Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Walker County Board of Education Mr. Patrick Gann, Principal P.O. Box 286 Oakman, AL 35579 Document Generated On December 19, 2013
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 16 Accountability Questions 17 Plan for Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Overview 22
Goals Summary 23 Goal 1: Prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college-and career ready students. 24 Goal 2: All educators and students wiill have tool to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they need it. 24 Goal 3: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology. 24 Activity Summary by Funding Source 26 Progress Notes 27
Executive Summary SY 2013-2014 Page 1
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 2013-2014 Page 2
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? Our new school that was built in 2006 is equipped with sixteen classrooms, a distant learning lab, and computer lab, an equipped science lab, and a media center. We also have a 400 capacity auditorium. We have two Apple Mac carts as well (30 Macs & 25 Macs). The old wing of the school (attached to new) has four classroom room, an equipped science lab, and our media center. Each classroom is networked with state of the art internet access as well as a Smartboard and LCD projector. Each teacher has a desktop PC for instructional needs. Our Ag/FACS and lunchroom is what we hope to update in the next phase of capital improvements. Teachers who may need newer computers to accommodate their students have access to the media center in which they can use the computer lab. Students use this technology to assist them in their learning environment. Administrators use technology like INOW and Testtrax to monitor student achievement. We have added Compass Learning software to help in remediation of students for the AHSGE and ARMT. All teacher computers have been updated to support the newest operating systems available to the school system. Some student computer will need be replaced to bring all systems up to date. has a total of 300+ students, in grades 9-12, in a predominantly Caucasian community. Ninety-five percent of our students are Caucasian with five percent African American. Our staff consist of approximately 26 certified and 14 non-certified employees, with twelve of the twenty-six certified employees holding a Master's Degree or above. SY 2013-2014 Page 3
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 mission of is to produce motivated, life-long learners who can apply basic skills to become productive citizens in an ever-changing environment. This mission will be accomplished by providing students with a broad-based, challenging curriculum with an environment conducive to learning instructed by a staff of qualified, motivated role models. To enhance the development of the whole child, we recognize that desirable relationships must exist among administration, faculty, students, parents, support personnel, and the community. This mission will be accomplished by providing students with a broad-based, challenging curriculum with an environment conducive to learning instructed by a staff of qualified, motivated role models. To enhance the development of the whole child, we recognize that desirable relationships must exist among administration, faculty, students, parents, support personnel, and the community. Oakman High students, teachers, and administrators will effectively use technology as an integrated tool for teaching, leading, and learning to master local, state, and national standards. SY 2013-2014 Page 4
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. Our new school that was built in 2006 is equipped with one computer lab. We have two Apple Mac carts as well. Each room has a Smartboard and LCD projector. Teachers use technology to instruct students. Teachers who may need newer computers to accommodate their students have access to the media center in which they can use the computer lab. Students use this technology to assist them in their learning environment. Administrators use technology like INOW and Testtrax to monitor student achievement. We have added Compass Learning software to help in remediation of students for the AHSGE and ARMT. All teacher computers have been updated to support the newest operating systems available to the school system. Some student computer will need be replaced to bring all systems up to date. Another notable achievement is that 87% of our graduating senoirs have passed all portions of the graduation exit exam. We have ten seniors, two juniors, and one sophmore who are college ready in all four areas of the ACT. SY 2013-2014 Page 5
Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. n/a SY 2013-2014 Page 6
Improvement Plan Stakeholder Involvement SY 2013-2014 Page 7
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 2013-2014 Page 8
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. We have formed a committee of faculty, administrator and parents to participate and provide feedback in the progress planning process. This committee meets throughout the year. For example, during the summer of 2013, the school leadership team (including parent members) reviewed the 2012-2013 Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) to assess the implementation strategies and the degree in which identified objectives had been met. This information was shared with all the staff and interested parents. These stakeholders provided feedback that was considered and implemented. The committee reconvient in August 2013 to disaggregate standarized test data, Pride surveydata, School Incident Report data, Educate Alabama data, and all other local data. This information was shared with the school community through parent/comunity leaders and Spanish translator for ELL parent. Describe the representations from stakeholder groups that participated in the development of the improvement plan and their responsibilities in this process. The stakeholder group is composed of the following: Glenda Wilson- District Technology Coordinator. Patrick Gann- Principal Jeremy Brown- Teacher & Community Leader (History Department Chair) Natalie Carson- Teacher (English Department Chair) Paulette Berger- Teacher & Parent (Math Department Chair) Nicholas Sourvelis- Teacher (Science Department Chair) Kim Franklin- Parent The stakeholder group was composed of school administrators, faculty, parents and community leaders. They are all active participants providing feedback on the needs of our school. Explain how the final improvement plan was communicated to all stakeholders, and the method and frequency in which stakeholders receive information on its progress. This information was shared with the school community through parent/community leaders and Spanish translator for ELL parent. Faculty and administrators have access to the improvement plan via the network server and can access it at any time. Non-faculty stakeholders can gain access via request during regular operating hours as frequently as appropriate. SY 2013-2014 Page 9
Technology Diagnostic SY 2013-2014 Page 10
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 2013-2014 Page 11
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 Discipline and Attendance Reports EducateAlabama Data End of Course Assessments Federal Government Regulations Formative Assessments Graduation Rates Inventory & Infrastructure Report-- Fast and Easy Access to network, and Availability of Technology School of Education (SOE) Accreditation Reviews/Reports Principal Walk-Through Checklist Professional Learning Evaluations, Lesson Plans State Government Regulations Student Achievement Data Technology Program Audit, etc. Transform2020 Surveys (*Required) SY 2013-2014 Page 12
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. One hundred percent of teachers surveyed agreed that the number one need associated with our technology infrastructure is school wide wireless internet access for teachers, administrators, and students. Another need is regular maintenance of current technology systems. This information comes from a recent faculty technology survey that was conducted within the school as well as the Alabama Technology Transform 2020 Survey that was conducted. Each School Technology Coordinator is asked to use data tools to collect data that, once analyzed, would allow his/her school to determine the current status of the school technology program, to identify areas of weaknesses, and to develop an Action Plan that would allow each school to improve in those areas. The following are the data collection tools provided: Examples are: - Alabama Technology Transform 2020 Survey - Teacher Questionnaires - Teacher Interviews - Principal Interviews Strengths Our strength is that our institute is continually evaluating the technology needs of our community and implementing changes within our ability. The central office has increased from 100 Mbs to 200 Mbs to aid in this issue. Computer driven courses need to have more computers per student. Some classrooms with projectors need to be mounted in the ceiling. We are also working to add to our course offerings via the use of our ACCESS program. As of 2008 we installed Smartboards/Projectors in the older part of our building. WeBased 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. do need to update them in various rooms and replace older models. 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. Our strength is that our institute is continually evaluating the technology needs of our community and implementing changes within our ability.our number one need is updated computers and software. Example, our intellitech smartboard software is no longer compatible with Microsoft 7. Our faculty technology survey revealed that another need is regular maintenance of current technology systems. Data Computers: 0-12 Months: #40 13-36 Months: #82 36-60 Months: #20 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. SY 2013-2014 Page 13
Our current technology inventory and computer to student ratio is one of our strengths (please see Technology Inventory). Student have access to technology to aid in the learning process. One hundred percent of teachers surveyed agreed that the number one need associated with our technology. Student Learning is limited areas and access to technology such as: Internet research, email communications (school issued email), and general software fluency. Another need is regular maintenance of current technology systems. This information comes from a recent faculty technology survey that was conducted in addition to the Alabama Technology Transform 2020 Survey that was conducted. A additional survey was conduct via faculty email requesting a response to our technology needs. The over whelming response was school wide wifi for faculty and students. The second most frequent response was simply general, and frequent maintenance of current technology systems. Identify the top 1-3 areas of need associated with your technology Professional Learning Program (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. One hundred percent of teachers surveyed agreed that the number one need associated with our technology Professional Learning Program is teacher/administrator technology training and availability to technology based instructional tools. The board of education committing to providing professional development through Technology in Motion highlights our strength in this area.. 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. According to our school wide technology survey 50% of our teachers routinely or frequently use technology when appropiate. In addition to the use of technology, 75% of techers routinely or frequently engage students in the use of technology. In response to modeling the use of technology 67% of the faculty routinely or frequently model the use of technology for students. 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. Teachers have access to a online instructional management system called INOW. This software allows teacher to maintain a grade book, lesson plan, student attendance, discipline. Teachers and parents also have access to this information. Our school wide technology survey revealed a disparity in the availability, use, or access to email. Another need indicated by the school wide survey was 58% agreed we do NOT have sufficient digital devices and tools to effectively integrate technology into our teaching. 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. All of our administrators (100%) have access to a online instructional management system called INOW. This software allows administrators SY 2013-2014 Page 14
to maintain a grade book, lesson plan, student attendance, discipline. Administration uses this software for monitoring progress within the school. Our school wide technology survey revealed a disparity in the availability, use, or access to email. 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. n/a SY 2013-2014 Page 15
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. The 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 are our Internet safety seminar provided to the teachers and students. In additional Technology in Motion will be providing their services the upcoming year. SY 2013-2014 Page 16
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: Prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college-and career ready students. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college and career ready students. by 05/30/2014 as measured by ACT data will be used to determine the number of college ready students and work keys will assess the number of career ready students.. Strategy1: Tech Ready College and Career Ready Graduates - Teacher will use technology and digital resources to provide standards-based instruction and authentic learning activities in all content areas of responsibility to facilitate real-life experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in all learning environments. Research Cited: Activity - Teacher Professional Development Activity Type Technology in Motion (TiM) provides FREE onsite job-embedded professional development for teachers to promote the use of technology in teaching and learning. The program offers services, materials and training that support teachers' professional growth in effective teaching practices, the creation of technologyrich learning environments and project-based learning. Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 - No Funding Required All faculty Goal 2: All educators and students wiill have tool to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they need it. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to ensure students, teachers, and administrators have excellent, viable bandwidth and wireless connectivity in order to access the Internet, digital learning resources, productivity tools, online assessments, an data. by 05/30/2014 as measured by Response to teacher technology survey.. Strategy1: Technology Infrastructure - This strategy will work by using the funds available to incorporate technology into the classroom. Teachers will use this technology to implement standards based instruction. SY 2013-2014 Page 17
Research Cited: Activity - Technology Infrastructure Technology funds will be source to purchase technology for standards based instruction in the classroom. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 - No Funding Required All faculty Identify one (1) or more activities that facilitate and improve the use of telecommunications networks (phone/internet/email) among educators, students, and parents/community to improve learning. Goal 1: Engage and empower the learner through technology. Measurable Objective 1: 70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency Target population is all students. in Science by 10/01/2014 as measured by Monitoring of appropriate and proficient use of technology across all content areas.. Strategy1: Student Progress - The implementation of technology integrated assignments. Research Cited: I have no formal research to submit. Activity - Technology Integrated Assignments Using technology students will create multiple assignments with different platforms and submit through email. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Technology 09/12/2013 09/01/2014 $0 - Title II Part A Staff Responsible Administration and faculty. 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: Engage and empower the learner through technology. Measurable Objective 1: 70% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency Target population is all students. in Science by 10/01/2014 as measured by Monitoring of appropriate and proficient use of technology across all content areas.. SY 2013-2014 Page 18
Strategy1: Student Progress - The implementation of technology integrated assignments. Research Cited: I have no formal research to submit. Activity - Technology Integrated Assignments Using technology students will create multiple assignments with different platforms and submit through email. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Technology 09/12/2013 09/01/2014 $0 - Title II Part A Staff Responsible Administration and faculty. Goal 2: Prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college-and career ready students. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college and career ready students. by 05/30/2014 as measured by ACT data will be used to determine the number of college ready students and work keys will assess the number of career ready students.. Strategy1: Tech Ready College and Career Ready Graduates - Teacher will use technology and digital resources to provide standards-based instruction and authentic learning activities in all content areas of responsibility to facilitate real-life experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in all learning environments. Research Cited: Activity - Teacher Professional Development Activity Type Technology in Motion (TiM) provides FREE onsite job-embedded professional development for teachers to promote the use of technology in teaching and learning. The program offers services, materials and training that support teachers' professional growth in effective teaching practices, the creation of technologyrich learning environments and project-based learning. Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 - No Funding Required All faculty Goal 3: All educators and students wiill have tool to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they need it. Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to ensure students, teachers, and administrators have excellent, viable bandwidth and wireless connectivity in order to access the Internet, digital learning resources, productivity tools, online assessments, an data. by 05/30/2014 as measured by Response to teacher technology survey.. SY 2013-2014 Page 19
Strategy1: Technology Infrastructure - This strategy will work by using the funds available to incorporate technology into the classroom. Teachers will use this technology to implement standards based instruction. Research Cited: Activity - Technology Infrastructure Technology funds will be source to purchase technology for standards based instruction in the classroom. Activity Type Begin Date End Date Funding Amount & Source Staff Responsible Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 - No Funding Required All faculty SY 2013-2014 Page 20
Plan for Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 SY 2013-2014 Page 21
Overview Plan Name Plan for Alabama Technology Plan: Transform 2020 Plan Description SY 2013-2014 Page 22
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 Prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college-and career ready students. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 1 Organizational $0 2 All educators and students wiill have tool to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they need it. 3 Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 1 Objectives: 1 Strategies: 1 Activities: 1 Organizational $0 Organizational $0 SY 2013-2014 Page 23
Goal 1: Prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college-and career ready students. This plan includes progress notes which are at the very end of this document Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to prepare and support teachers and leaders to graduate college and career ready students. by 05/30/2014 as measured by ACT data will be used to determine the number of college ready students and work keys will assess the number of career ready students.. Strategy 1: Tech Ready College and Career Ready Graduates - Teacher will use technology and digital resources to provide standards-based instruction and authentic learning activities in all content areas of responsibility to facilitate real-life experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in all learning environments. Activity - Teacher Professional Development Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Provide professional learning community venues for School of Education faculty to share resource, plan, and communicate. Source Of Funding Technology 08/19/2013 05/30/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible All faculty Goal 2: All educators and students wiill have tool to access a comprehensive viable infrastructure when and where they need it. This plan includes progress notes which are at the very end of this document Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to ensure students, teachers, and administrators have excellent, viable bandwidth and wireless connectivity in order to access the Internet, digital learning resources, productivity tools, online assessments, an data. by 05/30/2014 as measured by Response to teacher technology survey.. Strategy 1: Technology Infrastructure - This strategy will work by using the funds available to incorporate technology into the classroom. Teachers will use this technology to implement standards based instruction. Activity - Technology Infrastructure Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Technology funds will be source to purchase technology for standards based instruction in the classroom. Source Of Funding Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 No Funding Required Staff Responsible All faculty Goal 3: Engage and Empower the Learner Through Technology. SY 2013-2014 Page 24
This plan includes progress notes which are at the very end of this document Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to provide engaging academic opportunities for student to become an empower learning through the use of technology. by 12/01/2014 as measured by classroom walk throughs and student obseravations.. Strategy 1: Technology Empowerment - Student will understand human, cultural, societal issues, and personal responsibilities related to technology, and practice legal and ethical behavior in and out of the classroom. Activity - Technology Empowerment Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Monitor the implementation of the instructional strategies through walk through and program fidelity checks. Academic Support Program Source Of Funding 08/19/2013 05/30/2014 $0 District Funding Staff Responsible All faculty SY 2013-2014 Page 25
Activity Summary by Funding Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source No Funding Required Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Staff Responsible Teacher Professional Provide professional learning community venues for School Technology 08/19/2013 05/30/2014 $0 All faculty Development of Education faculty to share resource, plan, and communicate. Technology Infrastructure Technology funds will be source to purchase technology for Technology 11/04/2013 05/30/2014 $0 All faculty standards based instruction in the classroom. Total $0 District Funding Activity Name Activity Description Activity Type Begin Date End Date Resource Assigned Staff Responsible Technology Empowerment Monitor the implementation of the instructional strategies Academic 08/19/2013 05/30/2014 $0 All faculty through walk through and program fidelity checks. Support Program Total $0 SY 2013-2014 Page 26
Progress Notes Type Name Status Comments Created On Created By SY 2013-2014 Page 27