BLOOMFIELD R-XIV SCHOOL DISTRICT

505 Court Street, P.O. Box 650

Bloomfield, MO 63825

(573)568-4564

Fax: (573)568-4565

Approved by the Bloomfield R-XIV Board of Education

March 10, 2003

Dr. Nicholas Thiele, Superintendent

Technology Planning Committee

It is the responsibility of the Technology Committee of Bloomfield R-XIV Schools to determine technology that will be made available to the students, faculty, and staff of the district. In making these determinations, members of the committee will:

Review current technology developments

Conduct local surveys of staff and students

Review technology inventory assessments

Examine the State of Missouri’s Census of Technology

Attend technology conferences

Seek input from business

Analyze curriculum

Members of the Technology Committee will serve as consultants to implement technology into the curriculum and will counsel faculty and make recommendations regarding purchase and maintenance of technological equipment. This Technology Plan will be submitted to the state for approval on a three to five year basis according to state specifications for funding programs.

Bloomfield is a small community whose citizens are actively involved in and aware of educational activities at Bloomfield R-XIV. Committee members discuss technological affairs in informal settings at various school and community events. In addition, formal Technology Committee meetings are held once each school year, or more often if needed, in the high school library. The committee will evaluate all technology issues of the school district to insure that the district is in compliance with state and national standards. The committee will also discuss planned technological purchases and long- and short-term goals. The Technology Committee will be facilitated by the Technology Coordinator, the Superintendent, and the Technology Plan author.

The Board of Education approved Technology Plan will be distributed to all staff of Bloomfield R-XIV School District, members of the Board of Education, and members of the Technology Committee. It will be available for public viewing and distribution at the Office of the Superintendent, Bloomfield R-XIV Schools, 505 Court Street, Bloomfield, MO 63825 and on the school website at bloomfield.k12.mo.us.

Elementary Student Count: 337 K-5 housed in 1 building

Middle School Student Count: 195 6-8 housed in 1 building

High School Student Count: 248 9-12 housed in 1 building

Certified Staff Count: 69 City Population: approximately 1,800

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Committee Member	Position Held	Group Representing	Contact Number	Addresses Technology Focus Area
Sheila Perry	Superintendent	Administration, MSIP, CSIP	573-568-2952	1, 2, 3, 5
Kelly Renfro	Elementary Principal	Administration	573-722-3437	1, 2, 3
Scott Mayo	Technology Coordinator	Technology	573-568-3235	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Kellie Reese	9-12 Business Education Teacher	High School Staff, Technology Plan Author	573-624-5852	1, 2, 3, 4
Dennis Graser	9-12 Mathematics Teacher	High School Staff, Technology Support	573-222-5539	1, 2, 4, 5
Susan Hoxworth	6-12 Business Education Teacher	Middle/High School Staff	573-686-1668	1, 2, 4
Rita McKain	6-12 Librarian	Library Media Center	573-624-7687	1, 2, 4
Starla Pulley	6-8 Counselor	Middle School Staff	573-283-5608	1, 2
Jan Bell	K-5 Librarian	Library Media Center	573-568-2268	1, 2, 4
Linda Lingle	Fifth Grade Teacher	Elementary Staff	573-568-2404	1, 2, 4
Amy Stubenrauch	Third Grade Teacher	Elementary Staff	573-733-4379	1, 2
Randy Fuller	Parent	Community, Computer Industry/Consultant, & Parent	573-722-5509	1, 4, 5
Tom Bischof	Parent/PTO Rep.	Community, PTO, & Parent	573-568-3460	1, 4

Elementary Student Count: 337 K-5 housed in 1 building

Middle School Student Count: 195 6-8 housed in 1 building

High School Student Count: 248 9-12 housed in 1 building

Certified Staff Count: 69 City Population: approximately 1,800

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Committee Member	Position Held	Group Representing	Contact Number	Addresses Technology Focus Area
Teresa Hueckel	9-12 Math Teacher	Professional Development Committee	573-283-5400	1, 2
Sherri Disney	Parent/County Court Employee	Community & Parent	573-568-3951	1, 4
Heather Rice	Parent	Community	573-568-2500	1, 4
Derek Loveless	Student	High School Population	573-568-2861	1
Bud Shipman	Student	High School Population	573-568-3147	1
Joseph Northern	Student	Middle School Population	573-568-3045	1
Devon Reece	Student	Middle School Population	573-568-5648	1
Thomas Sanders	Student	Elementary Population	573-568-3661	1
Brett Ruch	Student	Elementary Population	573-568-2401	1
Bill Aslin	Finance Industry	Finance Industry	573-568-2268	1, 4
Rosemary Walker	Retired Business Educator	Senior Citizens	573-568-3425	1

District Education Technology Mission Statement

The technology mission of the Bloomfield R-XIV School District is to integrate technology into the instructional, curricular, and management functions of the district in such a way that it will facilitate student problem solving, enhance learning quality, and promote a sense of independence as students approach the learning process. This supports the Bloomfield R-XIV Mission Statement, which includes the beliefs that the school should provide an environment for life-long intellectual development and district graduates should demonstrate skill in using technology as a tool of learning.

This mission follows the technology goals as outlined in the CSIP plan and provides resources devoted to allowing students of varying needs to reach their highest potential as stated in District Goal #2. CSIP Objective 5 is as follows:

Objective 5: One hundred percent of the Bloomfield School students will demonstrate an acceptable level of performance in using technology as assessed by teachers. Title monies will fund one hundred percent of this objective.

Strategy 1 Continue to update K-12 curriculum that integrates technological skill development and student performance expectations at grade levels

Strategy 2 Continue to update and acquire appropriate equipment/software to support technology within the curriculum

Strategy 3 The faculty in each building will establish a set of building goals focused on continually improving technological skill development

Strategy 4 The technology committee will monitor use and recommend courses of action related to technology

These strategies allow for greater student and staff autonomy in learning and help prepare students for future education and/or careers.

A requirement of today’s society is to have the ability to process information and to solve problems and make informed decisions. Through the use of technology, students will be enabled to achieve essential skills and competencies to be effective citizens, qualified members of the work force, and lifelong learners. Throughout the students’ educational experience, computers and other technology should be used as learning tools as well as enhancement to the curriculum. This should satisfy the Student Learning TFA.

In-service workshops will be offered throughout the school year to give teachers and staff the opportunity to learn ways to integrate new technology into their curriculum and manage their classrooms. Teachers will also be encouraged to attend various workshops at sites other than Bloomfield R-XIV Schools during the year to acquire new technology skills and ideas for activities to incorporate technology into their curriculum. This should satisfy the Teacher Preparation TFA.

Administrators will be encouraged to implement technology to help manage the affairs of the district, to improve communication processes, and to analyze data. Administrators will also promote new technology as a tool for teachers and staff. This should satisfy the Administration TFA.

In alignment with the Resource TFA, the Technology Committee will survey staff annually to determine what technological resources are needed to enhance instruction. The Technology Coordinator will fulfill these needs as funds become available.

Staff surveys will also be conducted annually by the Technology Committee to ascertain response times in resolving technological difficulties. The technology support team will try to reduce the response times to make sure all equipment in the district is working properly in a timely fashion. This is parallel to the Technical Support TFA.

Through an integrated, comprehensive framework to govern acquisition, application, and interaction of technology and technological resources, the Bloomfield R-XIV School District will provide tools to insure that district graduates, students, staff, and administrators are technologically literate and can function in today’s society.

Overview of Technology Environment

The Bloomfield R-XIV School District has one computer lab in the elementary, with one-half of the computers running Windows 98 and the other one-half of the computers running Windows XP. This elementary computer lab contains 25 computers. The lab has a stationary projector and Smartboard. Two elementary classrooms contain Smartboards and video conferencing capabilities. All other elementary classrooms and offices have at least one computer. Most classrooms have a TV, VCR, and DVD player. Ten of the classrooms have a scanner and Mimio board with a ceiling mounted projector. All offices have telephones, and all classrooms have an intercom system.

The middle school has one Windows XP lab consisting of 28 computers. The lab has a mounted projector and Smartboard, as well as a scanner. Each middle school classroom has at least one computer, TV, VCR, and telephone with speakerphone capabilities. Two middle school classrooms have Smartboards and projectors.

The high school houses one business education lab with 22 XP Pro computers all containing CDRWs, a Smartboard, and a scanner. All classrooms and offices have at least one computer and a telephone with speakerphone capabilities. The high school also has a wireless, portable, laptop lab that can be transferred from classroom to classroom, as needed. Eight high school classrooms have Starboards and projectors.

The middle school/high school library contains 25 computers, a Smartboard, and a stationary projector.

All buildings are connected by fiber utilizing switches and routers for connectivity. Each building has its own main server. Software for classroom/lab instruction and administrative management reside on the server. Some of the software is Accelerated Reader, Choices, Lemburger and Cornerstone. We have a firewall where our filter resides. The filtering server filters on word content as well as URL and is updated as needed. The filtering software is Dan’s Guardian and Squid. The filter keeps a log of where everyone logged in has been. The software is free and requires no license. All computers have virus protection on them. We use AVG for our anti-virus software.

All computers contain a licensed copy of Windows. We also have a license for ghost on 250 computers. We have a license for Star Office on all machines and Office 2000 on the computers in the middle school/high school library, business education lab, middle school lab, and administrative offices. The high school business education lab also contains fully licensed Macromedia and Adobe software (i.e., Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Indesign). All labs and each administrative office contain a networked laser printer. We also have a mail and web server for our school.

There is Internet access in all buildings of the school district, with 100% of the classrooms and offices having access to a computer with Internet capabilities.

Computers are maintained on a five-year rotation basis. Funds to purchase new computers are obtained through Technology Acquisition Grants, Vocational Enhancement Grants, title money, and local funds.

Other technology tools used by the district include 20 graphing calculators used in Algebra II classes, laser disk players, TV Elites, various digital cameras and camcorders, video cameras, scanners, Personal Digital Assistants, graphics tablets, and the Homework Hotline, which is available for teachers to record student homework each day.

Current Status - Compiling Raw Data

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to determine the current status of technology in the five Technology Focus Areas:

Standardized Assessments (MAP) – Student Learning TFA

The school district’s CSIP Objective 1 states that students will improve by 10% on the Missouri Assessment Program test over a four-year period. If technological resources are integrated into the core curriculum teaching strategies, students will have the opportunity to master skills through a variety of teaching tools, thus appealing to a broader range of individual learning styles.

Strengths: From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students in 3^rd, 7^th, and 11^th grades who scored in the top 3 steps in the communication arts portion of the Map test increased as shown in the chart on the following page.

In 2005, the percentage of students in 8^th and 10^th grades who scored in the top 3 steps in the math portion of the MAP test increased as shown in the chart on the following page.

Weaknesses: From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students in 11^th grade who scored in the top 3 steps in the communication arts portion of the MAP test remained fairly steady as shown in the chart on the following page. The district is striving to see a larger increase in student achievement.

From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students in 8^th and 10^th grades who scored in the top 3 steps in the math portion of the MAP test was very erratic. The district is striving to eliminate these dips in student achievement.

Local Assessments (scoring guides/rubrics, checklists) – Student Learning TFA and Teacher Preparation TFA

Various assessments are used by the district to determine student mastery of technological competencies.

Strengths: A variety of scoring guides, rubrics, and checklists are used by teachers to determine the mastery of competencies by the students. This includes technological competencies. Using scoring guides, rubrics, and checklists to assess performance criteria is an objective method to grade student performance and is particularly beneficial in performance-based courses that incorporate technology.

Computer Applications teachers keep a checklist of the six National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students to insure that at the completion of Computer Applications class students have been given the opportunity to master these standards. The NETS standards include competencies for:

1. Basic operations and concepts

2. Social, ethical, and human issues

3. Technology productivity tools

4. Technology communications tools

5. Technology research tools

6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Weaknesses: Students are not given the opportunity to master the NETS standard regarding using technology as a communication tool because students are not given e-mail access. This restricts the students’ opportunities to “use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences” as set forth in the NETS standards. It also prohibits students from using “a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences” as set forth in the NETS standards.

Surveys (District and State Census of Technology, Profiler) – Student Learning TFA, Teacher Preparation TFA, and Administration TFA

Surveys are used to help identify strengths and weaknesses in various technological areas among students, teachers, and administration and staff.

Strengths: Students and teachers have access to the Internet in media centers, computer labs, and many classrooms. COT results show that 100% of all classrooms have access to the Internet and local LAN. COT results also show that an estimated 80% to 90% of the district’s middle school students are computer literate and proficient in web browsing and using the computer for writing assignments, while 90% to 100% of the district’s high school students are computer literate and proficient in web browsing and using the computer for writing assignments (Appendix A).

A Basic Skills Checklist (Appendix B) implemented with Profiler reveals that 49% of the teachers and administrators in the district feel they are proficient in using computer technology for basic computer operations, using e-mail, researching the Internet, and troubleshooting and maintenance. (See Profiler graph on the following page)

Approximately 92% of students surveyed feel comfortable using technology for advanced word processing features and accessing files (such as curriculum based CDs) from a floppy disk or network drive. The majority of the students (70%) also feel they are proficient in creating a graph from spreadsheet data, merging information from a database into a word processing document, and creating electronic presentations. 98% of the students surveyed felt comfortable using technology to participate in the Accelerated Reading Program.

Weaknesses: The Profiler results reveal that one-third or fewer teachers and administrators feel comfortable using advanced features of word processing, formatting a disk, downloading and decompressing files, creating electronic presentations, creating database queries, merging information from a database into a word processing document, using spreadsheet formulas, creating graphs, recording audio files, creating web pages, and configuring computer systems. (See Profiler graph below)

According to a Student Technology survey created on Profiler, half of the student population does not feel comfortable configuring a computer to connect with a network, installing drivers, and maintaining backups.

Faculty Profiler Graphs

Policies and Procedures (AUP, Licensing, Filtering, Security) – Student Learning TFA, Teacher Preparation TFA, Administration TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Strengths: An AUP policy is in place for all students in the middle school and high school (Appendix C).

The filtering server filters on word content as well as URL and is updated as needed. The filtering software is Dan’s Guardian and Squid. The filter keeps a log of where everyone logged in has been. The software is free and requires no license. All computers have virus protection on them. We use AVG for our anti-virus software.

Weaknesses: All students and their parents must sign an AUP and return it to school. High school and middle school students are not given log-in rights to use computers until their signed AUP is on file.

No AUPs are on file for the faculty/staff of the district.

Student and Teacher Standards (NETS, Show-Me Standards) – Student Learning TFA, Teacher Preparation TFA, Administration TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Strengths: Students are provided training to become technologically literate. Through access to the Internet, students are able to gather information; and then, with technology tools provided by the district, analyze and apply information and ideas by creating a finished product such as a research paper, PowerPoint presentation, or other multimedia presentations.

Teachers are progressively integrating technology into the curriculum beginning in elementary and progressing through high school; therefore, students are becoming more technologically literate.

When integrating technology into the curriculum and planning training workshops for teachers, standards from the National Educational Technology Standards for Students and Teachers are considered. NETS for Students were listed previously in the Local Assessments section of this Technology Plan. NETS for Teachers include:

1. Technology Operations and Concepts

2. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences

3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

4. Assessment and Evaluation

5. Productivity and Professional Practice

6. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues

Copies of the NETS for Students and Teachers can be found in the Appendix (Appendix D).

Technology is helping students advance toward meeting the Show-Me Standard Goals:

1. Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

2. Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.

3. Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and solve problems.

4. Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

Across the curriculum in communication arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and health/physical education, students are using technology to help them acquire the higher-level thinking skills and knowledge set forth in the Show-Me Knowledge Standards.

The high school math department has purchased 20 graphing calculators. These calculators have aided our students in making connections between algebra and graphics so they can compare and contrast the power equations and exponential equations.

Weaknesses: Access to computers to create multimedia projects and conduct research is limited in many classrooms. The concentration of equipment is in labs that have scheduled classes for most of the periods each day.

Ten elementary classrooms and the elementary library have access to a SmartBoard/Mimio board and projection system so the computer monitor can be projected for class demonstration and students can participate in interactive lessons. Three middle school classrooms and eleven high school classrooms, as well as the middle school/high school library, have access to a SmartBoard and projection system. TV Elites are used in some classrooms to project the computer monitor for demonstration purposes. If all classrooms were equipped with projection capabilities, it would help teachers in lesson deliveries and increase student retention of knowledge.

Training Data - Teacher Preparation TFA, Administration TFA, Resource TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Through teacher in-services, technology training classes and workshops, and technology conferences, the staff has been provided training on basic computer skills, using technical equipment, using various computer application programs, and using technology research tools. They have also been given training on integrating technology into their classroom instruction methods. Each year teachers progressively increase the use of technology into their curriculum.

Teachers are evaluating their students’ knowledge using technology tools such as application software, educational software, multimedia presentations, video equipment, and camcorders.

Teachers are progressively integrating technology into the curriculum; therefore, students are becoming more technologically literate.

Strengths: According to the Teacher Technology Survey created using Profiler, 87% of teachers use e-mail on a regular basis, 77% of teachers feel comfortable using technology to retrieve and save files, and 85% feel confident in finding lessons on the Internet. In addition middle school and high school teachers in the district are required to use an electronic grade book program.

Teachers have easy access to the Internet and local LAN since 100% of all classrooms have at least one computer and an Internet connection (2002 COT).

At the beginning of the school year, new and returning teachers are given the opportunity to attend technology workshops. Technical support is given throughout the year on topics suggested by the faculty and staff of the district.

Weaknesses: Teachers feel comfortable using basic technology for educational tasks, but only 48% are confident in their ability to use and/or manipulate graphics and create electronic media presentations to enhance classroom instruction. (Results from a survey created in Profiler and administered in January 2003).

Summary: The district has spent approximately ten years building a network, providing equipment and software to classrooms, and training teachers in basic computer skills. We have been successful in giving teachers a base knowledge of technology skills and helping them achieve the confidence to incorporate some technology into their curriculum. Now the concentration needs to focus on training teachers to integrate technology into their teaching practices on a more frequent basis.

Informal surveys taken by administrators and building technology staff indicated that teachers would like to have more than one or two computers available to a class of 20-25 students. Easier scheduling of the computer lab and more computers in the classrooms were suggested.

Administrative Networking Tools (Fiscal Management) - Administration TFA, Resource TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Administration levels utilize technology as a management tool for communication, as a management tool for recordkeeping, budgeting, and bookkeeping, and as a management tool for student databases.

Strengths: The district has spent approximately ten years acquiring the necessary software and hardware to allow the district to run efficiently. We have a strong network built of reputable hardware and software. We strive to keep up-to-date equipment and software available to teachers and staff.

Both the elementary library and the middle school/high school library implement a computerized card catalog. This eases search tasks for students and teachers, while providing an efficient method to keep track of books checked out by individual students and teachers.

The district has a networked school lunch program. All students in the district are entered into the system. Student lunches are debited to appropriate accounts daily. Letters are sent to parents on a monthly basis if their child has a negative lunch balance.

The administrative offices have accounting and financial software to maintain the district accounting.

The Lemberger Student Information System is used by all buildings in the district to maintain attendance and grades.

Summary: Staff and administration are using data management software and communication software in their daily work. The technical support staff will continue to help maintain software and equipment and provide the necessary training as updates/upgrades are available.

Data Management Tools (Student Information Systems, Grade Books)

The district has purchased Lemberger Student Information System software. This program is presently being used in all buildings of the district for administrative purposes such as keeping track of attendance and grades. It is the goal of the district to fully implement this software to monitor student growth and achievement as students progress from kindergarten to the twelfth grade.

Strengths: All schools in the district use school information system (SIS) programs for maintaining attendance and grading records.

Weaknesses: SIS is only presently utilized to record student absences and grades. It is not presently utilized to keep track of student progression from one grade level to the next. However, it is a goal of the district to fully implement Lemberger Student Information System or a similar SIS program.

Communication Tools (E-Mail, Internet)

All staff have e-mail addresses via the school server, as well as Internet access.

Strengths: All teachers and administrators have access to e-mail and the Internet for communication. They also have the software necessary for office and classroom management.

Weaknesses: Some of the faculty are not proficient in using e-mail and Internet. Workshops are offered yearly to help faculty become proficient in weak areas.

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis (Hardware Maintenance, Lease/Rent, Repair) – Resource TFA and Technical Support TFA

Funding for technology comes from a number of sources. Classroom teachers are encouraged to write public and private grants to integrate technology in their classrooms. District-wide incentive technology grants are written to enhance technology in multiple buildings. Title II, Title V, Title VI, Technology Acquisition Grant, and Vocational Enhancement Grants have also been used to fund technology. The school district is aware of the ongoing expense of maintaining technology in the district.

District Technology Goals

Technology provides a means of making the educational process more efficient, provides an additional method of instruction, and provides tools to allow students to become self-reliant and enable students to become more productive while preparing to be successful in the work force. The district technology goals are:

1. Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level. This goal identifies the weakness in Surveys (District and State Census of Technology, Profiler). (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 1 and 2) Student Learning TFA

2. Provide students, faculty, and community access to the resources available through the LAN and the Internet. This goal identifies the weakness in Local Assessments (scoring guides/rubrics, checklists). (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 2) Resource Distribution and Use TFA

Provide parents access to student record information on

the Internet. This goal identifies the weakness in Local Assessments. (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 2) Resource Distribution and Use TFA

4. Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that will lead to improved student achievement. This goal identifies the weakness in Standardized Assessments (MAP). (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 2) Student Learning TFA

5. Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies. This goal identifies the weakness in Surveys (District and State Census of Technology, Profiler) and the weakness in Training Data. (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 3) Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction TFA

6. Provide opportunity for public awareness of the need for and use of technology in the school environment. (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 4) Administration/Data Management/Communication Processes TFA

7. Integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum. This goal identifies the weakness in Training Data. (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 1) Student Learning TFA

Maintain the LAN. (CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 2) Technical

Support TFA

Systematically secure, maintain, and upgrade data

management software to adequately serve administrative

management needs, data management/student record

needs, and communication process needs.

Administration/Data Management/Communication

Processes TFA

10. All students in 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grades will be enrolled in Computer Literacy at each of those grade levels so students will be technologically literate by the end of 8^th grade. Student Learning TFA and Teacher Preparation TFA

Student Learning TFA

Data Analysis, Objective, and Action Plans

Student Data Analysis

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to analyze and identify strengths and weaknesses of students. The relationship between technology and those strengths and weaknesses are summarized below as they relate to:

1. Student Learning as it Relates to the Show-Me Standards and Technology

Strengths: Computer technology is integrated into the coursework for all students in grades K-12. The curriculum for each class is based on the Show-Me Standards and the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) project. The NETS are included in this Technology Plan as Appendix D.

Technology is helping students advance toward meeting the Show-Me Standards and higher-level thinking. Across the curriculum, students are using technology to help them acquire the knowledge set forth in the six Show-Me Knowledge Standards. Through technology being integrated into the curriculum the students are meeting Goal 1 and Goal 2 of the Show-Me Performance Standards:

Goal 1: To acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

Goal 2: To communicate effectively.

Through access to the Internet, students are able to gather information and then, with technology tools provided by the district, analyze and apply information and ideas by creating a finished product such as a research paper, PowerPoint presentation, or other multimedia presentations.

Weaknesses: Our district has areas in our MAP scores that need improvement, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts and the eighth and tenth grade levels in Math. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status - Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Summary: Students are acquiring a good knowledge base of technology skills. However for them to be able to use these skills to meet the high standards set forth by the Show-Me Standards, their classrooms must have easy access to computers to enable the students to complete assignments in a timely manner. The technology plan will concentrate on finding ways to provide this access. Planned projects include installing SmartBoards or Mimio Boards and projectors in more classrooms and making more computers available in classrooms.

2. Title II D Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8^th Grade

Strengths: All students in 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grades are required to take Computer Literacy one quarter at each of those grade levels. Therefore, by the time these students complete middle school and enter high school, they have already completed three quarters of Computer Literacy and are technologically literate by the end of 8^th grade.

Weaknesses: Not all schools are as proactive about students being technologically literate by the end of 8^th grade as we are in our school district. This sometimes creates a problem for students moving into the district since they might be behind other students in their technological proficiency.

3. Curriculum/Instruction

Strengths: Teachers are progressively integrating technology into the curriculum; therefore, students are becoming more technologically literate.

Vocational Agriculture students use Autosketch (CAD program), Landscape Design, and Microsoft Office.

Art classes use PageMaker, Type Twister, and Print Shop Deluxe to enhance their designing skills.

Business students use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks, and others. This software not only improves students’ technological skills, but it also increases skills in communication arts, mathematics, and creativity.

According to the district’s most recent Census of Technology, 90% to 100% of the district’s students (elementary through high school) feel comfortable using computer applications for educational software and web-browsing and 80% to 90% feel comfortable using the computer for writing assignments. Researching using the computer is a skill 90% of the high school students and 70% of the elementary students feel comfortable utilizing. (See COT, Appendix A)

Students are receiving technology training from the elementary progressing through high school. This technology is intertwined into the curriculum at all grade levels to augment curriculum and increase student learning and retention.

Weaknesses: Access to computers to create multimedia projects and conduct research is limited because of the limited number of computers contained in classrooms and the difficulty in obtaining a computer lab for classroom use. The concentration of equipment is in labs that have scheduled classes for most of the periods.

Students are not given the opportunity to master the NETS standard regarding using technology as a communication tool because students are not given e-mail access.

According to the district’s Census of Technology, only 65% of the district’s high school students and 30% of the district’s elementary students feel comfortable creating computer-generated presentations. (See COT, Appendix A)

Our district needs to progress toward higher-level thinking using technology in more curriculum areas.

4. Access and Use

Strengths: Approximately 92% of students surveyed feel comfortable using technology for advanced word processing features and accessing files (such as curriculum based CDs) from a floppy disk or network drive. 98% of the students surveyed felt comfortable using technology to participate in the Accelerated Reading Program.

Students have access to the Internet and Intranet in media centers, computer labs, and 100% of the classrooms in the district.

Summary: Classrooms must have easy access to multiple computers, and students should be able to complete assignments in a timely manner. The technology plan will concentrate on finding ways to provide this access. Planned projects include installing SmartBoards or Mimio Boards and projectors in more classrooms and making more computers available in classrooms.

5. Policies and Procedures

Strengths: An AUP policy is in place for all students in the district. (Appendix C)

A filtering server is in place throughout the district. All computers have virus protection. All computers contain licensed software. The district’s filtering device prohibits students from sending or receiving e-mail.

Weaknesses: Follow-up procedures need to be implemented to insure that all high school students have a signed AUP on file. Also, no AUPs are on file for the faculty/staff of the district.

Since students are not able to use e-mail at school, they are being deprived of the opportunity to fully prepare for the world of work and develop workplace readiness skills.

6. CSIP/MSIP

Strengths: The district is working toward meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students who increased MAP scores at most grade levels in Communication Arts and Math increased. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status - Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Weaknesses: The district is falling short of meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period in some areas, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts, where scores remained fairly steady. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status - Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Student Learning Objectives

The Technology Committee established the following objectives to support the goals of the Technology Plan and address student learning:

OBJECTIVE FORM
Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level to help achieve the Title II D Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8th Grade.
Objective Number	Objective	Progress Expected	Progress Measured	Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Increase MAP and ACT scores.	MAP scores will increase by 3%. ACT scores will increase by 1.5%.	MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly.	Student Learning #1, #5
2	Strengthen employability skills.	Graduate employment in business-related fields will increase by 5%.	Graduate follow-up surveys will be reviewed yearly.	Student Learning #2, #3, #4

Student Learning Plans

The Technology Committee established the following action plans and implementation strategies to indicate technology’s role in achieving high student achievement and performance, related to the Show-Me Standards, including technology skills:

Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level to help achieve the Title II D Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8th Grade. Objective 1: Increase MAP and ACT scores. Objective 2: Strengthen employability skills.
CSIP Standard	MSIP Standard	Action Step/Activity	Timeline/Completion Date	Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget	Review Dates	Correction Strategies	Person Responsible
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.412*4	Students in grades K-5 will receive technology training provided by a classroom teacher during weekly computer class periods.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District $0.00	Sept. of each year	Technology Support Staff and Technology Coordinator will offer ideas to classroom teachers, as needed.	Technology Support Staff/ Technology Coordinator/ Classroom Teachers
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.412*4	Students in grades 6-8 will receive technology training during scheduled periods throughout the year.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District $0.00	Sept. of each year	The middle school schedule will be adjusted as needed to insure that all students receive technology training.	Business Education Teacher/ Counselor/ Principal
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.4124 6.934 7.313 9.42*4	Students in grades 9-12 are given the opportunity to enroll in 4 computer courses in addition to Computer Applications (a required course for graduation).	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District $0.00	Sept. of each year	The high school schedule will be adjusted as needed to insure that all students have the opportunity to enroll in courses requiring computer use.	Business Education Teacher/ Counselor/ Principal

Teacher Preparation TFA

Data Analysis, Objective, and Action Plans

Teacher Data Analysis

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to analyze and identify strengths and weaknesses of teacher preparation and delivery of instruction. The relationship between technology and those strengths and weaknesses are summarized below as they relate to:

1. Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction

Strengths: Profiler survey results reveal that 49% of the teachers and administrators in the district feel they are proficient in using computer technology for basic computer operations, using e-mail, researching the Internet, and troubleshooting and maintenance. (See Faculty Profiler Graphs in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan)

According to the Teacher Technology Survey created using Profiler, 87% of teachers use e-mail on a regular basis, 77% of teachers feel comfortable using technology to retrieve and save files, and 85% feel confident in finding lessons on the Internet. In addition, middle school and high school teachers in the district are required to use an electronic grade book program. (See Faculty Profiler Graphs in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan)

The Homework Hotline is available to teachers in the middle school and high school to post homework assignments. Also, the school maintains a website to which teachers are welcome to contribute items (i.e. newsletters, homework assignments, links to homework help websites, etc.).

Through teacher in-services, technology training classes and workshops, and technology conferences, the staff has been provided training on basic computer skills using technical equipment, using various computer application programs, and using technology research tools. They have also been given training on integrating technology into their classroom instruction methods. Each year teachers progressively increase the use of technology into their curriculum.

Teachers are evaluating their students’ knowledge using technology tools such as application software, educational software, multimedia presentations, video equipment, and camcorders. Examples of increased student performance using technology for traditional measurement include: students videotaping presentations, written communication, yearbook production, and student presentations.

Teachers are progressively integrating technology into the curriculum; therefore, students are becoming more technologically literate. We believe these technology skills are leading to improved MAP scores.

District faculty and staff should be strongly encouraged to attend technological training sessions the district provides so a higher percentage will feel they are proficient in using computer technology for basic computer operations, using e-mail, researching the Internet, and troubleshooting and maintenance.

Teachers feel comfortable using basic technology for educational tasks but only 48% are confident in their ability to use and/or manipulate graphics and create electronic media presentations to enhance classroom instruction. (Results form a survey created on Profiler and administered in January 2003).

The district needs to utilize those people who are knowledgeable in technology, such as the librarians, technology support staff, business education teachers, and students, to provide teachers with technology assistance.

Summary: The district has spent approximately ten years building a network, providing equipment and software to classrooms, and training teachers in basic computer skills. We have been successful in giving teachers a base knowledge of technology skills. Now the concentration needs to focus on training teachers to integrate technology into their teaching practices.

Informal surveys taken by administrator and building technology staff indicated that teachers would like to have more than one or two computers available to a class of 20-25 students. An additional computer lab and portable writing labs were suggested.

2. Title II D Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8^th Grade

3. Access and Use

Strengths: All teachers have access to the Internet and local LAN since 100% of the classrooms have at least one computer and an Internet connection (2002 COT).

The district has provided the following technology-related staff development opportunities: Success Link training, Microsoft Word training, Grade Machine training, Microsoft PowerPoint training, Microsoft Excel training, Basic Use of Computers training, E-mail training, Internet Research Methods training, Using the Scanner Training, Using the Digital Camera training, Using the SmartBoard training, Network Access training, Computer Troubleshooting class, Using Technology to Enhance Curriculum training, Using CDs as a Teaching Tool, Writing a Career Ladder Proposal Using Microsoft Word Templates, and Internet Searching Skills training. Also, technical support is given throughout the year.

Weaknesses: Access to computers is limited because of the restricted number of computers contained in classrooms and the difficulty in obtaining a computer lab for classroom use. The concentration of equipment is in labs that have scheduled classes for most of the periods.

4. Policies and Procedures

Strengths: A variety of scoring guides, rubrics, and checklists are used by teachers to determine mastery of competencies. A checklist of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for students is used by computer teachers to monitor mastery of technological competencies. The NETS are included in this Technology Plan as Appendix D.

Weaknesses: Middle school and high school students need to have individual log ins to allow them rights to access the programs they need, thus providing better tracking of computer use.

All grade levels should utilize electronic grade book software.

Lemberger School Information System should be utilized at all levels.

Teachers should provide assignment information and resources to link to the school website.

5. CSIP/MSIP

Strengths: The district is working toward meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students who increased MAP scores at most grade levels in Communication Arts and Math increased. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Weaknesses: The district is falling short of meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period in some areas, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts, where scores remained fairly steady. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Teacher Objectives

The Technology Committee established the following objectives to support the goals of the Technology Plan and address teacher professional development:

OBJECTIVE FORM
Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level to help achieve the Title II D Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8th Grade.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Learn to use existing technologies maintained by the district to the fullest extent in order to increase student achievement.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly.		Teacher Preparation #1, #2, #4
Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that will lead to improved student achievement.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Provide computer skills, computer application and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas. (NETS used to assess and evaluate student performance.)		MAP scores up by 3%. ACT scores up by 1.5%.		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly.		Teacher Preparation #1, #2, #4
3	Maintain the electronic reading programs of Accelerated Reader.		The number of Accelerated Reader tests will increase by 5%.		Compare available Accelerated Reader tests from year to year.		Teacher Preparation #1, #2, #4
4	Provide cross- curricular instructions with core subject areas.		MAP scores up by 3%. ACT scores up by 1.5%.		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly.		Teacher Preparation #1, #2, #4
Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1		Provide workshops and in-services that provide hands-on training in technological areas.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly		Teacher Preparation #1
2		Provide funding for teachers to attend out-of-district workshops.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly		Teacher Preparation #1
Goal 5: Provide opportunity for public awareness of the need for and use of technology in the school environment.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Invite and encourage parents/community members to attend labs during available hours.		Computer usage in labs will increase by 5% before and after school.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Teacher Preparation #2
2	Invite parents/community members to serve on the Technology Committee		Support of school technology by citizens will increase.		Technology Committee surveys will be reviewed twice each year.		Teacher Preparation #2

Goal 6: Integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum.
Objective Number	Objective	Progress Expected	Progress Measured	Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Provide appropriate software for all areas of the curriculum.	The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.	Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly	Teacher Preparation #2
2	Promote the ongoing use of the Internet as an instructional tool to enhance learning.	The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.	Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly	Teacher Preparation #2, #3
3	Utilize LAN intranet as an instructional tool to increase productivity.	Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.	Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.	Teacher Preparation #2, #3
4	Provide ongoing staff training in using technology as an instructional tool.	The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.	Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly	Teacher Preparation #1, #2

Teacher Preparation Plans

The Technology Committee established the following action plans and implementation strategies to promote teacher preparation to integrate technology into curriculum and instructional practices:

Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level to help achieve the Title II D

Program Goal for Students to be Technologically Literate by the End of 8th Grade.

Objective 1: Learn to use existing technologies maintained by the district to the fullest extent in order to

increase student achievement.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

7.5*3

Before and after school computer labs will continue to be provided to give students, faculty, and the community the opportunity to develop additional technology skills.

01-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Change lab hours, as needed, to accommodate all users.

Technology Support Staff/

Librarians/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

Teachers will be provided with training and support in using the electronic grade book software, Lemberger system, web page links, and other technology skills.

07-01-03 to 06-03-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$2,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Additional training will be provided, as needed.

Technology Coordinator/

Classroom Teachers

Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that

will lead to improved student achievement.

Objective 1: Provide computer skills, computer application, and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning

the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas.

Objective 4: Provide cross-curricular instructions with core subject areas.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Com

pletion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*1*2*3

6.4*1*2*4

6.9*3*4

9.3

Use district curriculum guide posted on the district’s website to provide technology-based instruction aligned to core subject areas.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Update website to reflect changes in curriculum

Technology Coordinator/

Technology Support Staff/

Classroom Teachers/

Principals

Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that

will lead to improved student achievement.

Objective 3: Maintain the electronic reading programs of Accelerated Reader.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2-*5

6.4*1-*4

6.8*1*4

9.2

Additional computer tests will be implemented to correlate with the reading material available in the library and classrooms for the Accelerated Reader Program.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District Elementary Library Budget

$800.00 per year

District Middle School/High School Library Budget

$400.00 per year

Sept. of each year

New tests will be added as additional reading material is purchased.

Classroom Teachers/

Librarians/

Technology

Coordinator

Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.

Objective 1: Provide workshops and in-services that provide hands-on training in web page.

Objective 2: Provide funding for teachers to attend out-of-district workshops.

Goal 6: Integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum.

Objective 4: Provide ongoing staff training in using technology as an instructional tool.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

In-services on various technological topics will be conducted for all staff.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$2,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Surveys will be conducted annually so staff will have input as to what training sessions are provided.

Technology Coordinator/

Technology Support Staff

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

Teachers will be encouraged to attend out-of-district workshops to gain technological expertise and ideas.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District Professional Development Funds

$1,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

The Technology Coordinator and Technology Support Staff will let teachers know about upcoming technological workshops.

Classroom Teachers/

Technology Support Staff/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5: Provide opportunity for public awareness of the need for and use of technology in the school

environment.

Objective 1: Invite and encourage parents/community members to attend labs during available hours.

Objective 2: Invite parents/community members to serve on the Technology Committee.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

7.5*3

Familiarize parents/community members with technology and seek input from them.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Communicate open lab times to the community. Change members of the Technology Committee, as needed.

Technology Support Staff/

Librarians/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 6: Integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum.

Objective 1: Provide appropriate software for all areas of the curriculum.

Objective 2: Promote the ongoing use of the Internet as an instructional tool to enhance learning.

Objective 3: Utilize LAN intranet as an instructional tool to increase productivity.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

6.9*3*4

7.3*1*3

9.4*2*4

The district’s technological resources will be used to the fullest extent to enhance educational opportunities for students.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Technology Coordinator will keep teachers informed of all technological resources available or their use.

Technology Coordinator

Administration TFA

Data Analysis, Objective, and Action Plans

Administration, Management & Communications Data Analysis

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to identify strengths and weaknesses of the district’s use of technology to support administration, data management, and communication processes. The relationship between technology and those strengths and weaknesses are summarized below as they relate to:

1. Administration/Data Management/Communication Processes

Strengths: All teachers and administrators have access to e-mail and the Internet for communication via their own computer or a computer in a lab. They also have the software necessary for office and classroom management.

The school maintains a website to which faculty and administrators are welcome to contribute items of communication.

All middle school and high school teachers use an electronic grade book program. All grade levels utilize the Lemberger Student Information System (SIS) for classroom management of attendance and grading, and this software will soon also be used to track student progress from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

The administrative offices have accounting and financial software to maintain the district accounting.

Administration levels utilize technology as a management tool for communication, as a management tool for recordkeeping, budgeting, and bookkeeping, and as a management tool for student databases.

Communication Tool: E-mail, word processing, communication among buildings

DESE Reporting: Research, Internet, core data

Management System: District bookkeeping (Lemberger), Lemberger student database, state reports

Budgeting: Create and update district budget using Excel

Building principals use palm pilots and software as they perform classroom observations and evaluations.

Weaknesses: The district needs to utilize the Lemberger Student Information System Software to its fullest extent at all buildings.

Summary: Staff and administration are using data management software and communication software in their daily work. The technical support staff will help maintain that software and provide the necessary training as updates/upgrades are available.

2. Access and Use

Strengths: All teachers have access to the Internet and local LAN since 100% of the classrooms have at least one computer and an Internet connection (2002 COT).

3. Policies and Procedure

Weaknesses: Middle school and high school students need to have individual log ins to allow them rights to access the programs they need, thus providing better tracking of computer use.

All grade levels should utilize electronic grade book software.

Lemberger School Information System should be utilized at all levels.

Teachers should provide assignment information and resources to link to the school website.

4. CSIP/MSIP

Strengths: The district is working toward meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students who increased MAP scores at most grade levels in Communication Arts and Math increased. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Weaknesses: The district is falling short of meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period in some areas, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts, where scores remained fairly steady. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan

Administration, Management & Communications Objectives

The Technology Committee established the following objectives to support the goals of the Technology Plan and address the district’s use of technology to support school administration, data management, and communications:

OBJECTIVE FORM
Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1		Update computer labs with new machines on a rotation basis, putting existing machines in the classrooms.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%. Inventory holdings will increase by 5%. Technology resource use will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly. COT, Inventory, and Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #2
2		Install SmartBoards or Mimio Boards and projectors in all classrooms in the district as funds become available.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%. Inventory holdings will increase by 5%. Technology resource use will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly. COT, Inventory, and Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #2
5		Make more computers available in classrooms and install another 10-station computer lab in the high school.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%. Inventory holdings will increase by 5%. Technology resource use will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly. COT, Inventory, and Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #2
Goal 2: Provide students, faculty, and community access to the resources available through the lab and the Internet.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Before and after school computer labs open to students, faculty and community.		Computer usage in labs will increase by 5% before and after school.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #2
2	Electronic grade book software utilized at all grade levels.		Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #3
3	Lemberger School Information System utilized at all levels.		Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #1
Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that will lead to improved student achievement.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Provide computer skills, computer application and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas. (NETS used to assess and evaluate student performance.)		MAP scores up by 3 index points ACT scores up by 3 percentage points		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly		Administration #4
4	Provide cross- curricular instructions with core subject areas.		MAP scores up by 3 index points ACT scores up by 3 percentage points		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly		Administration #4
Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
3		Distribute daily announcements online.		Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #3
Goal 5: Provide opportunity for public awareness of the need for and use of technology in the school environment.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Invite and encourage parents/community members to attend labs during available hours.		Computer usage in labs will increase by 5% before and after school.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly.		Administration #2
2	Invite parents/community members to serve on the Technology Committee		Support of school technology by citizens will increase.		Technology Committee surveys will be reviewed twice each year.		Administration #2
Goal 8: Systematically secure, maintain, and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs, and communication process needs.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1		The use of management resources will be increased to streamline administrative processes and aid in the identification of areas of need.		Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly		Administration #1
2		Utilize online resources for attendance records		Collect student absentee reports online.		Attendance reports will be compiled daily.		Administration #3

Administration, Management & Communication Plans

The Technology Committee established the following action plans and implementation strategies to improve the district’s administration, data management, and communication processes:

Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level.

Objective 1: Update computer labs with new machines on a rotation basis, putting existing machines in the

classrooms.

Objective 2: Install SmartBoards or Mimio Boards and projectors in all classrooms in the district as funds

become available.

Objective 5: Make more computers available in classrooms and install another 10-station computer lab in

the high school.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2*5

6.4*1*2*4

6.8*1*4

More computers and other technological equipment will be made available for student use to increase and enhance their educational opportunities.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

Vocational Enhancement Grant

$30,000

Sept. of each year

Technological equipment will be moved to locations where it can best be utilized by students.

Technology Coordinator/

Classroom Teachers/

Principals

Goal 2: Provide students, faculty, and community access to the resources available through the LAN

and the Internet.

Objective 1: Before and after school computer labs open to students, faculty, and community.

Objective 2: Electronic grade book software utilized at all grade levels.

Objective 3: Lemberger School Information System utilized at all levels.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

7.5*3

Before and after school computer labs will continue to be provided to give students, faculty, and the community the opportunity to develop additional technology skills.

01-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Change lab hours, as needed, to accommodate all users.

Technology Support Staff/

Librarians/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

Teachers will be provided with training and support in using the electronic grade book software and Lemberger system.

07-01-03 to 06-03-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$2,000 per year

Sept. of each year

Additional training will be provided, as needed.

Technology Coordinator/

Classroom Teachers

Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that

will lead to improved student achievement.

Objective 1: Provide computer skills, computer application, and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning

the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas.

Objective 4: Provide cross-curricular instructions with core subject areas.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Com

pletion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2*5

6.4*1*2*4

6.8*1*4

More computers and other technological equipment will be made available for student use to increase and enhance their educational opportunities.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

Vocational Enhancement Grant

$30,000.00

Sept. of each year

Technological equipment will be moved to locations where it can best be utilized by students. Technology Support Staff and Technology Coordinator will offer ideas to classroom teachers, as needed.

Technology Coordinator/

Technology Support Staff/

Classroom Teachers/

Principals

Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.

Objective 3: Distribute daily announcements online.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/ Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives

1 and 2

6.4*1*4

Students and teachers will have access to the daily announcements via the school’s website and/or e-mail rather than having hard copies of the announcements delivered to all classrooms.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

When the procedure is first introduced, both methods of delivery (online and hard copies) will be utilized until students and teachers and comfortable with the new procedure of assessing announcements online.

Technology Coordinator/

Technology Support Staff

Goal 5: Provide opportunity for public awareness of the need for and use of technology in the school

environment.

Objective 1: Invite and encourage parents/community members to attend labs during available hours.

Objective 2: Invite parents/community members to serve on the Technology Committee.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

7.5*3

Familiarize parents/community members with technology and seek input from them.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Communicate open lab times to the community. Change members of the Technology Committee, as needed.

Technology Support Staff/

Librarians/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 8: Systematically secure, maintain, and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs, and communication process needs.. Objective 1: The use of management resources will be increased to streamline administrative processes and aid in the identification of areas of need. Objective 2: Utilize online resources for attendance records.
CSIP Standard	MSIP Standard	Action Step/Activity	Timeline/Completion Date	Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget	Review Dates			Correction Strategies	Person Responsible
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.11-4	Curriculum will be input on the Lemberger Electronic Alignment Tool to increase data management opportunities.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District	Sept. of each year			Electronic Alignment Tool results will be analyzed for curriculum weaknesses.	Principals/ Curriculum Committees
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.11 6.41*2	MAP data will be disseminated to faculty through the use of the Crystal Report Program.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	DESE $0.00		Sept. of each year		Electronic Alignment Tool results will be analyzed for curriculum weaknesses.	Principals/ Curriculum Committees
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.414	Attendance records will be collected and maintained online.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District $0.00			Sept. of each year	Hard copies will also be kept of attendance records.	Principals/ Technical Support Staff

Resource TFA

Data Analysis, Objective, and Action Plans

Resource Data Analysis

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to identify strengths and weaknesses of the district’s access to and use of technology resources. The relationship between technology and those strengths and weaknesses are summarized below as they relate to:

1. Resource Distribution and Use

Strengths: We have two computer labs in the district. One is located in the elementary building, and the other is located in the middle school/high school library. In addition, we have two business education classrooms that serve as computer labs when regular classes are not scheduled in those classrooms. A new addition during the 2005-2006 school year is a wireless, mobile, laptop lab that can be moved from classroom to classroom as needed. All labs are used extensively by students and teachers.

Weaknesses: The district has limited funds available to allow the district to maintain, update, and acquire new technology, and the outlook for new funding is bleak right now in the State of Missouri.

Summary: As labs are replaced with technology budget monies, the computers from those labs are used to fill in rooms without computers.

2. Access and Use

Strengths: Equitable access to technology for all students and staff is ensured by the following methods:

Elementary: The elementary students are given an opportunity to access technology through regularly scheduled computer class time.

Middle School: The middle school students have the opportunity to enroll in two different computer-related courses. Two computer labs are available, one of which is the middle school business education classroom. The other computer lab is available for use with a sign up schedule. Labs are open before and after school for student and staff use.

High School: The high school students have the opportunity to enroll in five different computer-related courses. One vocational business computer lab is available for use when a vocational business class is not scheduled in the lab. The high school library is equipped with 25 computers, and the elementary lab is equipped with 25 computers. Teachers can schedule time in the library or lab throughout the day to assure access to computers for their students. Labs are open before and after school for student and staff use.

3. Policies and Procedure

Strengths: The Bloomfield R-XIV District has a written Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Agreement that students and parents must sign before students may use computers in the district. The AUP and Internet Agreement was revised and approved by the Board of Education in September of 2001 and is in compliance with the CIPA. This AUP and Internet Agreement follows the guidelines suggested by the Missouri School Board Association. The signed agreements are on file at each building in the school district.

Weaknesses: Follow-up procedures and management resources should be updated as new technology becomes available.

4. CSIP/MSIP

Strengths: The district is working toward meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students who increased MAP scores at most grade levels in Communication Arts and Math increased. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Weaknesses: The district is falling short of meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period in some areas, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts, where scores remained fairly steady. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Resource Objectives

The Technology Committee established the following objectives to support the goals of the Technology Plan and address the distribution and use of the district’s technology resources:

OBJECTIVE FORM
Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that will lead to improved student achievement.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Provide computer skills, computer application and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas. (NETS used to assess and evaluate student performance.)		MAP scores up by 3 index points ACT scores up by 3 percentage points		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly		Resource #3, #4
2	Increase computers for classroom use.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly		Resource #1, #2
4	Provide cross- curricular instructions with core subject areas.		MAP scores up by 3 index points ACT scores up by 3 percentage points		MAP and ACT scores will be reviewed yearly		Resource #4
Goal 8: Systematically secure, maintain, and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs, and communication process needs.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
1		The use of management resources will be increased to streamline administrative processes and aid in the identification of areas of need.		Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff.		Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly		Resource #3
2		Utilize online resources for attendance records		Collect student absentee reports online.		Attendance reports will be compiled daily.		Resource #3

Resource Plans

The Technology Committee established the following action plans and implementation strategies to support adequate and equitable distribution and use of the district’s technology:

Goal 3: Provide access to technologies that will help students master concepts and develop skills that will lead to improved student achievement. Objective 1: Provide computer skills, computer application, and Internet instruction in grades K-12 aligning the computer curricular goals with those of the core subject areas. Objective 2: Increase computers for classroom use. Objective 4: Provide cross-curricular instructions with core subject areas.
CSIP Standard	MSIP Standard	Action Step/Activity	Timeline/Com pletion Date	Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget	Review Dates	Correction Strategies		Person Responsible
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.325 6.4124 6.81*4	More computers and other technological equipment will be made available for student use to increase and enhance their educational opportunities.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District Technology Funds Vocational Enhancement Grant $30,000.00	Sept. of each year	Technological equipment will be moved to locations where it can best be utilized by students. Technology Support Staff and Technology Coordinator will offer ideas to classroom teachers, as needed.		Technology Coordinator/ Technology Support Staff/ Classroom Teachers/ Principals
Goal 8: Systematically secure, maintain, and upgrade data management software to adequately serve administrative management needs, data management/student record needs, and communication process needs. Objective 1: The use of management resources will be increased to streamline administrative processes and aid in the identification of areas of need. Objective 2: Utilize online resources for attendance records.
CSIP Standard	MSIP Standard	Action Step/Activity	Timeline/Completion Date	Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget	Review Dates	Correction Strategies	Person Responsible
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.11-4	Curriculum will be input on the Lemberger Electronic Alignment Tool to increase data management opportunities.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District	Sept. of each year	Electronic Alignment Tool results will be analyzed for curriculum weaknesses.	Principals/ Curriculum Committees
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.11 6.41*2	MAP data will be disseminated to faculty through the use of the Crystal Report Program.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	DESE $0.00	Sept. of each year	Electronic Alignment Tool results will be analyzed for curriculum weaknesses.	Principals/ Curriculum Committees
Goal 5 Objectives 1 and 2	6.414	Attendance records will be collected and maintained online.	07-01-03 to 06-30-06	District $0.00	Sept. of each year	Hard copies will also be kept of attendance records.	Principals/ Technical Support Staff

Technical Support TFA

Data Analysis, Objective, and Action Plans

Technical Support Data Analysis

The Technology Committee used data from the following areas to identify strengths and weaknesses of the district’s support of its technology resources. The relationship between technology and those strengths and weaknesses are summarized below as they relate to:

1. Technical Support

Strengths: The district has a full time technology director.

The staff indicated that training opportunities are sufficient and given at times most acceptable to participants’ schedules.

An electronic inventory of equipment and software was started in August 2000.

Weaknesses: The district should establish building technology contacts and grade level technology contacts in each building. These technology contacts should be trained in hardware and software troubleshooting techniques

The staff indicated in the survey that they experience equipment problems in the library/media center more often than once a month.

A better means of inventory and training needs to be established.

Summary: Our CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 1 states that we will continue to update K-12 curriculum that integrates technological skill development and student performance expectations at grade levels. CSIP Objective 5, Strategy 2 states that we will continue to update and acquire appropriate equipment/software to support technology within the curriculum. The machines are upgraded as monies become available. Grade level technology contact persons will be trained at every grade level, K-12, to assist the technology director in troubleshooting problems.

2. Access and Use

Strengths: All teachers have access to the Internet and local LAN since 100% of the classrooms have at least one computer and an Internet connection (2002 COT).

3. Policies and Procedure

Strengths: The district has approved an Acceptable Use Policy as part of the school handbook. Students and parents are encouraged to sign these forms, and they are kept on file.

The Technology Coordinator plans to develop an electronic maintenance request form for staff to use to report any technological maintenance issues.

Weaknesses: Middle school and high school students need to have individual log ins to allow them rights to access the programs they need, thus providing better tracking of computer use.

Follow-up procedures should be implemented to insure that all students, faculty, and staff have signed AUPs on file.

4. CSIP/MSIP

Strengths: The district is working toward meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period. From 2003 to 2005, the percentage of students who increased MAP scores at most grade levels in Communication Arts and Math increased. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Weaknesses: The district is falling short of meeting its CSIP goal (Objective #1) of increasing MAP scores by 10% over a four-year period in some areas, especially at the eleventh grade level in Communication Arts, where scores remained fairly steady. This comparison can be seen in the graphs included in the Current Status – Compiling Raw Data section of this Technology Plan.

Technical Support Objectives

The Technology Committee established the following objectives to support the goals of the Technology Plan and address adequate support of the district’s technology resources:

OBJECTIVE FORM
Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level.
Objective Number	Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured		Weakness from Data Analysis
3	Install a SPAM filtering device.		Unwanted e-mail or SPAM will be eliminated.		E-mail will be checked daily.		Technical Support #2
4	Create individual log-ins for all students.		Students will be given the rights to allow them to access what they need, thus providing better tracking of computer use.		Computer log will be reviewed monthly.			Technical Support #2
Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.
Objective Number		Objective		Progress Expected		Progress Measured			Weakness from Data Analysis
1		Provide workshops and in-services that provide hands-on training in web page.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly			Technical Support #1, #4
2		Provide funding for teachers to attend out-of-district workshops.		The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.		Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly			Technical Support #1, #4

Goal 7: Maintain the LAN.
Objective Number	Objective	Progress Expected	Progress Measured	Weakness from Data Analysis
1	Provide the network with up-to-date equipment and software updates.	The number of lessons/course involving technology in instruction will increase by 5%.	Technology use survey and PBTEs will be reviewed yearly	Technical Support #1, #2
2	Maintain and update anti-virus protection on all servers and workstations.	Technology down time will fall within a 3-day range.	Service Records, COT, and Inventory will be reviewed yearly.	Technical Support #1
3	Maintain Internet filtering.	Access will be denied to Internet sites that are not conducive to the learning environment.	Computer log will be checked monthly.	Technical Support #1, #2
4	Provide, maintain, and enforce an up-to-date student and staff AUP for technology use.	100% of the students, faculty, and staff will have a signed AUP on file.	AUPs will be reviewed and updated yearly.	Technical Support #3
5	Implement a procedure by which faculty and staff use an online maintenance/repair request form to inform the Technology Coordinator of technological problems within the district.	Management resources will be accessed by 80% of the staff. Technology down time will fall within a 3-day range.	Technology use survey will be reviewed yearly. Service Records, COT, and Inventory will be reviewed yearly.	Technical Support #1

Technical Support Plans

The Technology Committee established the following action plans and implementation strategies to support goals and objectives:

Goal 1: Provide appropriate up-to-date technologies to students at every grade level.

Objective 3: Install a SPAM filtering device.

Objective 4: Create individual log-ins for all students

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives

1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

The Technology Coordinator will install SPAM filtering to prohibit school e-mail accounts from receiving junk e-mail.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Owners of school e-mail accounts will be surveyed annually to help determine the effectiveness of the SPAM filter.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

Individual log-ins will give students access to software, data, and Internet sites they need for the classes in which they are enrolled. Individual log-ins will also provide better tracking of computer use.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Delete log-ins as students graduate or leave the district. Add log-ins as students enter the district.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 4: Provide training and encouragement to allow the staff to effectively use existing technologies.

Objective 1: Provide workshops and in-services that provide hands-on training in web page.

Objective 2: Provide funding for teachers to attend out-of-district workshops.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

In-services on various technological topics will be conducted for all staff.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$2,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Surveys will be conducted annually so staff will have input as to what training sessions are provided.

Technology Coordinator/

Technology Support Staff

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1-*4

6.1*2

6.7*1*3*6

Teachers will be encouraged to attend out-of-district workshops to gain technological expertise and ideas.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District Professional Development Funds

$1,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

The Technology Coordinator and Technology Support Staff will let teachers know about upcoming technological workshops.

Classroom Teachers/

Technology Support Staff/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 7: Maintain the LAN.

Objective 1: Provide the network with up-to-date equipment and software updates.

Objective 2: Maintain and update anti-virus protection on all servers and workstations.

Objective 3: Maintain Internet filtering.

Objective 4: Provide, maintain, and enforce an up-to-date student and staff AUP for technology use.

Objective 5: Implement a procedure by which faculty and staff use an online maintenance/repair request form to

inform the Technology Coordinator of technological problems within the district.

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Action Step/Activity

Timeline/Completion Date

Funding Source & Estimated Cost/Budget

Review Dates

Correction Strategies

Person Responsible

Goal 5

Objectives

1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

6.8*1*4

The district will maintain the proper licenses for software for copyright purposes and to allow for maximum access.

07-01-03 to 06-30-03

District Technology Grant

$2,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Software licenses will be reviewed annually to make sure one is owned for all software used by the district.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives

1 and 2

6.4*1

The district will continue to contact MOREnet for internet services.

07-01-03 to 06-30-03

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$4,500.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Guidelines from MOREnet will be reviewed periodically to stay abreast of requirements and changes.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2*5

6.4*1*2*4

6.8*1*4

The establishment of an additional computer lab in the high school will increase student access to appropriate technology for instruction.

07-01-03 to 06-30-03

Vocational Enhancement Grant

$28,000.00

Sept. of each year

The lab schedule will be reviewed weekly to determine lab use.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2*5

6.4*1*2*4

6.8*1*4

SmartBoards, Mimio Boards, or PC to TV converters will be added to all classrooms to allow for simultaneous access to technology-enhanced instruction for all students in each classroom.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$30,000.00

Sept. of each year

Inventories will be conducted annually to verify the equipment housed in each classroom.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.1*2

6.4*1-*4

6.7*1*3*6

In-service on application of available technology will be conducted to increase staff confidence and use.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$2,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Surveys will be conducted annually to seek technology topics in which the staff is interested.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.3*2-*5

6.4*1-*4

6.8*1*4

9.2

Additional computer tests will be implemented to correlate with the reading material available in the library and classrooms for the Accelerated Reader Program.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District Elementary Library Budget

$800.00 per year

District Middle School/High School Library Budget

$400.00 per year

Sept. of each year

New tests will be added as additional reading material is purchased.

Classroom Teachers/

Librarians/

Technology

Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

Anti-virus protection and Internet filtering

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

Title V

Title VI B

Title II D

$1,000.00 per year

Sept. of each year

Software for anti-virus protection and Internet filtering will be maintained and updated, as needed.

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*2*4

Signed AUPs will be required for all students and staff who use computers.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Signed AUPs will be reviewed annually.

Technology Support Staff/

Technology Coordinator

Goal 5

Objectives 1 and 2

6.4*1*4

Staff will inform the Technology Coordinator of technological malfunctions online by utilizing an online maintenance/repair form.

07-01-03 to 06-30-06

District

$0.00

Sept. of each year

Upon receipt of the online maintenance/

repair form, the Technology Coordinator will schedule the repair and determine an estimated completion time.

Principals/

Technology Coordinator/

Staff

Dissemination, Monitoring, and Evaluation

The Technology Committee has formulated processes for ongoing communication/dissemination with community representatives and stakeholders. Methods and activities are regularly monitored to allow for adjustments as necessary. Evaluation of the plan’s effectiveness and validity is addressed using the following strategies:

Dissemination

Each technology committee member will be given a copy of the plan to evaluate and asked to report back to the technology coordinator any adjustments they see that need to be made. The plan will be presented to the Bloomfield R-XIV School Board by the technology committee for board approval. The plan will be submitted to Instructional Technology with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for review and approval prior to March 1, 2006. A copy of the plan will be available to the school staff by having a copy on file with each building principal. Parents and business leaders will be informed that a new technology plan has been approved by the school board. This will be accomplished through the board minutes and through the summary of the board meeting published in the local newspaper. The plan will also be available for viewing on the school website.

Progress reports will be created on an annual basis to the district by way of the school newsletter, which is mailed to all patrons, stakeholders and policy makers (board members, legislators, civic leaders, etc.) of the district. Progress is also reported in faculty meetings to continue to meet CSIP standards. These reports will inform the district of purchases, changes in policies, and other pertinent information relating to technology. Teachers are given copies of the technology plan at the beginning of each school year. A copy is kept in the Superintendent’s office for any person interested in reading it.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The technology committee will meet formally one time per year, or more often if needed, to review the status of the technology plan. The district technology support staff will monitor hardware, infrastructure, and software on an ongoing basis to see if it fulfills the district technology plan. Superintendent, principals, and technology support staff will monitor the acquisition of technology to see if it fulfills the district technology plan.

The effectiveness of the district technology plan will be evaluated through a survey of staff and students to see if goals and objectives and the action plans are being met. The impact of technology on student learning will be evaluated by reviewing MAP test results and other student learning assessment tools, such as teacher evaluation and observation. The effectiveness of the district technology plan will be evaluated through a periodic survey of past graduates to see if goals and objectives and action plans are being met.

The school board evaluates the technology program every December. At this time, the plan is updated and approved by the board. The technology mission statement is used to determine the effectiveness of the program and also the detailed criteria of the technology plan. If any changes are required, it will be adopted at this time. The board will assess the plan according to the state requirements. Goals and objectives will be examined to see if progress toward meeting the stated objectives is being met. Individual goals and objectives are evaluated by the action plan. Adjustments that need to be made to correct or improve the technology plan will be completed as they arise.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Training Data - Teacher Preparation TFA, Administration TFA, Resource TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Administrative Networking Tools (Fiscal Management) - Administration TFA, Resource TFA, and Technical Support TFA

Data Management Tools (Student Information Systems, Grade Books)

Student Data Analysis

3. Curriculum/Instruction

5. Policies and Procedures

Student Learning Objectives

OBJECTIVE FORM

Objective

Student Learning Plans

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

Teacher Data Analysis

1. Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction

Teacher Objectives

OBJECTIVE FORM

Objective

Objective

Objective

Objective

Objective

Teacher Preparation Plans

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

Administration, Management & Communications Data Analysis

1. Administration/Data Management/Communication Processes

Administration, Management & Communications Objectives

OBJECTIVE FORM

Objective

Objective

Objective

Objective

Objective

Objective

Administration, Management & Communication Plans

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

CSIP Standard

MSIP Standard

Review Dates

Resource Data Analysis

1. Resource Distribution and Use

Resource Objectives

OBJECTIVE FORM

Objective

Objective

Resource Plans

CSIP Standard