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NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

July 2012- June 2015

District Contact

Ms Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology and Training

Phone (716) 215-3197 Fax (716) 215-3178 mbuchnwcsdorg

2292 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn NY 14132

Components of the NWCSD Technology Plan

Section One Page 3

Mission

Section One Page 3

Vision

Section One Page 4

Beliefs and District Overview

Section Two Page 7

Instructional Goals

Section Three Page 11

TechnologicalHardware Goals

Section Four Page 17

Professional Development Goals

Section Five Page 19

ParentCommunity Communication

Goals

Section Six Page 21

Effective Data Collection Goals

Section Seven Page 23

Budget

Section Eight Page 25

Plan Evaluation

Section Nine Page 29

Stakeholders

Section Ten Page 31

Appendices

Section Eleven Page 33

Policies

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Section One

Mission

The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals

Vision

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings

As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population

Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved

Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools

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Belief Statements

Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible

Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right

conditions

The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can

be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations

Learning is connecting with the real world

Learning should build confident and competent individuals

Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable

Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected

Children are capable of meeting high expectations

Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work

Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the

knowledgeexperience they bring with them

Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success

Adopted 5 I 700

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District Overview

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student

enrollment is 4035

The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary

School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town

Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)

The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students

The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School

Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology

Committee

The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology

implementations

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Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

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Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

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Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

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Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

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Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

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Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

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Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

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Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

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Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

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Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

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Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

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Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

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Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

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Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

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Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

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Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

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Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

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APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

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A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

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Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

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After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

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APPENDIX 2

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APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

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APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

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Section One

Mission

The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals

Vision

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings

As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population

Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved

Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools

4

Belief Statements

Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible

Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right

conditions

The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can

be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations

Learning is connecting with the real world

Learning should build confident and competent individuals

Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable

Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected

Children are capable of meeting high expectations

Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work

Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the

knowledgeexperience they bring with them

Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success

Adopted 5 I 700

5

District Overview

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student

enrollment is 4035

The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary

School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town

Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)

The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students

The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School

Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology

Committee

The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology

implementations

6

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

3

Section One

Mission

The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals

Vision

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings

As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population

Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved

Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools

4

Belief Statements

Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible

Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right

conditions

The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can

be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations

Learning is connecting with the real world

Learning should build confident and competent individuals

Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable

Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected

Children are capable of meeting high expectations

Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work

Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the

knowledgeexperience they bring with them

Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success

Adopted 5 I 700

5

District Overview

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student

enrollment is 4035

The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary

School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town

Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)

The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students

The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School

Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology

Committee

The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology

implementations

6

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

4

Belief Statements

Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible

Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right

conditions

The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can

be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations

Learning is connecting with the real world

Learning should build confident and competent individuals

Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable

Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected

Children are capable of meeting high expectations

Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work

Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the

knowledgeexperience they bring with them

Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success

Adopted 5 I 700

5

District Overview

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student

enrollment is 4035

The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary

School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town

Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)

The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students

The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School

Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology

Committee

The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology

implementations

6

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

5

District Overview

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student

enrollment is 4035

The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary

School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town

Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)

The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students

The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School

Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology

Committee

The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology

implementations

6

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

6

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

7

Section Two Instructional Technology Goals

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve

goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5

Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor

2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed

Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments

Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals

11 Teachers District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Building Principals

Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments

Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit

Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences

job embedded PD Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

8

Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials

Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests

Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer

Ongoing Increased usage

Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness

Volunteer faculty members

Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers

2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey

Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera

District Technology Committee

Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals

2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

9

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum

iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers

Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers

Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation

Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)

Teacher awareness Student awareness

Building Administration

2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff

Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety

Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

10

Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals

Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Project Lead The Way

Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch

Sept 2012 Certificate of completion

Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings

Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns

As planned Each board meeting

Feedback from the community

Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand

Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media

Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community

Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources

Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative

Faculty meetings Department meetings

Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer

2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school

Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing

Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations

Pilot use of Social Networking tools

Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration

2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented

Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1

As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC

As Needed Successful purchase and implementation

Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

11

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee

2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed

Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage

New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer

2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed

Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing

WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch

Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements

Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements

Mary Ann Buch

May of each year Possible E-rate application

Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)

WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department

Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email

Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)

Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

12

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers

Technology Staff

May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines

Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed

Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman

July of every year Replacement computers

Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC

Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers

If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses

Mary Ann Buch Administration

November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers

Definition of Obsolete Computer

1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems

2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system

3 The machine is 5 or more years old

4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support

5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be

used for computer-delivered assessments

Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can

discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only

When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give

them to staff students or organizations

We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

13

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician

Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time

Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart

Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation

Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response

Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor

Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes

Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response

Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

14

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers

Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems

Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC

Staff awareness of shut down times

Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage

Implement 11 devices that are charged at home

Student Procedures Technology staff District students

2015 Reduction in electricity usage

Increase student and teacher electronic work

All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

15

Action Plans for Technological Goals

Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Upgrade software applications when new versions are released

Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software

Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services

Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service

Ongoing access to services

Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment

Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation

Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made

Access to available technologies on the district webpage

Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate

Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

16

Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately

and appropriately as an instructional tool

These terms have been defined as follows

1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction

2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development

3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a

deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology

just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum

Action Plans for Professional Development Goals

Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology

Appendix 2 TPACK Model

New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training

Technology Teacher Leader in building support

As needed ndash peer to peer support

Technology Teacher Leaders

Ongoing support Increased collaboration

Units of instruction design

Appendix 4 PD Plan

Collaboration support during instructional design process

Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric

Targeted staff development based on administrative observations

Appendix 12 PD Services

Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops

Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES

Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers

Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training

Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials

Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings

Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers

Ongoing support Increased requests for further training

Revision process for all staff development

Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee

Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

17

Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals

Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals

Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to

achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will

be completed Indication of Success

Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool

Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared

Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers

Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website

Provide parents with a two way communications tool

Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty

Ongoing Increase the number of communications

Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress

Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch

Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts

Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website

Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch

2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback

Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials

Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office

Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings

Provide parents with access to the district technology plan

Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website

Automate the distribution of the district policy manual

Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual

Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS

Building Administrators District Administration

Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

18

Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals

Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals

Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government

Actions needed to achieve goal

Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed

Indication of Success

Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse

Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies

As needed to identified staff

Building Principals Teachers

Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time

Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements

As needed to identified staff

Clerical staff Administration

Ongoing Improved internal processes

Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems

Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR

APPR Committee of representatives

2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

19

Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model

Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch

2015 Completed staff development plans

Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction

Turn-key training with job-embedded support

Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch

2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

20

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

21

Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget

Bond Issues

Capital Projects

State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities

Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

Staffing

Hardware and Networking Costs

Professional Development

Maintenance and Service Costs

Curriculum and Software

Other

Total

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

22

Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below

NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually

Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly

Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually

Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly

Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

23

Section Ten Stakeholders

Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent

Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent

Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology

Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal

Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal

Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal

Theron Mong West Street Principal

Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal

Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal

Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc

Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER

Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West

Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV

Tracy Bloom HS Teacher

Dan Krolewski HS Teacher

Pete Cerny HS Teacher

Don Szatkowski HS Teacher

Darla Bubar MS Teacher

John Mikulski MS Teacher

Lori Godell MS Teacher

James Dailey BOCES trainer

All Board of Education Members

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

24

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

25

Section Ten Appendices

Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number

1 Technology Application Process 27

2 TPACK Model

3 NETS Standards

4 Unit Planning PD Model

5 TWISTER research model 83

6 Current Network Drawing 85

7 Server Listing 86

8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87

9 Full Inventory Summary 89

10 Staffing Chart 90

11 Available Resources 91

12 Professional Development Chart 93

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

26

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

27

APPENDIX 1

A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)

1

OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)

1

OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus

1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

28

A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)

1 2 3

OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)

1 2 3

Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application

ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

29

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric

Dimensions 4 3 2 1

Breadth of Instructional Impact

The technology requested will be utilized by all building students

The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course

The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study

The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension

The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension

The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions

The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted

Impact for 21st Century Learning

The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas

The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication

The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning

The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices

Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work

The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor

The technology selected would be of high interest to students

The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

30

After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation

1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation

3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement

Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments

Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation

Please submit this evaluation by June 1

st to Mary Ann Buch

and your Building Principal

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District

Technology Application Implementation Evaluation

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

31

APPENDIX 2

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

32

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

33

APPENDIX 3

NETS Standards

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

34

APPENDIX 5

Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model

Information Literacy Instruction

The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21

st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no

existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21

st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12

research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum

NWCSD TWISTER Model

NWCSD Writing Curriculum

35

36

APPENDIX 6

NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing

37

Wireless Specifications

Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)

Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas

38

Bergholz

Colonial Village

39

Errick Road

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

36

APPENDIX 6

NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing

37

Wireless Specifications

Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)

Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas

38

Bergholz

Colonial Village

39

Errick Road

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

37

Wireless Specifications

Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)

Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas

38

Bergholz

Colonial Village

39

Errick Road

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

38

Bergholz

Colonial Village

39

Errick Road

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

39

Errick Road

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

40

High School 1st Floor

High School 2nd Floor

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

41

ETMS 1st Floor

ETMS 2nd Floor

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

42

Tuscarora 1st Floor

Tuscarora 2nd Floor

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

43

West Street

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

44

APPENDIX 7

Niagara Wheatfield File Servers

BUILDING

SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE

BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora

BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP

BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward

COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP

ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP

HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1

TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)

TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage

TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary

TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage

TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

45

TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics

TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3

TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4

TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server

TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use

TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo

TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath

TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server

TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin

TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup

TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server

WEST Physical NA WS Backup

WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP

WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3

WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

46

APPENDIX 8

Computer Inventory Analysis

Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers

Total Instructional Computers

Number of Students

StudentComputer Ratio

Bergholz Administration 35

Bus Garage Administration 7

Maintenance Administration 7

IT Department Administration 17

Colonial Village Administration 16

Classroom 198 239 563 261

Computer Tech Lab 30

Library Media Center 11

Other 0

Errick Road Administration 17

Classroom 268 277 621 221

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 9

Other 0

Tuscarora Administration 5

Classroom 102 120 132 11

Computer Tech Lab 12

Library Media Center 6

Other 1

West Street Administration 14

Classroom 216 229 404 291

Computer Tech Lab 0

Library Media Center 13

Other 0

Edward Town MS Administration 26

Classroom 572 627 981 261

Computer Tech Lab 38

Library Media Center 17

Other 0

High School Administration 60

Classroom 525 701 1416 351

Computer Tech Lab 164

Library Media Center 12

Other 0

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

47

Definition of Categories

Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher

work room

Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless

computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)

Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary

Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students

Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

48

APPENDIX 9

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

49

APPENDIX 10

Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department

StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year

Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch

Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE

SuperintendentAsst Supt

Committees

Business Manager

Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE

Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE

Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE

Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter

DirectorsPrincipals

Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

50

APPENDIX 11

Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources

For Instruction

Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area

FAQs for Teachers

51

52

Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools

Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall

and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet

An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates

Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations

Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations

Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members

1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members

District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options

- Combine days and run district wide workshops

- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building

3 daysweek Scheduling Options

- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per

building - Response to planned

staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions

Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required

District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train

APPENDIX 12

53

54

SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website

Technology Policies

Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy

Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy

Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation

Employee Agreement Form

ParentalGuardian Letter

Parental Agreement Forms

Publishing Release Form for Students

Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation

District Ownership of Technology

District Website Policy

Website Regulation

Website Training Checklist

Volunteer Agreement

Technology Purchasing Process (next page)

55

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies

52

Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools

Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall

and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet

An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates

Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations

Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations

Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members

1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members

District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options

- Combine days and run district wide workshops

- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building

3 daysweek Scheduling Options

- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per

building - Response to planned

staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions

Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required

District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train

APPENDIX 12

53

54

SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website

Technology Policies

Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy

Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy

Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation

Employee Agreement Form

ParentalGuardian Letter

Parental Agreement Forms

Publishing Release Form for Students

Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation

District Ownership of Technology

District Website Policy

Website Regulation

Website Training Checklist

Volunteer Agreement

Technology Purchasing Process (next page)

55

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies

53

54

SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website

Technology Policies

Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy

Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy

Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation

Employee Agreement Form

ParentalGuardian Letter

Parental Agreement Forms

Publishing Release Form for Students

Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation

District Ownership of Technology

District Website Policy

Website Regulation

Website Training Checklist

Volunteer Agreement

Technology Purchasing Process (next page)

55

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies

54

SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website

Technology Policies

Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy

Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy

Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation

Employee Agreement Form

ParentalGuardian Letter

Parental Agreement Forms

Publishing Release Form for Students

Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation

District Ownership of Technology

District Website Policy

Website Regulation

Website Training Checklist

Volunteer Agreement

Technology Purchasing Process (next page)

55

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies

55

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies

56

Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines

District 1st Priority Purchases

Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan

Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies

Maintenance of our infrastructure

Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives

Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases

Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs

Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application

District 3rd Priority Purchases

Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator

Technology Evaluation Filter Questions

Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs

Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions

Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction

Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities

Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified

Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies