Table of Contents Section Page(s) Vision and Mission Statements 3 3-4 Introduction 4 Current Status 5-7 Needs Assessment 7-8 Evaluation 8-10 Professional Development and Training 10-12 Equipment 12-13 Facilities 13-14 Support 14-15 Software 15-19 Finance 19-21 Curriculum 21-25 Communication & Collaboration 25-27 Acceptable Use/Safety/ Content Filtering Policy 27-36 Professional Development Plan 36-42 Equipment & Software Management Policy 42-45 Technology Standards for Students 45-62 Technology Standards for Teachers 62-66 Inventory 66-75 Technology and Common Core Standards 75-76 Surveys and Results 76
The following objectives directly support technology plan G, M, and O. Action Plan for Development Objective Timeline Responsibility Budget Evaluation Maintain all current provisions for professional development and training as stated 2015 -2018 Building administrators, BOCES training staff, technology coordinator, individual staff members Technology Department/Committee, Teacher mentors 32000 yr 1 34000 yr 2 yr 3 Staff development survey feedback. Presence of technology components in teacher lesson plans and classroom evaluations. Presence of progress towards and completed technology goals in individual observations Annual review of technology with board, administrators, and technology coordinator. Train and familiarize staff with the new MLP Professional development tracking system 2014-2015 Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Technology Coordinator. 1000 development survey feedback. Effective use of MLP system. in the use of the Que Centre system 2014-2015 Maintenance supervisor, BOCES personnel , technology coordinator 1000 Effective use of the Que Centre system Train k-4 teacher in standards based electronic gradebook 2014-2015 Elementary Principal, Technology Coordinator 1000 Parent feedback, teacher feedback on Standards report cards. Continue to train teachers to make effective use of BYOT in the classroom. 2015-2018 BOCES training staff Technology Department/Committee, 1000 Teachers effectively use of BYOT in the classroom. Continue to teachers in the use of IOS (iPAD) and other personal learning devices. 2015-2018 training staff Technology Department/Committee, 1000 Teachers effectively using IOS (iPAD) devices instruction. Train personnel in new equipment items listed Action plan for Equipment 2015-2018 See staff development column in Action Plan for Equipment section 1000 Personnel effectively new equipment Individualized training customized according to specific teacher and area needs, requests, tech plan alignment, curriculum plan alignment , and Common Core integration. 2015-2018 Building administrators, BOCES training staff, technology coordinator, individual staff members Technology Department/Committee 1000 Staff members effectively using new training in instruction, classroom observations indicating use, Train technology coordinator in new support issues 2015-2018 See staff development column in Action Plan for Support column. Included in budget for Action Plan for Support Included in evaluation for Action Plan for Support Train personnel in new software items listed under Action plan for Software 2015-2018 See staff development column in Action Plan for Software column. Included in budget for Action Plan for Software Included in evaluation for Action Plan for Software personnel in new technology related curriculum items listed under Action plan for Curriculum 2015-2018 See staff development column in Action Plan for Curriculum column. Included in budget for Action Plan for Curriculum Included in evaluation for Action Plan for Curriculum.
Provide levels of technology funding necessary to meet ongoing programs and replace old equipment. 2015-2018 Administration, board, business manager See below approved budget with allocated amount per below Continue to pursue grant funding to fund technology projects 2015-2018 Administration, technology coordinator No allocation needed Secured money for technology projects, record of grants sought Possible technology upgrades in building and/or Smart Schools project 2015-2018 Administration, technology coordinator To be determined Passage of voter approved building renovation,expansion project GVCS Technology Budget 2015-2018 1 2 3 4 4 4 0 0 0
Incorporate instruction covering the ethical use of technology in all mandatory computer courses at an age appropriate level. Focus on online safety. 2015 -2018 Training offered to new teachers, reinforcement for existing teachers. Computer lab teaching assistants, building administrators, technology coordinator Technology department / committee ,k-12 faculty Incorporated in first item above (24K) Observed and evaluated computer use instruction detailing the ethical use of technology. Increase course offerings ( in both hosting and receiving courses) using distance learning focusing on AP and low level enrollment secondary courses 2015 involved teachers as needed. High school guidance department, high school faculty , CABOCES dl coordinator curriculum coordinator Costs, such as teacher salaries and DL Coser budgeted elsewhere Presence of increased course offerings and student enrollment in secondary distance learning based programs. Incorporate Newsela into 7/8 Ela, Social studies curriculum 2015 Train involved teachers as needed 7-8 Computer lab teaching assistant technology coordinator Budgeted under software Regular use of program in 7/8 classrooms. Supports CCLS. Implement CodeStudio learning resource for K-6 computer science instruction 2015 Train involved teachers as K-6, train computer lab teaching assistant technology coordinator curriculum coordinator Free resource Effective use of program in k-6 coding instruction Incorporate open source Textbooks in high school science , digital textbook pilot 2015 Train hs science teacher technology coordinator hs science teacher Budgeted software Embedded use of Open source text in physics and living environment Continue to incorporate iPads into instruction using Notability and Office apps for iPad 2015 Continue to train teachers as needed technology coordinator, curriculum coordinator Budgeted under software and equipment Embedded use of Ipad and related apps in k-12 education Incorporate digital citizenship into 8th social studies curriculum 2015 Train Social studies teacher Social studies teacher, tech coord, curriculum coordinator Budgeted under software Assess and provide students with digital citizenship certificates. Incorporate Reading Eggs , Superkids, and Magic Penny into K-2 ELA . Products aligned with CCLS. 2015-2018 Train k-2 teachers, elementary computer elementary computer assistant. K-2 teachers, CA BOCES trainer Budgeted under COSER Integrated use of program in K-2 early literacy instruction. Improved test scores. Incorporate Office 365 into mainstream instruction 2015-2018 Train teachers and administrators,Instruct students technology coordinator, curriculum coordinator Budgeted under software Integrated use of product in instruction, presence in lesson plans and evaluationsl. Curriculum, Curriculum Products, and Grade Level Projects Supporting NYS CCLS & 21st Century Learning The curriculum products listed below are aligned with NYS CCLS and are used by GVCS. ReadnQuiz
Teachers of ELA and Math need to identify group weaknesses demonstrated by assessment results, iready diagnostic results and student work samples. Teachers will engage in collaborative analysis of assessment results along with student work samples one level above and below their own. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Coordinator All PK-8 teachers of ELA and Math Teaching Assistants Special Education Faculty Intervention Specialists Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. Teachers of ELA and Math need to be able to identify program weaknesses as evidenced in student work samples and assessment trend reports. Teachers will engage in collaborative analysis of student work samples across levels as well as assessment trend data at both the state and local levels. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Principals Curriculum Coordinator All PK-8 teachers of ELA and Math Teaching Assistants Special Education Faculty Intervention Specialists Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. Teachers of ELA and Math need to be able to use information reflected in the data to inform instruction and make curricular decisions. Teachers will participate in both formal (scheduled) and informal data reviews that foster discussion and decisions around curriculum and instruction Director of Curriculum and Instruction Principals All PK-8 teachers of ELA and Math Teaching Assistants Special Education Faculty Intervention Specialists Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. 2013-2016
Measurable Goal #2: The percentage of students achieving at or above 75 on the English Regent’s exam required for graduation will increase by 4 percentage points for each year the plan is in effect as compared to the previous year. Measurable Goal #3: The percentage of students achieving at or above a score of 80 on the Math Regent’s exam required for graduation will increase by 4 percentage points for each year the plan is in effect as compared to the previous year. Teacher Need Professional Development to Support Need Person(s) Responsible Person(s) Involved Time All 9-12 teachers need to be aware of the construct of the CCS ELA and Math Regent’s exams Teachers will engage in collaborative analysis of all materials released by SED. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Coordinator 7-12 Principal All 9-12 teachers of core academic subjects Special Education faculty Teaching Assistants Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. All 9-12 teachers need to be aware of the support required for success on the CCS ELA and Math Regent’s exams Teachers will participate collegial events focusing on the CCS. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Coordinator 7-12 Principal All 9-12 teachers of core academic subjects Special Education faculty Teaching Assistants Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. All 8-12 ELA and Math teachers need to be able to identify student weaknesses demonstrated in data results and student work products. Teachers will engage in collaborative analysis of and state assessment results along with student work . Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Coordinator All 8-12 Math and ELA teacher Special Education faculty Teaching Assistants Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. All 8-12 ELA and Math teachers need to be able to identify program weaknesses as evidenced in student work product and assessment trend results, both state and local. Teachers will engage in collaborative analysis of student work samples across grade levels as well as multi-year assessment trend data. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Coordinator All 8-12 Math and ELA teacher Special Education faculty Teaching Assistants Ongoing 07/01/2013 through the life the plan. 2013-2016
Demonstrate and practice the responsible use of technology. Develop personal, cultural, textual, and thematic connections within and across genres as they respond to texts through written, digital, and oral presentations, employing a variety of media and genres. NYS CCLS Anchor Standard 11. Cultural Issues Scope and Sequence Grades K-4 Kindergarten First Second Third Fourth 1. Introduce proper care of equipment. 2. Demonstrate respect for the rights of others when using the computer. 3. Identify ways that people use computers as a tool to make work easier. 4. Demonstrate an age appropriate understanding of digital citizenship and internet safety. 1. Demonstrate respect for the rights of others when using the computer. 2. Describe how people use technology in their jobs. 3. Demonstrate an age appropriate understanding of digital citizenship and internet safety. 1. Demonstrate respect for the rights of others when using the computer. 2. Describe how people use technology in their jobs. 3. Demonstrate an age appropriate understanding of digital citizenship and internet safety. 1. Demonstrate respect for the rights of others when using the computer. 2. Describe how people use technology in their jobs. 3. Demonstrate an age appropriate understanding of digital citizenship and internet safety. 1. Demonstrate respect for the rights of others when using the computer. 2. Describe how people use technology in their jobs. 3. Demonstrate an age appropriate understanding of digital citizenship and internet safety. and Sequence – Technology Information Processing Tools Technology Information Processing Tools Students use a variety of technologies, formats, and to locate, access, analyze research, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information. Students use technological tools to collaborate and communicate with multiple audiences Grades K-4 Grade 4 Benchmarks Use telecommunications technologies to obtain information and communicate with others with assistance. Define multimedia and use age appropriate multimedia technology and resources, including simple coding apps. Use a variety of technology and technology resources to support both independent and directed learning experiences that involve problem solving, information retrieval, analysis, communication, creativity, writing, and the illustration of concepts and ideas. Integrate and Evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. NYS CCLS Anchor Standard 2. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. NYS CCLS Anchor Standard #8.
C. Servers 3 2 D. Wireless Access Points 4 40 1 0 38 40 Number of rooms wired for internal connections 4 83 2 8 44 (all in bldg.) Telecommunication Links A. 1 GBPS Ethernet Broadband 4 83 2 8 44 (all rooms in bldg.) B. ISDN C. Dedicated cable/microwave