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Mifflin County School District
MCSD Strategic Plan
2007-2013
Approved by the
Board of School Directors
September 27, 2007
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Educational Technology Report |
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Table of Contents |
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Pennsylvania
Department of
Education |
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COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
333 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA
17126-0333
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Educational
Technology Report
Friday, September 28,
2007
Entity: Mifflin
County SD
Address: 201
Eighth St - Highland
Park
Lewistown, PA
17044-1197
Phone: (717)
248-0148
Contact Name:
Douglas Cunningham
Table of Contents |
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IV. Educational
Technology Report
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| Core Purpose |
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Mission |
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Educate each student
to meet life's
challenges. |
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Vision |
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We envision an innovative, stimulating,
and exciting school community where all
participants are actively engaged in learning
in a safe and secure environment.
We offer an
excellent educational
opportunity where
each student acquires
the skills necessary
to maximize potential
and enhance creative
thinking. Each
student is challenged
and prepared to
become a lifelong
learner in a global
society.
We commit to
continuous growth and
utilization of best
practices in
assessment and
instruction and in
the application of
technology.
We model the
"Twelve Traits of
Character," embrace
diversity and
demonstrate
responsible
citizenship.
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Shared Values |
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We believe:
Academic
achievement for all
students is the
district's compelling
purpose.
The district must
provide all students
with the opportunity
to maximize their
talents and
abilities.
Research-based
assessments must be
included to identify
student potential and
to drive instruction.
Differentiated
instruction is
essential for all
students to progress
in their learning.
Students learn
best in a safe and
secure environment.
High expectations
are the collective
responsibility of
students, parents,
educators, and
community members.
Strong character
directly and
positively affects
performance and
success.
An effective
educational system
anticipates, plans
and acts in response
to a changing world.
Sound financial
management is
necessary to support
education.
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| Needs Assessment |
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Overview of Existing
Infrastructure |
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Our existing technology infrastructure
covers 8 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle
Schools, 2 High Schools, a Maintenance
Building and an Administration building.
We also oversee the technology at our local
Career and Technology Center. We have
approximately 1600 computers and 30 servers.
All but 3 district buildings and the Career
and Technology Center locations are connected
to the Administration Building through a 1
gig fiber connection. The
Administrative building houses the entire
server infrastructure except for the
buildings that are not connected to the
administration building through the fiber
channels. Those 4 remaining buildings
are connected through T1 lines or frame
relay.
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Telecommunication
Services and Hardware |
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The Technology Department researches
telecommunication services to improve on
connectivity and costs yearly. The district
is utilizing the E-Rate program to aid in the
cost of these services. Currently all
district telecommunication systems are
different models and supported by different
vendors. The Technology Department is
exploring Voice over IP as a possible
solution in the future. This would be
an excellent addition with the established
and future improvements on 1 gig fiber
connections between buildings. This
would also allow the district to meet the
goal of installing a telephone in every
classroom by greatly reducing the wiring
cost.
The District utilizes cellular services
to communicate during emergencies and
throughout the school day to conduct
business. The cellular service also
delivers data to individuals such as e-mail
and network alerts. This permits the
Technology Department to increase
responsiveness to network outages.
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Hardware |
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The 1600 computers that the district
currently has range from 1- 7 years old.
The district replaces the systems on a
rotating basis as funding becomes available.
We would like to establish a schedule to have
computers replaced every 5 years.
Currently, we have computers established in
all but a few classrooms and offices. We
will continue to place a computer in every
classroom and office as the need arises or as
funding becomes available.
Servers are on a replacement schedule of
5 years when they reach End of Life with our
vendor. The Technology Department is
implementing new VM Ware servers which will
allow us to enter the virtualization world.
The district will continue using physical
servers but will virtualize servers when the
application permits. Also, being
implemented is a SAN to do electronic
archiving and backups.
We see wireless technology as being a
benefit to the district over the next several
years. The district would like to establish
wireless laptop labs in some schools to offer
additional computer lab time to teachers and
students. Students and teachers have
already greatly benefited from the wireless
infrastructure and laptop lab at the
Lewistown Area High School. Plans are
already in place to install a wired/wireless
infrastructure at the new Indian Valley High
School.
The data closets throughout the district
connect to the network backbone by 1 gig
fiber in the majority of our schools.
The Technology Staff is moving the data
closets over to a single vendor as necessary.
This will allow us to move to complete 1 Gbps
switches and PC NICS once costs are more
reasonable. The desktops are connecting at
100 mbps or 54 mbps wirelessly where
available. The district is researching
ways to get the remaining 4 buildings at
faster connection speeds back to the
Administrative Building once funding becomes
available. The Administrative Building
delivers the filtered 10 Mbps Internet
connection to each building.
The Technology Planning Committee, made up
of Administrators, Teachers, Outside Business
Personnel and student input, has recognized
the need for some additional LCD Projectors,
Color Laser Printers, and Interactive White
Boards in district schools. While the
district does have several LCD Projectors and
Color Laser Printers throughout the district,
the committee felt that the input from staff
and students is guiding us to establish a
plan to increase the number of both per
school. Currently, multiple inkjet
printers are being replaced when needed by
one network color laser printer. We are
also researching the interactive whiteboards
to see how they could be utilized in the
classroom when funds become available to
purchase them
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Software |
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Mifflin County School District is mainly a
Windows and PC shop but does have some Apple
based products. We are working on
replacing all Windows 2000 computers so that
we will be on one operating system, Windows
XP SP2. The district uses Microsoft
Office 2003 and XP versions with the goal to
move to Office 2007.
Mifflin County School District maintains
an Intranet. We use the current website
to post announcements to the district and
community. MCSD uses Parent Connect at
the High School and Middle School levels to
inform parents of the progress their child is
making.
The student information system in use is
SASI. This is used for multiple
purposes and is utilized to provide reporting
to the state. Integrade Pro is used in
the classrooms by teachers as an electronic
grade book. Plans are being made to
introduce this to the elementary level during
2008-2009 school year.
Faculty and Administration all have their
own e-mail accounts with access from within
the district and at home. Each faculty
member, administrator and student have
individual logins at all levels. They
each have their own personal folder on the
network with security and backups
implemented.
Curriculum software is chosen by each
department. The software is installed
and maintained by the technology department
to ensure proper use on the network.
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Identifying New
Technologies |
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The members of the
Technology Staff keep
up to date on
technology by reading
periodicals,
attending training
workshops,
conferences, attend
user support groups,
and by communicating
with peers in the
technology field.
The Director of
Information Systems
and Elementary
Technology
Coordinator attend
the state Technology
and Education
conference and also
participate in a
monthly meeting at
the TIU #11. |
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Conclusion
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The Technology Plan
Committee and
Technology Department
have put a lot of
work into the Tech
Plan. They feel that
the District prides
themselves on their
existing network and
technology and they
must continue to
strive to make
advances. |
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Goals and Strategies
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Goal: Technology Integration
Description: The goal of the Technology Plan
is to enhance and enrich student learning,
productivity, and communication and
educational opportunities through the
effective use of 21ST Century tools that are
used to enhance the process of teaching and
learning.
Strategy: Course Specific Technology Lab
Description: Students will have the
opportunity to enrich and supplement their
coursework across the curriculum through
accessing technologies made available to them
at their respective schools.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Technology Integration Lab |
Students will access and use
technologies to further enrich their
daily curriculum in an effort to
improve development, performance and
achievement |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Electronic Data and Technology
Description: The Technology Department will
continue to maintain and support the student
management system and electronic grading
system. The Technology Department will implement,
maintain and support journaling and archiving
electronic data due to recent federal laws. The Technology Department will continue to
maintain and upgrade the existing technology.
The Technology Department will also research
and implement new technology on an as needed
basis.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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parents will be able to view their
student information through the
internet |
The Technology Department will
continue to maintain and support the
student management system, electronic
grading system and parent access
software. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$73,500.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Archiving System Installation |
The Technology Department will
implement, maintain and support the
archiving system to adhere to the new
federal laws. The Technology
Department will establish guidelines
and policies to adhere to the new
federal laws. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$200,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Financial Software |
The Technology Department will
maintain and support the financial
and electronic purchase order system
for District Staff. The Technology
Department will train District Staff
on the use of the financial software
solution. Administration and
secretaries will utilize the
electronic purchase order system and
financial software to make budgetary
decisions. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$54,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
| Help
Desk Solution |
The Technology Department will
maintain and support a Help desk
support system for District Staff.
The Technology Department will train
District Staff on the use of the Help
desk support system |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$24,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Professional Development |
The Technology Department will
attend workshops and conferences to
review the updates and programming
trends used in Technology. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: 6/4/2007
Finish: N/A |
$45,000.00 |
Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants Per
Year |
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0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type
of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
| Mifflin
County School District |
School
Entity |
Approved |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
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Knowledge and experience on
technology used by the school
district. |
Base
information on vendor specified best
practices. |
For
school and district administrators,
and other educators seeking
leadership roles:
- Provides leaders
with the ability to access and use
appropriate data to inform
decision-making.
- Instructs the leader in managing
resources for effective results.
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals /
asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst.
superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Peer-to-peer lesson discussions
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- Implementation (Ability to
apply knowledge gain once training is
completed. Successful implementation
of new technology)
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Activity |
Description |
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Professional Development for Student
Management System |
The Technology Department will
attend conferences and seminars to
better educate themselves to maintain
and support the student management
system and electronic grading system.
Staff will continue to attend
training sessions on how to utilize
the student management system and
electronic grading system |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: 6/4/2007
Finish: N/A |
$12,000.00 |
Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants Per
Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type
of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
| Mifflin
County School District |
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Approved |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
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Knowledge of experience on technology
used by the school district. |
Base
information on vendor best practices |
For
school and district administrators,
and other educators seeking
leadership roles:
- Provides leaders
with the ability to access and use
appropriate data to inform
decision-making.
- Instructs the leader in managing
resources for effective results.
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals /
asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst.
superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Peer-to-peer lesson discussions
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- Implementation (Ability to
apply knowledge gain once training is
complete. Successful implementation
of new technology.)
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Activity |
Description |
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School District will implement the
use of the electronic grading system
at the elementary level |
The School District will pilot
the electronic grading system at HPAE
and LES during the 2008-2009 School
year. Electronic Grading system will
be rolled out to remaining schools in
2009-2011 |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
| Web
based electronic grading system will
be made available for home use |
The Technology Department will
implement and maintain a secure web
based connection for electronic
grading. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$6,500.00 |
Strategy: Improve Communications
Description: The staff will use technology to
improve communications among teacher
administrators, support personnel, parents
and the community
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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phones with the option of web and
email services will be provided to
administrators and other staff who
need the ability to immediately
communicate with others regarding
student safety, infrastructure safety
and technology problems |
The technology Department will
provide cellular phones to necessary
administrator or and staff. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$60,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Electronic Communications |
All District Staff will have
email accounts with access from
within the district and home. The
Technology Department will monitor,
support and maintain an email system
for the District. The Technology
Department will continue to upgrade
and maintain the email communications
systems. The Technology Department
will be responsible for training
District staff on the use of the
e-mail systems. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Telephones will be installed in every
classroom |
Administration and Technology
Department will do studies to assess
the benefits of installing telephones
in every classroom. The Technology
Department will research the local
and long distance plans yearly to
determine financial saving solutions.
The Technology Department will
research the benefits of implementing
a VoIP solution for the District. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Staff will be trained in the use
of MCSD resources and policies
Description: Staff will be trained on all
software, hardware and available district
technologies
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
| New
staff will be trained on Internet
Safety |
New staff will be aware of and
trained on internet safety guidelines
and be trained in the safe use of
district hardware and software. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: 5/31/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants Per
Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type
of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
| Teacher
Mentors, Technology Department,
Technology Teachers |
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Approved |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
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Knowledge of hardware and software
applications used throughout the
district. Educated on district
policies. |
More
efficient use of the internet. |
For
classroom teachers, school counselors
and education specialists:
- Enhances
the educator's content knowledge in
the area of the educator's
certification or assignment.
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals /
asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst.
superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Team
development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation
outcomes, with involvement of
administrator and/or peers
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Activity |
Description |
| Staff
will be aware of district computer
policies |
Staff will be aware of and sign
the Acceptable Use Policy |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
| Staff
will be trained on essential district
resources |
District Email system,
classroom management and electronic
grade book system, online forms |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: 5/31/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants Per
Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type
of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
| MCSD
Staff and Technology Teachers |
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Approved |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
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Knowledge of hardware and software
applications used throughout the
district. Educated on district
policy. |
More
efficient use of District technology |
For
classroom teachers, school counselors
and education specialists:
- Enhances
the educator's content knowledge in
the area of the educator's
certification or assignment.
For school and district
administrators, and other educators
seeking leadership roles:
Instructs the leader in managing
resources for effective results. |
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals /
asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst.
superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Team
development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation
outcomes, with involvement of
administrator and/or peers
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Strategy: Students will develop the skills
necessary for them to be productive workers
and life-long learners Description: Students will be provided with
current and advanced technology and skills.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
| Computer
Curriculum will be evaluated and
updated regularly |
Elementary, middle and high
school computer curriculum will be
upgraded and expanded to reflect the
advancement in technology and the
growing needs of the students.
Computer Staff will meet at least
four times a year to review and
improve the computer curriculum. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
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Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
| Provide
Access to updated reference resources |
Power Library
World Book Online
Facts on File
netTrekker
Provide easy access for these
resources on student and teacher
computer desktops. Students will be
able to use the internet for research
and information retrieval. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$31,500.00 |
Strategy: Technology Committee
Description: Strategy Description: Technology
Committee made of building contacts, computer
teachers, Web Masters, Technology Department
personnel will be formed and meet regularly.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Technology Committee will form,
revise and update policies |
Technology Committee will
revise and update Acceptable Use
Policy, Internet Use Policy, Data
Policy, etc. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Technology Training
Description: Teachers will be aware of and
trained in the available technology and be
able to implement it into their curriculum.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Professional Development |
Workshops will be offered to
teachers on available technology,
software and integration methods (ie.
Professional Resources Exchange,
reference resources, use of new
equipment, student management system,
etc.). Professional Development
requirement will be investigated.
Teachers will attend regularly
scheduled, required 20 — 30 minute
after school technology classes
(Electronic Grading system, student
management system, email, intranet
forms, acceptable use policy, etc.). |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: 5/30/2007
Finish: N/A |
$36,000.00 |
Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per Session |
Total
Number of Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of Participants Per
Year |
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or Institution Name |
Type
of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
| MCSD
Computer Teachers and Computer
Contacts; MCSD Technology Staff |
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Approved |
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Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
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Knowledge of hardware and software
applications used throughout the
district. Educated on district
policy. |
More
efficient use of District Technology. |
For
classroom teachers, school counselors
and education specialists:
- Enhances
the educator's content knowledge in
the area of the educator's
certification or assignment.
For school and district
administrators, and other educators
seeking leadership roles:
- Instructs the leader in managing
resources for effective results.
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Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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Role |
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- Classroom teachers
- Principals /
asst. principals
- Superintendent / asst.
superintendents
- School counselors
- Other educational specialists
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Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
- Team
development and sharing of
content-area lesson implementation
outcomes, with involvement of
administrator and/or peers
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Activity |
Description |
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Professional Resource Exchange |
Discussion Board will be
developed and made available for
exchange of ideas and sharing
documents on MCSD server. It will be
available from home or school. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$8,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
| Public
Relations Strategy for more and
better communication with staff |
Continue posting announcements
on MCSD web page and making
information available through the
Logon. Investigate removing the web
mail shortcut from the desktops. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: The use of technology will
become an integral part of learning in all
subject areas Description: The district will maintain,
monitor and purchase the necessary hardware
and software to ensure that technology is an
integral part of learning in all subject
areas.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Appropriate subject area software
will be made available to the
teachers |
Photo Editing Software, PDF
Conversion Software, Web Development
Class Software, Appropriate content
area Software, Microsoft Office
software |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$420,000.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Classroom Management System |
Investigate and pilot a
classroom/ course management system |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$21,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
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Interactive Electronic Whiteboard |
Investigate and pilot
interactive electronic whiteboard
technology (i.e. Promethean,
Smartboard) |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Investigate becoming a member of
Tuscarora Intermediate Unit IMS |
Membership entitles us to use
Discovery United Streaming, Personal
Response Systems, etc |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$63,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
| LAN and
Internet connectivity |
Provide LAN connectivity, WAN
connectivity greater than 1.5 MBPS
and internet connectivity at least 10
MBPS for all school areas. The
Technology Department will explore
the needs of the district for
Internet 2.0. The Technology
Department will maintain and monitor
an Internet Connection and WAN
connections to all buildings with the
ability to handle the schools needs
and traffic. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$360,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
| Mobile
Lab will be available in every school |
Mobile lab of 30 computers,
cart, LCD projector, color printer,
wireless access point and extra power
supplies will be available at every
school |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Networkable Color Copier or Laser
Printer will be available in every
school |
Networkable Color Copier or
Laser Printer will be purchased for
every school.
(Union, Armagh, HPAE, Buchanan, LMS,
EDerry) (6) |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$10,800.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Presentation Equipment will be
available in every school |
Projection units will be
purchased for every lab and a second
or third one purchased for every
school. The goal for 08-09 is one per
lab in Brown, Armagh, Union, and
SMMS. During 09-12 the goal is a
second one for every school to travel
throughout the school (East Derry,
Brown, Armagh, Union, SMMS, LMS,
HPAE, Buchanan, IVMS, LES, SMES) |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
| The
District will continue with the plan
to place a computer in every
classroom |
Computers will be placed in
classrooms, special area rooms and
conference areas |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
| The
Technology Department will maintain
and monitor the internet connection |
URL filtering software package
such as WebSense will be used to
remain CIPA compliant. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Douglas Cunningham |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$33,000.00 |
| |
| Staff Development |
| |
Overview |
 |
 |
Professional Development is the key to a
successful Technology Plan. The
Technology Department will conduct a survey
to see what Professional Development needs to
be offered. Feedback from
Administrators and faculty members will also
be taken into consideration when deciding on
Professional Development. The Director of Information Systems along
with Administrators will determine the needs
for Professional Development. Some
Professional Development will be done by MCSD
staff. Sometimes it will be necessary
to bring in an outside source to conduct the
training. Professional Development will
be offered during In-Service, after school
and during the summer. All staff
members of MCSD are encouraged to participate
in outside user groups with peers to further
their knowledge.
|
| |
Technology Department Staff
|
| |
- The Technology Department will attend
workshops and conferences to review the
updates and programming trends used in
Technology.
- The Technology Department will attend
conferences and seminars to better educate
themselves to maintain and support the
student management system and electronic
grading system.
- The Technology Department will attend the
state Technology and Education Conference.
- The Technology Department will attend
necessary training to implement the new
technologies.
|
| |
Teaching Staff |
| |
- Staff will continue to attend training
sessions on how to utilize the student
management system and electronic grading
system.
- The Technology Department will be
responsible for training District staff on
the use of the technology systems.
- New staff will be aware of and trained on
internet safety guidelines and be trained in
the safe use of district hardware and
software.
- Workshops will be offered to teachers on
available technology, software and
integration methods.
|
| |
Non-Teaching Staff |
| |
- Staff will be offered training on how to
utilize the student management system and
financial systems as necessary.
- New staff will be trained in the safe use
of district hardware and software.
- Staff will be offered training on the use
of new software and hardware.
|
| |
| Budget |
| Summary: Potential Funding Distribution |
| Funding Source |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
| 010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
$615,100.00 |
$416,600.00 |
$408,600.00 |
$1,440,300.00 |
| TOTAL |
$615,100.00 |
$416,600.00 |
$408,600.00 |
$1,440,300.00 |
Goal:
Technology Integration The goal of the Technology Plan is to
enhance and enrich student learning,
productivity, and communication and
educational opportunities through the
effective use of 21ST Century tools
that are used to enhance the process
of teaching and learning.
|
| Electronic Data and
Technology |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding Source |
| All parents will be able
to view their student information
through the internet |
$24,500.00 |
$24,500.00 |
$24,500.00 |
$73,500.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Archiving System
Installation |
$200,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$200,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Financial Software |
$18,000.00 |
$18,000.00 |
$18,000.00 |
$54,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Help Desk Solution |
$8,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$24,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Professional Development |
$15,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$45,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Professional Development
for Student Management System |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$12,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Web based electronic
grading system will be made available
for home use |
$2,500.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$6,500.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| |
| Improve Communications |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding Source |
| Cellular phones with the
option of web and email services will
be provided to administrators and
other staff who need the ability to
immediately communicate with others
regarding student safety,
infrastructure safety and technology
problems |
$20,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$60,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| |
| Students will develop the
skills necessary for them to be
productive workers and life-long
learners |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding Source |
| Provide Access to updated
reference resources |
$10,500.00 |
$10,500.00 |
$10,500.00 |
$31,500.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| |
| Technology Training |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding Source |
| Professional Development |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$18,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Professional Resource
Exchange |
$0.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$8,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| |
| The use of technology
will become an integral part of
learning in all subject areas |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding Source |
| Appropriate subject area
software will be made available to
the teachers |
$140,000.00 |
$140,000.00 |
$140,000.00 |
$420,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Classroom Management
System |
$11,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$21,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Investigate becoming a
member of Tuscarora Intermediate Unit
IMS |
$21,000.00 |
$21,000.00 |
$21,000.00 |
$63,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| LAN and Internet
connectivity |
$120,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
$360,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| Networkable Color Copier
or Laser Printer will be available in
every school |
$3,600.00 |
$3,600.00 |
$3,600.00 |
$10,800.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| The Technology Department
will maintain and monitor the
internet connection |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
$33,000.00 |
010 - ADMINISTRATIVE
BUDGET |
| |
| GRAND TOTAL |
$615,100.00 |
$416,600.00 |
$408,600.00 |
$1,440,300.00 |
|
|
|
| TOTAL |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
| |
| Monitoring |
 |
The Director of Information Systems with
the assistance of the Elementary Technology
Coordinator, Director of Student Support
Services and other Administrators will be
responsible for monitoring the Technology
Plan. Teachers and Staff will monitor
some of the activities and provide feedback
to the appropriate Administrator.
Principals will provide feedback to the
Director of Information Systems that they
gather at faculty meetings and in classroom
observations. The Director of Information Systems will
monitor the progress of technology
implementation and integration. The
success of the technology implementation and
integration will hinge greatly on the
Technology Department. One of the keys
to the success will be communicating with the
teachers and administration to see if the
implemented technology is meeting their
needs. A Technology Committee will be
formed to gather feedback and to assist in
updating or changing any activities to meet
the goals on a yearly basis. This
Technology Committee will meet 4 times a
year. This committee will be led by the
Director of Information Systems and
Elementary Technology Coordinator. The
committee will evaluate the activities that
are occurring to meet the Technology Plan
Goals. This team will assist the
Administrators in determining if the
implemented activities are meeting the goals.
Reports and feedback will be provided to
Administrators to assess our progress.
Professional Development done at the
school level will be determined by a survey
given to all staff to determine what
additional training will need to be offered.
Professional Development will then be offered
for the greatest needs and will be based on
additional requirements by the
Administration.
|
|
Evaluation |
| |
The Director of Information Systems with
the assistance of the Elementary Technology
Coordinator, Director of Student Support
Services and other Administrators will be
responsible for evaluating the goals,
strategies and activities of the Technology
Plan on a semi-annual basis. Technology
Integration into the classroom will be
evaluated by teachers with feedback and
progress provided to the Principals and the
Director of Information Systems. This
information will be utilized to determine
Technology Integration into the classroom
curriculum by the Administration on a yearly
basis. Surveys will continue to be done to
evaluate technology skills and competencies
of the teachers and administration.
Principals will evaluate Technology knowledge
and usage during classroom observations.
Teachers will evaluate student technology
knowledge during their regular student
evaluations. This information will guide the
Director of Information Systems in
determining what additional professional
development to offer.
Each goal, strategy and activity will be
reviewed semi-annually. Appropriate
actions will be taken to improve integration
and implementation if the goals are not being
met. If it is determined that a new
activity is needed to successfully meet a
goal an appropriate plan will be submitted to
Administration for approval. Changes to
the Technology Plan will be submitted when
needed.
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