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Technology Plan Preparation Check-Off Page

The submitted plan has the following:□ Cover Page

□ Technology Plan Preparation Check-Off Page

□ LEA Federal Grant Program Compliance Form

□ LEA Profile

□ Technology Planning Committee

□ Vision Statement

□ Needs Assessment

□ Goal 1

□ Goal 2

□ Goal 3

□ Goal 4

□ Goal 5

□ Goal 6

□ Goal 7

□ Technology Funding Sources and Costs

□ CIPA Certification

Signature of Authorized LEA Agent Date

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Cover PageEDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN – July 1, 2006-June 30, 2009

District/Agency: Wallingford Public Schools

District Code: 148

Technology Plan Contact: Randall Backus

Phone: 203-949-6552

Fax: 203-949-6583

Email: [email protected]

Address: 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

Name of Superintendent: Kenneth V. Henrici

Email: [email protected]

Signature of Superintendent: Date:

Date Submitted to Board of Education: June 26, 2006

Date Approved by Board of Education: June 26, 2006

For RESC/SDE Use Only:

RESC Regional Reviewer: Date:

RESC Regional Recommendation for Approval: Yes / No / Conditional Date:

SDE Reviewer: Date:

SDE Authorization approval: Date:

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LEA Federal Grant Program Compliance Form

Wallingford Public Schools(Name of Local Education Agency (LEA), i.e. School District, Consortium or Charter School submitting this

plan. If Consortium, list all members in the space below.)

Developing a comprehensive technology plan based on the educational goals of the school system will ensure that the most appropriate technologies are effectively infused into your instructional and/or administrative programs. Thorough planning also ensures that all parties have equitable access and achieve the greatest benefit from routine use of educational technology. The comprehensive technology plan should demonstrate clear targets for technology use, spell out desired goals for learners, create visions for future directions, build "buy-in" from stakeholders, and demonstrate to those who might provide funding that a district or charter holder is ready to act.

School Districts, Consortia or Charter Schools (LEAs) who apply for technology funding through any Federal grant program are required to have developed a comprehensive, three-year plan, which outlines how the agency intends to utilize and integrate educational technology.

The applying agency (check all that apply)

X is compliant with the provisions of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). [Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) P.L. 107-110, Section 2441]

will be CIPA compliant by this date.

X has applied for E-Rate Funding for FY 2006.

The LEA’s comprehensive technology plan must be approved by the local board of education. (The plan must be approved by the local governing board before funds will be released.)

Date the plan was approved: June 19, 2006

OR

Date the plan is to be submitted for board approval:

Certified by:

_____________________________________ ______________Signature of Superintendent Date of Signature

Kenneth V. Henrici Printed Name of Superintendent

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LEA Profile

This information should provide a “snapshot” of your district and help planners and reviewers to understand areas of need. This information will also assist the State to establish priorities in the provision of resources to districts. The SDE is particularly interested in the capability that each LEA has to access resources that will be placed onto the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) and additionally, the capability of each district to access online versions of the CMT and CAPT.

LEA NAME: Wallingford Public Schools

If CMT and CAPT are administered online at some point in the future, certain testing conditions would be desirable at every school. Ideally these include the following: All of the students in each grade level have access to the state assessement at the same time,; Students are grouped in clusters of no more than thirty and all have access to the assessementassessment

at the same time (classrooms with only one or two computers would not be appropriate for testing),); Students remain in their own school, ; and The computers have high-speed internet access.

Your completion of the chart below will help the CSDE to better understand the state’s technical readiness for online testing.

Maximum number of grade 4 students who could be accommodated under the above conditions 240

Percentage of grade 4 students who could be accommodated under the above conditions (number accommodated/total number of grade 4 students) 49%



Maximum number of grade 8 students who could be accommodated under these conditions 152




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TECHNOLOGY PLANNING COMMITTEEThe Technology Planning Committee should represent all stakeholders. Development of the technology plan and implementation of the plan should enable parents, educators, students and community members to benefit from the investment in technology and all should have representation on the committee.

Member Title Constituency Represented

Randall Backus Director of IT IT

William Baxter Infotech Teacher High Schools

Kristin Baltramaitis Language Arts Teacher

Middle Schools

Wayne Aguiar Parent Elementary & middle school parent

Michael Simeone Senior Vice President & CTO

Business Community

Sally Dastoli K-12 Science Resource Teacher

Curriculum

Kristina Waldron Infotech Teacher Elementary Schools

Charlotte Robbins Infotech Teacher Elementary Schools

Kate O’Donnell Infotech Teacher Elementary Schools

Julie Hulten Library/Media Specialist

High School Library/Media

Anne Mueller Library/Media Specialist

Middle School Library Media

Pamela Andersen Technology Coordinator

Adult Education

Richard Pizzonia Principal Elementary School Administration

Lisa Zolkiewicz-Ives Music Teacher Elementary School

Chris Hart Principal Elementary School Administration

Long-term role of the Committee:o Write a description of the technology committee’s role in developing, implementing and evaluating the technology

plan. This description should include how committee members were selected and the role each is expected to play. Tentative plans for scheduling meetings for the next school year should also be included.

o A separate committee was formed to develop the district’s technology plan. Members of the district’s existing Technology Advisory Committee were included in the Tech Planning Committee. In addition to those members, we solicited for volunteers from within the district, as well as parents and the general public (business community). From those who responded, the Technology Advisory Committee selected representatives from various levels and groups (elementary, middle and high schools; teachers, administrators and tech staff, etc) so that no one group had more representation than any other group.

o Meetings for the 2006/2007 school year will be scheduled in September, 2006 and the Technology Advisory Committee will meet a minimum of 5 times during the school year.

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o Describe the evaluation strategies (e.g., interviews, questionnaires, classroom observations, teacher-driven action research projects, analysis of student products or scores) that will be used to provide the data needed to address your evaluation questions.

o Surveys will be created. Technology Advisory Committee members will contact administrators, building principals and teachers to collect required information. Existing databases (student information systems, CMTReports, etc.) will be utilized.

o Create the LEA’s technology vision statement.o See belowo Develop a technology needs assessment.o See below

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VISION STATEMENTA vision statement expresses thoughts about what the LEA’s future technology rich educational environment will look like. It should be written in broad terms and guide the development of the technology plan.

Wallingford Public Schools believes that in order to be a life long learner in today’s changing world every student must develop and use technological skills efficiently, effectively and ethically. We will ensure that our learners will be able to interact successfully in a technological environment to achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals.

NEEDS ASSESSMENTIn this section you are to assess and describe your LEA’s current technology status in five categories: curriculum integration, professional development, equitable use of technology, infrastructure and telecommunications services and administrative needs.

Curriculum Integrationo Things to consider when evaluating your needs:

current curriculum strengths and weaknesses and the process used to determine these strengths and weaknesses;

how curriculum strategies are being aligned to state standards; the current procedures for using technology to address any perceived curriculum weaknesses; how teachers integrate technology into their lessons - including ways technology is presently used for

entire classroom and for small group instruction; and how students use technology - including ways students presently use technology for purposes beyond

practice of skills.

Currently, there is a library media/ information technology scope and sequence which divide the objectives by staff member who is responsible for teaching the objective. There are objectives for the library media specialist, the information technology resource teacher, and the classroom teacher integrated in one scope and sequence. This facilitates the integration of the technology into the classroom teacher’s lessons.

This curriculum is revised periodically to align with state standards.Technology is integrated by teachers in a variety of ways. Some teachers:

create, modify, and print IEP’s using a district web pages through ACES for this purpose teach math/ language arts lessons in the computer lab using the LCD projector so that all students can see the

teacher’s work at the same time visit a variety of websites for math/ language art skills to reinforce classroom teaching/ support students who

had difficulty learning the lesson in the traditional way use AlphaSmart technology in small groups/ individually to assist student instruction teach appropriate research skills using web pages use Word and age appropriate software to teach writing use the network to save/ organize student work teach map skills using online atlases teach presentation skills using PowerPoint and other software increase student communication using the Internet/ blogging teach touch typing to increase student fluency in communication use online databases to gather information

Students use technology for many reasons, including: hone their math/ language arts skills using software/ web pages use AlphaSmarts technology to communicate

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research gather images for use in school projects find out about the world around them using the Internet read/ write save work use maps/ learn about maps present new learning communicate with others

Professional Developmento Things to consider when evaluating your needs:

the process the LEA uses for assessing the technology professional development needs of teachers, administrators, and non-certified staff;

the technology professional development activities that have been offered to teachers; and how the effectiveness of the professional development activities will be assessed.

The Professional Development Committee sends periodic surveys to all staff members about what their needs are for professional development workshops in all areas, including technology.

There are many topics in technology that have been offered for professional development for teachers, including but not limited to Advanced Outlook, Advanced Word, Creating and Using Databases, Creating Animations, Creating Teacher Web Pages, Excel, Getting the Most Out of Your School Laptop, Introduction to PowerPoint, Introduction to Microsoft Publisher, Managing Your Computer and Files, Technology Integration with Student Webquests.

Equitable Use of Technologyo Things to consider when evaluating your needs:

the availability of technology to students and staff in the district –all students should have equal access to the technology;

The district has wired classrooms and developed a model to provide 2 computers in each classroom grades 1-12 and 1 computer in grade K. In addition, each school has computers in the library/media center and at least one computer lab at each school. Each teacher in the district and administrator has a laptop.

the amount of time available for the use of technology by students and staff; and Computers are available to all students and staff on school days (185) during normal school hours, so 6 hrs

25 minutes per day minimum a description of the types of assistive technology tools that are provided for students with disabilities where

necessary/applicable. Touch screens, interactive white boards, software specific to the disability (like Earobics for students with

speech/ language difficulties), and Alpha Smarts.

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Needs Assessment Middle School Level

1. Curriculum Integration a. Curriculum is addressed by the various management teams and curriculum council. b. Also management teams and curriculum coordinatorsc. Minutes emailed system wide enable all to assess potential weaknesses.d. And e. web quests, research units, word processing, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, videos,

presentations using LCD projectors, and Excel graphing.

2. Professional developmenta. Provided at the district levelb. Required building-based workshops have prevented middle school teachers from technology

training.

3. Equitable use of technologya. Middle schools have different equipment due to grants and PTO fundingb. Moran—two classes have access to media center computers every period; one class has access to

the computer lab when not being used for 6th grade classes. Two computers per classroom although currently 12 of 36 academic classrooms have only one. Limited LCD projectors, DVD players, camcorders available on first come basis. Although this equipment is sufficient for many days, there are times teachers are unable to integrate technology they way would like due to lack of equipment. Busing prevents students from using the computers after school.

c. Alpha Smarts, fm systems for hearing impairments, readers for the blind, books on tape and cd, Solo software for reading and writing, talking calculators, talking pens, and Lottie kits.

4. Infrastructure and Telecommunicationsa. Each middle school is currently connected to Sheehan High School via a point-to-point T1 for

internet and network connectivity.b. Network connections are a mixture of hubs and switches.c. Each middle school has servers on site for internet proxy, student storage, staff/administrative

storage and applications.

5. Administrative Needsa. Administration uses SASI to record student information and Munis for purchasing. School

checking account maintained with Quicken. Faculty uses Class XP used for computerized grade reporting.

b. Some training has been provided for SASI and Munis.

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The following matrix may be used to determine the extent technology is available to staff. Please include information about the type and availability of staff access both on and off campus.

AdministratorsAll administrators have either a model A31, G40 or G41 IBM ThinkPad laptop computer for use both at work and at home.

Teachers (pre-school)All pre-school teachers have either a model A31, G40 or G41 IBM ThinkPad laptop computer for use both at work and at home.

Teachers All teachers have either a model A31, G40 or G41 IBM ThinkPad laptop computer for use both at work and at home.

Non-certified staffNon-certified staff have access to classroom or lab computers during school hours.

The following matrix may be used to determine the extent technology is available to students. Please include information about availability in classrooms, the library-media center and all other areas where students have access. Mention the extent of supervised access before and after school.

Students (pre-school)

All elementary schools also have a computer lab and wireless connectivity. All elementary schools have digital cameras, digital video cameras, and LCD projectors. Most elementary schools also have multimedia carts which teachers can sign out and use in the classroom. Every library/media center has or will have (after renovation) computer stations for student access.

Students (elementary)

There are a minimum of two computers in every classroom grades 2-5 and at least one computer in grade K-1.. All elementary schools also have a computer lab and wireless connectivity. All elementary schools have digital cameras, digital video cameras, and LCD projectors. Most elementary schools also have multimedia carts which teachers can sign out and use in the classroom. Every library/media center has or will have (after renovation) computer stations for student access.

Students (middle school)

There are a minimum of two computers in every classroom. Both middle schools have a computer lab and wireless connectivity. Both middle schools have digital cameras, digital video cameras and LCD projectors. They have multimedia and laptop carts which teachers can sign out and use in the classroom. Each library/media center has computer stations for student access.

Students (high school)

There are a minimum of two computers in every classroom. Both high schools have computer labs and wireless connectivity. Both high schools have digital cameras, digital video cameras and LCD projectors. They have multimedia carts which teachers can sign out and use in the classroom. Each library/media center has computer stations for student access.

Students (with disabilities)

There is necessary assistive technology (hardware and software) in every elementary school for students with IEPs that specify that need. There are a minimum of two computers in every classroom. All elementary schools also have a computer lab and wireless connectivity. All elementary schools have digital cameras, digital video cameras, and LCD projectors. Most elementary schools also have multimedia carts which teachers can sign out and use in the classroom. Every library/media center has or will have (after renovation) computer stations for student access.

Describe the Infrastructure and Telecommunication current status and needs.o Things to consider when evaluating your needs:

the current technology infrastructure of each school in your district - explaining the type of data and video networking and Internet access that is available;

The district’s internet connection is provided by CEN to Sheehan High School. Sheehan High school is connected to each of the other school buildings with point-to-point T1 lines in a hub and spoke architecture.

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Each building has servers for administrative and instructional use (staff and students) in addition to a proxy server and a server for the library/media center’s circulation system.

the effectiveness of the present infrastructure and telecommunication services that have been provided by the district; and

The present infrastructure and telecommunications services have been adequate to meet the needs of the district. However, increasing demands for bandwidth (on-line testing, new applications, VOIP, etc) is putting a strain on the current infrastructure which is being addressed with the installation of fiber optic connections between buildings and upgrading 10MB hubs to 100MB switches.

how E-Rate has allowed the district to improve or increase its technology infrastructure. eRate funding for the district has been for tier 1 services (telecommunications and web hosting). This eRate

funding has enabled the district to utilize the funds covered by eRate to fund other technology items. Without the availability of eRate funding, the district would be less able to fund the other technology related items.

Describe the administrative needs that the agency plans to address through technology.o Things to consider when evaluating your needs:

how do administrative (certified and non-certified) staff use technology, including accessing data for decision making, student information system reporting, communication tools, information gathering, and record keeping; and

Administrative staff uses technology in a variety of ways. Technology is used to:

Gather/ sort student information fromo SASI o CTReports.com o Excel spreadsheets.

Communicate with staff, students, and families using o email o Word o Publisher o PowerPoint o District web page.

Gather information and stay current on relevant educational issues using the Internet.

the professional development opportunities that are available to administrative staff.

Administrative staff has the opportunity to attend professional development programs as needed. There is no set requirement coordinated by the district.

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PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

LEA Technology Goals and Strategies

The goals listed below are the State Goals as identified in the State Technology Plan (draft of new plan is expected to be available by September 2005). The LEA technology plan should be aligned to the State Plan and include the State Goals. The LEA may include any additional goals that apply to their technology plan.

Goal 1: Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools with a target of fully integrating technology into the academic curriculum by December 2006.

Goal 2: Ensure that all educators are proficient in the use and integration of technology through and ongoing professional development activities are provided.

Goal 3: Ensure that all K-12 educational institutions have the capacity, infrastructure, staffing, and equipment to meet academic and business needs for effective and efficient operations.

Goal 4: Ensure that K-12 resources are available for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, geographical location, or disability, so they can become technologically literate by the end of eighth grade and achieve their academic potential.

Goal 5: Develop a continuous process of evaluation and accountability for the use of educational technology as: a teaching / and learning tool, a measurement and analysis tool for student achievement, and a fiscal management tool.

Goal 6: Develop a schema of current and future financing requirements to support the LEA’s Technology Plan.

. Goal 7: Develop a telecommunications services plan that will support both instructional needs and administrative requirements.

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Goal 1: Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools with a target of fully integrating technology into the academic curriculum by December 2006.

The following must be addressed:o Describe how the LEA will ensure all students have educational opportunities to achieve academic success through proven strategies of researched-

based successful practices; o Describe how the LEA will meet the Student Computer Technology Competency Standards;o Describe how the LEA will provide resources that reflect scientifically-based research and best practices focused on improving student achievement;

ando Describe how the LEA will encourage the development and utilization of innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic

courses and curricula through the use of technology. Include any plans to promote technology-based distance learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of those who have limited access to such courses and curricula due to geographical isolation or insufficient resources.

Objective Strategy Accountability Measure Timeline

Enable students at every grade level to meet the objectives found in the Library-Media & Information Technologies scope and sequence to enhance content-area learning with technology infused lessons.

K-12 Library Media Specialists and Information Technology teachers will assist teachers with enhancing student learning with technology infused lessons.

Sample lesson plans and completed student projects

2006-2009

Consistently communicate instructional technology hardware or software recommendations to IT department

Administration and management teams will alert IT department of new initiatives and technology needs

2006-2009

Increase the opportunity to access mobile computer labs in the classroom and the library throughout the year.

Inventory of new mobile computer labs at each school

2006 – 2009

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Increase the opportunity to access and integrate appropriate technological tools such as LCD projectors, smart boards, etc.

Inventory of new technology 2006 - 2009

Continue to integrate meaningful technology applications and skills into revised curriculum documents.

Identify the integration of appropriate technology into district curriculum revisions.

All new curriculum documents approved by the BOE

2006 - 2009

Administrators and teachers will meet to analyze data to improve instruction.

Store, collect and analyze student assessment data and use to improve instruction.

Mine data from standardized tests and share with classroom teacher.

2006 – 2009

Investigate data warehousing. Technology Advisory Committee will review recommendations.

2006 - 2009

Continue to use appropriate technologies (hardware and software) as tools to assist with differentiation and increased student learning.

Hardware and software for differentiated learning styles.

Survey PPS staff 2006 - 2009

Assess the technology and information literacy competencies of students.

Develop an online technology tool for 8th grade students related to student competencies

Eighth Grade Student Technology Performance Tool

2007 – 2009

Share results with the district professional development committee, building principals, curriculum resource teachers, and management teams.

Student data collected 2007 - 2009

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Develop action plan based on collected data and feedback from management teams and each school

Action plans from each management team and schools.

2006 - 2009

Use technology to increase communication among students, parents, and staff.

Emphasize the use of telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

Increased newsletters via email. 2006 - 2009

Emphasize the use of email and web site.

Increased use of school and district web site.

2006 - 2009

Build shared resources for teachers on shared drives and webs.

Continue and expand posting of approved curriculum and other district-related forms and documents on the district web site.

District and school web site 2006-2009

Post documents on an intra-net or password protected web page for teachers to access and implement these resources.

Documents/folders with teacher resources

2006-2009

Investigate distance learning opportunities for students.

Review Adult Education’s use of distance learning.

Survey Adult Education 2006-2007

Develop action plan based on Adult Education’s efforts

Action plan recommendations 2007-2008

Investigate distance learning at high school and where appropriate.

Research other districts and ACES in respect to distance learning initiatives.

2007-2008

Pilot distance learning Inventory 2008-2009

Arrange for professional development opportunities as needed.

Professional development offerings and sign-in sheets

2006-2009

Continue to increase technology access for students, staff and collaboratives

Investigate increasing open computer lab hours with appropriate staffing

Computer lab attendance 2007 – 2008

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Investigate creating a program providing equipment for student/staff loan

Equipment sign out sheets 2007 – 2008

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Goal 2: Ensure that all educators are proficient in the use and integration of technology through and ongoing professional development activities are provided.

The following must be addressed:Items that need to be addressed:o Describe how the LEA will provide all teachers, (including library-media specialists, bilingual and ESL teachers, special and alternative education

teachers) non-instructional staff, principals and administrators, incentives to become technologically competent;o Describe how the LEA will provide specific research-based professional development opportunities to all staff; o Describe how the LEA will monitor and react to staff technological literacy competency. Indicate how the LEAs monitoring of technological literacy

impacts professional development; o Describe how the LEA will provide specific research-based professional development opportunities to all staff; ando Describe how the LEA will provide specific professional development opportunities to all staff that supplies background on demonstrates the research

connecting student achievement and the use of technology.


All teachers and administrators will meet the information technology competencies established by the district.

Technology Advisory Committee will revise technology competencies for all professional staff.

Completion of the competencies survey 2006-2007

Technology Advisory Committee will aid in the development of a technology competencies survey for all professional staff.

Completion of web based competencies survey and results sorted by school, grade, and MS and HS department

2006-2007

Assess the technology of all professional staff The Technology Advisory Committee will oversee the technology competency instrument and data

2007-2008

Share survey results with the district Technology Advisory Committee, professional development committee, building principals, management team, and Curriculum Council.

Action plans that will be shared with Curriculum Council and the technology department.

2007-2008

The above groups will analyze survey data and develop action plans to increase the meaningful use of technology into their area. These action

Communicate IT needs to IT department 2007-2009

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plans and needs request will be shared with curriculum council and the district Technology Advisory Committee.

Based on the survey results, design and implement grade/department specific technology professional development that addresses technology competencies.

Professional development catalogs and evaluation forms

2008-2009

Offer paid or reimbursed professional development workshops with e during in-service dates, summer, out-of-district opportunities, and on-line workshops to staff – encourage the integration of curriculum objectives into the technology workshops.

Curriculum embedded projects and evaluation forms

2006-2009

Investigate alternative funding sources for professional development and mini-grants for staff.

Share funding source information with all staff members

2006-2009

Use technology as a tool for instruction

IT representative will serve on Curriculum Council. Curriculum representative will attend IT meetings when necessary.

Meeting membership 2006-2009

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Form a committee to review job description and articulate the role of Information Technology Resource Teachers in schools to further integrate best practices that result in improved student learning.

Investigate other district models Survey Information Technology Resource Teacher and administration Share findings with Curriculum Council

2006-2007

Purchase additional LCD projectors and digital white boards.

Inventory per school 2007-2008

Purchase other appropriate technological tools, as needed, based on content specific areas.

Inventory per school 2006-2009

Purchase mobile computer labs. Inventory per school/content area 2006-2009

Complete wireless internet access at all schools. Technology department 2006-2007

Ensure timely technical support with hardware and software.

Technology department 2006-2009

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Ensure internet connected computer/laptop in all classrooms

Technology department and survey each school

2006-2009

Encourage pilot projects that use technology as a tool to increase student learning. These teachers will then use the train the trainer model to share strategies with other teachers

Application form and proposals by teachers.

2007-2008

Use of information from data warehouse Ability to mine data, share data with classroom teachers, and analyze data to improve classroom instruction.

2008-2009

Survey administrators Survey administrators 2006-07

Investigate and pilot student portfolios Sample student portfolios 2007-2009

Establish a technology role model program for teachers.

Investigate providing incentives for instructional staff who serve as technology role models for their buildings.

Report of potential incentives 2007-2008

Investigate distance learning opportunities for staff

Arrange for professional development opportunities Purchase needed hardware, software

Number of CEU’s granted, online training sessions completed

2007 -2009

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Goal 3: Ensure that K-12 educational institutions have the capacity, infrastructure, staffing and equipment to meet academic and business needs for effective and efficient operations.

The following must be addressed:o Describe how the LEA will ensure that all facilities meet minimum standards of technology infrastructure and provide connectivity to the Connecticut

Education Network (CEN);o Describe how the LEA will ensure continued maintenance and support of existing infrastructure and end user technology; ando Describe the specific provisions the agency intends to make for the interoperability of the technologies. (Interoperability is the capability of the

technology to be acquired to function compatibly with technologies that exist or will be acquired in the near future at the local and state level.)


Provide adequate bandwidth between buildings.

Apply to grants to fund fiber optic connections.

Number of buildings with fiber connections.

2006-2009

Provide adequate infrastructure to support applications.

Replace remaining non 100 MB switched connections with 100 MB switched connections

Number of non 100 MB switched connections

2006-2009

Upgrade and replace network switches and routers on a regular basis

Age of equipment 2006-2009

Upgrade wireless connections with faster technology as available

Number and speed of available wireless. 2006-2009

Provide adequate IT staffing levels to support district’s need

Add positions (tech, data analyst, security/network tech)

Ratio of computers to tech staff 2006-2009

Utilize students from Computer Repair Class in work/study/internship. Consider permanent tech shop located at Lyman Hall.

Number of students in work/study/internships

2006-2009

Provide up-to-date and working computers Refresh computers on a regular schedule. Desktops every 5 years, laptops every 4 years.

Age of machines 2006-2009

Provide up to date software Update applications (Office, etc), Correct and current version installed. 2006-2009

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maintain consistent versions across the district.

Update operating systems (O/S) when appropriate

Correct and current version installed. 2006-2009

Provide sufficient mobile carts for student use

Purchase additional laptop carts to provide each school with multiple carts.

Number of laptops available. 2006-2009

Provide multimedia resources. Purchase projectors and install where applicable (labs, auditoriums, etc)

Number of projectors available. 2006-2009

Provide remote access to students and staff of resources

Have online system available to students and staff to access files and documents remotely.

System available to students and staff to access.

2007-2009

Use technology to increase communication among students, parents, and staff.

Use technology to report student progress - electronic progress reporting and electronic report cards

Elementary electronic report cards and progress reports.

2007-2008

Web publishing of information District and school web pages 2006-2009

Email exchanges Volume of email use 2006-2009

Use technology to increase communication with a building, and minimizing hard copies.

Increase in amount of data stored electronically. Decrease in amount of copier usage.

2006-2009

Use email to increase communication with parents and the community.

Volume of email use 2006-2009

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Goal 4: Ensure that all K-12 resources are available for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, geographical location, or disability, so they can become technologically literate by the end of eighth grade and achieve their academic potential.

Items that need to be addressed:o Describe how the LEA will ensure that students with special needs will have those needs addressed through technology;o Describe how the LEA will encourage innovative practices to support equity;o Describe how the LEA will ensure that all students will become technologically literate by the end of eighth grade and how the LEA will ensure that all

students maintain or increase their technology literacy and achieve their academic potential; ando Describe how the LEA will ensure equal access to all students, teachers, staff, and administrator


Students with special needs will be provided with necessary assistive technology

Communicate specific technological needs to the IT department

Documentation of Assistive Technology requested/provided

2006-2009

Enable all students to have access to technology

Identify student need and investigate providing students with computers equipped with internet access as well as software at home to enable all students to have access to teacher websites, email and educational resources including online textbooks

Survey student needs 2006-2009

Investigate providing parents with technology workshop opportunities to support their children as learners

Survey parent needs 2008-2009

Explore web based tutorials for students and parents

Results and recommendations 2008-2009

Pilot providing technology access at school (with staff support) for students outside of school hours – prioritized by need

Existence of access 2007-2008

Pursue family resource center Communicate with local community resources

2008-2009

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Examine ratio of students to computers per school

Examine Strategic School Profiles 2006-2009

Assess the technology and information literacy competencies of students.

Develop an online technology tool for 8th grade students related to student competenciesShare results with the district professional development committee, building principals, curriculum resource teachers, and management teams. Develop action plan based on collected data and feedback from management teams and each school.

Eighth Grade Student Technology Performance Tool Student data collected

Action plans from each management team and schools.

2006 - 2009

Provide computer and internet access to all students, teachers, staff and administrators.

Ensure infrastructure functions efficiently and effectively Provide training

Automated tools to monitor system 2006-2009

Ensure database access Library Media Technology Advisory Committee will oversee the acquisition of additional electronic resources district-wide.

Number of electronic resources added district-wide.

2006 – 2009

Students with special needs will be provided with necessary assistive technology.

Communicate specific technological needs to the IT department

Inventory of assistive technology. 2006-2009

Enable all students to have access to technology.

Investigate providing students with computers equipped with internet access as well as software at home to enable all students to have access to teacher websites, e-mail and education resources including online textbooks.

2006-2009

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Goal 5: Develop a continuous process of evaluation and accountability for the use of educational technology as: a teaching and learning tool, a measurement and analysis tool for student achievement, and a fiscal management tool.

Objective Strategy Accountability Measure TimelineThe Technology Advisory Committee will review and update the technology plan bi-annually.

Bi-annual reviews will be held to revise the written plan.

Updated plan documented, approved and distributed.

2006-2009

The Technology Advisory Committee will ensure that all students have school-based access to take required online assessments, when available, that are aligned with curricula and facilitate student learning.

The IT Department will maintain necessary internet and LAN access at every schoolThe IT Department will advise the Curriculum Management Teams regarding infrastructure necessary to take online assessments.

Necessary and sufficient internet, LAN and WLAN access will be provided to complete all online assessments.

2006 -2009

The Wallingford Public School District will provide professional development opportunities each year for staff members, to interpret and manipulate CMT, CAPT, DRA, and other relevant formative and summative data to improve instruction.

Appropriate staff will collaborate to plan and implement professional development.IT Department will ensure the data availability.

Documented annual Professional DevelopmentDocumented data availability

2006 - 2009

The Technology Advisory Committee will coordinate a survey for all staff to determine electronic resource needs.

Technology Advisory Committee will coordinate distribution of survey results

Needs Assessment document and data every two years

2006-2007

The Technology Advisory Committee and/or the Information Technology Department will encourage its representatives to serve on each Curriculum Management Team when possible in order to ensure that technology is integrated into each curriculum area.

Technology Advisory Committee and/or IT personnel become actively involved at all Curriculum Management Team meetings

Attendance at meetings 2006 - 2009

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Goal 6: Develop a schema of current and future financing requirements to support the LEA’s Technology Plan.

The following must be addressed:o Describe how the LEA will meet current and future funding requirements to support plan implementation;o Describe how the LEA will develop policies and procedures related to maintenance of hardware, software, infrastructure and security; and o Describe how the LEA will meet current and future funding requirements to keep the technology updated.


Technology Plan will include estimated costs of all objectives.

Identify items/resources that have a cost and estimate the costs.

Items requiring expenditure of funds will be included in district’s budget.

2006-2009

Maintenance and repair of current equipment will be funded.

Forecast maintenance and repair costs and request appropriate funds

Budget reflects funding for repaired and maintained equipment

Replacement parts are available throughout the school year

Review record of repaired/maintained equipment

2006-2009

Identify sources of funding to supplement local budget.

Work with grant writer, principals and other district staff to identify grants, outside resource funding (PTOs, business community, etc.)

Amount of outside funds obtained. 2006-2009

Obtain eRate funding Meet requirements of and continue to apply for eRate funding of eligible services

Receipt of eRate funding. 2006-2009

Utilize help desk system to record and track all maintenance issues.

Communicate with all staff of the availability of a centralized help desk and how to utilize it.

Reports of work orders. 2006-2009

Keep district policies updated in regards to acceptable use of system resources

Technology Advisory Committee will manage review of technology policies. Policies will be updated.

Annual review and distribution of policies completed

2006-2009

Maintain current inventory of hardware and software

IT Department will maintain records of hardware and software inventory

Documented inventory 2006-2009

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Goal 7: Develop a telecommunications services plan that will support both instructional needs and administrative requirements.

The following must be addressed to qualify for participation in E-Rate Program:

Goal 1: Clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services;Objective Strategy Accountability measure TimelineTechnology plan Revise and update 2002-2007 plan New technology plan to be revised every

three years.2006

Adequate budget Design a systematic plan that can realistically be addressed by existing budget parameters

Funding aligned with plan showing annual progress

2006-2009

Technology will be Integrated into curriculum

Include integration of technology into each curricular area/ course offered as appropriate

More clearly define the roles of the classroom teacher, LMS and Info Tech teacher in the integration process

Teaching strategies will include written recommendation of technology personnel and Library Media Specialist as resources

The revision of each course curricula to include integration of technology

Refer to Goal 2

2006-2009

Access list of materials at all the school libraries from school and home

Purchase necessary software upgrade Systems implemented and documented utilization

2007-2008

Goal 2: A professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services;Maintain a determined level of technology and information literacy expertise among faculty

Continue the practice of offering tech workshops to teachers, for pay, in summerworkshops offered by Info Tech teachers and Library Media Specialists to meet specific needsExplore paid professional development workshop offerings on non-school days to address ongoing technology needs

Institute annual polling of new and periodic polling of veteran faculty to determine staff technology competencies and areas of needNon-school day training attendance

Refer to previous goal

2006-2009

Goal 3: An assessment of the telecommunications services, hardware, software and other services that will be needed to improve education or library services;Update, upgrade, and systematically maintain a determined level of telecommunication services

Institute regular, periodic polling of faculty to determine needs and preferences both IT and library media services

Periodic revision of tech plan to reflect the results of the polls, teachers’ pilot programs

2006-2009

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Actively pursue grants and seek opportunities for teachers to pilot various technologies that serves as a model for others

Periodic revision of curriculum to reflect evolving instructional strategies that integrate technology

2006-2009

Create a venue whereby teachers can share “best practices” in integrating technology into their instruction

Create a page on the district web page highlighting technology integration.

2006-2007

Share that information district-wide to use in purchasing

Budget requests reflect acknowledged instructional strategies

2006-2009

Assess the two-computer per classroom model and explore other options

Survey both teachers and students to determine the amount and type of use of classroom computers. Pilot and evaluate other models, including mobile laptop carts for each grade level, whole class laptop carts, SmartBoard and projectors, and so on.

2006-2007

There is a Technology Advisory Committee that meets regularly – membership includes a variety of stakeholders including a parent.

Expanded membership in Technology Advisory Committee

2006-2009

Monitor and measure usage and capabilities of data network links between buildings.

Obtain hardware and software tools that measure/monitor/report on bandwidth utilization

2006-2009

Upgrade inter-building data connections when existing bandwidth is insufficient to met district’s needs using local and state grant funds.

Data lines upgraded. 2006-2009

After completion of district’s 11 school renovation project, ensure that all pre-existing telecommunication services are working and repair/replace if necessary.

Work order system checked. 2006

Upgrade district’s telephone system that was not funded as part of the building renovation project (VOIP system with unified dialing and voice mail).

Updated phone system installed and operational.

2009

Goal 4: A sufficient budget to acquire and support the non-discounted elements of the plan: the hardware, software, professional development and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy.

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Objective Strategy Accountability measure TimelineConsult current technology plan when preparing budget documents.

Disperse technology plan to all parties involved in the budgeting process, including members of the community.

Assess awareness of the components of the technology plan through discussion of specific budget items.

2006-2009

Explore alternate sources of funding for technology initiatives.

In addition to local and state funds, continue to explore grant funding of technology initiatives.

District technology grant writing centralized to central office staff.Compare amounts awarded through grants from year to year.

2006-2009

Encourage and support innovative, teacher-initiated technology projectswith the possibility of integrating them into existing curriculums.

Funding and staff support will be made available to facilitate successful projects. Successful projects should be shared among staff and integrated district wide through both funding and staff awareness. Curriculum management team should be made aware of all innovative projects.Professional development opportunities will be designed to share new projects.

Successful projects will be highlighted on district web page. Document number of innovative projects discussed at Curriculum management team meetings and through Professional Development.

2006-2009

Goal 5: An evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specific goals (of the eligible entity) and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise.Objective Strategy Accountability measure TimelineExpand use of instructional rubrics related to technology and information literacy with a focus on further integrating technology curriculum.

Develop and use technology and informational literacy skills rubrics from grade 4 up.

Rubrics revised based on teacher suggestions.

2006-2009

Explore student technology and information literacy competencies assessments.

Library Media Technology Advisory Committee will explore student assessments.Explore the emerging testing of technology skills by reputable companies such as ETS, College Board, and/ or ISTE national educational technology standards for high school seniors.

Research will be shared by committee to appropriate staff members.

2006-2009

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Goal 8 : Additional District Goals (Optional) (additional district goals)

NONE

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Technology Funding Sources and Costs

ANNUAL BUDGET SUMMARY YEAR 2006-2007

NOTE: DUPLICATE THIS PAGE FOR EACH YEAR AS NEEDED

List the professional development and technologies and professional development opportunities to be acquired during each year of the agency’s plan.Note: At least 25% of the funds allocated to an LEA through the Title II-D ED Tech Program, must be allocated for professional development activities. (Current estimates indicate that Title II D funding will be reduced by ~40% in 2006-07 year from the 2005-06 level.)Estimate the cost of the se technologies and professional development and technologies opportunities in the appropriate column(s) from which the agency intends to take the funds.Describe how your district/charter coordinates or aligns the other federal, state, and local funds and with district/charter consolidated plans and/or individual schools' School Improvement Plans.

Acquired Technologies and Professional Development

Local Funding Ed TechCompetitive/ Title II-D

Ed TechFormula/Title II-D

State Bond Funds Capital E-Rate NCLB/other than Title

II-DOther (Specify)

*See waiver *See waiver

Internal staffing $401,708Computer $90.999Office Equipment $3,100Electric Repairs $5,000R&M Instructional $18,500Vehicles $2,500Beepers $400Wireless $3,160Internet $15,300 $60,000 $30,000

Repairs $10,000Mileage $3,500Workshops $3,000Instructional Supplies $11,942

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Supplies $3,765Software $30,000A/V Materials $1,500Replacement Equipment $17,000Lease/Purchase $634,540Dues & Fees $100Publications $258

TOTAL $1,165,364 $30,000

WAIVER SOUGHT:

Please note that we are seeking a waiver from the requirement that not less than 25 percent of II D funds go to professional development because we currently provide an abundance of professional development on the integration of advanced technologies across the curriculum. Our district employs eight information technology teachers who are stationed at the schools. These information technology teachers work in classrooms with teachers to infuse technology into curriculum and instruction. These ‘info-tech teachers’ work for the curriculum office and have instructional enrichment as their primary job responsibility. (We have a separate IT department that assumes operational and logistical responsibilities for all hardware and networking issues). Furthermore, we offer continuous and on-going professional development for infusing technology into the curriculum and into teaching in the form of workshops and summer institutes. For example, we just offered ten summer institutes on this subject during this summer alone. We have found that our teachers are becoming increasingly sophisticated with technology so we have been pushing our professional development efforts into more advanced applications of technology.

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II-DOther (Specify)



Repairs $10,000Mileage $3,500

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Workshops $3,000Instructional Supplies $11,942Supplies $3,765Software $30,000A/V Materials $1,500Replacement Equipment $17,000Lease/Purchase $934,540Dues & Fees $100Publications $258

TOTAL $1,597,415 $50,000 $30,000

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WAIVER SOUGHT:


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II-DOther (Specify)



Repairs $10,000Mileage $3,500

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Workshops $3,000Instructional Supplies $11,942Supplies $3,765Software $30,000A/V Materials $1,500Replacement Equipment $17,000Lease/Purchase $1,234,540Dues & Fees $100Publications $258

TOTAL $2,033,378 $50,000 $30,000

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CHILDREN’S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT (CIPA) CERTIFICATION

Schools and libraries that plan on receiving E-Rate discounts on Internet access and/or internal connection services after July 1, 2002, need to be in compliance with the CIPA. CIPA compliance means that schools and libraries are filtering their Internet services and have implemented formal Internet safety policies (also frequently known as Acceptable Use Policies). Information on the CIPA requirements is located at.

I, Kenneth V. Henrici, certify that one of the following conditions (as indicated below) exists in Name Signature of Superintendent/Director

Wallingford Public Schools LEA

X My district/agency is E-Rate compliant; orMy district/agency is not E-Rate compliant. (Check one additional box below):

Every “applicable school*” has complied with the CIPA requirements in subpart 4 of Part D of Title II of the ESEA**.Not all “applicable schools*” have yet complied with the requirements in subpart 4 of Part D of Title II of the ESEA**. However, the LEA has received a one-year waiver from the U.S. Secretary of Education under section 2441(b)(2)(C) of the ESEA for those applicable schools not yet in compliance.The CIPA requirements in the ESEA do not apply because no funds made available under the program are being used to purchase computers to access the Internet, or to pay for direct costs associated with accessing the Internet, for elementary and secondary schools that do not receive E-Rate services under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

*An applicable school is an elementary or secondary school that does not receive E-Rate discounts and for which Ed Tech funds are used to purchase computers used to access the Internet, or to pay the direct costs associated with accessing the Internet.

**http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/pg37.html

Signature of Superintendent/Director Date

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http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/pg37.html