technology in daily activities and staff meetings will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 3: By the end of 2015, the integration of technology in daily activities and staff meetings will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 4: By the end of 2016, the integration of technology in daily activities and staff meetings will increase by 4 percentage points. Year 5: By the end of 2017, the integration of technology in daily activities and staff meetings will increase by 4 percentage points. Activity Timeline Administer May-June EdTechProfile annually. Technology Training September-M ay Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Monitoring & Instrument Administrators, Director Director of Technology CCTC 9 & 16 of Technology Director of Technology Training evaluations Training evaluations 3e. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan detailing how and when students will acquire the technology skills and information literacy skills needed to succeed in the classroom and the workplace. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 11

15 There are a variety of programs and approaches in place at the school sites. The district technology committee is in the process of standardizing programs and processes at the elementary, middle and high schools levels so that all students have equal access. Goal 3e.1: Students will have the technology skills needed to implement the academic standards. Objective 3e.1.1: District will provide the staff development needed to help teachers and students implement the technology standards and benchmark projects K-12. Objective 3e.1.2: All students entering high school will continue to be enrolled in a Computer Studies I course where they will be instructed in the district technology standards and information literacy (or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam, showing proficiency in these standards). Objective 3e.1.3: Elementary students will continue to be given computer lab instruction at least once per week. Objective 3e.1.4: Computer Study/Technology electives will continue to be offered at all middle schools where they will be instructed in the district technology standards and information literacy. Benchmarks: Year 1: 100% of high school students will be enrolled in a computer studies I course or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam. 100% of elementary students will receive computer lab instruction 1 time per week. Computer Study/Technology electives will be available to all middle school students. Year 2: 100% of high school students will be enrolled in a computer studies I course or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam. 100% of elementary students will receive computer lab instruction 1 time per week. Computer Study/Technology electives will be available to all middle school students. Year 3: 100% of high school students will be enrolled in a computer studies I course or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam. 100% of elementary students will receive computer lab instruction 1 time per week. Computer Study/Technology electives will be available to all middle school students. Year 4: 100% of high school students will be enrolled in a computer studies I course or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam. 100% of elementary students will receive computer lab instruction 1 time per week. Computer Study/Technology electives will be available to all middle school students. Year 5: 100% of high school students will be enrolled in a computer studies I course or pass the Computer Studies Exemption Exam. 100% of elementary students will receive computer lab instruction 1 time per week. Computer Study/Technology electives will be available to all middle school students. Implementation Plan Activity Timeline Person(s) Responsible Monitoring & Instrument Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 12

16 Technology Teachers on Special Assignment will create goals with school sites and individual teachers to support the implementation of the technology standards. Counselors will analyze student enrollment in computer studies classes at middle and high schools. As needed. High schools will Quarterly, as administer computer needed. studies exemption exam. Schools will set up Ongoing computer lab schedule for student & teacher use. Technology Teachers on Assignment Each semester Middle and High School counselors; Technology Counselor on Assignment High School counselors, Computer Studies teacher Technicians, Site Principals Director of Technology Classroom observation Site Principals Site Principals or designee Site Principals, Director of Technology Student transcripts Student transcripts Observation 3f. List of goals and an implementation plan that describe how the district will address the appropriate and ethical use of information technology in the classroom so that students can distinguish lawful from unlawful uses of copyrighted works, including the following topics: the concept and purpose of both copyright and fair use Our district is dedicated to fulfilling the requirements of AB307. Since 1997DSUSD has required all students and families to complete and abide by an Acceptable Use of Technology form. This form addresses the issues: Personal responsibility; Acceptable Use; Privileges; Network Etiquette and Privacy; Service; Vandalism; and Updating of Personal Information. Through past grants and in alignment with district needs, teachers and administrators received training in information literacy, ethical behavior, copyright laws, and file sharing. This training was presented to students by teachers. Our goals in this are aligned to the three tiers of AB307, our District Master Plan, and District Technology Standards. Elementary and middle school counselors will include student instruction on these topics during planned guidance lessons. High school students are given additional instruction during computer studies courses offered at each high school. Goal 3f.1: By 2017, all students will receive instruction in appropriate and ethical technology use in the classroom. Activity Copy and distribute the CTAP Cybersafety poster for all classrooms and computer labs district wide. Timeline Replace annually as needed Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Principals Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology observation Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 13

17 Post the Acceptable Use 2013 Webmaster Director of Technology observation of Technology forms (student and staff) to the DSUSD website. Create and distribute Technology Teachers on Director of Technology observation informational pamphlet. Assignment Elementary and Middle School counselors to include instruction regarding appropriate and ethical use during planned guidance lessons Counselors, Technology Director of Technology observation Counselor on Assignment Training in appropriate and ethical use provided to all media technicians. Training will be provided to all teachers regarding appropriate and ethical use of technology Create lesson for use by counselors and media technicians on appropriate and ethical use. Above lesson available for teachers, counselors, and media technicians to use with students. Annually, as needed for new staff or updates to policy. Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment 2013 Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment, Classroom teachers, counselors, media technicians Director of Technology Observation, course sign in sheets Director of Technology Observation, course sign in sheets Director of Technology Observation Director of Technology Observation 3g. List of goals and an implementation plan that describe how the district will address Internet safety, including how to protect online privacy and avoid online predators. (AB 307) Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD), designed, installed, and maintains, networked systems to address Internet Safety, Online Privacy, and Online Predators, as well as developing and maintaining an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) providing instruction of, and acceptable use of, the district s computers and data network. Centralized Network : All schools at DSUSD are provided with network connections and services that are routed and switched over a gigabit wide-area-network (WAN). These connections are routed to the central district office for processing, filtering, and monitoring. All Internet traffic provided to schools are routed first through the systems at the district office. Network Security : DSUSD utilizes a series of data network routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking equipment, designed to provide multiple, managed local-area-networks (LAN). Network traffic is directed and managed to provide access to district-provided services including Internet, Learning Systems, and Communication Systems including district-approved . Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 14

18 Schools are allowed connection only to filtered Internet content and communication systems. The network is monitored for proper operation and access. Internet Safety: A series of network switches and systems manage Internet access for schools. The network is designed to provide only filtered Internet to the schools. DSUSD utilizes the McAfee Web Gateway as the primary filtering tool. The McAfee Web Gateway product provides blocking and filtering on categorical and individual site, and user levels. Reporting tools are also included in the filtering product. Many content categories are blocked using the filter these include Adult, Chat, , and Personal Content blocks, as well as peer-to-peer and other content sharing sites. Individual sites, if found to be detrimental to the educational process, are also blocked after review of a panel of Technology Teachers reviewing curriculum-related issues for the district. Also, any site deemed a danger to students, are blocked systematically and on a case-by-case basis at the district office. Traffic Monitoring and Auditing: In addition to network security and content filtering, DSUSD utilizes a monitoring and auditing system called Vericept, provided by Trustwave Corporation. All Internet activity is monitored, captured, and audited, based upon content and is directed at identifying the computer and users if potential violations of the AUP are detected. Screen-shots of all Internet Content are available. This provides an additional level of visibility to the DSUSD Internet stream. If an illicit search word is typed into a search engine, for example, a screen shot is saved on the monitoring system, and district staff can review this material. Attempted violations of the AUP are discerned and provided to school administrators (principals and vice principals) for further action if necessary. The monitoring product also provides visibility into safety and security issues by category. Categorical triggers are maintained for a number of communication types, including , chat, Instant Messaging, blogging, peer-to-peer, plagiarism, gangs, hacking, weapons, and other categories, as well as typical adult, personal and other undesirable content. These systems are monitored throughout the day and provide additional information and blocking to the McAfee Web Gateway, as well as providing audit for possible AUP violation attempts. Overall Internet, privacy, and predator strategy: The above described systems provide a filtered Internet Stream and monitoring of the stream at a central network location. All Internet traffic at school sites are filtered and monitored. Attempted violations of the AUP are monitored and reported to administrators. The filtered Internet blocks unsafe sites. Outside , chat, and personal sites are categorically blocked. Peer-to-peer and file-sharing sites are blocked and categorically monitored for attempted violations. Overall network security measures insure that district-related and screened content is delivered to computer desktops at schools, and that other superfluous or potentially harmful content or communications are blocked. The AUP provides direction to all students and their parents, and all employees as to what is acceptable network activity and behavior. The AUP is monitored by an auditing system. Goal 3g.1: Maintain the current high-level of management and monitoring of student internet activity. Goal 3g.2: Expand student communication traffic to include and Web 2.0. Goal 3g.3: Protect online privacy and avoid online predators. Goal 3g.4: Students and teachers will be educated about online safety, including how to protect online privacy and avoid online predators. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 15

19 Activity Computer Network Services Group (CNS) actively monitor log-files for all users. Coordination with Google to establish domain and student accounts. For student implementation, see Goal 3f. Teachers will receive cyberbullying training from their administrators. Administrators and counselors will receive cyberbullying training from the Anti-Defamation League. Timeline Daily During the 2013 school year. Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Supervisor of Computer Network Services CNS Group Monitoring & CNS Group, Director of Technology Supervisor of Computer Network Services Instrument Active directory log files Use logs. see Goal 3f see Goal 3f see Goal 3f see Goal 3f Annually Annually Principals and school counselors Personnel Attendance logs Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Attendance logs 3h. Description of the district policy or practices that ensure equitable technology access for all students. As part of the district strategic plan, strategy 4 (Technology for All) states: We will effectively utilize technology to maximize learning opportunities, manage information, and expand communication. District-wide classroom technology standardization provides equitable resources as described in previous sections with regard to equipment and software. Students with special needs will be provided with assistive/adaptive technology in accordance with their IEPs, as required by the American with Disabilities Act. 3i. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan to use technology to make student record keeping and assessment more efficient and supportive of teachers efforts to meet individual student academic needs. Currently, Desert Sands Unified School District is using Pentamation software for student record keeping as the Student Information System. All school administrative assistants, principals and district level administrators have online access to all student information. The district technology department has eight full time staff members to help in training, report generation, and trouble Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 16

20 shooting. Regular training on use of the software and applications is given throughout the school year. All district schools use Pentamation Teacher Access Center for online attendance. The district has standardized an electronic grading system through Pentamation (eschoolplus). All middle and high school, and some elementary sites use Home Access Center a web based program through Pentamation that allows parents and students to view attendance, grades, discipline, and report cards online. A special education on-line community application called SEIS is currently being used, maintained and funded through Special Education department for web-based software student files and IEP s. All schools are using SynreVoice a web-based and telephone linked software that alerts parents to attendance issues and any other school announcements. All schools are using the Desert Sands Assessment Tool (DSAT), a web-based, on-line assessment software that provides district benchmark assessments for grades The district currently uses EADMS to help school sites and teachers make data-driven decisions regarding student learning, but is in development of its own data reporting tool (DSAM - Desert Sands Assessment Manager). Also in development is DSIT, the Desert Sands Improvement Tool, to help counselors and administrators identify students at risk of dropping out of school. Goal 3i.1: Staff will use technology for student record keeping (attendance, report cards, etc). Objective 3i.1.1: By 2017, 100% of certificated staff will use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Benchmarks: Year 1: By 2013, 100% of certificated staff will continue to use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Year 2: By 2014, 100% of certificated staff will continue to use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Year 3: By 2015, 100% of certificated staff will continue to use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Year 4: By 2016, 100% of certificated staff will continue to use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Year 5: By 2017, 100% of certificated staff will continue to use eschool plus for attendance, grades, and report cards. Activity Training will be provided Timeline as needed for new teachers needing a refresher Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Technology Teachers on Assignment Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology Usage data Objective 3i.1.2: By 2017, 100% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 17

21 Benchmarks: Year 1: By 2013, 20% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Year 2: By 2014, 40% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Year 3: By 2015, 60% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Year 4: By 2016, 80% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Year 5: By 2017, 100% of school site data technicians will use online enrollment in eschool plus for student record keeping. Activity Training of high school data technicians Training of middle school data technicians Training of elementary office staff Timeline Years 1-2 Year 3 Year 4-5 Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Technology department staff Technology department staff Technology department staff Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology observation, program data Director of Technology observation, program data Director of Technology observation, program data Goal 3i.2: Core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT (Desert Sands Assessment Tool) to capture student achievement data. Objective 3i.2.1: By 2017, 80% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Benchmarks: Year 1: By 2013, 60% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Year 2: By 2014, 75% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Year 3: By 2015, 80% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Year 4: By 2016, 80% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Year 5: By 2017, 80% of core teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize DSAT to capture student achievement data. Implementation Plan Activity Timeline Person(s) Responsible Monitoring & Instrument Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 18

22 Targeted training in the use of DSAT and data collection to schools in program improvement. Targeted training in the use of DSAT and data collection to schools at risk of being in program improvement. Training for new staff and/or refresher training as needed. Year 1 Year 2 Years 1-5 Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Director of Technology program data Director of Technology program data Director of Technology program data Goal 3i.3: Counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Objective 3i.3.1: By 2017, 100% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Benchmarks: Year 1: By 2013, 20% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Year 2: By 2014, 40% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Year 3: By 2015, 60% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Year 4: By 2016, 80% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Year 5: By 2017, 100% of counselors and administrators will use DSIT (Desert Sands Improvement Tool) for student intervention to prevent dropouts. Activity Targeted training in the use of DSIT and data collection to schools in program improvement. Targeted training in the use of DSIT and data collection to schools at risk of being in program improvement. Training for new staff and/or refresher training as needed. Timeline Year 1 Year 2 Years 1-5 Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Technology Counselor on Assignment, Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Counselor on Assignment, Technology Teachers on Assignment Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology observation, program data Director of Technology observation, program data Technology Counselor Director of Technology observation, program on Assignment, data Technology Teachers on Assignment Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 19

23 3j. List of clear goals, measurable objectives, annual benchmarks, and an implementation plan to use technology to improve two-way communication between home and school. Desert Sands has the following in place for home to school communication: SynreVoice call-out system, Home Access Center, , and District webpage. Goal 3j.1: Administrative and classified personnel will use SynreVoice for school wide messages home. Objective 3j.1.1: By May of each year, 100% of administrative and classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Benchmarks: Year 1: By May of 2013, 100% of administrative and/or office classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Year 2: By May of 2014, 100% of administrative and/or office classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Year 3: By May of 2015, 100% of administrative and/or office classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Year 4: By May of 2016, 100% of administrative and/or office classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Year 5: By May of 2017, 100% of administrative and/or office classified staff will issue weekly messages regarding: attendance, general announcements, and emergency messages. Activity Train administrative and classified staff. Timeline Within the first 2 months of each school year, with ongoing training as needed. Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible IT Programmer Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology SynreVoice use statistics. Goal 3j.2: Teachers will publish gradebook assignments to the Home Access Center, the web accessible component of Pentamation standardized electronic grade book, for students and parents to view from home. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 20

24 Objective 3j.2.1: By 2017, 90% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Benchmarks: Year 1: By the end of 2013, 50% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Year 2: By the end of 2014, 60% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Year 3: By the end of 2015, 70% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Year 4: By the end of 2016, 80% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Year 5: By the end of 2017, 90% of teachers will publish assignments to the Home Access Center monthly. Activity Make available training materials (Multilingual hand-outs, video) to all school sites for Back-to-School Nights and/or Parent Newsletters. Voluntary training in eschool gradebook will be provided to school sites. Timeline September/Oc tober of each school year. Targeted training in Year 2 eschool gradebook and publishing to Home Access Center will be provided to all program improvement schools. Targeted training in Year 3 eschool gradebook and publishing to Home Access Center will be provided to all schools at risk of entering program improvement. Year 1-5 Quarterly or as needed by new staff or as a refresher Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Technology Teachers on Assignment Monitoring & Site Principals Director of Technology Instrument Observation Director of Technology Observation Director of Technology Observation Director of Technology Observation Goal 3j.3: Teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Objective 3j.3.1: By 2017, 50% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 21

25 Benchmarks: Year 1: By the end of 2013, 10% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Year 2: By the end of 2014, 20% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Year 3: By the end of 2015, 30% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Year 4: By the end of 2016, 40% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Year 5: By the end of 2017, 50% of teachers will use within eschool to correspond with parents. Activity Train teachers on capability within eschool. Continue to collect/update student/parent address for insertion into SIS. Timeline Yearly, and as needed. Ongoing. Implementation Plan Person(s) Responsible Technology Teachers on Assignment Data technicians at school sites. Monitoring & Instrument Director of Technology Attendance logs. Classroom Teachers. kickbacks. Goal 3j.4: The DSUSD web coordinator will maintain the district web page with appropriate links to information for parents and the community regarding district programs. 3k. Describe the process that will be used to monitor the Curricular Component (Section 3d-3j) goals, objectives, benchmarks and planned implementation activities including roles and responsibilities. EdTechProfile will be a form of assessment. The evaluation will look at the extent to which professional development and technical support are provided by the district, how classroom learning is impacted, and how these activities support the school district s standardization efforts. Case studies will be performed at selected schools to assess the effectiveness of teacher training, district support, and the results of using technology on student learning/performance. The evaluation will produce information that teachers, principals, administrators, and community members can use to review the technology plan s progress and make appropriate modifications. The DSUSD Technology Advisory Committee will also meet to further guide curriculum development in response to technology changes and student needs. The Board of Education will receive a yearly progress report of the Master Technology Plan prepared by the Technology Department. Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 22

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27 4. Professional Development 4a. Summary of teachers' and administrators' current technology skills and needs for professional development. DSUSD has a teacher population of approximately 1,400 teachers. Approximately 90% of the population has participated in technology staff development training over the past five years. Past and current training offered teachers and administrators the opportunity to improve their basic technology proficiency and use skills, as well as develop technology-based lessons that are aligned to state academic standards to be implemented into the classroom. Training focus includes the improvement of technology proficiency skills, technology use and integration support. The graph below reflects the teacher proficiency levels. All DSUSD teachers are required to complete the EdTechProfile Proficiency Assessment Survey on a yearly basis and/or as defined by current grants and programs. Completion of this survey assists in targeting specific technology staff development needs. In evaluating the EdTechProfile data, teachers and administrators of DSUSD are at an intermediate level in a wide variety of technology skills. Due to a range of DSUSD technology training, teachers and administrators are at an intermediate level of competence in performing tasks. Teachers are proficient in their General Computer Knowledge and Word Processing skills. According to the areas listed in the EdTechProfile graph they are also at an intermediate level in understanding and demonstrating the successful implementation of technology as part of their curriculum. In addition, teachers and administrators are able to evaluate and assess students achievement through technology integration. With the evaluation of EdTechProfile surveys and current correspondence with administration, it can be said that, over all, the district is at an intermediate level of technology proficiency, use, and Desert Sands Unified July 1, June 30, 2017 Page 24