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Technology Plan
Wareham Public Schools
2011
2014
TheWarehamPublicSchoolsTechnologyPlanhasbeendevelopedbyteachers,theadministrativeteamandthe
technologydepartmentandreflectsinputfromtheWPScommunity. ItisalignedwiththeMassachusetts
DepartmentofElementaryandSecondaryEducationguidelinesandstandards. Basedonthecurrentstatusof
technologyinWarehamandbestpractices,thisplanreflectsthedirectionneededtoprepareourstudentsforthe
21stcentury.
To educate all students for lifesresponsibilities, challenges, and
opportunities.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 3
Overview of the Technology Planning Process 4
Current Status 4
Technology Standards, Goals, Targets & Timelines and Timelines 5
Technology Integration and Literacy 5
Curriculum IntegrationTechnology Literacy
Staffing
Online Content Delivery
Leadership 7
Budget
Evaluation of Plan
Compliance with Laws and RegulationProfessional Development 9
Content of Professional Development
Delivery of Professional Development
Annual Technology Self Assessment
Resources 11
Hardware
Network/Internet
Staffing
Communication/Website
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Executive Summary
The Wareham Public Schools Technology Plan has been developed by WPS teachers under the leadership of the Coordinator of Technology and
reflects input from many stakeholders, including the Administrative Team, the Strategic Planning Technology Sub Committee and the Technology
Department. It is aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines and standards as well as theWareham Public Schools Strategic Plan. It is divided into the following sections: Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Professional Development,
and Resources. Fundamental to this plan is the belief that technology is a necessary tool that supports student learning and instruction.
Based on the current status of technology in Wareham and best practices, this plan reflects the direction needed to prepare our student for the 21st
century. Action statements with Targets & Timelines and timelines are identified for each standard statement. Highlighted action items for each
section are:
Technology Integration and Literacy
The WPS will develop and adopt grade level skill expectations
Offer professional development that focuses on online learning and Web 2.0 tools
Explore and determine the effects/feasibility of electronic portfolios on student learning/demonstrating student performance
Leadership
Inventory current software and licensing Inventory hardware
Phase in a maximum 5 year computer replacement cycle
Professional Development
The Wareham Technology Self Assessment online tool will be revised and administered to staff annually
Embed technology in all professional development as both a teaching and learning tool to support student performance, inform instruction,and programming
Resources
The district will upgrade and maintain a local area network and new switches
Study the feasibility of increasing wireless coverage in all buildings across WPS
Increase staffing in each building for technology integration and support
Implement Standards Based grade entry for grades K-5 using the PowerTeacher web based gradebook
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Overview of the Technology Planning Process
The 2011-2014 Technology Plan was drafted by a group of teachers from across the district as well as the Coordinator of Technology. This group
met online via Moodle in a series of chats and discussion boards. Their recommendations were shared with the Administrative Team and theStrategic Planning Technology Sub Committee as well as the department of Technology and additional input was gathered. Upon review, it wasrevised and presented to the Administrative team.
Current Status of Technology
2011 2010 2009 2008
% staff using technology daily 100 88 86 77
% staff integrates technology daily with students 30 25 25 30# of students per high end computer 9.11 23.04 28.26 4.31
# of students per medium end computer 3.39 4.03 4.23 3.47
# computers per IT staff 297.14 330.71 341.07 501.43
Wareham Public Schools has made progress towards meeting the standards set forth by the Department of Education. We need to continue to
purchase the technology, train the staff in its uses and provide the support to keep it running.
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Technology Integration and Literacy
Improve curriculum and instruction through the integration of technology by expanding the use of student-engaging models of instruction.
Technology Literacy Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
At least 85% if eighth grade
students show proficiency inall MA DESE Recommended
PreK-12 Technology LiteracyStandards for grade 8.
100% of teachers are workingto meet the proficiency level intechnology and by the school
year 2010-2011, 60% of
teachers will have reached theproficiency level as defined by
75% of 8th grade students
self report that they havemastered all or nearly allstandards.
Teachers are working ontheir technology skills. 70%
of teachers self report that
they are proficient as defined
by the TSAT.
Develop and adopt grade
level skill expectations.
Implement and allow time
for the online TSAT self
assessment for staffannually during time
allotted for inservice.
Provide professionaldevelopment in proficiency
Grade level
expectations completedand implemented.2011-2012
100% of staff selfassessments
administered, results
summarized and
reported. 2011 -2014,annually
Classroom
observations.
Report.
Technology Integration Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)/Indicators
At least 85% of teachers willuse technology appropriately
with students every day to
improve student learning of thecurriculum.
At least 85% of teachers usetechnology every day.
The district encourages thedevelopment and use of
innovative strategies for
delivering specialized coursethrough the use of technology.
30% of teachers integrate
technology daily in lessons.
100% of teachers use
technology every day.
Grades K-5 use
Everyday Math online.
Grades 3-8 use Study Island.
The district is drafting an
online learning policy for
review.
Provide professional
development activities
focused on technologyintegration including Web
2.0 tools during each
inservice and early releaseday.
Provide the necessaryhardware and software
used in training to
participants.Implement online learning
policy.
30% of staff participates
in professional
development annually.On going
Track equipment use.On going
Review online courses
with policy. 2011-2014
Professional
Development logs.
Equipment requestforms.
District policy
review to ensure
alignment.
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the MA Technology Self
Assessment Tool.
skills as defined by TSAT.
Staffing Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
The district has a district-leveltechnology
director/coordinator.
The district provides one full-time instructional teacher per
60-120 instructional staff.
The district has staff dedicatedto data management andassessment.
A Coordinator of
Technology is in place.
There are no instructional
technology teachers in place.
1.5 data management staff
are in place.
Maintain position in the
budget.
Provide instructional
technology teachers or
integration specialists ateach level.
Maintain the datamanagement positions in
the budget.
Position budgeted.
Ongoing
Positions created and
budgeted. 2011-2014
Position Budgeted.Ongoing.
Online Content Delivery Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s) The district deploys network
connections for access to web
based and/or interactive videolearning on the local, state,
regional, national, and
international level.
Classroom applications of e-learning include courses,cultural projects, virtual field
trips etc.
Teachers and students access
to web-based and interactivevideo is in initial
implementation.
There are pockets ofclassrooms that do online
projects using Web 2.0 tools.
We are currently creatingpolicy to define standards foronline learning for students
in grades 7-12.
Offer professional
development that focuseson online learning and
Web 2.0 tools.
Implement online learning
policy for the selection of
courses for students.
Offer online courses for
credit recovery.
Enrollment of staff in
online training. Reportof online activity. Staff
evaluation of online
training. 2011-2014Students enrolled in
courses, reports of
activities. 2011-2014
2011-2014
Professional
Developmentrecords, Tech Plan
data.
Student enrollment
data.
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Leadership
Provide administrative leadership to support the use of technology across the district and contribute to the learning environment.
Budget Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s) The district has budget for its
local technology plan with line
items for technology in its
operational budget.
The budget includes staffing,infrastructure, hardware,
software, professional
development, support, andcontracted services (including
telephone services).
The district leverages the useof federal, state, and privateresources.
The district has a technology
operational budget.The budget has line items for
staffing, hardware, software,
professional development,support and contracted
services.
The district participates in e-rate.
When given opportunity, the
district writes applies for and
participates in technologycompetitive grants.
The technology budget will
reflect the rapidadvancement of technology
by including a 10%
increase in the budgetannually for the next three
fiscal years.
Continue to allocate fundsfor all aspects of
technology listed, staffing,
infrastructure etc.
Continue participation inthe e-rate program and
allocate funding for non-
discounted portions.
Increase in the
technology budget. Ongoing.
Technology line timesand operational budget
included district
budget. Ongoing
Seek funding through
competitive grants.
Ongoing
Successful
reimbursement.Ongoing
Grant application
and process.
e-rate applicationand process.
Evaluation of Plan Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
The districts technology planincludes an evaluation process
that enables it to monitor itsprogress in achieving its
educational goals and to make
mid-course corrections inresponse to new developments
and opportunities as they arise.
The districts technologyplan is reviewed on an
annual basis.
Review and evaluate thecurrent status of the
Technology Plan and ourprogress towards meetingits goals annually.
Presentation toAdministrative Team
mid year. Reportsubmitted toSuperintendent
annually. Ongoing
Annual review andupdated goals
submitted.
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Compliance with Laws and
Regulations
Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
The district informs staff andstudents that any information
distributed of the district orschool network may be a
public record.
The district complies withfederal and state law, and local
policies including archivingelectronic communications
produced by its staff.
A new Acceptable UsePolicy (AUP) is in draft form
and up for review and
approval. We do currentlyhave one in place.
The district participates in
offsite email archiving.
Maintain and implementthe district Acceptable Use
Policy, included in
handbooks, on website, andat annual mandatory staff
training.
Inventory current software
and licensing.Continue with archiving.
Staff and student/parentsigned acceptance of
AUP in handbook.
Annually
Complete database of
current software
licenses, 2011-2012.Archives current.
Ongoing
Mandated stafftraining.
Signatures.
Database complete
and up to date.
Archiving in place.
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Professional Development
Improve professional development to expand the capacity of teachers to use and integrate technology into the classroom.
Content of Professional
Development
Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
At the end of 3 years, at least85% of district staff will have
participated in 45 hours of
high-quality professionaldevelopment that includes
technology skills and theintegration of technology into
instruction.
Professional development iscurrently based on district
initiatives, which includes
integration of technology.
Incorporate a technologycomponent into
professional development
activities, in-service daysand early release days.
Software, hardware and
web-based access used
during training will beprovided to participants for
implementation.
Provide technology
training at new stafforientation.
At least, an average of20 hours offered
annually. Ongoing
Workshop evaluations
and TSAT results.After each training
45 hours of technology
professionaldevelopment per
instructional staff.
2011-2014Included on mentoring
program schedule, endof year survey.
Ongoing
ProfessionalDevelopment data.
Professional
Development data
Agenda
Delivery of Professional
Development
Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
Technology professionaldevelopment is sustained and
ongoing and includes coaching,modeling best practices,
district-based mentoring, study
groups and online professional
development. The professionaldevelopment includes concepts
WPS offers a variety of
technology professionaldevelopment using a variety
of models.
WPS will provide at least
15% of technology budgetfor staff development
annually via budget and
grant funding.
The district will continue
to use 25% of technologygrant money for
Money allocated and
spent annually.Ongoing
Grant budget and end
of year report. Ongoing
Enrollment of staff in
online training.Report of online
Reports
Professional
development data
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of universal design and
scientifically-based, researchedmodels.
technology professional
development.Train and implement an
online professional
development model.
Hire technology integrationspecialists/coaches at all
levels.
activity. Staff
evaluation of onlinetraining. 2011-2014.
Positions created and
filled. Budgeted 2011,hire 2012 and 2013.
Annual Technology Self-Assessment Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
Administrators and teachersconsider their own needs fortechnology professional
development, using the
technology self-assessment or
similar tool.
WPS uses a self made onlinesurvey that mirrors the
TSAT.
Implement the use of theTSAT itself annually.
Results will be used toevaluate our technology
plan and for planning
professional development.
TSAT report.Annually
85% of staff
technology use and
integration increases
annually. Ongoing
TSAT data
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Replacement Cycle
The district has established acomputer replacement cycle of
five years or less.
No replacement cycle is in
place, computers generallyremain active until they no
longer work.
As new computers are
purchased, the oldestcomputers will be
discarded or repurposed.
No school will have a
computer that will notrun the
technology/applications
available. Computers
will be within DESErecommendations for
Class A, B. Ongoing
All computers
classified as A or B.
Network/Internet Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures
State Standard(s)
Wiring/wireless
The district providesconnectivity to the Internet in
all classrooms in all schools,including wireless
connectivity, if possible.
The district provides aminimum 100 Mb Cat 5
switched network and/or802.11 b/g/n wireless network.
Connectivity to classrooms
in all schools, good to
adequate.Wireless access points are
available in all schools, but
there is not 100% coverage.Networking equipment in the
majority of the schools is old
and obsolete.
The district will upgrade
and maintain a local area
network, working towardincreasing wireless
coverage in all buildings.
New servers installed
and running for all
buildings.Recommendations for
increased wireless
coverage. 2011-2014
Completion of
services for
Network Project.Report of wireless
connectivity in each
building.
Bandwidth
The district providesbandwidth of at least
10/100/1Gb to each classroom.
At peak, the bandwidth at eachcomputer is at least 100 kbps.
The network card for eachcomputer is at least10/100/1Gb.
WPS provides bandwidth of
10/100 to each classroom,
each computer has a 10/100network card and greater
than 100 kbps bandwidth.
Access and monitor
bandwidth utilization and
upgrade if needed.
Reports on bandwidth.
2011-2014
Reports.
Servers and backup
The district provides access toservers for secure file sharing,
backups, scheduling, email and
web publishing, eitherinternally or through
All schools, except for onehave file servers backed up
regularly. Web based
email/web files for all staff
through contracted services
and network drives for staff
Purchase new servers andreplace older switches
across the district.
Implement PowerTeacher
web gradebook at
elementary schools.
New servers purchasedand in production. 2011
PowerTeacher web
gradebook in use. 2011
Completion ofservices for
Network Project.
Utilization of data
in PowerSchool.
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that students and staff have
access to the Internet outside ofthe school day.
Continue to support
teachers for creation ofwebpages.
Support an increase WCTV
educational programming.
Teacher webpages
linked todistrict/school.
Ongoing
Regular
communication withWCTV and school
system. Ongoing
Number of teacher
webpagesincreased.
Increasedpartnership with
WPS and WCTV.