OPTIMAL
O P T I M easures for A chievement and L earning
Last revised on February 07, 2005
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West Virginia has placed an emphasis on equitably providing technology for schools in order to enhance student learning, improve student achievement, and prepare students for post-secondary education and the world of work. Many stakeholders are involved in this process including students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, legislators, board of education members and others.
Collectively, the county technology planning team members have assisted in creating, refining, implementing and utilizing educational technology to meet the current standards, develop local programs, build partners and capacity, make data-driven decisions, and to evaluate the use of technology for administrative and instructional tasks.
The county technology plan is a component of the UCIP and is based on the state OPTimal online format (http://wv.ontargetus.com/). This plan will serve several functions. Not only does the plan complement and support the county's instructional goals as delineated in the UCIP, it is also intended to help meet the technology objectives/requirements of the school, county/state policies, state/federal programs, and competitive grants. Examples of these include the following:
Policy 2320: A Process for Improving Education Performance Based Accreditation System
Policy 2450: Virtual Distance Learning
Policy 2460: Use of the Internet by Students and Educators
Policy 2470: Use of Technology by Students and Educators
Policy 2510: Assuring Quality of Education
Policy 2520: Content Standards and Objectives
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to receive Universal Service Fund Program
E-rate Funds
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which establishes the Enhancing Education Through
Technology (Ed Tech) Program
West Virginia House Bill 4319
Basic Skills/Computer Education (BS/CE)
WV SUCCESS
WVDE Reinventing Education
However, the most important function of the plan is to ensure that the effective use of educational technology supports achievement and lifelong learning.
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Name: Dr. James Patrick Law
Title: Superintendent
Email: jplaw@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-4505
Name: Michelle Jeffers
Title: Principal - HES School Contact
Email: mdjeffers@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-653-4221
Name: Darlene Arbogast
Title: Teacher-HES
Email: ddarboga@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-653-4221
Name: Lois McCutcheon
Title: Teacher - HES
Email: lcmccutc@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-653-4221
Name: Wilma Dale
Title: Principal - MES; School Contact
Email: wdale@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6551
Name: David Burdick
Title: Teacher - MES
Email: educator3@hotmail.com
Phone: 304-799-6551
Name: Susan Arbogast
Title: Teacher - MES
Email: s1st@hotmail.com
Phone: 304-799-6551
Name: Ginger Must
Title: Media Center Specialist
Email: gmust@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6773
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Name: Doris Starks
Title: Aide - MES
Email: dorisstarks@hotmail.com
Phone: 304-799-6551
Name: Ruth Bland
Title: Principal - GBEMS
Email: rbland@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-456-4703
Name: Craig Stevens
Title: Principal-Marlinton Middle School
Email: cjcnsteven@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6773
Name: Ricard F. McLaughlin
Title: Teacher of Music/Band/Chorous
Email: rfm@yahoo.com
Phone: 304-799-6773
Name: Chris Smith
Title: Enrichment Instruction-GBS
Email: ccumashot@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-653-4254
Name: Louise Stark
Title: Teacher - GBEMS
Email: louiseshin@westvirginia.com
Phone: 304-456-4703
Name: Heather Holstine
Title: Teacher - GBEMS
Email: hholstine@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-456-4703
Name: Norman Alderman
Title: Data Management Facilitator - County
Email: normanalderman@yahoo.com
Phone: 304-799-4505
Name: Sharon Vance
Title: Teacher - PCHS
Email: svance@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6564
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Name: Nancy Martin
Title: Teacher - PCHS; School Contact
Email: nmartin@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6564
Name: Patsy Triplette
Title: Teacher of Social Studies 7-8
Email: wvpet@sunlitsurf.net
Phone: 304-799-6773
Name: Janet Warner
Title: Teacher -MMS
Email: jwarner@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-799-6773
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County Vision:
The Pocahontas County School System envisions a positive, caring, safe, clean, student-centered environment where students can develop a high self-esteem supported by the school staff, parents and community in which all students are active, lifelong learners from preschool to adulthood and beyond.
County Mission:
Over the next five years, the Pocahontas County School System will work to accomplish its vision through many multifaceted approaches. Appropriate student-centered instructional strategies will be practiced. Our belief that all students can learn will be translated into practice with an emphasis on high expectations and achievement for all students.
This will begin with the mastery of basic skills at the earlier ages and continue with the development of technology skills, career oriented planning and training through high school and beyond. Responsible student programs will be in place with an emphasis on respectful interaction among students as well as students and staff
The school system will initiate and maintain existing links with parents, businesses, various community groups, agencies and organizations to emphasize involvement with and responsibility for the education of all students.
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Analysis of Assessment Data
Did not meet AYP 2003-04. We have a fully robust set of tools in place for comprehensive analysis and remediation of deficits. We will be providing complete and detail comprehensive guidance to all basic skills teachers.
Generally, Total Basic Skills are above the 50th percentile at all tested grade levels. However,
Pocahontas County Schools have an overall need to develop the academic skills of those students who are fall in the Socio-Economical disadvantaged range. Green Bank Elementary Middle met all 37 criteria except SES and this placed them in jeopardy. Because Pocahontas County as a whole has
51.82 percent of SES students, there remains a serious need to address the skill levels of this subpopulation.
Technology Programs in Basic Skills, Compass Learning, SUCCESS, and PLATO software will be utilized for targeted assistance with students performing the the lower quartiles. Likewise, we will be using high level data analysis to provide comprehensive reporting in these areas. Pocahontas County
Schools needs to align its academic improvement program with the new Westest so that that which is being tested is being taught at the appropriate levels and in the appropriate time frames.
Our teachers will be using the I Know Website to develop classroom presentations which impact each students effectiveness on the Westest.
We are involved in the Reading First Grant which is providing excellent assessment through the use of
Dibbles, etc. and our teachers will be receiving excellent inservice
Analysis of UCIP
We have been subject to a county-wide special education state intervention program for the last year.
We are using all technology tools available to creat comprehensive tracking databases which check, cross-check, and notification to stake holders of needed edits. Our special education director uses technology to track special education case management to insure compliance with data input requirements and timelines. This is working well ast this time. Tracking be greatly enhanced this year and this will eliminate most of the major problems with out special education program.
We will use technology to facilitate tracking of survey information and to facilitate communication.
The No Child Child Let Behind mandates require an extensive examination of individual academic progress. With the small populations in most subsets, a single individual has a great deal of impact upon the quality report of a school. Pocahontas County Schools has a fairly nondiverse population. It will be most difficult to get valid assessment results regarding these areas; however, despite this,
Pocahontas County Schools can and will meet the academic needs of these students. We shall do a comprehensive data analysis of every student in our system with the goal of enhancing each child'slearning experience. We utilize very sophisticated technology tools to accomplish this task.
Technology Infrastructure
Numerous computers must be upgraded to a minimum of Windows 98. Pocahontas County has handcapped students who are in constant need of additional assistive technology. County needs to
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expand its technology support team and instruction in technology. It needs to increase confidence level in adminstrative use of technology particularly implementation of the USIP, etc. and the new 5-Year
Strategic Plan. All county schools now have T-1 lines which make it possible for students to access the
I-Know Website for test practice. Bandwidth is no longer the major problem.
We will address these needs in the following manner by providing extensive staff development, operating system upgrade, I-Know Training, and provision of additional assistive technology on demand.
School Satisfaction Survey
Schools indicated that they like the allocation process for Basic Skills and SUCCESS funding. Funds are divided equally on a pro-rated basis per student. School teams develop purchasing plans based on their needs.
Schools support the TECH ED initiatives.
ERATE funds are also distributed or discounted directly to the schools. The county uses ERATE funding for long distance service, etc.
OEPA Reports
While the OEPA did not have any findings on the technology programs in the individual schools or the county, the April 2001 report was used to generate short and long term planning needs and used to substantiate requests to the SBA for infrastructure needs regarding facilities (science labs) and for procurring small grants for wiring at individual schools.
Facilities Assessment
Annual walkthroughs each fall by private vendors are collaboratively used to ensure the existence of appropriate wiring so that the system is ready for new and updated equipment when it is purchased and delivered. The acquisition of T-1 lines for all schools this year will require additional drops to utilize additional capacity. We will be providing equipment as needed. Already we have completely remodeled one complete school lab which include technology upgrades in addition to the facility.
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All students will master the developmentally appropriate basic skills at an early age.
During the 2004-05 school year, the Pocahontas County Board of Education will continue to implement an all inclusive instructional program consistent with State Board Policy 2419, Policy 2525, and West
Virginia Child Development Outcomes. All students will use technology to reach this objective.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: Staffing numbers and classroom entrollment will indicate compliance per policy
(2002-03) requirements. Student assessment and portfolios will be used to evaluate.
Year 2: Staffing numbers and classroom enrollment will indicate compliance per policy
(2003-04) requirements. Student assessment and portfolios will be used to evaluate.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Staffing numbers and classroom enrollment will indicate compliance per policy requirements. Student assessment and portfolios will be used to evaluate. WVEIS data,
Digital Divide Data, and teacher level survey will be used to identify the extent to which this objective has been met. This will result in a graphic/tabular crosswalk of the extent to which technology has been integrated into program delivery.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Staffing numbers and classroom entrollment will indicate compliance per policy requirements. Student assessment and portfolios will be used to evaluate. WVEIS data,
Digital Divide Data, and teacher level survey will be used to identify the extent to which this objective has been met.This will result in a graphic/tabular crosswalk of the extent to which technology has been integrated into program delivery.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Staffing numbers and classroom enrollment will indicate compliance per policy requirements. Student assessment and portfolios will be used to evaluate.WVEIS data,
Digital Divide Data, and teacher level survey will be used to identify the extent to which this objective has been met.This will result in a graphic/tabular crosswalk of the extent to which technology has been integrated into program delivery.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Ed Tech Money will be used to finance a technology model school project for our elementary/middle schools.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent of Schools
School Contacts
Norman Alderman
Model School Technician
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Activity Type
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Lab and Class Room Technical Support Innovative Strategies Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 150000
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
Total:
10000
160000.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
School Database Test Analysis will provide a classroom remediation plan for all students.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
On-site professional development training throughout the year and summer technology training camp
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
School Contacts
Private vendors
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 15000
Ed Tech Formula - Round 2
Total:
5000
20000.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Pocahontas County School teachers will participate in the NASA Simulation in order to improve student achievement and higher level thinking skills
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
Gear Up Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Grants
Total:
5000
5000.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Teacher training for Brain Fuse
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
21st Century Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development Grants 2500
Total: 2500.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Professional development for PLATO Basic Skills remediation
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
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Vendor
Activity Type
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development General Funds 1500
Total: 1500.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide CISCO and Windows Network training
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Appropriate staff
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development General Funds 3000
Total: 3000.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
EdTech Formula Funds will be used to provide staff development.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 10000
Total: 10000.00
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The staff will participate in ongoing training to improve technology usage for the improvement of instruction and communication through using in county resources. An analysis of inservice training reports will be conducted annually to determine the extent to which ongoing training is incorporating technology in the teaching process.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: 70% of the classroom teachers will use test data analysis offered through the Data
(2002-03) Mangagement Office
Year 2: 80% of the teachers will use test data analysis offered through the Data Management
(2003-04) Office.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
90% of the teachers will use test data analysis offered through the Data Management
Office. System inservice training program records will be used to gauge the extent of technology integration into each professional training event.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
90% of the teachers will use test data analysis offered through the Data Management
Office. System inservice training program records will be used to gauge the extent of technology integration into each professional training event.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
90% of the teachers will use test data analysis offered through the Data Management
Office. System inservice training program records will be used to gauge the extent of technology integration into each professional training event.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
PCHS will continue with model school staff development. Elementary schools will be seeking Ed-Tech model school funding. Additional local funds and grants will provide further software training.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 150000
General Funds
Total:
2000
152000.00
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All students including special needs students, will participate in an instructional program with high expectations and achievment to enhance opporutnities for a smooth transition from one level to another and from one school to another in an effort to achieve accountability standards of the No Child Left
Behind Act.
During the 2004-05 school year, the Pocahontas County Board of Education will allocate available resources and support activities identifed in each individual Unified School Improvement Plan which relate to high expectations, achievement and transitioning from one level to another and from one school to another.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: The quantitative extent to which technology impacts the over all goals and objectives of the
(2002-03) USIP per technology goals, etc.
Year 2: The quantitative extent to which technology impacts the over all goals and objectives of the
(2003-04) USIP per technology goals, etc.
Year 3: The quantitative extent to which technology impacts the over all goals and objectives of the
(2004-05) USIP per technology goals, etc.
Year 4: The quantitative extent to which technology impacts the over all goals and objectives of the
(2005-06) USIP per technology goals, etc.
Year 5: The quantitative extent to which technology impacts the over all goals and objectives of the
(2006-07) USIP per technology goals, etc.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Use of student data in making instructional decisions
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
Staff
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
2
Salary
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Stakeholder Involvement General Funds 53000
Professional Development Innovative Strategies
Total:
Step 7
Total:
53000.00
3000
3000.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Broadening use of technology by students by reinforcing staff awareness of current and emerging technology that includes but is not limited to graphing calculators, palm pilots, digital cameras, wireless laptops, digital cameras and presentation software
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
School Contacts
Instructional staff
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1 Software - Web Design
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
General Funds 1000
Total: 1000.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students will be given opportunities to use technology on a daily basis in their classrooms in order to improve student achievement.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
Staff
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
Hardware - Other
Software - Application
Hardware - Other
Hardware - Other
Activity Type
Access
Funding Source Est $
BS/CE 23500
SUCCESS
Total:
32500
56000.00
Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
SUCCESS
Total:
Access
Access
SBA
Total:
SUCCESS
Total:
2000
3000
5000.00
20000
20000.00
1750
1750.00
5 Professional Development Professional Development BS/CE
SUCCESS
Total:
2000
3000
5000.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students in Pocahontas County Schools will have access to distance learning courses through the WV
Virtual School in order to make certain that all students in the county have access to courses that they need for academic requirements and for enrichment.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman, Tech Coord
WV Virtual School contacts
Donna Miller - Virtual School coordinator
Activity Type
Access
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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All students will have access to technology at all levels of PreK-adult to enhance student computer skills and increase student achievement
Students and staff will have access to updated computer and software as well as supporting technological devices that allow them to accomplish instructional goals.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: 60% of instructional staff evaluations will have assessments that meet standards within
(2002-03) Policy 5310/Section 7/Technology Standards
Year 2: 75% of instructional staff evaluations will have assessments that meet standards within
(2003-04) Policy 5310/Section 7/Technology Standards
Year 3: 100% of instructional staff evaluations will have assessments that meet standards within
(2004-05) Policy 5310/Section 7/Technology Standards
Year 4: 100% of instructional staff evaluations will have assessments that meet standards within
(2005-06) Policy 5310/Section 7/Technology Standards
Year 5: 100% of instructional staff evaluations will have assessments that meet standards within
(2006-07) Policy 5310/Section 7/Technology Standards
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
100% of Basic Skills and SUCCESS funds are disaggregated to schools for onsite use.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
Staff
Collaborative planning team (Vendor/WVDE/PCstaff
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Maintaining current replacement rotation of telecommunication computers and continued rotation of purchasing for school based technologies (Budget listed under E-rate year 5/6 and 7)
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
Staff
Activity Type
Access
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staffing will be pursued to provide ongoing and timely computer repair, lab managers at each school, and staff support of in-house assistance in technology related areas.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
Staff
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1 1/2 Time Computer Repair Position
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Admin/Support Procedures Grants
Total:
20000
20000.00
2 Utilize RESA for Tech Support/Parts/Repair Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 20000
General Funds 4800
Total: 24800.00
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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Participate in a planning partnership with RESA 1 and 4 to provide quality adult literacy, education and technical training programs
Persons Responsible
RESA I director
RESA 4 - Adult education coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To seek school based technician positions for the improvement of technology integration, telecommunications, etc, through proper maintenance and repair - Year 6 request
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
RESA technicians
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Model School Technicians Admin/Support Procedures Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 150000
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
Total:
10000
160000.00
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Incorporate infrastructure plan as developed through collaborative efforts between school, state and vendor for local and wide area networking efforts for distance learning
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
Director of Special Projects
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
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THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Providing student mentorship opportunities with each school's technology plan and through private business partnership efforts
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principal
HSTW coordinator
Business partners
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Technical Support - SW maintenance Content/Tech Integration General Funds 10000
Business Partners 5000
Grants 5000
Total: 20000.00
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During the 2003-04 school year, the Pocahontas County Board of Education will use technolgy to provide an orderly environment in which all students can learn and build high self-esteem.
To maintain current data infrastructure.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Increased number of web servers; one for each school with its own web site.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Increased number of web servers; one for each school with its own web site.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Increased number of web servers; one for each school with its own web site.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Increased number of web servers; one for each school with its own web site.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Increased number of web servers; one for each school with its own web site.
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet, WVEIS, to provide a safe school environment, to maintain a stable network, and to provide for improved communication between school, home and community
Persons Responsible
Activity Type
Access
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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To provide access to the Internet, WVEIS, to provide a safe school environment, to maintain a stable network, and to provide for improved communication between school, home and community
Persons Responsible
Activity Type
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide data connections to state level.(Addressed in Goals 8 and 9)
Persons Responsible
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide access to WVEIS and Internet(See Goals 8 and 9)
Persons Responsible
Activity Type
Access
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide maintenance of current networking.
Persons Responsible
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RESA IV
Activity Type
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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During 2004-05 Pocahontas County Schools will use technology to provide a safe, orderly environment in which all students can learn
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Technology will be used to assist in the orderly flow of data, etc.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Technology will be used to assist in the orderly flow of data, etc.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Technology will be used to assist in the orderly flow of data, etc.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Technology will be used to assist in the orderly flow of data, etc.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology will be used to assist in the orderly flow of data, etc.
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All instructional staff will be provided varied opportunities and high quality instructional strategies incorporating use of technolgy within integrated curriculu, basic skills, teach/reteach and seamless curriculum as supported through ongoing staff development training for PreK-3, 4-8 and 9-Adult
During the 2004-05 school year, the Pocahontas County Board of Education will continue to establish ongoing staff development of all teachers for the purpose of integrating technology into the instructional environment in all classrooms.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
20% of staff involvement with online or self-training.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
50% of staff involvement with online or self training.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
90% of staff involvment with online or self-training.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Increase in grant provided staff training. 100% staff technology training.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Increase in grant provided staff training. 100% staff technology training.
Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Additional grant provided instructor led staff development.
Persons Responsible
Staff Dev. Committees in each school
School Contacts
Principals
Activity Type
Professional Development
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1 Professional Development
Activity Type Funding Source
Step 7
2 Professional Development Other
Est $
5000
Total: 5000.00
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 15000
Total: 15000.00
Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Broadening use of technology by students by reinforcing staff awareness of current and emerging technology that includes but is not limited to graphing calculators, palm pilots, digital cameras, wireless laptops, and presentation software.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Principals
Tech Coordinator
Instructional Staff
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Software - Web Design Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 10000
Total: 10000.00
Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staffing will be pursued to provide ongoing and timely computer repair, lab managers at each schook, and staff support of in-house assistance in technology related areas.
Persons Responsible
Tech Coordinator
Principals
School Tech Contacts
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 Technical Support-HW Maintenance Content/Tech Integration General Funds 20000
Total: 20000.00
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Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Additional Cabling to expand student access.
Persons Responsible
RESA
Local Technician
School Contacts
Principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1 E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8 12000
General Funds 2400
Total: 14400.00
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During the 2004-05 school year, the county will use technology to improve parent communications.
The county will expand web service to include more comprehensive data relevant to parents.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Quantitative and Qualitative increase in county web service.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Quantitative and Qualitative increase in county web service.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Quantitative and Qualitative increase in county web service.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Quantitative and Qualitative increase in county web service.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Quantitative and Qualitative increase in county web service.
Instructional Goal #6, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County Web Service will expand.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman-Web Master
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Technology will be utilized to provide increased service to Adult Learners.
More computer utilization opportunities will be provided to adult learners. The adult education program will focus on the use of the computer labs to delivery adult education both in terms of computer literarcy as well as technology-enhanced general instructional material.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Quantitative increase in computer utilization by adults.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Quantitative increase in computer utilization by adults.
Year 3: Quantitative increase in computer utilization by adults. Instructor logs, reports, and other
(2004-05) aggregate data such as surveys of instructors will be used to measure progress.
Year 4: Quantitative increase in computer utilization by adults.Instructor logs, reports, and other
(2005-06) aggregate data such as surveys of instructors will be used to measure progress.
Year 5: Quantitative increase in computer utilization by adults.Instructor logs, reports, and other
(2006-07) aggregate data such as surveys of instructors will be used to measure progress.
Instructional Goal #7, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Technology will be made accessible to adult learners for adult literacy classes in collaboration with adult basic education. Cooperative agreement with RESA I to provide Adult Education and GED plus local provision for Adult services.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
RESA-I Special Agreement
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Provide basic telecommunication services both permanent and subscriptive.
Provide Basic Telecom, Internet, and computer services largely subscription based such as voice, long distance, data, RESA, and data lines.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Quantitative analysis of the basic services provide annually.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Quantitative analysis of the basic services provide annually.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Quantitative analysis of the basic services provide annually.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Quantitative analysis of the basic services provide annually.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Quantitative analysis of the basic services provide annually.
Instructional Goal #8, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County will provide basic telecom,data, and connection services.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Alice Irvine
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
E-rate - CSU/DSU
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Long Distance
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Access E-Rate Year 6 45727.66
General Funds 12897.54
Total: 58625.20
Access E-Rate Year 6 37440
General Funds 10560
Total: 48000.00
Access
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-Rate Year 6 7488
General Funds 2112
Total: 9600.00
E-Rate Year 6 93600
General Funds 26400
Total: 120000.00
Instructional Goal #8, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Basic Telecom Services largely subscription based such as voice, long distance, data, RESA, and data lines.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Alice Irvine
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Data Lines
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Access E-Rate Year 7 19234.60
General Funds 5745.40
Total: 24980.00
Access
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-Rate Year 7 32409.30
General Funds 9680.70
Total: 42090.00
E-Rate Year 7 19200
General Funds 4800
4 E-rate - Long Distance Access
Total: 24000.00
E-Rate Year 7 1570.80
General Funds 469.20
Total: 2040.00
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Instructional Goal #8, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County will provide basic telecom,data, and connection services. This will include data lines for 5 T-1 lines.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
4
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Data Lines
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Access E-Rate Year 8 19234.60
General Funds 5745.40
Total: 24980.00
Access
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-Rate Year 8 32409.30
General Funds 9680.70
Total: 42090.00
E-Rate Year 8 1570.80
General Funds 469.20
Total: 2040.00
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Enhance student learning and facilitate student improvemtn through the use of Basic Skills/Success
Instruction.
Students will have maximum opportunity to participate in the Basic Skills and Success Program.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1: The number of student contact hours will increase and the student scores on the Westest
(2002-03) will improve at all grade levels.
Year 2: The number of student contact hours will increase and the student scores on the Westest
(2003-04) will improve at all grade levels.
Year 3: The number of student contact hours will increase and the student scores on the Westest
(2004-05) will improve at all grade levels.
Year 4: The number of student contact hours will increase and the student scores on the Westest
(2005-06) will improve at all grade levels.
Year 5: The number of student contact hours will increase and the student scores on the Westest
(2006-07) will improve at all grade levels.
Instructional Goal #9, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The Basic Skills program will be used to improve student test scores.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1 E-rate - BSCE E-rate App.
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 6 19702.30
BS/CE
Total:
5381.20
25083.50
2 E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Access E-Rate Year 6 22490.68
SUCCESS
Total:
8415.34
30906.02
3 E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Access E-Rate Year 7 4102.70
SUCCESS 1758.30
Total: 5861.00
Instructional Goal #9, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The Basic Skills program will be used to improve student test scores.
Persons Responsible
Norman Alderman
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1 Hardware - Server
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-Rate Year 8 3000
Total: 3000.00
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Ed Tech Compliance Checklist
1. Does the county plan include the county's specific goals for using advanced technology to improve student achievement?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 3
2. Does the plan include strategies that address how Ed Tech Funds will improve academic achievement of all students in all schools in the county? (Emphasis should be given to high-need and high-poverty schools) yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to ensure that all students and teachers will have increased access to technology? yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2
4. Does the county plan include plans to provide ongoing professional development for teachers, principals and administrators to further the effective use of technology?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 5 Objective 1 and Activity 1
5. Does the county plan include a budget (description of type and costs of technology to be acquired with Ed Tech formula and /or competitive funds)? yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 3
6. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to encourage the development and use of innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses (e.g., distance learning)? yes
This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 and Activity 4
7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental involvement to increase communication with parents?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 4 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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8. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the technology programs will be developed in collaboration with adult literacy providers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 7 Objective 1 and Activity 1
9. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the county will evaluate the extent to which activities funded in formula and competitive funds are effective in integrating technology? yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 3
E-rate Compliance Checklist
1. Does the county plan include the E-rate requirements for clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 and Activity 4
2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or budgeted for purchase? yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address the internal connections that the county has in place or budgeted to install in the current, next or future academic years? yes
This is addressed under Goal 8 Objective 1 and Activity 1
4. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer software necessary to communicate with other computers over an internal network? yes
This is addressed under Goal 9 Objective 1 and Activity 1
5. Does the county plan include the professional development plan for professionals using the equipment connected to the telecommunications network? yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 7
6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 3
7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they
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integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes
This is addressed under Goal 9 Objective 1 and Activity 1
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application? yes
This is addressed under Goal Objective and Activity
9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet
Connections:
Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 5
Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections?
0
Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0
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Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes
If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
July 2002
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
June 15 2002
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. boe.poca.access.k12.
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