Monroe Township Public Schools Williamstown, New Jersey Plan 2013-2016 Grades K-12 Mission: All Monroe Township Public Schools students will be provided with meaningful technologyenabled environments, including assistive technologies and virtual learning opportunities, which develop their proficiencies in the full range of 21 st Century Skills to become lifelong learners. Created & Revised: April 19, 2013 Submitted to Board of Education: May 2013 Board of Education Approved:
NJ Department of Education District/Nonpublic School/ Charter School Three-Year Educational Plan Checklist <IMPORTANT>-BEFORE COMPLETING CHECKLIST READ: To comply with the E-Rate program, complete the components associated with the unshaded boxes in the REQ D BY E-RATE column. Completion of other components are recommended but not required. Submission procedures found here: Three-Year Educational Plan Checklist Submission Procedure: 2013-2016 DIRECTIONS: DATE: This Document in: PDF Microsoft Word Place a check in the unshaded COMPLETED column when the TASK has been completed. TASK Provide your educational technology plan s creation date (the date when the technology plan first contained all of the required elements in sufficient detail to support the products and services requested on the Form 470). (http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx) Tech Plan creation date: April 19, 2013 Completed Req d by E-Rate Cover Not req d E-Rate DIRECTIONS: Answers to questions regarding e-rate compliance: http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/handouts/techplan_questionstoconsider.pdf Address the numbered items below in a separate District/Nonpublic School/Charter School educational technology plan document. Indicate in the PAGE # column, the page number where the corresponding information is found. For purposes of this document, educators are defined as school staff who teach children, including librarians and media specialists. Sample table templates are provided (see links embedded in this document) to assist in the development of the educational technology plan. Please use these table templates unless information is already in a digital form. Indicate in the unshaded spaces the page number where the corresponding information is found Inventory Sample Table Req d by E-Rate Not req d by E-Rate TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY: 1. Describe the technology inventory needed to improve student academic achievement in the 2013-2014 school year that informs the basis for the Form 470. Include in the description the internal connections and basic maintenance for 12 months of the e-rate funded year, such as the following areas: a) equipment including assistive technologies b) Networking capacity c) Filtering method 3 d) Software used for curricular support and filtering e) maintenance and support f) Telecommunications equipment and services g) Other services NOTE: If this plan is intended to be used for three years of E-Rate funding, provide anticipated inventory information for all three years. See Inventory Sample Table. Definitions of items eligible for e-rate discounts: http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/beforeyoubegin/eligible-services/default.aspx NEEDS ASSESSMENT: 2. Describe the needs assessment process that was used to identify the necessary telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services to improve education. 5 Page 1
THREE-YEAR GOALS: 3. List clear goals for 2013-2016 that address district needs. There must be strong connections between the proposed physical infrastructure (bandwidth, cabling, electrical systems, networks) and goals. Include goals for using telecommunications and technology that support 21 st century learning communities. E-Rate requirements: www.ecfr.gov Indicate in the unshaded spaces the page number where the corresponding information is found Req d by E-Rate 6 Not req d by E-Rate THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION AND STRATEGIES TABLE: Implementation Activity Sample Table 4. Describe the realistic implementation strategies to improve education. Include in the description the timeline, person responsible and documentation (or evidence) that will prove the activity occurred. Address only a and b below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment. a. telecommunications, b. information technology, c. educational technology (including assistive technologies), and d. student technology readiness in preparation for online testing in 2014-2015. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: Professional Development Sample Table 5. Professional development strategies should ensure that staff (teachers, school library media personnel and administrators) knows how to effectively use the technologies described in this plan to improve education, and will continue to support identified needs through 2016. Address only a below to meet e-rate requirements. Address all areas below to continue planning for a technology-rich learning environment. Describe the planned professional development strategies by addressing each of the following questions: a) How will ongoing, sustained professional development be provided to all educators, (including administrators) that increases effective use of technology in all learning environments, models 21 st century skills, and demonstrate learning experiences through global outreach and collaboration in the classroom or library media center? b) What professional development opportunities, resources and support (online or in person) exist for technical staff? c) How will professional development be provided to educators on the application of assistive technologies to support educating all students? EVALUATION PLAN: Evaluation Plan Sample Table 6. Describe the evaluation process that enables the progress and effectiveness of goals to be monitored. 7. Describe the process to make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. FUNDING PLAN (July 2013 June 2014): Funding Plan Sample Table 8. Provide the anticipated costs for 2013-2014 by source of funds (federal, state, local and other) and include expenses such as hardware/software, digital curricula including NIMAS compliance, upgrades and other services including print media that will be needed to achieve the goals of this plan. Allow specific provisions for interoperability among components of such technologies to successfully achieve the goals of this plan. 8 8 13 16 16 9 11 13 13 18 Page 2
THREE-YEAR TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITY TABLE Area of Need a.) Equipment including Assistive Technologies b.) Networking Capacity c.) Filtering Method d.) Software used for Curricular Support and Filtering e.) Technical Support and Maintenance Describe for erate funded year 1 2013-2014 323 PC Desktops, 1149 Laptops, 2 Convertible Tablets, 10 Windows Tablets, 232 ipads, 17 ipods, 141 Polyvision IWBs, 234 Document Cameras, 141 Response Systems, 8 Smart Tables, 306 LCD Projectors, Fast Forward & DragonSpeak software WAN 1 gig fiber connection from each building to the high school. 1GB and 10/100MB Edge Switches, 2 Core Switches with 10GB Backplanes. Scalable Virtual Environment. Cat5e cabling in each building Update wireless network from 802.11g to 802.11 n (or a/c) k-4, NetApp FAS & SAN, NetApp DR Lightspeed Internet Filter, Packeteer Packetshaper Gaggle, My Big Campus, Compass Learning, Safari-Montage, Learning AtoZ, BrainPop SchoolDude IT Direct, SchoolDude Inventory, HP Carepacks, Smartnets BackupExec, Veem Backup Describe for erate funded year 2 2014-2015 350 PC Desktops, 1200 Laptops, 5 Convertible Tablets, 20 Windows Tablets, 240 ipads, 20 ipods, 150 Polyvision IWBs, 275 Document Cameras, 145 Response Systems, 10 Smart Tables, 350 LCD Projectors, Fast Forward & DragonSpeak software, new printers Expand WAN from 1 gig to 10 gig fiber. Upgrade and/or replace existing edge devices to accommodate 10 gig backbone. Update wireless network from 802.11g to 802.11n (or a/c) grades 5-8 Maintain virtual environment, NetApp FAS & SAN, NetApp DR Lightspeed Internet Filter, Packeteer Packetshaper Gaggle, My Big Campus, Compass Learning, Safari- Montage, Learning AtoZ, BrainPop SchoolDude IT Direct, SchoolDude Inventory, HP Carepacks, Smartnets BackupExec, Veem Backup Describe for erate funded year 3 2015-2016 375 PC Desktops, 1250 Laptops, 9 Convertible Tablets, 30 Windows Tablets, 240 ipads, 20 ipods, 175 Polyvision IWBs, 300 Document Cameras, 150 Response Systems, 12 Smart Tables, 400 LCD Projectors, Fast Forward & DragonSpeak software Increase Internet from 600 meg to 1 gig Maintain existing network of 10 gig fiber with 802.11n at high school, 802.11n (or a/c) k-8 Maintain virtual environment, NetApp FAS & SAN, NetApp DR Lightspeed Internet Filter, Packeteer Packetshaper Gaggle, My Big Campus, Compass Learning, Safari- Montage, Learning AtoZ, BrainPop SchoolDude IT Direct, SchoolDude Inventory, HP Carepacks, Smartnets BackupExec, Veem Backup Page 3
Area of Need f.) Telecommunications Equipment and Services g.) Other Services Describe for erate funded year 1 2013-2014 Meridian Option 11 PBX,. Increase Internet from 100 meg to 300 meg (300m FastPath-Gige and Cisco 3825 Router) Destiny Media Center Circulation, PowerSchool Student Data System, CSI Financial & Human Resources System, MAP, IEP Direct Describe for erate funded year 2 2014-2015 Meridian Option 11 PBX, Increase Internet from 300 meg to 600 meg (FastPath-Gige and Cisco 3825 Router) Destiny Media Center Circulation, PowerSchool Student Data System, CSI Financial & Human Resources System, MAP, IEP Direct Describe for erate funded year 3 2015-2016 Meridian Option 11 PBX, Increase Internet from 600 meg to 1 gig (FastPath-Gige and Cisco 3825 Router) Destiny Media Center Circulation, PowerSchool Student Data System, CSI Financial & Human Resources System, MAP, IEP Direct Page 4
NEEDS ASSESSMENT Assessment Process Telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services necessary to improve education are gleaned from the following: Guidelines for PARCC Assessments Version 2.1 February 2013 Update PARCC Assessment Administration Capacity Planning Tool Common Core State Standards New Jersey Core Content Standard 8.1 Educational District Professional Development Needs Assessment Survey District & State Initiatives teachers and district technicians work firsthand with staff and provide key information relative to staff skill level, technical issues, and instructional methodology. Assessment meetings are conducted with targeted technology staff to pull together on site data for future planning and problem-solving. The online work order system provides reports that analyze areas of need relative to network and end-user issues. Email and school listservs deliver information on upcoming issues, concerns, and staff needs. Administrators conduct formal observations and walkthroughs that provide additional insight into the needs of the educators and students. are surveyed. Lesson plans are evaluated. Feedback from on-site workshops are analyzed. Follow-up conversations through one-to-one mentoring take place. A combination of assessment tools are used to evaluate student achievement of 21 st century skills. Anecdotal information and observations, research and aggregated data, essays, rubrics, test scores, electronic portfolios, and true-false, multiple choice, and fill-inthe-blank objective tests are student resources used to monitor educational improvement. Page 5
GOALS 2013-2016 Telecommunications & Information GOAL 1 The district will provide the resources necessary to maintain, and upgrade when necessary, a physical infrastructure for telecommunications and information technology to support 21 st century learning skills and communities. Objective 1.1 The district will provide sufficient technical personnel for the operation of the district technology department. Objective 1.2 The district will provide a broadband, high speed network with adequate cabling, electric capacity and bandwidth for network resources including Internet access and information technology. Objective 1.3 The district will provide technology resources to support successful implementation of national and state technology standards, as well as 21 st century learning skills and learning communities. Educational (including Assistive Technologies) GOAL 2 All students will be provided with equitable, ubiquitous access to online resources, distance learning and other technology tools and applications (including assistive technologies), enabling them to pursue academic excellence within and beyond the school walls. Objective 2.1 All students will be provided with access to online resources, distance learning and other technology tools and applications (including assistive technologies) to provide authentic, real-world, student-centered, inquiry based learning environments within and beyond school walls. Objective 2.2 access is assured for all learners through universally designed instruction and content materials (assistive technologies) to support 21 st century learning communities. Objective 2.3 The district will ensure that all students, teachers and administrators are able to use technology tools, online resources and media in a safe, ethical and secure manner. Objective 2.3 All students will demonstrate responsible, ethical, safe, and discerning behavior when accessing and interacting with web 2.0 and media technologies. Objective 2.4 All schools will be assigned technology teachers that offer timely, onsite guidance, mentoring and modeling to assist staff in using and managing technology-based resources. Student Readiness in Preparation for Online Testing in 2014-2015 GOAL 3 All students will achieve grade-appropriate proficiency in the use of 21 st century skills based on national and state educational technology standards, be technologically literate appropriate for their grade level, and prepared for online testing. Page 6
Objective 3.1 All district curricula will be infused with the most current Education Standards to enable students to be prepared for online testing while attaining 21 st century skills. Objective 3.2 All educators will use data analysis and other evaluative tools for assessment of effective use of educational technology for student achievement of 21 st century skills. Page 7
THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITY TABLE District Goal & Objective Telecommunications & Information Strategy/Activity A. Determine personnel needs based on technology growth in district. B. Establish job descriptions, as needed, for new technology positions. C. Post, interview, and recommend personnel for new technology positions, as needed D. Hire, as needed, new technology personnel. A. Maintain, upgrade, replace, and expand network infrastructure components, as necessary to accommodate growth. B. Maintain an ongoing plan based upon current timeline for expanding and replacing network infrastructure components. C. Update budget, based upon timeline and plan, for upgrading, expanding and replacing network infrastructure components, including licensing. D. Implement the timeline for upgrading, expanding and replacing network infrastructure components. E. Provide ongoing training, as needed, for technical staff to keep skills current for operation of network and network components and devices. A. Maintain and implement the schedule for upgrading and replacing obsolete and aging equipment and software in the district. B. Create the purchase orders and leases, as necessary, for upgrading and replacing obsolete and aging equipment and software. C. Provide current software and peripherals relative to curricular area as well as e-mail, and access to select web 2.0 technologies and global collaboration environments. D. Provide all teachers and administrators with laptops with wireless Internet capability. E. Provide access to select web 2.0 technologies and other 21 st century resources that support instructional goals. Person(s) Responsible Board of Education Core Team, District Technicians Documentation Needs Assessment Document Approved Job Descriptions Advertisement, Recommendation Letter, Interview Notes, Applications Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 Board of Education Board Minutes District Technicians District Technicians District Technicians District Technicians District Technicians District Technicians, District Technicians, District Technicians, District Technicians, Tech Updates in Place, Purchase Orders Technician Logs, Plan Document Budget Completed Upgrades and Replacements Completed and Network is Operational Training Certifications Schedule Schedule, Purchase Orders, Lease Copies Software and Peripherals in Place and Operational, Web Sites Available for Use Laptop Systems in Place and Operational Web 2.0 technologies available online Page 8
Educational (including Assistive Technologies) District Goal & Objective Strategy/Activity A. Secondary students will be provided with an email account with access to this account both in-district and remotely. B. Internet will be available in all district areas for use by students to provide them with the ability to access online resources. C. District will provide students access to interactive communication areas, such as blogs, message boards, etc., for defined educational purposes. D. Assistive Technologies that meet Universal Design Standards will be provided to educators, as needed. E. All students will have access to technology tools such as laptops, tablets, interactive whiteboards, lcd projectors, response systems digital cameras and web 2.0 online tools. F. All students will be provided with software and other technology resources, as budgeted, specific to area of need. A. All teachers will arrange equitable access to appropriate technology resources that enable students to engage successfully in learning activities across subject and or content areas and grade levels. B. All teachers will engage in ongoing planning of lesson sequences that effectively integrate technology resources and are consistent with current best practices for integrating the learning of subject matter and student technology standards C. All teachers will develop and deliver technology-infused multidisciplinary projects, and utilize alternative and innovative approaches with their instruction. D. All students will have equitable access to appropriate technology resources that enable them to engage successfully in learning activities across subject and or content areas and grade levels. Person(s) Responsible District Technicians, Contracted Vendor Technicians, Internet Service Provider Technicians Child Study Team Supervisor, Special Education Supervisor, Technicians Administrators, Technicians, Administrators, Administrators, Administrators, Students Students Documentation E-mail accounts established with access provided indistrict and remotely ISP Contract, Internet access Access to Interactive Communication Areas Assistive Technologies Laptops, Peripheral Devices, Online access Software, Resources in Place Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Rubrics Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Rubrics Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Rubrics, Student Coursework Lesson Plans, Student Completed, Projects, Rubrics Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 E. All student will engage in lessons that effectively integrate technology resources and are consistent with current best practices. Students Lesson Plans, Student Coursework, Rubrics Page 9
District Goal & Objective Obj. 4 Strategy/Activity F. All students will participate in technologyinfused lessons in an environment that encompasses alternative and innovative approaches to their instruction. G. All teachers will generate and utilize multiple instruments that assess the effectiveness of their technology-infused lessons and units on student achievement on an ongoing basis. A. Filtering software is utilized throughout the entire K-12 district. B. Acceptable Use Policy is maintained, and enforced to provide guideline for safe use of district WAN and Internet. C. District Internet Safety Plan is maintained, and updated when necessary. D. Internet and related technology safety training sessions (to include isafe curriculum) will be provided to students, teachers, administrators and community members. E. The district will create, maintain, and update policies relative to acceptable usage of new and emerging technologies by students and staff such as Social Networking, Cell Phones, and Copyright. F. All students (and their guardian) will sign an Acceptable Use Policy Agreement before access to grade-appropriate online resources can be obtained. G. The district will provide information and training to staff and students regarding all new technology-type policies as it applies to them in the educational environment. H. Students will demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. A. The district will ensure that there are sufficient technology teachers assigned to all K-12 buildings. Person(s) Responsible Students Students, Administrators District Technicians Building Level Administrators, Trainers Designated Personnel, Media Specialists Students, Parents/Guardians, Building Principals District Administration, Media Specialists Media Specialists Monroe BOE, Documentation Lesson Plans, Student Coursework Observations, Rubrics, Portfolios, Classroom Interviews Filtering Software in Place and Operation Acceptable Use Policy in Place Internet Safety Plan in place Agendas, Flyers, Policies in Place and Board Approved Completed Agreement Forms Building-level Meetings, Administrative Meetings, In- Service Days, Lesson Plans, District-Web Site isafe, Netsmartz, Schoolwide and or gradewide assembly program. on Staff Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 Obj. 4 B. Skill development will be reinforced though in-class assistance and support provided by the technology teachers. Training, Schedules Obj. 4 C. will provide guidance with lesson plans, teaching strategies, and problem-solving as needed, in class. Lesson plans, Observations, Schedule Page 10
District Goal & Objective Obj. 4 Obj. 4 Obj. 4 Obj. 4 Obj. 4 Strategy/Activity D. The will share expert knowledge in using technology in the classroom and assist teachers informally through one-on-one partnerships. E. will provide, when requested, professional development workshops for district in-services. F. will provide assistance on curriculum committees and other committees in the district that further advance the integration of technology into instruction and support 21 st century skills. G. will learn how to use new, emerging technology tools and resources in order to turnkey to staff. H. will assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the revised NJCCCS and 21 st century skills. Person(s) Responsible Supervisor Various Committee Chairs Supervisor Documentation Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 Schedule Schedules Meeting Notes, Schedules Use of Tools and Resources by Classroom Workshops, Training Schedules, Surveys Student Readiness in Preparation for Online Testing in 2013-2014 District Goal & Objective Strategy/Activity A. Assign district tech staff to district curriculum committees. B. Assigned tech staff will assist curriculum committee members with revisions. C. Continue to revise curriculum maps and guides to integrate and infuse technology. D. Assigned tech staff will verify district curriculum guides and maps, include technology indicators in all areas and ensure alignment with NJ Educational Standards, ISTE Standards for Students, and 21 st Century Learning Skills. E. Create a shared collaborative online environment for staff access to curriculum guides and maps resources. F. will share and collaborate collegially to create and share problembased, real-world scenarios and lessons ideas to be shared as part of the online curriculum resources. G. Exemplary & representative student work will become part of the online curriculum resource environment to promote best practices in the student-centered environment. Person(s) Responsible Assigned Tech Committee staff Supervisor, Classroom Assigned Tech Committee staff, Web Site Manager, Classroom Building- Web Manager, Supervisor Classroom Building Web Manager, Students Documentation Committee Member Lists Sign-In Sheets for Meetings Maps & Guides (inprogress) Completed Guides and Maps Internet Site Established, User Accounts Established, Documents and Templates Published Lesson Plans, Posted Ideas, Peer Evaluative Checklists Student Work, Lesson Plans & Evaluative Checklists Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 Page 11
District Goal & Objective Strategy/Activity A. Lesson plans will be submitted and reviewed by building-level administrators that show evidence of appropriate technology infusion into daily curricular activities. B. Professional Improvement Plans will be individualized to include the development of skills necessary to infuse technology into daily practice. C. All teachers will participate in collaborative communication tools (online surveys, shared documents, etc.) to determine current technology integration levels and practices, and generate professional development plans for following school year. D. All teachers will be trained in the creation and use of multiple types of evaluation tools in order to determine the effectiveness of technology-infused lessons. E. All teachers will use multiple evaluative practices to determine the effectiveness of technology infused lessons implemented. F. All teachers will be trained in how to analyze student data to assess successful implementation of technology-infused lessons and achievement of the NJCCCS. Person(s) Responsible Building-Level Administrators, Department Chairs Building-Level Administrators, Administrators, Supervisor, Classroom Supervisor, Classroom Supervisor, Classroom Documentation Timeline 13-14 14-15 15-16 Lesson Plans Professional Improvement Plans Online Survey Results, Collaborative Documents, Prescriptive Plan Training Agendas, Evaluation Tools Completed Projects and Completed Coursework from Units, Evaluative Checklists Training Agendas, Data Results and Summaries G. All teachers will analyze student data to assess successful implementation of technology-infused lessons and achievement of the NJCCCS H. department will analyze and assess yearly student academic progress in order to chart effectiveness of educational technology program. Supervisor, Classroom Supervisor, Teacher Training Agendas, Data Results and Summaries Completed Projects and Completed Coursework from Units Page 12
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES a.) How ongoing, sustained professional development for all educators, including administrators, will be provided to further the effective use of technology in all learning environments, model 21 st century skills, and demonstrate learning experiences through global outreach and collaboration in the classroom or library media center. All administrators have laptops, tablets and access to LCD projectors, digital cameras and digital video cameras, scanners, PDAs and ipods. All buildings are wireless so administrators can access the Internet at all times in any school building in the district. There are desktop computers and networked printers available for the administration. trends, projects, issues, and resources are shared at monthly administration meetings. Administrators will serve on committees that address technology topics such as social networking, Internet safety, and cell phone use. They will continue to receive instruction through the monthly meetings, and will have opportunities to attend local meetings, trainings, and conferences relative to 21 st Century Learning and emerging technologies. They will also participate in scheduled teacher in-services, receive technical assistance from the technology staff, and assist in presenting technology topics to staff at faculty meetings. b.) The professional development opportunities, resources, and support (online and in person) that exist for technical staff. Vendor specific trainings, (e.g. Apple Technologies, conferences such as MICCA, From My Classroom to Yours, NJAET, regional training centers, ETTC & EIRC, and various consortiums) are all avenues for professional growth for the technical staff. A partnership with technical staff in California schools has allowed the district to receive reduced-fee online technical classes. Webinars and area business workshops by Cisco, HP, Angelbeat and other technical companies and organizations offer low-cost/no-cost ways to keep existing technical staff up to date on emerging technologies. c.) How professional development is provided to all staff on the application of assistive technologies to support all students in their learning. Training in the selection, use and support of assistive technology is an ongoing process that involves a variety of personnel at awareness, skill development and utilization levels. is changing so rapidly, and the skills needed to support many of the available devices are relatively specialized. The and Supervisor provide input through meetings, e-mail, and training to the Special Services members and department personnel about assistive technologies services, training, devices, maintenance, and personnel. The Special Services Supervisor and staff are responsible for funding and supporting the assistive technologies, although the technology department will provide funds when needed. The communication between curriculum, special education, and technology maximizes the resource pool when selecting appropriate tools. Educators are trained in the use of the technology based upon type. In some instances the Special Services members provide training, at other times it is through the Department, and sometimes through technology teachers and/or technical staff. All three areas are involved in making sure assistive technologies are used appropriately in the classroom environment. Page 13
Professional Development Planned 2013-2016 Educators Proficiency / Identified Need Use of technologies in a teaching and learning environment as they apply to national and state standards. Analyzing student achievement data. Creating and implementing multiple forms of assessment that utilize technology. Acceptable and safe use of technology. Web 2.0 technologies. Ongoing, Sustained, High Quality Professional Development Planned Scheduled sessions between classroom teachers and technology teachers for planning. Formal workshops conducted by partners during district in-services. Scheduled sessions between classroom teachers and technology teachers. Articulation meetings, inservice day sessions, out-ofdistrict workshops, webinars. Small group and on-on-one training provided by technology teachers. Workshops and training provided through articulation meetings, faculty meetings, in-service day sessions, and webinars. Large group, small group, and one-on-one training to staff based on topic and area of need. Use of in-service days, faculty meetings, online learning, articulation meetings, assemblies, and inclass presentations. Small group and one-on-one instruction by technology teachers and turnkey trainers. Presentations and hands-on training at district in-services to staff by outside presenters/partners and Support teachers will work one-on-one with classroom teachers on projects that incorporate technology in the classroom. Level of support will be based on individual teacher need. It may include modeling, assisting in the classroom as support, offering technical assistance, finding resources, or assisting in the creation of the planned activity/lesson/project incorporating national and state standards. In-service training through partners such as Apple, EIRC, ETTC, or other content provider will occur. teachers will assist classroom teachers in manipulating the data and in understanding the data results. Structured training through workshops given by administrators, in-district staff and outside vendors will be provided via articulation meetings, faculty meetings, in-service days, and webinars. teachers will assist classroom teachers in small groups and one-on-one in creating and generating assessment instruments. They will assist classroom teachers in how to assess specific student skills based on lesson/unit goals. Structured training through workshops given by administrators, in-district staff and outside vendors will be provided via articulation meetings, faculty meetings, in-service days, and webinars. teachers will model appropriate use of technology for all staff. They will provide large group, small group, and one-onone training to staff based on topic and area of need. Outside presenters, district administration, law enforcement, webinars, videoconferences, online resources will be used to assist teachers in understanding this topic. teachers and turnkey trainers will demonstrate, support, and guide classroom teachers in small groups and one-on-one in the use of web 2.0 technologies. Outside presenters, district administration, and online tutorials will be used. Resources related to workshops and seminars outside of district Page 14
Educators Proficiency / Identified Need Classroom management of technology resources. Basic technology operations and concepts. Ongoing, sustained, high quality professional development planned technology teachers will be conducted. District administration will provide assistance at faculty and articulation meetings. Online courses and tutorials will be made available as well as workshops and seminars outside of district. One-on-one and small group training will be provided to staff on an as-needed basis. Information will be provided at faculty meetings and through resources gathered and shared relative to management of technology. Large group, small group, and one-on-one hands-on training sessions will be conducted by technology teachers, outside presenters, and peer teachers. Online training and resources will be made available to teachers for anywhere, anytime assistance. In-service training, workshops, seminars, and conferences will be made available to staff in learning new district technologies such as interactive whiteboards, response systems, or podcasting. Smaller, handson-training will be conducted with an emphasis on how the tools, operations and concepts can be used within the curriculum while planning lessons and units. This smaller, focused training will be conducted through inclass support by technology teachers and peer teachers. Support will be provided to staff. teachers will work one-on-one and in small group settings to provide staff with assistance in the management of technology resources. Assistance in the creation of sign-up sheets, basic maintenance, and other essential skills will be provided. Information regarding equipment management will be disseminated at faculty meetings and through email. teachers, outside presenters and peer teachers will provide classroom teachers with training in basic technology skills. New technologies will be provided initially in larger groups through in-services, workshops, seminars, and small groups. Small group and one-on-one training on existing tools where larger training has already taken place will be provided on an as-needed basis. Page 15
EVALUATION PLAN Evaluation process that enables the progress and effectiveness of goals to be monitored and to make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise. Integrating Enable Students to Meet Challenging State Academic Standards a.) integration will be a component of all teachers professional development plans b.) Administrators will observe, formally and informally, lessons that integrate technology into instruction. c.) and Supervisors will provide training for staff in the use of technology in the educational environment d.) teachers will assist curriculum committees with revisions in order to include technology integration. e.) will create, and implement, lessons and units that incorporate the use of technology into instruction. f.) will create, and implement, lesson plans and student projects that include performance assessments, checklists, rubrics, technology presentations, inquiry-based learning activities. g.) Superintendent and Business Administrator will work with Board of Education to ensure appropriate resources are allocated toward integration of technology. h.) Software, hardware, online services and high-speed telecommunications network will be in place as detailed in the inventory section of the technology plan. a.) Administrators and teachers will analyze student performance data from multiple sources including state standardized tests, portfolios, classroom interviews, observations, student work to ensure students are meeting standards. Examples include Compass Learning and MAP. b.) Assigned technology teachers will review and verify district curriculum guides and maps, include technology indicators in all areas, and ensure alignment with NJ Educational Standards, ISTE Standards for Students, and 21 st Century Skills. c.) Training that addresses incorporating 21 st Century Skills, New Jersey Educational Standards and ISTE Standards for students into the instructional environment will be provided. Page 16
d.) Software, hardware, online services and high-speed telecommunications network will be in place as detailed in the inventory section of the technology plan. e.) will utilize multiple instruments that assess the effectiveness of their technology-infused lessons and units on student achievement on an ongoing basis as evidenced through observations, rubrics, student work, teacher-generated tests, student outcome from standardized tests. Develop Life-Long Learning Skills (21 st Century Skills) a.) Professional development will be provided that focuses on skills and strategies teachers need to create learning environments that assist students in becoming life-long learners. b.) A shared collaborative online environment for staff is created and used enabling teachers to share and collaborate on problem-based, real-world scenarios and lesson ideas. c.) Student work, as a result of the online environment, will become part of the online curriculum resource. d.) Students will be provided with Internet Safety curriculum so they can develop responsible, ethical, and discerning behavior when obtaining and using information and media technology resources. e.) Students will use technology in their environment for communication, research collaboration and publishing as noted in classroom observations, lesson plans, student portfolios and other assessment tools. Page 17
PROJECTED FUNDING PLAN 2013-2014 Purchased Professional Services (330) Technical Services (340) General Supplies (610) Memberships/Dues (894) Technician training, planning meetings, trainer fees Maintenance contracts, licensing, virus filtering software, help desk, internet & network fees, inventory Ink cartridges, office consumables, spare parts, repair parts, technical periodically subscriptions, technical consumables CoSN, ISTE, GSDLA Local State Federal 57.8% 38.9% 3.3% $2,000.00 $1,156.00 $778.00 $66.00 $473,032.00 $273,412.50 184,009.45 $15,610.06 $284,310.00 $164,331.18 $110,596.59 $9,382.23 $3,135.00 $1,812.03 $1,219.52 $103.46 Workshops/Training (893) Non-Instructional Equipment (732) Educational Services (320) Textbooks (640) Leases (440) Techspo, webinars $3,000.00 $1,734.00 $1,167.00 $99.00 Raid, server $20,000.00 $11,560.00 $7,780.00 $660.00 Online subscriptions, videoconferencing, field trips NIMAS* compliance text resources Computers, switches, wireless devices, servers $89,325.00 $51,629.85 $34,747.43 $2,947.73 $300.00 $173.40 $116.70 $9.90 $816,709.53 $472,058.11 $317,700.01 $26,951.41 Page 18