Time Tables for Implementation Implementation of this plan will be on-going from date of approval until the annual review. Goal 1 To provide all students the experience with technology necessary to meet or exceed needs to become successful citizens and workers in the 21st century. Strategies Timeline Status Implement the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum. Ongoing Active Create approaches for creating technology/multimedia projects or presentations. Ongoing Active Implement ethical and legal standards in the use of technology. Ongoing Active All Kindergarten students access and I-pad programming. Ongoing Active Goal 2 To provide students and teachers with access to current technology and software aligned with the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum. Strategies Timeline Status Develop a technology team, consisting of teachers, staff, parents and other community members, that will annually assess the implementation of the newest technologies, current software for alignment with curriculum and discuss long-range goals for the district. Ongoing Active The district will continually explore alternative funding to aid in the implementation of the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards Curriculum. Ongoing Active The district will continue the delivery of specialized courses offered through Michigan Virtual High School and Odysseyware. Ongoing Active The district will continue the delivery of specialized courses, virtual field trips, and interactive communications, through the use of digital equipment (h.323). Ongoing Active Maintain software accounts that purchases related to content areas and standards are funded through. Ongoing Active _________________________________________________Page 13
Goal 3 To provide professional development for all staff to ensure the integration of technology into all curriculum areas. Strategies Timeline Status Implement the Michigan Educational Technology Standards and Expectations and the National Educational Technology Standards. Ongoing Active Annual identification of each teacher’s technology skills and aid in the integration of those skills into the curriculum. Ongoing Active Establish on going in-service and training for all staff with K-12 Online Professional Development access. Ongoing Planning Provide staff with opportunities to explore new technologies related to their curriculum areas and interests. Ongoing Active Technology committee will explore grant funding to assist with technology-related training. Ongoing Planning Goal 4 To make all types of technology available to the students, staff, and community. Strategies Timeline Status All students will have access to current technologies in school. Ongoing Active All staff will have access to current technologies for administrative, curriculum and research purposes. Ongoing Active Continue to upgrade Administrative offices with current technologies. Ongoing Active Community members will be provided with the opportunity to be trained and to use current technologies through partnerships at the local level. Ongoing Planning Increased communications with parents and community members will be achieved. Ongoing Active Adequate technical support will be available to the district for maintenance and training. Ongoing Active _________________________________________________Page 14 Goal 5 To provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff.