Blake School District : Technology Plan

Blake School District

Technology Plan

Blake Elementary School District

Technology Plan

Component 1: Executive Summary/Introduction

Executive Summary

Technology Plan

Blake Elementary School District

2006 -20011

Revised January 2008

Executive Summary

The Blake Elementary School District is placed in a rural setting and considered the smallest one room school district in California. The closest town is 45-minute drive away. The town is comprised of a post office, fire station and the school surrounded by ranches and homes. The school is set on approximately 3 acres of property, with 1-softball/soccer fields and 1 basketball court. The buildings include 2 portable classrooms and the office. Students use the leased computers on a daily basis. The computer area is open daily. Student use of the four computers is limited as curriculum and Internet is on a 56K phone line.

The school is small and serves around 20 lower to middle income students per year. Twenty percent of the population are of Hispanic, Black or Native American origin. Eighty percent of the population are Caucasian. The surrounding community supports the school, and at times the school is the focal point of the community.

The District has been working with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office over the past four years to bring technology to the students, especially the Internet.

Plan Introduction

The plan will provide a description of the overall education strategy for how technology will be integrated to enhance teaching, training and student achievement.

In looking at the overall STAR results (State Standard Testing) the student's continue to show growth. The District has set a goal to achieve proficiency in math and language arts for all students. At this time, the data reveals the following:

Language Arts/Reading:
2006- 49% were proficient, 2006-%50 were proficient
Math:
2006- 53% were proficient, 2006-71% were proficient.

While we are not yet 100% proficient in either curriculum area, our immediate concern is with Language Arts. Therefore, the School Board has approved the Technology Plan to integrate Technology into the Language Arts curriculum to improve our State Standard Testing.

Blake Elementary School has created a Computer / Multimedia / Library area for students as well as some use to the parents and community members in the town of Woody. It has one three networked computer center and one printer. The computer stations are group together in the back of the classroom.

The next step is to establish broadband Internet connections within the classroom. At this time we have dial-up only and it is shared by all four computers in the classroom. Broadband Internet is needed for student's to utilize web sites for research projects, access to web delivered curriculum and video conferencing. As of January 2008, we have entered into a search for a Satellite Internet Provider. It is our goal to have this technology in place by the end of the 2007-2008 school year.

Each student will have a technology portfolio. This portfolio will follow them throughout their education at Blake School. It begins with very basic instruction in Kindergarten/1st grade and continues to build up to multimedia presentations in the upper grades. This portfolio is a tool to help the students perform at a high level of standards relating to technology. This portfolio will allow teachers to assess each student's progress and set appropriate technology goals. The portfolio will be based on the California Technology Standards.

The District will maintain a School Website where parents and community members can view the SARC, LEAP and this Technology Plan and other important information and statistics regarding Blake School.

Technology will be integrated throughout the curriculum to help student's master the state standards. Students will be given the opportunity to use technology in their daily class work.

Staff will use electronic mail to communicate between colleagues, parents, professionals and the world. Teachers and Staff will use a web site to post homework and other classroom information to communicate with the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians will be able to communicate via e-mail to their child's teacher. The use of video conferencing will be made available to Blake once Broadband service is at Blake. Bringing the resources and promise of the Internet to this very small school district is a prime goal for the school board.

The plan describes how ongoing sustained training will help teachers, principal and staff to ensure the use of technology.

Each year the certificated and classified staff will be given at least two computer-training sessions at the school site and one outside enrichment training session. They will also go through an annual goals and objectives review.

Teachers will be required to create a technology portfolio, which will be reviewed and updated yearly to show professional growth in technology. Each teacher will be required to work toward certification in technology use. The CTAP technology Certification Proficiency Levels will be used as a base for teacher proficiency.

Teachers will go through a midyear Technology Evaluation. At this time teachers will be evaluated on the progress of student portfolios as well as their own technology portfolio, goals will be reviewed and adjustments made when necessary, and the second computer training session will be set up to meet the needs and goals of the staff to better meet the needs of each student.

The plan identifies ongoing technical support, training and assistance available to teachers, administration, staff and school media personnel.

Blake Elementary School District contracts with Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS). KCSOS supplies technical support, training and service to the Blake Elementary School District.

California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP) assists with grant information, provides assistance with training and current events pertaining to technology.

Teachers, Administrators and staff have classes available to them through Kern County Superintendent of Schools, University Extension classes, and CTAP.

The school will subscribe to periodicals to keep them abreast of the ever-changing arena of technology.

The school is looking at self-paced programs to teach the teacher/administrator and staff about various programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Staff will use electronic mail to communicate between colleagues, parents, professionals and technical support.

Ongoing Maintenance

Our current contracts include upgrading and maintenance. KCSOS will continue to support our system with upgrades and repairs at least every six months. The Local Area Network will be repaired and upgraded as needed by the Kern County Superintendent Schools.

Availability of Finances and Staff Resources

Funding for implementation and financial support will be derived from a combination of funding sources. Non restricted funds as well as general funds will be spent on technology support, specialized training, and programs for students. All CTAP offerings will not impact the Blake budget. Any future Technology Grant money will assist upgrades in equipment, Internet connectivity and communication financially.

s Ongoing Review and Assessment Component

Each student will have a technology portfolio. This portfolio will follow the student throughout his/her stay at Blake School. It will begin in Kindergarten/1st grade with very basic instruction and end in 8th grade with complex programs and hardware instruction. Mid year the Principal/Superintendent and classroom teacher will review portfolios and make suggestions and recommendations. New students will be assessed and spend time on the computers to catch up with their grade level if needed. Students are also required to read and sign, along with their parent/guardian, an Acceptable Use Policy for the use of District computers and the Internet.

Teachers will go through annual goal and objective review with the Principal/Superintendent. Currently, there is one teacher in this district who acts as the teacher/principal. CTAP at the Kern County Supt. of Schools will assist the oversight of assessment for the District. Each year the teacher will integrate technology into one subject area until all subjects are incorporated into classroom instruction. By the year 2011 the teacher will be integrating at least four subject areas into technology.

Teachers will be participating in CTAP Technology Certification Proficiency Level Program. By the year 2011 100% of the teachers will have completed level 2.

Technical and Infrastructure Standards

Computers are hooked up to a Cisco Hub using Novell Border Manager (see Appendix 3). The Network system is run on Category 5 wires with a Fiber Optic Backbone.

The Internet System is comprised of a server located at the Kern County Supt. of Schools.

The network computers at Blake School are on two different levels. The Classroom Computers and the District Office Computer combine to make up these two levels.

The classroom computers there are a total of 4 computers. Three of these are 200 MHz; they have 32 Megs DRAM, and 3.2 GB of hard drive and 10/100 Ethernet workstations. The teacher/principalÃ�Â¢Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½s workstation is networked along with these and is a 200 MHz that has 32 Megs of RAM.

The district office computer is also a 200 MHz; 32 Megs DRAM, and 3.2 GB of hard drive and 10/100 Ethernet workstation.

1a. Plan Duration
        Starting Date                   Ending Date
        02/01/2006                       01/30/2011

Component 2: Stakeholders

2a. Planning Team

Daryl Bohman                    Board Member
Dr. Kevin Silberberg        Superintendent
Various Parents                School Site Council
Erin Rogers                      Secretary
Sherri Eggleston              Principal/Teacher

2a. Stakeholders Narrative

In order to implement the goals as determined by the District Technology Committee, or the Stakeholders, the following steps will take place.

1. The committee will review the goals adopted by the governing board in order to target support in identifying appropriate goals for the District Technology Plan.

2. An analysis of multiple measures of student data will be used to assess how the goals of the Technology Plan can support student achievement.

3. Goals will be determined by the District Technology Committee.

4. Goals will be prioritized by the District Technology Committee.

Component 3: Curriculum

3a. Availability of Appropriate Technology

Technology is available to and used by all students; students that are below grade level, on grade level, above grade level, GATE, have special needs, at risk or have an IEP. There is a bank of three computers in the back of the one classroom. Students are able to use the computers during class, at break time and during lunch break. Computers are also available for use after school upon request. For upper grade students (5th - 8th) there are a few CTAP donated laptops that are accessible to them throughout the day and can be checked out by those students who do not have computers at home.

At this time the dial up Internet is available to the four computers in the classroom. We have set a goal to bring in a professional to check our wiring and to tell the District what needs to be done to insure that a broadband connection to the Internet be available in the classroom.

3b. District's Current Use of Hardware and Software

To address each individual student, Technology is used to meet a variety of needs.

READING
There are reading centers, which address those who are beginning readers and those who have special needs or are at risk. These centers are in small groups (3 or less). Students use computer software to reinforce their learning of phonics, chunking, decoding, sentence structure and other reading skills.

Blake School District has just aquired the Scholastic Reading Counts Program for all of our students. This interactive reading achievement program allows us to encourage and monitor independent reading for each student. Reading Counts motivates students to read, will match students with literature on their reading level, make the students accountable for what they read, and recognize and reward students' reading achievement.   The Achievement test practice quizzes help students practice and develop the 13 essential reading skills tested throughout the nation. This type of independent reading programs helps students develop a lifelong love for books.

WRITING
Primary grades learn home-row keyboarding skills as early as fourth grade. Students also practice grade level standards in writing. Students are given daily writing assignments, which gives them the opportunity to utilize the computers and advance their skills and computer knowledge. Students are given library time daily, to utilize the library computers for research as a class.

Students in 4th-8th grades are scheduled weekly writing assignments to supplement classroom instructional benchmarks in support of the mastery of writing and language standards. Students (5th-8th) have access to laptops in the classroom, which are used toward the writing goals. Students are given independent writing time to do research in the library; using both books and the Internet.
Our 7th grade students are also participating in History Day, a county wide competition for students on Historical Events. This year's topic is "Confict and Compromise". History Day requires extensive research and writing skills, as well as presentation opportunities.

MATH
We have a small variety of software to address the needs in developing math skills. Students are able to work on math facts through interactive games. Software is available for all grade levels (K - 8th). We are currently using Millies Math for the lower grades and ALEKS math program for grades 4th-8th.

SPECIAL NEED STUDENTS:
Students who have difficulty reading can listen to questions in math and can work with numbers and not let words hinder their performance. They are able to be successful by using this software. Student's work at their ability level and at their pace, working towards the goal of meeting the California State Standards.

Levels of Proficiencies:
Students work with computers and software as early as Kindergarten. Students begin typing classes in 3rd grade teaching them the home-row keys and typing for speed and accuracy. Typing is taught from 3rd - 5th grade. Students begin typing letters, words and sentences in Kindergarten. Students type words, sentences and paragraphs in 1st - 3rd. Students in 3rd 4th and 5th type 5 paragraph essays. Students 5th - 8th type 2-6 page reports on given subjects pertaining to their curriculum.

Research on the Internet is limited due to the fact that dial-up creates a very slow web experience in the classroom. During non-instructional time students are able to do research on the computers along with the guidance of the school staff.

Teachers use technology in several ways. Communication with parents, research on the Internet, lesson plans and available workshops are all available via the teacher's computer.

Edusoft is another program that the Blake Teacher/Administrator uses to benchmark each student's progress. This program is new to the District in the 2004-2005 school year. Staff will be able to look at data that is California Standard based and see where each student is and where they need to be. This program breaks down the standards and allows the student, teachers and Administration to know which standards have been mastered and which need to be learned.

A new grading software is currently being evaluated. This program is standards aligned and technology based and will be implemented by the 2006 - 2007 school year. This grading program will allow teachers to access the individual students overall grades, a grade in a particular assignment, missing assignments, standards met and not met and printouts for parents to view their child's progress.

A Blake Elementary School District Web Page is accessible to all via the Kern County Supt. of Schools web server. On this web site, the Blake Community can view the SARC, LEAP and other vital information regarding the school. Our goal is to update this web page and put more useful information on it useful to our parents.

Attendance is not managed through technology because of the small size of the District.

Each year at Back-To-School night, the teaching staff discusses with the parents the web sites available to them to check homework or communication. How to use the web site and is also discussed.

3c. District's Curricular Goals

The Blake Elementary School Board has adopted the following goals as developed by the Technology Committee.

1. Create a learning community, which provides opportunities through technology for students and teacher to become lifelong learners by providing technology in each classroom.

2. Integrate instructional technology to meet students' needs to access and process information, communicate knowledge, develop and enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills.

3. Improve student achievement by restructuring teaching and learning through use of technology.

4. Provide students the opportunity to explore and experience events, which could not take place within the confines to the classroom through appropriate existing and emerging technologies and software.

5. Ensure equal access to technology regardless of learning styles, differences, or capabilities.

6. Expand the vision of connectivity through Internet access in the classroom.

7. Monitor and evaluate the effective use of technology as a tool for learning.

The education of our students is the goal for our involvement in the use of technology. Technology is forever changing and advancing on a daily basis and therefore the District establishes goals and strategies that are sound academically and will sustain the changes that tomorrow brings.

3d. Using Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

Goal:
1.   Language Arts standardized test scores will be improved through the following use of technology.

2.   Students will enhance oral and written language skills by creating electronic portfolios and presentations using presentation software.

3.   Students will use computer programs and video resources to prepare for standardized testing.

Benchmarks
Year 1
By June 2006, the staff will evaluate presentation software and develop related curriculum in language arts.

By June 2006, will develop individual portfolio plans for all students not proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 2
By June 2007, 25% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2007, 55% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 3
By June 2008, 50% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2008, 60% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 4
By June 2009, 75% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2009, 65% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 5
By June 2010, 100% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2010, 70% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

3e. Students Acquiring Technology and Information Literacy Skills

Goal:
1.   Students will develop the following Information Literacy skills, as defined by ISTE.

2.   Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

3.   Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Benchmarks

Year 1
By June 2006, the technology curriculum goals will be finalized and approved.

Year 2
By June 2007, 25% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.

Year 3
By June 2008, 50% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.

Year 4
By June 2009, 75% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.

Year 5
By June 2010, 100% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.

3f. Ensuring Appropriate Technology Access to All Students

Goal:
0.   All students will have access to the Internet for research.

Benchmarks

Year 1
By June 2006, 10% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.

Year 2
By June 2007, 25% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.

Year 3
By June 2008, 50% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.

Year 4
By June 2009, 75% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.

Year 5
By June 2010, 100% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.

3g. Assessment to Drive Instruction

Goal:
1.   By June 2010, our district will implement the use of computerized EduSoft.

Benchmarks

Year 1
By June 2006, 20% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.

Year 2
By June 2007, 40% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.

Year 3
By June 2008, 60% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.

Year 4
By June 2009, 80% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.

Year 5
By June 2010, 100% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.

3h. Making Teachers and Administrators More Accessible to Parents

Goal:
2.   By August 2010, Parents will have access to information on classroom activities, Emergency Plan Information, and leave messages for the principal or their child's classroom teachers using technology.

Benchmarks

Year 1
By August 2006, all staff e-mail addresses will be posted to the school web site.

Year 2
By August 2007, all teachers will post classroom web pages with current information.

Year 3
By August 2008, all parents will have access the Library computers to access the district web page.

Year 4
By August 2009, all teachers will post classroom activities and homework assignments on the District Web Page.

Year 5
By August 2010, all parents will have access to the school-wide attendance and testing data through the District Website.

3i. Summary of Implementation Steps and Timelines
Section 3d:

Goal:
Language Arts standardized test scores will be improved through the following use of technology.

Students will enhance oral and written language skills by creating electronic portfolios and presentations using presentation software.

Students will use computer programs and video resources to prepare for standardized testing.


Start Date-08/12/2006-

End Date-06/30/2010

Implementation Step- Enhance the learning process with a variety of technology.

Target Audience- Students, Teachers, Administrators/Staff

Person/Team Responsible- Sandra Holbrook-Principal

Section 3e:

Goal:
Students will develop the following Information Literacy skills, as defined by ISTE.

Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Section 3f:

Goal:
All students will have access to the Internet for research.

Section 3g:

Goal:
By June 2009, our district will implement the use of computerized EduSoft.

Section 3h:

Goal:
By August 2009, Parents will have access to information on classroom activities, Emergency Plan Information, and leave messages for the principal or their child's classroom teachers using technology.

3j1. Monitoring Plan Implementation
Implementation Step

Method of Monitoring: Enhance the learning process with a variety of technology.

Person/Team Responsible: The technology Committee will be given a copy of the plan and will meet with the staff and parents 2 times a year to monitor the benchmarks

Sherry Eggleston-Principal

3j2. Monitoring Progress Towards Benchmarks
Goal: By August 2010, Parents will have access to information on classroom activities, Emergency Plan Information, and leave messages for the principal or their child's classroom teachers using technology.

Benchmarks:
Year 1: By August 2006, all staff e-mail addresses will be posted to the school web site.
Year 2: By August 2007, all teachers will post classroom web pages with current information.
Year 3: By August 2008, all parents will have access the Library computers to access the district web page.
Year 4: By August 2009, all teachers will post classroom activities and homework assignments on the District Web Page.
Year 5: By August 2010, all parents will have access to the school-wide attendance and testing data through the District Website.

Monitoring:
The Technology Committee will be given a copy of the plan and will meet with the staff and parents 2 times a year to monitor the benchmarks.

Goal: All students will have access to broadband Internet for research.

Benchmarks:
Year 1: By June 2006, 10% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.
Year 2: By June 2007, 25% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.
Year 3: By June 2008, 50% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.
Year 4: By June 2009, 75% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.
Year 5: By June 2010, 100% of all students will have weekly access to the broad band internet for research.


Monitoring:
The technology committee will be given a copy of the plan. The committee will evaluate the benchmarks and indicate whether they have or have not been met.

Goal: By June 2010, our district will implement the use of computerized EduSoft.

Benchmarks:
Year 1: By June 2006, 20% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.
Year 2: By June 2007, 40% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.
Year 3: By June 2008, 60% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.
Year 4: By June 2009, 80% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.
Year 5: By June 2010, 100% of the student's language arts data will be analyzed using EduSoft for data-driven curriculum decision-making.


Monitoring:
The Technology Committee will be given a copy of the plan. They will meet 2 times a year to review plan and benchmarks.

Goal: Language Arts standardized test scores will be improved through the following use of technology.

Students will enhance oral and written language skills by creating electronic portfolios and presentations using presentation software.

Students will use computer programs and video resources to prepare for standardized testing.

Benchmarks:
Year 1: By June 2006, the staff will evaluate presentation software and develop related curriculum in language arts.

By June 2006, 10% of all students will develop individual portfolio plans for all students not proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 2: By June 2007, 25% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2007, 55% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 3: By June 2008, 50% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2008, 60% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 4: By June 2009, 75% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2009, 65% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Year 5: By June 2010, 100% of all students will create portfolios using presentation software.

By June 2010, 70% of all students will be proficient in language art standardized testing.

Monitoring:
The Technology Committee will be given a copy of the plan as well as the grade level technology standards. The committee will evaluate the progression of the standards and each of the implementation areas.

The committee will take the results and other information from hardware and software inventories and observations from the classroom environments and submit a summary evaluation to the Principal/Superintendent. In reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan, the reviewers will take into consideration the current status of technology in the district, as well as the transition of various components of the plan to the staff, administration and board members to review.
3. The summary evaluation will list successes in implementing the plan and make recommendations for changes needed.

Goal: Students will develop the following Information Literacy skills, as defined by ISTE.

Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

Benchmarks:
Year 1: By June 2005, the technology curriculum goals will be finalized and approved.
Year 2: By June 2006, 25% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.
Year 3: By June 2007, 50% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.
Year 4: By June 2008, 75% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.
Year 5: By June 2009, 100% of the students will meet adopted information literacy goals.

Monitoring:
The committee will take the results and other information from hardware and software inventories and observations from the classroom environments and submit a summary evaluation to the Principal. In reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan, the reviewers will take into consideration the current status of technology in the district, as well as the transition of various components of the plan to the staff, administration and board members to review. The summary evaluation will list successes in implementing the plan and make recommendations for changes needed

3j3. Evaluating the Curriculum Component

The status of the implementation of the curriculum component will be reviewed with staff, Principal, Superintendent, Technology Committee and School Board members prior to the first day of school, midway through the school year and at the end of the school year.

In reviewing the implementation of the curriculum component if any areas are not being met, discussion will take place on how to comply and meet each goal. Meetings will take place on a monthly basis until goals have been met.

Component 4: Professional Development

4a. Professional Development Needs and Resources

The teacher/administrator has technology skills and is CTAP Level 1 and 2 certified. All classified staff members can benefit from training in the Presentations category. In future trainings, the Technology Committee plans to give an amount of time to the use of presentation software.

Because of the small size of the district, the capacity to conduct high-level professional development is not possible on site. Therefore, use of the county office and CTAP are critical to the Blake Elementary School District. Workshops that are after school, weekends and online are targeted and encouraged for the staff to attend.

4b. Providing Professional Development Opportunities

Goal: Ongoing training of CTAP Level 2 skills to new and existing teachers

Benchmarks
Year 1
By June 2006, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 1.

Year 2
By June 2007, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 1.

Year 3
By June 2007, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 2.

Year 4
By June 2008, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 2.

Year 5
By June 2009, All Teachers/Administration will be CTAP certified at Level 3.

4c. Summary of Implementation Steps and Timelines
Goal: By June 2009, 100% of teachers and administrators will by CTAP certified at Level 2. 100% of Teachers/Administration will be CTAP certified at Level 3.

Start Date- 1/1/06
End Date- 12/30/10

Implementation Step- All Credentialed teachers are to be CTAP Level 2 Certified by June 2009. The Administrator will be CTAP Level 3 Certified by June 2009

Target Audience- Teachers, Administrators/Staff

Person/Team Responsible- Sherry Eggleston

4d1. Monitoring Plan Implementation

Implementation Step- All Credentialed teachers are to be CTAP Level 2 Certified by June 2009. The Administrator will be CTAP Level 3 Certified by June 2009.

Method of Monitoring- The Technology Committee, Board Members, Staff and Administrators will all be involved with the monitoring of this goal.

Person/Team Responsible- Sherry Eggleston

4d2. Monitoring Progress Towards Benchmarks
Goal: By June 2009, 100% of teachers and administrators will by CTAP certified at Level 2. 100% of Administration will be CTAP certified at Level 3.


Benchmarks:
Year 1: By June 2006, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 1.
Year 2: By June 2007, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 1.
Year 3: By June 2008, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 2.
Year 4: By June 2009, 100% of teachers will be CTAP certified at Level 2.
Year 5: By June 2010, Administration will be CTAP certified at Level 3.

Monitoring:
The Technology Committee, Teachers, Administrators and Board Members will meet to evaluate the benchmarks. Two meetings will be held (at the beginning and in the middle of the school year) to inquire on the progress of those staff members involved. Classes and deadlines will be discussed at that time and goals will be set.

4d3. Evaluating the Professional Development Component

The Technology Committee, Board Members, Staff and Administrator will meet 3 times each year. The goals will be discussed and the deadlines given. A second meeting will take place to review the progress of each staff member involved. A third meeting will take place to document the dates the goals were met. If a goal is not met this will be discussed and handled on a case-by-case situation.

Component 5: Infrastructure

5a&b. Infrastructure Needs and Resources Goals

By August 2009, Parents will have access to information on classroom activities, emergency plan information, and leave messages for the principal or their child's classroom teachers using internet technology.

Infrastructure Type Hardware and Internet Infrastructure for T-1 Bandwidth

Need- Internet, updated computers/ laptops, video camera, digital camera, printers, scanner. Webpage, Email addresses, server in library, some computers and 2 printers.
All the infrastructures that are needed need to be obtained

Have- Webpage, Email addresses,, leased 4 desktop computers, donated 4 laptops, 2 printers, Edusoft, printer/scanner and various software titles.

Need to Obtain-Purchase computers, hubs, routers, and installation of Internet equipment

Our goals are as follows:

2005-2006

Purchase Edusoft (standard based benchmark)
Purchase a digital camera
Purchase one printer for each classroom.
Upgrade computers where necessary
Hold 2 District-wide Technology Training Sessions and 1 Enrichment Session
Prepare student portfolio
Review Technology Plan

2006-2007
Purchase two computers for classroom
Purchase new Standards based software
Hold 2 District-wide Technology Training Sessions and 1 Enrichment Session
Review student portfolio
Review Technology Plan

2007-2008
Recieve a laptop computer for the classroom (Reading Counts)
Purchase new standard based software
Purchase a new Digital Camera
Purchase new Reading Counts Program and books
Purchase 3 new lap tops for multimedia authoring
Hold 2 District-Wide Technology Training Sessions and 1 Enrichment Session
Review Student Portfolio
Review Technology Plan
Upgrade to Satellite Internet Access

2008-2009
Purchase 3 new lap tops for multimedia authoring
Purchase new standard based software tests
Purchase new Scholastic Reading Counts software and books
Hold 2 District-Wide Technology Training Sessions and 1 Enrichment Session
Review Student Portfolio
Review Technology Plan

2009-2010
Upgrade/or purchase 3 new lap tops
Hold 2 District-Wide Technology Training Sessions and 1 Enrichment Session
Review Student Portfolio
Review Technology Plan

    By January 2007 T-1 line connected, routers installed, computers up and running

    By June 2009, 100% of teachers and administrators will by CTAP certified at Level 2. 100% of Administration will be CTAP certified at Level 3.

    By June 2009, our district will implement the use of computerized EduSoft.

    Language Arts standardized test scores will be improved through the following use of technology.

    Students will enhance oral and written language skills by creating electronic portfolios and presentations using presentation software.

    Students will use computer programs and video resources to prepare for standardized testing.

    Students will develop the following Information Literacy skills, as defined by ISTE.

    Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

Â·   Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

5c. Technology Infrastructure Acquisition/Repurposing Plan
Infrastructure to Obtain

How- All the infrastructures that are needed need to be obtained

Due Date- 06/30/2010


Person/Team Responsible-Sherry Eggleston

During the years 2004 - 2010 the needed infrastructures will be obtained through the budget and any grants that are obtained.

5d2. Evaluating the Infrastructure Component

The Technology Committee, Board Members, Staff and Administrator will meet 2 times each year. The goals will be discussed and the deadlines given. If a goal is not met, this will be discussed and reviewed to reevaluate and set a new goal.

Component 6: Funding and Budget

6a. Funding Sources

Year-2006-2007    Year-2007-2008    Year-2008-2009    Year-2005-2006

Funding Source- General Fund & Staff Dev   Funding Source- General Fund & Staff Dev   Funding Source- General Fund & Staff Dev   Funding Source- General Fund & Staff Dev

Amount ($)- $5,000   Amount ($)- $5,000   Amount ($)- $5,000   Amount ($)- $5,000



6b. Costs and Budget
Object of Expenditure

Category   Title 4   1000   2000   3000   4000   5000   6000

2005-2006   $5000   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00

2006-2007   $5000   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00

2007-2008   $5000   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00

2008-2009   $5000   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00

2009-2010   $5000   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00   $0.00


6c. Ongoing Technical Support

We currently have computers that are outdated and obsolete. We have given a list to our parents and community regarding our needs and wishes. Our laptops were donated to the school, however they need to be updated and have new programs put on them. Being a very small school our budget is limited. We will continue to upgrade and work towards bringing our technology to meet California Standards.

6d. Replacement Policy for Obsolete Equipment

Most of our equipment is obsolete or leased. We have computers that work at times and at times they do not. We still utilize these computers because that is all we have. When there is a printer or pc that is no longer working we either recycle them or give them away.

6e. Monitoring and Updating Funding and Budget Decisions

The Technology Committee will be used to monitor the implementation of the plan and the use of the technology. At the end of each school year a survey will be conducted and the data will be gathered and the needs will be assessed. The results will be used to make necessary changes or purchases for each new school year. If the implementation of the proposed budget is not proceeding as planned, the district technology committee will meet to establish a modified timeline and to search for alternate solutions.

This budget is proposed to demonstrate the district's commitment to maintaining and expanding its current technology program. Additional funding through grants or partnerships will strictly follow the guidelines of implementation listed in this plan, but their budgets will be documented individually as they occur.

Component 7: Monitoring and Evaluation

7a1. Evaluation Plan for Attainment of the District's Curricular Goals

In order to implement the goals as determined by the Technology Committee, the following steps will take place.

1. The Technology Committee will review the goals adopted by the Governing Board in order to target support in identifying appropriate goals for the Technology Plan.

2. An analysis of multiple measures of student data will be used to assess how the goals of the Technology Plan can support student achievement.

3. Goals will be determined by the Technology Committee.

4. Goals will be prioritized by the Technology Committee.

5. The degree of attainment will be evaluated by the Technology Committee.

7a2. Evaluation Plan for Classroom and School Management

In order to implement the goals as determined by the Technology Committee, the following steps will take place.

1. The Technology Committee will review the goals adopted by the Governing Board in order to target support in identifying appropriate goals for the Technology Plan.

2. An analysis of multiple measures of student data will be used to assess how the goals of the Technology Plan can support student achievement.

3. Goals will be determined by the Technology Committee.

4. Goals will be prioritized by the Technology Committee.

5. The degree of attainment will be evaluated by the Technology Committee.

7b. Monitoring Plan Implementation

The Technology Committee along with parents will meet to discuss the data. Measures will be taken to improve upon a goal, to change a goal if needed and to implement a given goal that is working well for the students and staff. A meeting will take place 2 times in the school year, midway and at the end of the school year.

7c. Using Evaluation Results

The Technology Committee along with parents will meet to discuss the data. Measures will be taken to improve upon a goal, to change a goal if needed and to implement a given goal that is working well for the students and staff. A meeting will take place 2 times in the school year, midway and at the end of the school year. Results will be documented and reviewed for progress.

Component 8: Adult Literacy

8a. Collaboration with Adult Literacy Providers

We are a small District so referrals are made to the County Office of Education. With additional bandwidth and computers, the district is open to using the school equipment as a means to bring additional options for adult literacy to this remote rural community.

Component 9: Research

9a. Research-based Strategies
Description

Blake Elementary has set a goal to meet the California Technology Standards.
There are guidelines and goals set for the teacher as well as students. They are to be proficient with all standards. To obtain these expectations and goals, the Technology Plan will be implemented.

Reports, research, trends and needs help define what instructional technology can and should be. The below resources count as but a few resources for Blakes Technology Plan.

The CEO Forum school technology and readiness report: Key building blocks for student achievement in the 21st Century ceoforum.org/downloads/report4.pdf

This report concludes that effective uses of technology to enhance student achievement are based on four elements: alignment to curricular standards and objectives, assessment that accurately and completely reflects the full range of academic and performance skills, holding schools and districts accountable for continuous evaluation and improvement strategies, and an equity of access across geographic, cultural, and socio-economic boundaries.

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

This book summarizes the research supporting a variety of instructional strategies with proven successes in improving student achievement. The research-based strategies include, identifying similarities and differences, summarizing and note-taking, reinforcing effort and providing recognition, homework and practice, nonlinguistic representations, cooperative learning, setting objectives and providing feedback, generating and testing hypotheses and cues, questions and advance organizers.

Because Blake Elementary is a small rural district with an ADA of less than 20, relevant research for small districts is most applicable. The available research for small districts in rural areas is very limited and offers very little transferability. Small school conferences held annually are an effective source of proven strategies. District representatives attend this conference and confer with others in the same situation. The information gathered from the Kern County CO-OP is also a valuable source of information. Held at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office each month, these meetings a great source of "what works" at rural districts that are small and have very few resources.

9b. Educational Technology Models

Models and strategies that help shape the technology planning for this small rural district are limited. With limited bandwidth, nine grades in one classroom, less than 20 students and a support staff that is very small, many models are not transferable.

On the other hand, models for the effective use of technology is widely available. This technology plan has examined and located effective models currently in use and close enough for the staff to visit and then implement at Blake Elementary School District. This is coordinated by the involvement in county and state conferences and meetings.

Models shared through the Region 8 CTAP Office and the Kern County CO-OP are also used to guide the Blake technology program. By using the available resources and adopting proven models, small districts like Blake can overcome the limiting factors.

Through the Kern County Small Schools CO-OP. Blake has implemented Edusoft as a model for assessment, student data results that will guide student instruction.

This year, integrating the standards into our social studies program will be implemented. Students from Blake will travel to the Region 8 CTAP offices and developed multi media projects that incorporated video, photography and digital editing. This model was developed by CTAP in order to meet the needs of small districts. Students and teachers learn high-end skills and then implemented them back at the district with CTAP follow up.

Making the most of resources at the county and state level is the model that small rural districts must function under. Lack of resources, personnel and training can be overcome by adopting this model.

9c. Innovative Strategies for Using Technology

We are in a rural area and our students are spread out over a radius of 30 miles. At times, our students are snowed in and are on roads that are not plowed. The school's website is designed and managed by the county office. The content is developed by the district and edited by the administration. With the remoteness of this District, the online services of the school play an important role. Beginning in 2006 the first steps in delivering curriculum, assignments, grades, school information through the web is becoming a reality. Students can now e-mail their assignments to their teacher. Parents or students can download work sheets and other enrichment activities for the student to work on.

Again, this District is limited to dial up speed, which limits what can happen via the web. Non-web activities continue to be developed and taken full advantage of. This includes the implementation of 5 laptops in the 5th through 8th grade classroom reducing the computer to student ratio to 1:2 students.

Acceptable Use Policy

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The Blake School District Board of Trustees intends that technological resources provided by the District be used in a responsible and proper manner in support of the instructional program and for the advancement of student learning.