RITCHIE County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on March 07, 2005
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County Technology Plan
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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Technology Team Contact Information
Name: Karen Prim
Title: Integration Specialist/Teacher
Email: kprim@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-643-2991 Ext: 225
Name: Lou Ann Henger
Title: Teacher
Email: lhenger@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-869-3305
Name: Delphene Haddox
Title: Teacher
Email: dhaddox@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-659-3997
Name: Tammy Bell
Title: Teacher
Email: tlbell@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-477-3118
Name: Katrina Andrews
Title: Teacher
Email: kandrews@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-869-3512
Name: Jim Crosby
Title: Teacher
Email: jcrosby@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-869-3512
Name: April Haught
Title: Principal
Email: ahaught@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-869-3512
Name: Laura Snodgrass
Title: Integration Specialist/Teacher
Email: lsnodgrass@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-869-3512
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Name: Tanya Barker
Title: Teacher
Email: tjbaker@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-643-2220
Name: Rick Barnard
Title: Ritchie County Technology Coordinator
Email: rbarnard@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-643-2991 Ext: 249
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
The Ritchie County Board of Education will provide an excellent school system that offers quality and
equity to every student. We wish to establish opportunities that will give students the skills to be
competitive and successful. These opportunities consist of a diverse curriculum that includes not only
the core and its electives, but extends beyond the classroom to extracurricular activities. We want every
student to graduate from high school prepared to enter the workforce, college, or vocational programs.
County Mission:
The Ritchie County Board of Education will provide excellence in education with a safe, orderly, and
well-disciplined environment. This will be accomplished through a collaborative and cooperative effort
so that a quality curriculum is delivered equally to all students. The board recognizes the need to foster
positive attitudes and high expectations throughout the school system. It will encourage students to
develop accountability, good health, and responsible behavior.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
There continues to be a need at the elementary level to develop instructional strategies that improve
student achievement deficiencies on the WESTEST in math scores grades 3-5 and State Writing test
scores across the curriculum. Technology can be used to assist student mastery of basic math skills
and through the alignment of BS/CE curriculum software to assessment deficiencies. The elementary
schools will use enhancement software to improve basic skills scores overall and to move students from
novice and below mastery to mastery on the state adopted test.
At the middle school, twenty seven percent of students scored below mastery on the WESTEST.
Technology can be used to address deficiencies through increased emphasis on alignment of basic
skills software.
Analysis of UCIP
There continues to be a need to utilize technology in the form of school web pages, the use of teacher
e-mails and electronic newsletters to home to improve school-home communication. Emphasis will
continue to be placed on the integration of technology into the K-12 curriculum and skills. Technologies
that will be implemented and utilized include, but are not limited to, SkillsBank, Cornerstone, School
Kit, School Website, Microsoft Office, Digital Cameras, Intel Play Electronic Microscopes, Classroom
Based Laboratory Probes, Fast ForWord Reading program, C-PAS (Compass Basic Skills), interoffice
electronic mail, Keys to Reading Success and Kerswell.
Technology Infrastructure
While the Digital Divide Report indicates that the student to computer ratio has improved at schools
across the district there is still a need for additional and newer computers in classrooms. There is also a
need to upgrade data wiring at several schools and the need to upgrade primary servers, and related
communications hardware at all of the schools with the exception of Harrisville Elementary. Addiional
Mobile labs are being considered as a way to both upgrade and place additional units in the schools.
OEPA Reports
There are no OEPA findings for Ritchie County School District.
Facilities Assessment
The high/school middle school has T1 access, as do two of the elementary schools. Ritchie county will
work to increase the number of schools with T1 access.
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Instructional Goal #1
Engage more students in the productive use of educational technology by increasing the opportunities
for students to utilize these technologies as an academic learning tools.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All elementary school will have adequate technology capacity to deliver Compass Learning Curriculum
and all elementary students will be scheduled at least 90 minutes per week.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Students scheduled for 90 minutes. Reports will be printed out once each semester show
(2002-03) 50 % of the studetns time on task.
Year 2:
Students scheduled for 90 minutes. Reports will be printed out once each semester to show
(2003-04) 65%students time on task.
Year 3:
Students scheduled for 90 minutes. Reports will be printed out once each semester to show
(2004-05) 90 %students time on task.
Year 4:
Students scheduled for 90 minutes. Reports will be printed out once each semester to show
(2005-06) 92% of students time on task.
Year 5:
Students scheduled for 90 minutes. Reports will be printed out once each semester to show
(2006-07) 92% of students time on task.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Integration of Basic Skills Software into the K-6 grades. Percentage of multimedia computer in labs at
Ritchie County Middle School and Ritchie County Elementary Schools.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Desktop Access
BS/CE
9813.
Total:
9813.00
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Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staff Development training for teachers on Basic Skills at Ritchie County Middle school and all
elementary schools. All Ritchie County Schools K-6 will have at least four half days per year technical
assistance per year from Compass Learning. New Teachers and teacher re-training will be available as
teachers turn over occurs. Ritchie County Integration Specialist will work with teachers on a weekly
basis to increase the utilization of the Compass software and to align classroom curriculum with
Compass Activities.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Director of Instruction
Principals
Integration Specialist
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
781.
Local Levy/Bond 9400.
Total:
10181.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide quality maintenance and repair of technology to Ritchie County Schools and decrease average
length of down time.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Director of Instructional Services
School Technology Teams
Principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
Local Levy/Bond 11000.
Total:
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11000.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Improve quality and capacity of the network infrastructures at all Ritchie County Schools by increasing
T1 line access and internet access to all classrooms.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Ritchie County will apply for erate funding to add T1 lines to two elementary schools and to
(2002-03) increase Internet access in classrooms by 10%
Year 2:
Ritchie County will add T1 lines to two elementary schools and increase internet access by
(2003-04) 15%.
Year 3:
Ritchie County will add T1 Line to one elementary school and the central office and
(2004-05) increase access in the classrooms to Internet by 20%.
Year 4:
Ritchie County will add T1 Line to one elementary school and increase Internet access by
(2005-06) 25%
Year 5:
All Ritchie County Schools will have a T1 line and all classrooms will have Internet access.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Installation of T1 Line at Ellenboro Elementary and the Central office Facility Year 7 request.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Superintendent
County Treasurer
Principal
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-Rate Year 7
4000.
Local Levy/Bond 2000.
Total:
6000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide the infrastructure in the Ritchie County elementary schools so that students can access the
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Internet for instructional purposes, and teachers can access the Internet and WVEIS for
standards-based lesson plans and for improved communication with parents/community.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
School Technology Teams
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Harrisville Elem-cabling/electronics Access
Smithville Elem.-cabling/electronics Access
E-Rate Year 6
2712
SBA
678.
Total:
3390.00
E-Rate Year 6
10460.
SBA
2615.
Total:
13075.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide the infrastructure in the Ritchie County Middle/High school so that students can access the
Internet for instructional purposes, and teachers can access the Internet and WVEIS for standards
based lesson plans and for improved communication with parents/community.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
School Technology Teams
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Ritchie Co HS-Infrastructure/electronics Access
Ritchie Co HS-Infrastructure/electronics Access
E-Rate Year 7
10852.
SUCCESS
2713.
Total:
13565.00
E-Rate Year 7
11840.
SUCCESS
2960.
Total:
14800.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
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Replace switches, add Network cabling drops and patch panels to provide and enhance the quality of
Network and Internet access.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
School Technology Teams
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Ritchie County HS-cabling/electronics Access
Ritchie County HS-cabling/electronics Access
E-Rate Year 7
12586
SUCCESS
5394
Total:
17980.00
E-Rate Year 7
9905.60
SUCCESS
2476.40
Total:
12382.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
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
County Technology Coordinator
Superintendent
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Long Distance
E-rate - Data Lines
Access
Access
E-Rate Year 6
18844.
General Funds
6672.
Total:
25516.00
E-Rate Year 6
3192.
General Funds
1008.
Total:
4200.00
E-Rate Year 6
36791.
General Funds
11528
Total:
48319.00
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4
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-Rate Year 6
83722.
General Funds
25414.
Total:
109136.00
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide access to the Internet and 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
County Technology Coordinator
Superintendent
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
4
Voice/cellular/paging
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-Rate - Datalines/CSU Access
E-Rate Internet Access Access
E-Rate Year 7
30118.61
General Funds
8982.15
Total:
39100.76
E-Rate Year 7
3660.00
General Funds
1020.00
Total:
4680.00
E-Rate Year 7
30139.20
General Funds
7534.80
Total:
37674.00
E-Rate Year 7
14883.55
General Funds
3720.89
Total:
18604.44
Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide access to the Internet and 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
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-Rate Voice/Cellular/paging Access
E-rate - Long Distance
E-Rate Datalines/CSU
E-Rate Internet Access
Access
Access
Access
E-Rate Year 8
32486.54
General Funds
9017.26
Total:
41503.80
E-Rate Year 8
4680.
General Funds
1404.
Total:
6084.00
E-Rate Year 8
27144.
General Funds
7707.
Total:
34851.00
E-Rate Year 8
3456.
General Funds
864.
Total:
4320.00
Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide the infrastructure in the Ritchie County elementary schools so that students can access the
Internet for instructional purposes, and teachers can access the Internet and WVEIS for standards
based lesson plans and for improved communication with parents/community.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Creed Collins-cabling/electronics Access
Ellenboro-cabling/electronics
Harrisville-cabling/electronics
Smithville-cabling/electronics
Access
Access
Access
E-Rate Year 7
7098.
BS/CE
1775.
Total:
8873.00
E-Rate Year 7
4514.
BS/CE
1129.
Total:
5643.00
E-Rate Year 7
4514.
BS/CE
1129.
Total:
5643.00
E-Rate Year 7
10318.
BS/CE
2580.
Total:
12898.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
To provide all Ritchie County Students access to quality hardware in all content areas and at all grade
levels.
Indicators of Achievement:
Provide Ritchie County Middle School/High School access to a mobile wireless notebook
Year 1:
computer lab. Add 5 additional laptops to Ritchie County High Schools Mobile Lab. Provide
(2002-03) teachers and students access to scanners, digital cameras, data projectors and other
technology equipment.
Year 2:
60% of all classrooms will have access to the network with at least three desktops.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
70% of all classrooms will have access to the network with at least three desktops.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
75% of all classrooms will have access to the network with at least three desktops.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
80% of all classrooms will have access to the network with at least three desktops.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Ritchie County Middle School will utilize a mobile notebook computer lab to increase student access to
technology.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principal
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Increase the number of notebook computers at Ritchie County High School for mobile lab.
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Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principal
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Notebook Content/Tech Integration Local Levy/Bond 6000.00
Total:
6000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Integrate Interactive Whiteboards and Data Projectors into curriculum at all grade levels.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Integration Specialist
Principals
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Hardware - Peripherals Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
Est $
3711.
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 14289.
Total:
18000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Provide Adult Literacy providers internet connection and access to Ritchie County Technology facilities.
Ritchie County will cover data line cost. Adult literacy providers will also be able to participate in all
county staff development activities.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
ABE Instructor
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Upgrade the Success Lab at RCHS to provide more state-of-the-art technology for the instruction of all
high school students.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Tech Intergration Specialist
Principal
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source
Hardware - Desktop Access
Est $
Telecommunications 14400.
Local Levy/Bond
9273.
SUCCESS
9951.60
Total:
33624.60
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Provide additional stability, integrity, and platform consistency to all county computer lab host PC's;
provide increased flexibity to instructors and applications installers by upgrading to Deep Freeze
Enterprise Edition and installing in all county computer labs.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Tech Integration Specialists
Principals
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Software - Application Access
Local Levy/Bond 5000.
Total:
5000.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4
Ritchie County schools will utilize technology to increase parental/community involment.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Increase communication with parents and guardians each year by 10%.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Increase the number of teachers using technology to communicate with parents by five
(2003-04) percent.
Year 3:
Increase the number of teachers using technology to communicate with parents by five
(2004-05) percent.
Year 4:
Increase the number of teachers using technology to communicate with parents by five
(2005-06) percent.
Year 5:
Increase the number of teachers using technology to communicate with parents by five
(2006-07) percent.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4
Teachers will be provided training and software to create and maintain website that inform parents.
Teachers email addresses will be made available to faciliate communication between teacher(s) and
parent(s).
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Director of Instructional Services
Principals
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 2000.
Total:
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2000.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5
Integration of Technology into classroom activities to provide students more opportunities to be actively
engaged in learning.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
40% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least once a week.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
60% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at once a week with 30%
(2003-04) integrating technology at least twice a week.
75% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least once a week.
Year 3:
50% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least twice a week.
(2004-05)
25% will integrate technology into classroom activities at least three or more times a week.
80% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least once a week.
Year 4:
60% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least twice a week.
(2005-06)
30% will integrate technology into classroom activities at least three or more times a week.
90% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least once a week.
Year 5:
70% of teachers will integrate technology into classroom activities at least twice a week.
(2006-07)
35% will integrate technology into classroom activities at least three or more times a week.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5
Ritchie County Schools will utilize integration specialists to increase the use of technology in each
classroom from the past year's utilization and to expand the utilization of technology in the formative
assessment process. TIS's will assist assessment coaches and classroom teachers in the quality
framework of ongoing classroom grade-level formative assessment. Evaluation of the effectiveness of
the technology integration is included.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Principals
Director of Intructional Services
Superintendent
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type
1
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 93415.
2
Salary
Funding Source
General Funds
20600.
Total:
114015.00
Supplies/Travel Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 5200.
Total:
3
Stipends
7721.00
Supplies/Travel Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 1455.
Total:
5
5200.00
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 7721.
Total:
4
Est $
Evaluation
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
Total:
1455.00
10400.
10400.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5
Ritchie County will have a technology academy to further prepare teachers for working with the
integration specialists and to develop additional skills that will facilitate the integration of technology into
classroom instructional activities.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Integration Specialists
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Stipends
Funding Source
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 7721
Total:
2
Supplies
Est $
7721.00
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 600
Total:
600.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5
Provide access to all staff development activities to adult literacy providers by including them in all staff
development activities. Allow adult literacy providers to utilize Ritchie County Schools technology.
Persons Responsible
ABE Instructor
County Technology Coordinator
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Director of Instructional Services
Superintendent
Activity Type
Professional Development
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5
Ritchie County Schools will support adult technology education through its Technology Opportunity
Center.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Director of Instructional Services
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Salary
Funding Source Est $
Stakeholder Involvement General Funds
Total:
5000.
5000.00
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Instructional Goal #2
Increase scores on state and national assessment by strengthening student academic readiness and by
increasing students academic skill engagement and performance.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Ritchie County schools will concentrate on improving basic skill scores by increasing the percentage of
students who reach mastery and above by utilizing a variety of technology based tools.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Decrease the number of students scoring in the lower quartile by 5%, while increasing all
(2002-03) students' reading and writing abilities.
Year 2:
Decrease the number of students scoring in the lower quartile by 5%, while increasing all
(2003-04) students' reading and writing abilities.
Year 3:
Decrease the number of students scoring in the lower quartile by 5%, while increasing all
(2004-05) students' reading and writing abilities.
Year 4:
Increase the percentage of students who reach mastery and above by 2%, while increasing
(2005-06) all students' reading and writing abilities.
Year 5:
Increase the percentage of students who reach mastery and above by 2%, while increasing
(2006-07) all students' reading and writing abilities.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Ritchie County Middle School will implement Fast ForWord for use by at-risk Students
Persons Responsible
Director of Instructional Services
Technology Integration Specialists
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Application Content/Tech Integration Local Levy/Bond 2000.
Total:
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2000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All Ritchie County schools will utilize various websites to enhance areas of deficiency as indicated by
standardized test results.
Persons Responsible
Director of Instructional Services
Principals
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Step 7
Total:
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2000.
2000.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Ritchie County Schools will utilize the West Virginia Virtual Schools to provide specialized and rigorous
online courses to Ritchie County students.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Develop procedures and policy to allow Ritchie County Students to utilize West Virginia
(2002-03) Virtual Schools
Year 2:
Develop procedures and policy to allow Ritchie County Students to utilize West Virginia
(2003-04) Virtual Schools.
Year 3:
Offer Ritchie County students the opportunity to complete a Virtual Course.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Ritchie County students will have the opportunity to complete a Virtual Course as needed.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Ritchie County students will have the opportunity to complete a Virtual Course as needed.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Develop policy and procedures for Ritchie County students to utilize the West Virginia Virtual Schools
website to offer students the opportunity to complete specialized courses.
Persons Responsible
Director of Instructional Services
Superintendent
Principals
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Compliance Checklist
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 3 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 3 and Activity 3
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 1 Objective 3 and Activity 3
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 1 Objective 5 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 5 and Activity 1
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 2 and Activity 1
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 1 Objective 4 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 1 Objective 5 and Activity 4
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 5 and Activity 1
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 1 Objective 2 and Activity 9
2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or
budgeted for purchase?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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 1 Objective 2 and Activity 2
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 1 Objective 2 and Activity 3
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 5 and Activity 2
6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 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 1 Objective 5 and Activity 1
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application?
no
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?
2
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 4
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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Policies and Procedures
Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
yes
If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
6/ 21/01
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
6/21/02
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