Salem Public Schools. Technology Plan 2012-2016

Salem Public Schools Technology Plan 2012-2016

2012 2016 SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Benchmark 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Implementation Strategies A. Vision and Goals 1 B. Technology Committee 1 C. Needs Assessment 2 D. Budget 3 E. Evaluation 6 Benchmark 2: Technology Integration and Literacy A. Teacher Integration 7 B. Technology Literacy 9 C. Staffing 11 Benchmark 3: Technology Professional Development A. Professional Development Goal 12 B. Sustained Professional Development 12 C. Professional Development Assessment 12 D. Teacher/Administrator Professional Development 13 Benchmark 4: Accessibility of Technology A. Hardware Access 14 B. Internet Access 16 C. Networking (LAN/WAN) 17 D. Access to the Internet Outside the School Day 18 E. Staffing 18 Page Benchmark 5: Virtual Learning and Communications A. Innovative Strategies for Delivering High Quality Courses 20 B. IP-based Connections 20 C. Virtual Learning Applications in the Classroom 21 D. Up-to-Date District Website 21 Benchmark 6: Safety, Security, and Data Retention A. CIPA Compliance 23 B. Online Behavior 23 C. Security and Confidentiality 24 D. Archiving 24 Appendix Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student English Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student Spanish Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student English Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student Spanish Responsible Use Agreement: Staff

A. The district's technology plan contains a clearly stated and reasonable set of goals and implementation strategies that align with the district-wide school improvement plan. The district is committed to achieving its vision by the end of the school year 2014-2015. B. The Salem Public Schools Technology Committee consists of the following members representing a variety of stakeholder groups, including school committee members, administrators, community business leaders, parents, and teachers. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 BENCHMARK 1: Commitment to a Clear Vision and Implementation Strategies Vision and Goals VISION: To succeed in the 21st century, citizens and workers must have functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media, and technology. Today we live in a technology and media-suffused environment. We have Access to an abundance of information, Rapid change in technology tools, and The ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. To contribute in this environment, our students must learn skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration within the context of curricular instruction. GOALS: The U. S. Department of Education recently released the National Technology Education Plan describing its five goals: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity. The goals for Salem Public Schools district are to: Provide students and educators with a network infrastructure designed for learning. Provide educators with the opportunity for individual and team-based learning through technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences. Use the power of technology to measure what matters and assess just-in-time data for continuous improvement. Take advantage of the power of technology to improve teaching and learning by removing barriers and yet still making efficient use of time, money, and staff Technology Committee Patricia Bruno, Instructional Technology Specialist, Collins Middle School Carol Carr, Teacher, Salem High School Loretta Cannistraci, Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools Olle Duijvesteijn, City of Salem IT/GIS Director Priscilla King, Teacher, Bentley Elementary School Philip Littlehale, Business Manager, Salem Public Schools Mary Manning, Principal, Collins Middle School Danielle Marquis, Teacher, Salem High School Steven O Brien, Assistant Superintendent, Salem Public Schools Joanne O Keefe, Library Media Specialist, Collins Middle School Terri Randall, Paraprofessional, Bentley/ECC Elementary School Stephen Russell, Superintendent, Salem Public Schools Christopher Simbliaris, Technology Instruction, Nathaniel Bowditch School Carolyn Townsend, Instructional Technology Specialist, Salem Public Schools Brendan Walsh, Salem School Committee Member Page 1 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 Needs Assessment Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties C.1. The district assesses The Department of Information Systems (DoIS) Continue to refine the information contained in the ongoing DoIS Performance the technology resources maintains an up-to-date inventory of all computerrelated inventory to provide for information requested Support team; Director equipment in each school and and equipment that will be through electronic submissions to the DESE. of Information Systems needed to improve administrative office. teaching learning. Replacement budget is developed annually. The The district determines the need for technology annually in March Director of Information district purchases all equipment and resources centrally so as to reduce costs through volume purchasing. All technology equipment is purchased centrally to ensure that all technology purchases will work well within our infrastructure and have professional development available for successful use of the equipment acquired in response to a specific instructional goal of the school or classroom where the equipment will be used. resources and equipment based on the analysis of surveys, MCAS results and teachers communications relative to improving instruction through technology. - June as part of the budget preparation process for the following school year Systems; Business Manager; Superintendent; Principals; Directors C.2. The technology plan includes an assessment of the resources and equipment currently used and that the district plans to continue or acquire. Teachers take the TSAT and the district's annual Technology online survey. These surveys provide information to guide district professional development and services that support instruction. The district evaluates the need for updated and additional services and products based on the student population at each school. Products are purchased based on numbers of students and MCAS score assessment. An assessment of the resources and equipment needed by teachers who participate in professional development is also taken into consideration when planning purchases. TSAT taken annually in the Fall; annual Technology online survey available annually in June Director of Information Systems; Technology Integration Specialists Page 2 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 DESE Budget Goal Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties D.1. The district has a budget for its local technology plan with line items for technology resources in its operational budget. D.2. The budget includes staffing, infrastructure, hardware, software, professional development, subscriptions for technology resources and district-wide information systems and services. The district has a technology operational budget. The technology budget reflects annual funding available. Capital requests for major technology upgrades supplement the district's annual technology budget. The budget has line items for staffing, hardware, software, subscriptions, professional development, support, and contracted services. All avenues for funding will be pursued. The Superintendent, Business Manager, and Director of Information Systems have worked together with the School Committee over the past few years to establish funding precedents which include lease money to buy equipment over a period of three years. That funding commitment ensures that older equipment is replaced by Category A computers and the student: computer and teacher: computer ratios are maintained. Grant funding will also be used for equipment purchase and staff development expenses. Donations, when appropriate and when the donations will not result in a cost to the district will also be accepted. Continue to review existing inventory and services for updating or elimination. annually March - June annually March - June The Massachusetts Department of Education annually March - benchmarks for technical support require one fulltime equivalent technical support person for every June 100 to 200 computers and one technology integration specialist for every 30 to 60 staff members. In order to meet these standards and effectively deliver a quality instructional technology program, we will need to add one district-wide computer technician with computer repair experience and technology integration specialists and library media specialists in each school by SY 2014-2015. Director of Information Systems; Business Manager; Superintendent; School Committee Director of Information Systems; Business Manager; School Committee; Superintendent Director of Information Systems; Business Manager; Principals; Superintendent; School Committee Page 3 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 DESE Budget Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties D.3. The district leverages the use of federal, state, and private resources. Continue to seek funding from community, federal, and state resources as grants and donations. ongoing as opportunities arise The Salem Public Schools fully implement grants to support our programs. Entitlement grants, Title I-V, help to enrich and to supplement the program offerings at all levels, aid in reducing class size, assist in expanding professional development offerings, provide hard and software technology resources, and support instructional and enrichment programs for students. The Salem Public Schools are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for students by utilizing district funding to the fullest extent. Grant funding is a necessary element that enables the district to offer both core and expanded educational experiences for all students and staff. Director of Information Systems; Technology Integration Specialists; teachers; principals The Foundation for Salem Public Education Continue to apply for funding from community, began support with their involvement in the federal, and state resources as grants and donations. district's original Technology Planning Team. This non-profit organization has funded some projects to further students educational experiences in science, math, the arts, and the humanities. The foundation has provided partial funding to the High School for a computer lab for writing across the curriculum and Internet access. They have also stated commitment to ongoing support for technology projects in the future. annual applications Technology Integration Specialists; teachers; principals; Salem Education Foundation Hardscrabble grants Continue to apply for funding from community, federal, and state resources as grants and donations. annual applications Technology Integration Specialists; teachers; principals Page 4 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 DESE Budget Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties Also deeply rooted in the school community is Salem Access Television (SATV), Salem s local access television center. The school system pays one yearly membership fee to SATV so that any student, teacher, parent, or administrator wishing to produce school-related programming for air on SATV can do so at no charge. SATV takes this process one step further with its School On-Loan Equipment program, where video equipment belonging to SATV is housed in the individual schools and ongoing training and support is offered as long as minimum programming requirements are met. SATV also offers schools their facility for field trips, as well as their electronic community bulletin board for school announcements and cancellations. SATV has also donated and set up video taping and broadcasting equipment in School Committee Chambers located at the Collins Middle School which allows for televising the School Committee meetings to the Salem community. District connections with Salem State University began in 1896 when Horace Mann was built as a lab school for Salem State College. Now teachers from both Saltonstall and Horace Mann lab schools as well as other Salem schools mentor college students at various points in their educational careers. In return, students have had the opportunity to use Salem State science labs, auditorium, dining commons and campus center. The Horace Mann students also use the south campus daily for PE classes. Recently, a paperrecycling program has been established as a partnership with Salem State University. In addition, 50% of the salaries for the principals of the two lab schools are paid by Salem State University. Continue to work with SATV in order to provide the community with access to what is happening in the Salem public schools. Continue to partner with Salem State University to provide a sound and useful education for teachers that incorporates 21st century skills and NETS for Teachers. ongoing ongoing Teachers, technology integration specialists; Principals; SATV Teachers, technology integration specialists; Principals; Salem State University Page 5 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 1 DESE Budget Goal Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties Target has also established a program with Salem Continue to seek funding from community, federal, schools through which a percentage of purchases and state resources as grants and donations. made by the community who designate Salem schools is donated to the Salem schools. Other community businesses such as Wal-Mart, Seaport Credit, Crosby s, Beverly Cooperative Bank, Cyberspace, Cornerstone Books, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Campfire and many others support Salem Public Schools with many types of assistance, including financial support for specific projects and personal visits from employees who share their expertise with students. ongoing Teachers, technology integration specialists; Principals Create wishlist of technological resources by school and publish through website to seek out donors Recognize donors through website establish in 2012-2013 District/School Personnel; PTO; School Committee D.4. The district budgets The district has established budget lines for the Annual application for E-RATE funding which annual E-RATE Director of Information for the non-discounted non-e-rate funded portion of expenses for Internet subsidizes the cost of communications Funding since Systems portion of costs for access, basic, long distance and cell phone (phone/web/email/network). program began in services procured through services. 1990s E-RATE. DESE Evaluation Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties E.1. The district evaluates the effective impact of technology resources on educational goals on a regular basis. Annual District Technology online survey; annual TSAT survey for teachers; Usage reports for resources supplied by district such as Study Island, BrainPop, Everyday Math, Discovery Education, etc. Share results with Technology Integration Specialists, Principals, and Assistant Superintendent. continuous Director of Information Systems; Technology Integration Specialists; Principals; Assistant Superintendent E.2. The district's technology plan includes an evaluation process to monitor its progress in achieving goals and making mid-course corrections. All technology projects are reviewed in relation to the current district technology plan. The Technology Committee meets to review progress and evaluate progress in the technology plan goals two times per year. annually in October and May Technology Committee Page 6 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 2 Benchmark 2: Technology Integration and Literacy 2. Technology Integration Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties A.1. Outside Teaching Time At It is estimated that 70% of Create a culture where the use of 2012-2013 increase staff Director of Information least 90% of teachers use technology every day, including teachers currently use technology every day for professional technology is seemlessly integrated use to 75% as part of the everyday routine to Systems some of the following areas: research, lesson planning, activities. (Based on June 2012 survey results) improve upon educational operations. 2013-2014 increase staff Building Principals use to 85% organization, administrative tasks, Instructional Technology communications, and collaboration. Ongoing professional development 2014-2015 increase staff Specialists Teachers explore evolving opportunities in current and future use to 90% technologies and share information about technology uses with their colleagues. innovative technologies that support data driven decision making and support school, district and state goals. Library Media Specialists Curriculum Coordinators Ongoing support of administrators, teachers, and paraprofessional staff members who attend workshops, seminars and professional conferences Provide professional development in using current data systems to improve data management and analysis. Page 7 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 2 2. Technology Integration Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties A.2. For Teaching and Learning At least 90% of teachers use technology appropriately with It is estimated that 31.4% of staff currently use technology appropriately with students every Ongoing professional development 2012-2013 increase use opportunities in the effective use of to 55% current and future innovative Director of Information Systems students every day to improve day to improve student literacy technologies to improve student 2013-2014 increase use Building Principals student literacy and learning of the and learning of the curriculum. literacy and learning of the to 75% curriculum. Activities include some (Based on June 2012 survey curriculum. Instructional Technology of the following: research, results) 2014-2015 increase use Specialists multimedia, simulations, data Integration of differentiated digital to 90% analysis, communications, and collaboration. Teachers integrate evolving technologies that enhance student interest, inquiry, analysis, collaboration, and creativity. content and technology resources throughout all curriculum areas and in all grades. Library Media Specialists Curriculum Coordinators Development of a district-wide users group/council that will seek input from administrators and teachers with regard to digital content and technology resources under consideration for acquisition. Page 8 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 2 2. Technology Literacy Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties B.1. At least 90% of eighth grade 24% of grade 8 students show Integration of differentiated digital Align integration of Director of Information students show proficiency in all the proficiency in all of the content and technology resources differentiated digital Systems Massachusetts Technology Literacy Massachusetts Technology throughout all curriculum areas and content and technology Standards and Expectations for grade 8. Literacy Standards and Expectations. (Based on June in all grades to support student literacy and learning, with an resources with development of Building Principals 2012 survey results) emphasis on responsible and ethical curriculum maps in all Instructional Technology use of technology. content areas Specialists Technology Ambassador program is currently in place at the Collins Middle School. Begin use of an electronic common assessments at grade 8 to show student proficiency in technology skills. Expand program of student leaders/peer mentors program for students in grades 4-12 in schools throughout the district. 2012-2013 creation of student technology leaders/peer mentors programs in each school Library Media Specialists Curriculum Directors/Coordinators Page 9 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 2 2. Technology Literacy Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties B.2. 100% of teachers are working Based on results of Oct./Nov. Creation of content/technology 2012-2013 All teachers Director of Information to meet the proficiency level in technology, and by the school year 2011 TSAT, 21.5% of teachers meet the proficiency level in resources training/coaching program to support teachers in currently working at early Systems technology level will 2014-2015, 90% of teachers will technology effective integration of content and move to developing Building Principals have mastered 90% of the skills in the Massachusetts Technology Self- Assessment Tool (TSAT). technology resources into their instructional practice. technology level Those currently at developing technology will move to Instructional Technology Specialists proficient. Ongoing differentiated professional development, designed to advance teachers skills from early and developing levels to proficient, and to further develop the skills of those teachers currently at proficient level. Assessment of teachers progress through annual administration of TSAT. 2013-2014 50% of teachers working at developing technology level will move to proficient. All teachers currently at proficient level will move to advanced. 2014-2015 All teachers working at proficient level will move to advanced. All remaining teachers working at developing technology level will move to proficient. Library Media Specialists Curriculum Coordinators Page 10 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 2 2. Staffing Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties C.1.The district has a district-level There is one FTE District Director Maintain this staffing Ongoing School Committee technology director/coordinator. of Information Systems C.2. The district provides one FTE Approximate ratios: instructional technology teacher per 60-120 instructional staff. High School Technology Integration Specialist 1:130 Reinstitute technology coaches in each of the elementary schools to provide a school-based level of support (Budget dependent.) March 2013 Superintendent School Committee Superintendent C.3. The district has staff specifically dedicated to data management and assessment. C.4. Library Media Specialists in all schools to support electronic library function Middle School Technology Integration Specialist 1:70 Elementary Technology Integration Specialist 1:210 (1.5) Technology Education Teachers providing IS lessons for students in grades 6-8 at the Nathanial Bowditch and Saltonstall Schools There is one FTE Data Analyst and one FTE Data Analyst Assistant High School: One FTE Library Media Specialist Middle School: One FTE Library Media Specialist Elementary Schools: (7) Part- Time Paraprofessionals Balance the ratio of Instructional Technology Specialists in alignment with the state goals. (Budget dependent.) In place Ongoing School Committee To replace paraprofessionals with March 2013 full-time library media specialists who will assist teachers in preparing lessons for 21st Century Research skills (Budget dependent.) Superintendent School Committee Superintendent Page 11 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 3 Benchmark 3: Professional Development 3. Professional Development Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties A. At the end of five years, at least Staff participates in assorted Partner with curriculum groups so Ongoing Director of Information 90% of district staff will have participated in high-quality, on going professional development that includes emerging technology issues, technology skills, universal design, and research-based model of technology integration. professional development organized by many providers. Teachers participate in an annual Technology Survey that at the end of five years, at least 90% of district staff will have participated in high-quality technology professional development covering technology skills, emerging technology issues, universal design and research-based model of technology integration into instruction. Systems Instructional Technology Specialists Library Media Specialists Classroom Teachers Curriculum Directors Building Principals B. Technology professional development is sustained and ongoing and includes coaching, modeling best practices, districtbased mentoring, study groups, and online professional development. Professional Development opportunities are determined by instructional needs defined by surveys and teacher requests Professional development will be based on the results of district surveys, TSAT, best practices, and district needs and will be delivered utilizing a variety of models like: onilne, FIT Plan, coaching, study groups, or Pilots Ongoing Director of Information Systems Instructional Technology Specialists Library Media Specialists Classroom Teachers C. Professional development planning includes an assessment of district and teachers needs. The assessment is based on the competencies listed in the Massachusetts Technology Self Assessment Tool. Teachers participate in the TSAT annually Surveys will be taken on a yearly basis to assess what professional development activities need to be designed to best meet the needs of the district. Ongoing Curriculum Directors Building Principals Director of Information Systems Instructional Technology Specialists Library Media Specialists Classroom Teachers Curriculum Directors Building Principals Page 12 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 3 3. Professional Development Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties D. Administrators and teachers consider their own needs for professional development. Teachers enroll in IT opportunities offered by the district. Ongoing Director of Information Systems Strategies being explored include: (Source: Brookline MA) Create a catalog/syllabi for standard PD Tech Offerings Productivity strand (e.g. MS Office, First class, esped) Integration strand (e.g. Technology Applications in the ELA Classroom Using Probes to Support Scientific Inquiry, Designing and Using WebQuests and Hotlists, Using Math Applets to Deepen Understanding) Identify an array of course resources (EDCO, Online, Internal, graduate courses) Course offerings will be varied by site, time, etc Collected data would help address teacher and administrator need Use the State Technology Self Assessments for Teachers (TSAT) instrument to monitor progress. This requires a MassOne Accounts for all teachers. Teachers and Administrators define IT goals for themselves to participate in PD opportunities to move toward proficiency in the TSAT Instructional Technology Specialists Library Media Specialists Classroom Teachers Curriculum Directors Building Principals Page 13 of 24

BENCHMARK 4: Accessibility of Technology TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 DESE Hardware Access Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties A.1. By 2014-2015, the district has an average ratio of one highcapacity, Internet connected computer for each student. (DESE will work with stakeholders on a regular basis to review and define high capacity computers.) Decrease the student to computera ratio to 5:1 by 2013 Decrease the student to computer A ratio to 4:1 by 2014 by 2013 by 2014 by 2015 Director of Information Systems Superintendent School Committee Principals The district ratio of students per type A computer is 5.39:1 (2011 data) Ratio of Students per type A computer by school: Bates: 8.17:1 Bentley: 10.53:1 Bowditch: 6.58:1 Carlton: 4.88:1 ECC: 0:1 HMLS: 6.14:1 Saltonstall: 4.23:1 WHES: 6.97:1 Collins: 4.48:1 SHS: 4.12:1 Decrease the student to computer A ratio to 3:1 by 2015 Decrease the student to computer A ratio to 2:1 by 2016 by 2016 A.2. The district provides students with emerging technologies appropriate to their grade level. The ratio of students per type A/B is 2.85:1 (2011 data). The ratio of students per any type of computer is 2.37:1 (2011 data). The district is working toward student access to electronic devices useful in curricular achievement and integrates new equipment such as computers, laptops, ipads, interactive whiteboards (IWBs), student response systems and ipods. Number Carts/Labs per school in 2011: Bates: 1/1 Bentley: 1/1 Bowditch: 1/2 Carlton: 1/1 HMLS: 1/1 Saltonstall: 3/0 WHES: 1/2 Collins: 3/5 SHS: 3/9 Salem Prep: 1/0 Salem Community Charter School: 2/0 Based on curricular needs of each classroom, equipment needs are met after consideration of funding. Increase number of laptop carts as funding allows. by 2016 Director of Information Systems Superintendent School Committee Principals Technology Specialists Teachers City of Salem Page 14 of 24

DESE Hardware Access (cont.) A.3. The district maximizes access Access is provided to subscriptions and to the general education curriculum software that support curricular needs of for all students, including students all students, including special education as with disabilities, using universal allowed through the district budget. design principles and assistive technology devices, equipment and software. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties The district must provide tiered professional development for teachers to learn how to use available resources to improve instruction. increase availability every year Director of Information Systems Principals Technology Specialists Teachers A.4. The district has procurement policies for information and instructional technologies that ensure usability, equivalent access, inter-operability and SIF compliance. All technology purchases are monitored for quality and interoperability. The Director of Information Systems authorizes all purchases. City of Salem purchasing procedures and policies were followed. SIF was introduced during SY 2011-2012. Large purchases are procured via the state bid list. All purchases reflect compatibility with district equipment and infrastructure. by 2016 Director of Information Systems District Business Manager A.5. The district provides technology-rich classrooms, with access to devices such as digital projectors, electronic whiteboards, and student response systems. Technology-rich classrooms are provided as funding allows, based on curricular needs of students. Number IWBs/SRS per school in 2011: Bates: 3/0 Bentley:6/1 Bowditch:7/2 Carlton:2/1 HMLS:2/1 Saltonstall:8/0 WHES:8/1 Collins:6/1 SHS:17/2 Salem Prep: Salem Community Charter School: Interactive Brightlink projectors or interactive whiteboard equipment will be added to each classroom as funding allows. increase availability every year District/City funding A.6. The district has established a computer replacement cycle of 5 years or less. The district has established a computer replacement cycle of 5 years or less but funding has impacted this process. Allocate funding to update hardware to maintain a 5-year replacement cycle. increase compliance annually as budget permits District/City funding Page 15 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 DESE Internet Access Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties B.1. The district provides connectivity to the internet for all computers in all classrooms in all schools, including wireless connectivity. The district provides connectivity to the internet for all Type A and B computers in all classrooms in all schools. Wireless connectivity is not available everywhere as of June 2011. General wireless service in all schools pending budget. by 2016 District/City funding In 2012, a wireless environment was made available at the Carlton School in anticipation of its transition to an innovation school as of September 2012. Bentley School wireless is planned for 2012-2013. by 2013 B.2. The district provides an external Internet connection to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of 100 Mbps per 1,000 students/staff. Every school has pockets of wireless capability. In 2011, the district provided an external connection to MEC, the ISP, of 30 Mb. The external Internet connection will be increased as funding allows and as needed to provide technological instructional resources to each classroom. by 2015 by 2016 District B.3. The district provides bandwidth of at least 10/100/1 GB to each classroom. At peak, the bandwidth at each computer is at least 100kbps. The network card for each computer is at least 10/100/1GB. In 2011: Bates: 10 Mb Bentley: 10 Mb Bowditch: 100 Mb Carlton: 10 Mb HMLS: 10 Mb Saltonstall: 10 Mb WHES: 100 Mb Collins: 100 Mb SHS: 100 Mb Salem Prep: 22/5 Mb Comcast cable Salem Community Charter School: 10 Mb In 2012: Bates: 100 Mb Bentley: 100 Mb Bowditch: 100 Mb Carlton: 100 Mb HMLS: 100 Mb Saltonstall: 100 Mb WHES: 100 Mb Collins: 1000 Mb or 1 GB SHS: 100 Mb Salem Prep: 22/5 Mb Comcast cable Salem Community Charter School: 100 Mb by 2012 District Page 16 of 24

DESE Networking (LAN/WAN) C.1. The district provides internal wide area network (WAN) connections from the district to each school between schools of at least 1 Mbps per 1,000 students/staff. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties All schools except for the high school have less than 1000 students and staff. Internet access is provided by MEC, Merrimack Education Collaborative for the entire district. Complete Complete District Salem Public Schools are connected via SES in a internal wide area network. Each school is also a local area network through which files are shared and access is available to these files from any networked computer in that building. SES has replaced all T1 lines. See data in B.3 for internal wide area network connectivity. C.2. The district provides access to The district provides access to about 30 servers for secure file sharing, back servers including wiki server, file servers, ups, scheduling, email, web email, library back-ups, lunch services, publishing, either internally or by student information, special education, contracted services. instructional resources, and assessment through internal network services or by contracted services. Evaluate services annually to ensure services are adequate and purposeful to the district. Annual review District Page 17 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 DESE Access to the Internet Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties Outside the School Day D.1. The district provides access to The district provides access at some of its Increase availability in each school each year. by 2016 District its computer labs before and after school to ensure that students and staff have adequate access to the schools before and after school to ensure that students and staff have adequate access to the Internet outside of the school day. Internet outside of the school day. The district works with community groups to ensure that students and staff have access to the Internet outside of the school day. Staff has access to computers at any time. The Salem Public Library posts its days and hours of operation through its website. D.2. The district disseminates a list of places where students and staff can access the Internet after school hours. Individual schools inform students and parents where the Internet can be accessed outside of the school day. Student handbooks and the district and school websites will be updated with information about where the Internet can be accessed outside of the school day. Updated as needed District Department of Information Systems School and district webmasters DESE Staffing Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties E.1. The district provides staff or contracted services to ensure that its network is functioning at all times. The district has a full-time network manager. Provision of contracted services provided on an "as needed" basis. Completed Continuous review District E.2. The district provides staff to resolve technical problems within 24 hours, so that they do not cause any major disruptions to curriculum delivery. The district provides clear information about how to access technical support, which can be provided in person or remotely. The online Technical Support System (TSS) has been in use for at least 5 years. Continue to use this successful system. Provide directions for use to all staff annually. Annual review District Page 18 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 4 DESE Staffing (cont.) Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties E.3. The district provides at least The district does not provide at least one More technical support staff needed as Annual review District one FTE person to support 400 computers. Technical support can be provided by dedicated staff or contracted services. FTE person to support 400 computers. Two equipment increases and as funding allows. dedicated staff members provide technical support for about 2,000 computers in eleven buildings. A school-based technology facilitator (SBTF) is located at each of the seven elementary schools in order to provide first-level tech. support in a timely manner. The school-based technology facilitator is a teacher or a paraprofessional who is given a stipend for services. Services are provided during nonprimary position hours before or after school. Page 19 of 24

BENCHMARK 5: Virtual Learning and Communications Innovative Strategies for Delivering High Quality Courses A.The District encourages the development and use of strategies for delivering high quality courses through the use of technology. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 5 Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties The SPS District implements the "Learn IT, Use IT, Share IT" philosophy in the development and use of innovative technogy strategies. The addition of state of the art technology tools, such as interactive whiteboards, ipads, ipods, and Audience Response Systems have supported and expanded technology integration in the classroom. Through professional development workshops and technology-based conferences, teachers are given opportunities to learn and expand their knowledge of web 2.0 projects and be able to incorporate them effectively in the classroom. Secure necessary funding for the purchase of additional projection devices, interactive whiteboards, computers, and wireless connection devices, etc. Keep current technology inventory up-to date with the newest OS Systems and latest application versions. Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Offer more opportunities for professional development to train staff at a variety of skill levels to promote increased productivity, collaborative learning, and teaching strategies that allow technology to effectively integrate in Ongoing 2012-15 District Technology Integration Specialists at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary Levels. the classroom. IP-Based Connections Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties B. The District deploys IP-based connections for access to webbased and/or interactive video learning on the local, state, regional, national, and international levels. The Salem Public School District currently uses Safari & Firefox as its primary secure IP-based connection for accessing the internet and webbased learning sites. Secure necessary funding through grants, cooperate partnerships, etc. for the purchase of additional technical devices that will increase the connectivity of the SPS classrooms to webbased learning sites Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Page 20 of 24

Virtual Learning Applications in the Classroom C. Classroom applications of virtual learning include courses, collaborative projects, field trips, and discussions. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 5 Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties The SPS District maintains an internet connection Offer opportunities for professional that provides staff/students with a safe and secure educational tool. The internet is currently used in the district for virtual learning: Moodle courses for professional development, Wiki pages for collaborative projects, Skype discussions with outside experts, virtual field trips (Discovery Education, NASA, Etc.), and for research based projects. development to train staff on how to use virtual learning effectively in their classrooms with tools like Atomic Learning and Moodle. Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Up-to-Date District Website D. The District maintains an up-to-date website that includes information for parents and community members 2. Current applications licensed and used by the SPS District for virtual learning are subscription paid services that assist in the following areas: productivity, assessment, data collection, collaborative learning and communication. Maintain up-to-date versions and monitor the usage of applications used across the district, as well as renew license agreements for web-based applications that are proven effective for students in the district. Research newly released applications that can be added to or replace current applications to further expand student learning. Ongoing 2012-15 Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties The SPS District maintains an up-to-date district webpage that contains an overview of the district's programs, policies, events calendar, and services the city provides. In addition, the district webpage provides links to all of the SPS individual school web pages as well as links to the community and valuable parent resources. Continue to maintain District and School websites that are current and up-to-date. Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Page 21 of 24

TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 5 Up-to-Date District Website (cont.) Current Status Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties The SPS District currently has in place websites for each of the individual schools that maintain up-to date pages with more specified information pertaining to each school. A designated Webmaster is assigned to each school by the Department of Information Systems whose responsibility it is to keep each of these schools sites current. Starting in 2010, Teachers were provided with professional development opportunities by the SPS District to receive training in creating web pages for their classrooms. The use and creation of classroom web pages are expanding annually. Continue to maintain District and School websites that are current and up-to-date. Expand and identify effective ways to improve communication. The SPS district will create a list of essential items that school webmasters must post on each school website to achieve uniformity across the district. The use and creation of teacher web-pages will continue to expand with additional professional development opportunities, until 100% participation is achieved district wide. The creation and use of teacher created web-pages is currently voluntary. Ongoing 2012-15 Webmasters (12) in total for the District that work to update and maintain school web pages. Ongoing 2012-15 All Staff Page 22 of 24

BENCHMARK 6: Safety, Security, and Data Retention TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 6 DESE CIPA Compliance Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties A. The district has a Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) regarding Internet and network use. The policy is updated as needed to help ensure safe and ethical use of resources by teachers and student. The policy was updated June 2011 to help ensure teacher and student safe and ethical use of resources. The current Responsible Use Agreements for staff and students are in Appendix A. Administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and students sign Responsible Use Agreement every year. Annual Review Director of Information Systems Technology Committee School Committee The current School Committee Policy is in Appendix B. DESE Online Behavior Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties B. The district educates teachers and students about appropriate online behavior. Topics include cyberbullying, potential risks related to social networking sites and chat rooms, and strategies for dealing with these issues. The Olweus program and BrainPop are provided by the district. Teachers are trained in the use of the Olweus program to lead student groups and teach them about cyberbullying and its impact on students. BrainPop contains videos, quizzes and worksheets aligned to Massachusetts common core standards that help teach students about cyberbullying, risks related to social networking sites and strategies for dealing with these issues. Curriculum teams will provide teachers with online resources and professional development in the use of these resources to integrate understanding digital citizenship issues within instruction. Continue to research new sources such as commonsensemedia.org to support the digital citizenship curriculum. Inform and provide professional development to staff about new digital citizenship resources. Ongoing Administrators Technology Integration Specialists Library Media Specialists Classroom teachers Director of Information Systems Page 23 of 24

DESE Security and Confidentiality C. The district has a plan to protect SSL encrypted data within student and staff the security and confidentiality of information systems; information is personal information of its students electronically submitted through secure and staff. channels; access to individuals outside Salem Public Schools is validated before release of information. TECHNOLOGY PLAN BENCHMARK 6 Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties Complete; continue funding support Ongoing Director of Information Systems IT Staff DESE Archiving Current Status: Salem Action Plan Timeline Responsible Parties D. The District complies with federal and state law, and local policies for archiving electronic communications produced by its staff and students. The District informs staff and students that any information distributed over the district or school network may be public record. The SPS District complies with the federal and state law and archives all electronic communications produced by its staff. At the start of each school year all staff and students are asked to sign a Responsible Use Agreement (RUA) and are reminded that any information distributed over the district or school network system may be viewed by a third party. Yearly, an updated student RUA is placed in all school handbooks for the parents and students to review and sign. The SPS district currently abides by the federal law that requires that all emails sent and received via the district's web portal to be archived for a period of seven years. Staff and students are informed in September at the start of the school year through the distribution of the Responsible Use Agreement forms that are placed in school handbooks for parents and students to review and sign. RUA forms are also distributed to SPS staff for review and signature at the start of the school year. The Responsible Use forms are included in this document as part of the Appendix. Continue this process. Annually Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Ongoing 2012-15 Director of Information Systems, Salem Public Schools. Page 24 of 24

Appendix Salem Public Schools Responsible Use Agreements Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student English Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 3-5 Student Spanish Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student English Responsible Use Agreement: Grade 6-12 Student Spanish Responsible Use Agreement: Staff

Using Technology in Salem Public Schools (SPS) Grades 3-5 WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT (RUA)? RUA stands for Responsible Use Agreement. It means that you agree to do only responsible things when you are using SPS computers and any other electronic devices. The SPS has rules that all students are required to follow when they use the Internet. The Responsible Use Agreement tells you and your parents what is responsible use of the Salem Public Schools network and resources. It is a contract you and your parents must sign to allow to use SPS computer equipment and resources during school and for school assignments. We have an RUA because we need to make sure that everyone is comfortable and safe using the network. WHAT ARE WEB TOOLS? As part of 21st century learning, teachers and students may use Web tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, and video-casts. These technologies improve student communication and collaboration skills, provide a real audience, and extend learning beyond the classroom walls while building digital citizenship skills. WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN WHEN USING COMPUTERS ON THE NETWORK? Using the Internet in school is a privilege not a right. The Salem Public Schools network, web pages, and e-mail accounts are NOT private. SPS will be able to monitor everything you do on the school computers. This means someone can read what you write and see the web pages that you visit. THINK -- before you do anything online that you would not do in front of your teachers or parents. If you follow all of the rules in the RUA, you will be a Responsible Digital Citizen. WHAT HAPPENS IF A STUDENT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE RUA? If you do not follow this agreement, you can lose your computer privileges in school. WHAT DO I DO IF I SEE ANYTHING THAT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE RULES IN THE RUA? There are consequences for students who use the Internet in irresponsible ways. You need to report to a teacher or other adult anything you see online that does not follow the rules listed in the RUA.

SALEM PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESPONSIBLE USE AGREEMENT DIGITAL CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRADES 3 5 STUDENTS 1. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES. I will not use a phone, personal laptop, or any electronic device in school without a teacher s permission. I will use computer equipment with care. I will not move any equipment, including keyboards and mice, without permission. 2. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY COMPUTER ACCOUNT. I will not give my password to anyone. I will log off from my account when I am finished. If the student using a computer before me forgets to log off, I will tell an adult. I will wait to use the computer until an adult has removed the material. 3. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY LANGUAGE. I will only use language on the Internet that I would use in the classroom with my teacher. I will not use words that are not appropriate when I use a computer. 4. I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WANT TO BE TREATED. I will not write anything mean or hurtful to another person. I will not be a bully or make fun of anyone online or in a text message. I will tell a teacher if I see anything hurtful to another student online. 5. I AM RESPONSIBLE TO BE HONEST ABOUT WHO I AM ONLINE. I will not pretend to be anyone else online. I will not send email, create an account, or post any words, pictures, or sounds using someone else s name. I will not use another person s login name or password. 6. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ONLINE ACTIVITY. I will not look for web pages with pictures, words, or sounds that are not appropriate in school. I will not download any files, including music and video files, unless a teacher gives me permission. 7. I AM A RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF MY SCHOOL WHEN I AM ONLINE. I will protect my privacy and safety by not sharing personal information such as my full name, telephone number, age, address, location, or password. I will not write anything or post pictures or video that is hurtful or embarrassing to anyone while I am online. 8. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING OTHER PEOPLE S PROPERTY ONLINE. I will not plagiarize Or use any other person s work without giving them credit. When I use information from a website, I will let my teacher know where I got the information. I will obey copyright laws and will not download or upload words, pictures, video, or music that belong to someone else. 9. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING SCHOOL RULES IF I PUBLISH ANYTHING ONLINE. I will not publish any material on a school website, wiki, blog, podcast, or discussion group, unless a teacher gives me permission. Page 2 2011 2012 SPS RUA for Grades 3-5