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Etowah City School Technology Plan
Technology:
1.To improve access to technology for teachers, students, and when applicable, collaborate with adult
literacy providers.
2.To improve academic achievement and meet or exceed the NETS Technology literacy
3.To increase use of technology in order to improve instruction that is aligned with state standards
4.To use advanced technology in order to improve student academic achievement.
Which need(s) does this Goal address?
Meeting and/or exceeding the NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) for both teachers and students.
How is this Goal linked to the system's Five-Year Plan?
Incorporates the increase of use of technology in the classroom by teachers and students by having access to the latest technology available.
Action Steps:
*Use advanced technology to improve student academic achievement that is aligned with state standards.
*Update all classrooms in grades K-8 with Smartboards and teacher laptops to improve and enhance delivery of curriculum.
*Purchase/subscribe to instructional software to enhance teacher instruction and ensure delivery of curriculum through technology: United Streaming, Brainpop, EducationCity.com, Essential Skills, IXL Math, Discovery Education Assessment: formative assessment program to allow teachers to track student
progress with state standards, Online lesson planning program - Oncourse, allows teachers to track which standards have been taught
throughout the school year.
Time Line: Beginning SY 09-10 and continue annually
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Federal Projects Director, Principal, SpEd Supervisor
Required Resources: Updated technology in classrooms: smartboards, laptops, Annual subscriptions to instructional programs and assessments, Subscription to Oncourse
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources: Smartboards: $40,000 Title I ARRA and $20,000 IDEA ARRA
Laptops: $7200 Title I ARRA and $7200 IDEA ARRA
United Streaming: $2000 local
Brainpop: $500 Title IID
Education City: $1200 Title I
Essential Skills: $3500 Title I ARRA and $1350 21st Century Learning
IXL Math: $1850 Title IID ARRA
Discovery Education Assessment: $2300 Title VI
Oncourse: $1000 Title IID ARRA
Evaluation Strategy: All teachers will have technology observations throughout the school year to assess teacher use of technology and student interaction
Yearly teacher evaluations will includes NETS standards
Annual technology needs assessment
Teacher feedback on purchase of online subscriptions for delivery of curriculum
Monitor content and teacher use
State and local test scores to show value of service
Performance Results/Outcomes: Review the increased use of technology in the classroom Teacher evaluations to show improvement in the quality and quantity of technology used for classroom instruction
Incorporate student learning with updated visual/technological equipment to improve teaching practices
Action Step
Increase access to technology to improve academic achievement and technology literacy of all students
and to improve the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum and instruction
*Maintain and upgrade as necessary Internet Connectivity and firewall protection
*Update to a wireless network to allow for more usage of the internet for video streaming and online programs, as well as provide more flexibility and mobility in using teacher laptops
Timeline:Beginning SY 09-10 and continue annually
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Director of Schools, Principal
Required Resources:Contract for services with ENA for yearly connectivity
Installation of wireless network: Aug 09 To be maintained annually
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources: Internet Connectivity and Firewall - ENA E-Rate: $28,050
Local: $7,010
Wireless Network Upgrade $13,000 local funds, Aug. 09
Evaluation Strategy: Yearly teacher evaluations will include NETS standards
Monitor content and actual teacher use. Test scores to show value of service.
All teachers will have technology observations throughout the school year to assess teacher use of technology and student interaction
Performance Results/Outcomes: Review the increased use of technology in the classroomTeacher evaluations to show improvement in the quality and quantity of technology used for classroom instruction.
Review the increased ability to have a safety connection to all rooms and the ability to expand as updates allow us to be on the cutting edge of technology available to the classrooms.
Action Step
Increase computer literacy and access to technology for all students
*All grade levels K-8 have scheduled classes in the computer lab each week
*Students in Grades 4-8 have two classes per week in the computer lab under the direction of the media specialist to develop and increase their skills in effectively using technology.
*Computer lab to be updated in order to keep up with current technology and to improve education services
Timeline: Beginning SY 09-10 and continue annually
Required Resources: Computer Lab update: SY 10-11
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Media Specialist, Principal, Federal Projects Director
Required Resources: Purchase of updated computers, computer tables, and chairs for the school wide computer lab
Schedule to be re-evaluated annually to plan the best schedule for all classes to use the lab
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources:Computer Lab update: $35,000 Title I ARRA SY
10-11
Media Specialist: $50,000 local funds annually
Evaluation Strategy: Yearly teacher evaluations will include NETS standards
Monitor content and actual teacher use. Test scores to show value of service.
All teachers will have technology observations throughout the school year to assess teacher use of technology and student interaction
Performance Results/Outcomes:Review the increased use of technology in the classroomIncorporate student learning with updated visual/technological equipment to improve teaching practices.
Incorporate student learning with updated visual/technological equipment to improve teaching practices
Action Step
Provide ongoing, sustained professional development for all school professionals to further the effective use of technology and improve the capacity of all teachers to integrate technology effectively into the
curriculum and instruction
*Professional development to be based on student academic needs, teacher surveys, the annual needs assessment and technological upgrades
*Teachers will be given continuous professional development throughout the school year to improve their skills in using upgraded technology in their classrooms: smartboards, laptops
*Training to be given annually on how to incorporate Internet Safety into the curriculum. Each classroom teacher will receive a Safety Information Packet at the beginning of each school year to provide additional information on this topic.
*Teachers will receive professional development training to learn how to effectively use the Discovery Education Assessment program, which allows them to track their students progress in meeting the TN state standards.
*Training for the Oncourse program will be given and updated throughout the year an online lesson planning subscription that allows teachers and administrators to track how often state standards have been taught
*Training to be given on the Thinkfinity program which allows teachers to pull up-to-date information off the web to support curriculum standards
Time frame: Beginning SY 09-10 and continue annually
Training for Discovery Education: Nov 09 and to further develop SY 10-11
Training for Thinkfinity: Jan. 10 and to further develop when needed SY 10-11
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Federal Projects Director, Principal, Director of Schools
Required Resources: Teacher laptops to be used during training
Updated technology in classroom
Subscriptions to online programs and formative assessment program
Internet Safety Information
Schedule for Professional Development
Annual needs assessment and teacher surveys
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources: Discovery Education Assessment Training: $1500 annuallyTitle IID and Title IID ARRA funds
All other programs will be provided in-house $1000 annually Title IID funds and local funds
Evaluation Strategy: All teachers will have technology observations throughout the school year to assess teacher use of technology and student interaction
Yearly teacher evaluations will includes NETS standards
Annual technology needs assessment
Teacher feedback on training and programs
Online programs - Oncourse and Discovery Education will be monitored by administration to see the frequency of use by teachers
Performance Results/Outcomes:Review the increased use of technology in the classroomTeacher evaluations to show improvement in the quality and quantity of technology used for classroom instruction.
Incorporate student learning with updated visual/technological equipment to improve teaching practices.
Teacher feedback to show increased comfort and ability to use technology in the classroom.
Increase in the use of online programs - Oncourse and Discovery Education; monitored by administration.
Action Step
Use technology to increase communication within the school building and with parents
*School website used for school information, parent notices, and academic and curricular information that parents can use to help their child at home.
*Push-to-talk phone service is updated annually for communication within the school building and for field trips - this service ensures a safer school environment.
*New phone system installed at the school which provides a voice mailbox for all professionals and allows parents to be able to get in touch with teachers easier and faster. Phone system is also compatible with the Intercom so that classrooms can be reached through the phone system.
*Parent Notification service subscription annually - can keep parents up-to-date with announcements and in emergencies. This service can be translated to other languages when necessary.
*Basic Local/Long Distance Phone Service - AT&T
Timeline: Website: updated on a consistent basis to provide current information
Push-to-talk service: updated annually
New phone system: SY 09-10
Parent Notification service: beginning SY 09-10; to be continued annually
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Finance Director, Federal Projects Director, Principal, Director of Schools
Required Resources: Contract for Internet Connectivity and website subscription
Yearly contract with Nextel for push-to-talk service
Installation of new phones (Fall 09) and training on how to use
Annual subscription to Alert Now for the Parent Notification Service
Continued monthly service with AT&T for basic phone and long distance
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources: Website: Network Solutions$250 local funds;
to be renewed by SY 11-12
Nextel service:E-Rate $9286 Local $2322
New Phone Installation: Local
Parent Notification Service: Alert Now $1,000 Title I ARRA
Basic Local/Long Distance Service E-Rate $3690
Local $925
Evaluation Strategy: Annual Parent Survey to determine effectiveness of website, teacher voicemail, and Parent Notification Service for communication.
Monitor use of communication methods by faculty, staff, parents, and students
Teacher feedback regarding phone system, voice mailboxes, and push-to-talk service
Review increased communication between parents, teachers, and administrators with increased technology.
Review parent survey to show increase in ability to communicate with parents
Action Step
Etowah City LEA assures that the Children's Internet Protection Act compliance has been met at Etowah City School
*Maintain firewall protection, and upgrade when necessary, to filter inappropriate content from the Internet
*Review and revise when necessary the ECS Board Policy concerning Internet usage and maintain up-to-date standards for Internet Safety
*Training to be given annually on how to incorporate Internet Safety into the curriculum. Each classroom teacher will receive a Safety Information Packet at the beginning of each school year to provide additional
information on this topic
*Students and their families will receive Internet Safety handouts at the beginning of the school year
*All employees will be required to sign a written agreement so that they will comply with internet guidelines set forth by the Director of Schools and board policy
*Internet safety practices will be discussed with students during technology classes
*All students must have written permission from their parents/guardians to use the Internet. This signed document also serves as an agreement for the student to use the Internet appropriately
Timeline: To be compliant annually
Person(s) Responsible: Technology Coordinator, Director of Schools, Classroom Teachers, Principal
Required Resources: Contract for services with ENA for yearly connectivity for firewall protection
Internet safety packets for employees
Internet permission slips and agreements for students/parents
Projected Cost(s) & Funding Sources: ENA E-rate: $28,050 Local: $7010
Local funds: $500 for Internet information packets, agreements, and training
Evaluation Strategy: Monitor student and teacher use of Internet
Technology Coordinator to see that all students and employees have turned in an Internet agreement.
Training on Internet safety to be attended by all employees
Performance Results/Outcomes: Monitor decrease in the amounts of Internet safety-related incidents. Monitor compliance with CIPA on a consistent basis throughout the school year.
Final Draft approved 5/7/08
Revised 2-10-10
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