wps technology plan 2011-2014

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Technology Plan

Wareham Public Schools

2011

2014

TheWarehamPublicSchoolsTechnologyPlanhasbeendevelopedbyteachers,theadministrativeteamandthe

technologydepartmentandreflectsinputfromtheWPScommunity. ItisalignedwiththeMassachusetts

DepartmentofElementaryandSecondaryEducationguidelinesandstandards. Basedonthecurrentstatusof

technologyinWarehamandbestpractices,thisplanreflectsthedirectionneededtoprepareourstudentsforthe

21stcentury.

To educate all students for lifesresponsibilities, challenges, and

opportunities.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3

Overview of the Technology Planning Process 4

Current Status 4

Technology Standards, Goals, Targets & Timelines and Timelines 5

Technology Integration and Literacy 5

Curriculum IntegrationTechnology Literacy

Staffing

Online Content Delivery

Leadership 7

Budget

Evaluation of Plan

Compliance with Laws and RegulationProfessional Development 9

Content of Professional Development

Delivery of Professional Development

Annual Technology Self Assessment

Resources 11

Hardware

Network/Internet

Staffing

Communication/Website


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Executive Summary

The Wareham Public Schools Technology Plan has been developed by WPS teachers under the leadership of the Coordinator of Technology and

reflects input from many stakeholders, including the Administrative Team, the Strategic Planning Technology Sub Committee and the Technology

Department. It is aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines and standards as well as theWareham Public Schools Strategic Plan. It is divided into the following sections: Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Professional Development,

and Resources. Fundamental to this plan is the belief that technology is a necessary tool that supports student learning and instruction.

Based on the current status of technology in Wareham and best practices, this plan reflects the direction needed to prepare our student for the 21st

century. Action statements with Targets & Timelines and timelines are identified for each standard statement. Highlighted action items for each

section are:

Technology Integration and Literacy

The WPS will develop and adopt grade level skill expectations

Offer professional development that focuses on online learning and Web 2.0 tools

Explore and determine the effects/feasibility of electronic portfolios on student learning/demonstrating student performance

Leadership

Inventory current software and licensing Inventory hardware

Phase in a maximum 5 year computer replacement cycle

Professional Development

The Wareham Technology Self Assessment online tool will be revised and administered to staff annually

Embed technology in all professional development as both a teaching and learning tool to support student performance, inform instruction,and programming

Resources

The district will upgrade and maintain a local area network and new switches

Study the feasibility of increasing wireless coverage in all buildings across WPS

Increase staffing in each building for technology integration and support

Implement Standards Based grade entry for grades K-5 using the PowerTeacher web based gradebook


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Overview of the Technology Planning Process

The 2011-2014 Technology Plan was drafted by a group of teachers from across the district as well as the Coordinator of Technology. This group

met online via Moodle in a series of chats and discussion boards. Their recommendations were shared with the Administrative Team and theStrategic Planning Technology Sub Committee as well as the department of Technology and additional input was gathered. Upon review, it wasrevised and presented to the Administrative team.

Current Status of Technology

2011 2010 2009 2008

% staff using technology daily 100 88 86 77

% staff integrates technology daily with students 30 25 25 30# of students per high end computer 9.11 23.04 28.26 4.31

# of students per medium end computer 3.39 4.03 4.23 3.47

# computers per IT staff 297.14 330.71 341.07 501.43

Wareham Public Schools has made progress towards meeting the standards set forth by the Department of Education. We need to continue to

purchase the technology, train the staff in its uses and provide the support to keep it running.


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Technology Integration and Literacy

Improve curriculum and instruction through the integration of technology by expanding the use of student-engaging models of instruction.

Technology Literacy Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

At least 85% if eighth grade

students show proficiency inall MA DESE Recommended

PreK-12 Technology LiteracyStandards for grade 8.

100% of teachers are workingto meet the proficiency level intechnology and by the school

year 2010-2011, 60% of

teachers will have reached theproficiency level as defined by

75% of 8th grade students

self report that they havemastered all or nearly allstandards.

Teachers are working ontheir technology skills. 70%

of teachers self report that

they are proficient as defined

by the TSAT.

Develop and adopt grade

level skill expectations.

Implement and allow time

for the online TSAT self

assessment for staffannually during time

allotted for inservice.

Provide professionaldevelopment in proficiency

Grade level

expectations completedand implemented.2011-2012

100% of staff selfassessments

administered, results

summarized and

reported. 2011 -2014,annually

Classroom

observations.

Report.

Technology Integration Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)/Indicators

At least 85% of teachers willuse technology appropriately

with students every day to

improve student learning of thecurriculum.

At least 85% of teachers usetechnology every day.

The district encourages thedevelopment and use of

innovative strategies for

delivering specialized coursethrough the use of technology.

30% of teachers integrate

technology daily in lessons.

100% of teachers use

technology every day.

Grades K-5 use

Everyday Math online.

Grades 3-8 use Study Island.

The district is drafting an

online learning policy for

review.

Provide professional

development activities

focused on technologyintegration including Web

2.0 tools during each

inservice and early releaseday.

Provide the necessaryhardware and software

used in training to

participants.Implement online learning

policy.

30% of staff participates

in professional

development annually.On going

Track equipment use.On going

Review online courses

with policy. 2011-2014

Professional

Development logs.

Equipment requestforms.

District policy

review to ensure

alignment.


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the MA Technology Self

Assessment Tool.

skills as defined by TSAT.

Staffing Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

The district has a district-leveltechnology

director/coordinator.

The district provides one full-time instructional teacher per

60-120 instructional staff.

The district has staff dedicatedto data management andassessment.

A Coordinator of

Technology is in place.

There are no instructional

technology teachers in place.

1.5 data management staff

are in place.

Maintain position in the

budget.

Provide instructional

technology teachers or

integration specialists ateach level.

Maintain the datamanagement positions in

the budget.

Position budgeted.

Ongoing

Positions created and

budgeted. 2011-2014

Position Budgeted.Ongoing.

Online Content Delivery Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s) The district deploys network

connections for access to web

based and/or interactive videolearning on the local, state,

regional, national, and

international level.

Classroom applications of e-learning include courses,cultural projects, virtual field

trips etc.

Teachers and students access

to web-based and interactivevideo is in initial

implementation.

There are pockets ofclassrooms that do online

projects using Web 2.0 tools.

We are currently creatingpolicy to define standards foronline learning for students

in grades 7-12.

Offer professional

development that focuseson online learning and

Web 2.0 tools.

Implement online learning

policy for the selection of

courses for students.

Offer online courses for

credit recovery.

Enrollment of staff in

online training. Reportof online activity. Staff

evaluation of online

training. 2011-2014Students enrolled in

courses, reports of

activities. 2011-2014

2011-2014

Professional

Developmentrecords, Tech Plan

data.

Student enrollment

data.


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Leadership

Provide administrative leadership to support the use of technology across the district and contribute to the learning environment.

Budget Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s) The district has budget for its

local technology plan with line

items for technology in its

operational budget.

The budget includes staffing,infrastructure, hardware,

software, professional

development, support, andcontracted services (including

telephone services).

The district leverages the useof federal, state, and privateresources.

The district has a technology

operational budget.The budget has line items for

staffing, hardware, software,

professional development,support and contracted

services.

The district participates in e-rate.

When given opportunity, the

district writes applies for and

participates in technologycompetitive grants.

The technology budget will

reflect the rapidadvancement of technology

by including a 10%

increase in the budgetannually for the next three

fiscal years.

Continue to allocate fundsfor all aspects of

technology listed, staffing,

infrastructure etc.

Continue participation inthe e-rate program and

allocate funding for non-

discounted portions.

Increase in the

technology budget. Ongoing.

Technology line timesand operational budget

included district

budget. Ongoing

Seek funding through

competitive grants.

Ongoing

Successful

reimbursement.Ongoing

Grant application

and process.

e-rate applicationand process.

Evaluation of Plan Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

The districts technology planincludes an evaluation process

that enables it to monitor itsprogress in achieving its

educational goals and to make

mid-course corrections inresponse to new developments

and opportunities as they arise.

The districts technologyplan is reviewed on an

annual basis.

Review and evaluate thecurrent status of the

Technology Plan and ourprogress towards meetingits goals annually.

Presentation toAdministrative Team

mid year. Reportsubmitted toSuperintendent

annually. Ongoing

Annual review andupdated goals

submitted.


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Compliance with Laws and

Regulations

Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

The district informs staff andstudents that any information

distributed of the district orschool network may be a

public record.

The district complies withfederal and state law, and local

policies including archivingelectronic communications

produced by its staff.

A new Acceptable UsePolicy (AUP) is in draft form

and up for review and

approval. We do currentlyhave one in place.

The district participates in

offsite email archiving.

Maintain and implementthe district Acceptable Use

Policy, included in

handbooks, on website, andat annual mandatory staff

training.

Inventory current software

and licensing.Continue with archiving.

Staff and student/parentsigned acceptance of

AUP in handbook.

Annually

Complete database of

current software

licenses, 2011-2012.Archives current.

Ongoing

Mandated stafftraining.

Signatures.

Database complete

and up to date.

Archiving in place.


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Professional Development

Improve professional development to expand the capacity of teachers to use and integrate technology into the classroom.

Content of Professional

Development


State Standard(s)

At the end of 3 years, at least85% of district staff will have

participated in 45 hours of

high-quality professionaldevelopment that includes

technology skills and theintegration of technology into

instruction.

Professional development iscurrently based on district

initiatives, which includes

integration of technology.

Incorporate a technologycomponent into

professional development

activities, in-service daysand early release days.

Software, hardware and

web-based access used

during training will beprovided to participants for

implementation.

Provide technology

training at new stafforientation.

At least, an average of20 hours offered

annually. Ongoing

Workshop evaluations

and TSAT results.After each training

45 hours of technology

professionaldevelopment per

instructional staff.

2011-2014Included on mentoring

program schedule, endof year survey.

Ongoing

ProfessionalDevelopment data.

Professional

Development data

Agenda

Delivery of Professional

Development


State Standard(s)

Technology professionaldevelopment is sustained and

ongoing and includes coaching,modeling best practices,

district-based mentoring, study

groups and online professional

development. The professionaldevelopment includes concepts

WPS offers a variety of

technology professionaldevelopment using a variety

of models.

WPS will provide at least

15% of technology budgetfor staff development

annually via budget and

grant funding.

The district will continue

to use 25% of technologygrant money for

Money allocated and

spent annually.Ongoing

Grant budget and end

of year report. Ongoing

Enrollment of staff in

online training.Report of online

Reports

Professional

development data


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of universal design and

scientifically-based, researchedmodels.

technology professional

development.Train and implement an

online professional

development model.

Hire technology integrationspecialists/coaches at all

levels.

activity. Staff

evaluation of onlinetraining. 2011-2014.

Positions created and

filled. Budgeted 2011,hire 2012 and 2013.

Annual Technology Self-Assessment Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

Administrators and teachersconsider their own needs fortechnology professional

development, using the

technology self-assessment or

similar tool.

WPS uses a self made onlinesurvey that mirrors the

TSAT.

Implement the use of theTSAT itself annually.

Results will be used toevaluate our technology

plan and for planning

professional development.

TSAT report.Annually

85% of staff

technology use and

integration increases

annually. Ongoing

TSAT data


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Replacement Cycle

The district has established acomputer replacement cycle of

five years or less.

No replacement cycle is in

place, computers generallyremain active until they no

longer work.

As new computers are

purchased, the oldestcomputers will be

discarded or repurposed.

No school will have a

computer that will notrun the

technology/applications

available. Computers

will be within DESErecommendations for

Class A, B. Ongoing

All computers

classified as A or B.

Network/Internet Current Status Action Targets & Timeline Measures

State Standard(s)

Wiring/wireless

The district providesconnectivity to the Internet in

all classrooms in all schools,including wireless

connectivity, if possible.

The district provides aminimum 100 Mb Cat 5

switched network and/or802.11 b/g/n wireless network.

Connectivity to classrooms

in all schools, good to

adequate.Wireless access points are

available in all schools, but

there is not 100% coverage.Networking equipment in the

majority of the schools is old

and obsolete.

The district will upgrade

and maintain a local area

network, working towardincreasing wireless

coverage in all buildings.

New servers installed

and running for all

buildings.Recommendations for

increased wireless

coverage. 2011-2014

Completion of

services for

Network Project.Report of wireless

connectivity in each

building.

Bandwidth

The district providesbandwidth of at least

10/100/1Gb to each classroom.

At peak, the bandwidth at eachcomputer is at least 100 kbps.

The network card for eachcomputer is at least10/100/1Gb.

WPS provides bandwidth of

10/100 to each classroom,

each computer has a 10/100network card and greater

than 100 kbps bandwidth.

Access and monitor

bandwidth utilization and

upgrade if needed.

Reports on bandwidth.

2011-2014

Reports.

Servers and backup

The district provides access toservers for secure file sharing,

backups, scheduling, email and

web publishing, eitherinternally or through

All schools, except for onehave file servers backed up

regularly. Web based

email/web files for all staff

through contracted services

and network drives for staff

Purchase new servers andreplace older switches

across the district.

Implement PowerTeacher

web gradebook at

elementary schools.

New servers purchasedand in production. 2011

PowerTeacher web

gradebook in use. 2011

Completion ofservices for

Network Project.

Utilization of data

in PowerSchool.


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that students and staff have

access to the Internet outside ofthe school day.

Continue to support

teachers for creation ofwebpages.

Support an increase WCTV

educational programming.

Teacher webpages

linked todistrict/school.

Ongoing

Regular

communication withWCTV and school

system. Ongoing

Number of teacher

webpagesincreased.

Increasedpartnership with

WPS and WCTV.

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