WVSD&B County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on February 03, 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: Sondra L. McKenery
Title: Director of Personnel/Technology
Email: smckener@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 820
Name: Kristin A. Willard
Title: Director of Finance and Data
Email: kwillard@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 810
Name: Ann Behrens
Title: Teacher
Email: abehrens@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 841
Name: Vera Herriott
Title: Teacher
Email: vherriott@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 881
Name: Debra Heare
Title: Teacher
Email: dheare@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 861
Name: Connie Newhouse
Title: Principal, School for the Blind
Email: cnewhous@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 881
Name: J.D. Corbin
Title: Principal, Secondary School for the Deaf
Email: jcorbin@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 461
Name: Dr. Patsy K. Shank
Title: Principal, Elementary School for the Deaf
Email: pshank@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 841
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Name: Priscilla Bohrer
Title: Campus Technology Coordinator
Email: pbohrer@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-822-4800 Ext: 874
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
Vision: The faculty, staff, parents, and supporters of The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the
Blind will fully educate each deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, partially sighted, or deaf-blind
multihandicapped student enrolled in its programs and help him/her to develop to his/her full potential in
order to participate as self-sufficient, functioning individuals in society.
County Mission:
Mission: Every child is entitled to an education that will prepare him/her to make his/her greatest
contribution to society. Therefore, The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind have the
responsibility to provide high quality education programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, partially
sighted, and deaf-blind multihandicapped children at the early, middle, and adolescent levels, making
provisions for each student’s individual needs, interests, and abilities. The schools intend to fulfill all
current federal mandates and state-adopted policies to assure that all students between the ages of
three and twenty-one have available to them a free appropriate education (FAPE).
The schools endeavor to develop a sense of self-respect in each student. To attain this goal, intellectual
aptness, aesthetic awareness, moral, cultural and spiritual values, general physical well-being,
desirable attitudes, academic and vocational programming are all integral components of the schools’
programs. The ultimate goal of the schools is the development of independent, well-adjusted and
productive citizens.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
WESTEST deficiencies noted in reading scores on K-5 levels. Technology can address deficiencies
through increased emphasis on alignment of BS/CE curriculum software to assessment deficiencies.
Goal is to work on alignment and offer more professional development.
Analysis of UCIP
Common professional development needs requested by majority of the schools in the county. Goal is to
emphasize professional development in the plan.
Technology Infrastructure
25 classrooms fail to meet the state requirements of having computers running Windows 98 or higher.
38% of the computers can not access the Internet.
WVSDB Special Educatiion Steering Committee
WESTEST test data will be analyzed by principals and teachers. Any student scoring below mastery
level will have their results analyzed for the cause of the discrepancy and education objectives will be
identified to target that discrepancy.
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Instructional Goal #1
Goal #10.1 - Continuous progress is made within the state's system for educational accountability by
students with disabilities.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide access to and use of one to three state-of-the-art computer workstations with Internet access in
every classroom for individual and small group instruction, remediation and enrichment, collaborative
learning, virtual school access, research and problem solving which relates to the development of
reading and math skills.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
20% of classrooms will have one to three Pentium 3 or higher machine w/Internet access.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
30% of classrooms will have one to three Pentium 3 or higher machine w/Internet access.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
40% of classrooms will have one to three Pentium 3 or higher machine w/Internet access.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
50% of classrooms will have one to three Pentium 3 or higher machine w/Internet access.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
60% of classrooms will have one to three Pentium 3 or higher machine w/Internet access.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Purchase and install hardware and educational/productivity software which supports curriculum and
learner needs, development of critical thinking skills as is related to the development of reading and
mathematics related skills.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Principal
Director of Personnel/Technology
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
Hardware - Desktop
Hardware - Printer
Access
Software - Instructional
Grants
29000
Total:
29000.00
Grants
1000.
Total:
1000.00
General Funds
1200.
Total:
1200.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Technology Coordinator will provide staff development for school personnel in the use of
educational/productivity software, which is designed to increase student achievement in the content
areas of reading and math.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Principals
Director of Personnel/Technology
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
The Technology Coordinator will provide staff development to train staff to better utilize the school
webpage for communication with parents and community to foster collaboration in achieving goal of
higher student achievement.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Teachers
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide assistive technology as needed, to children that need this equipment to better participate in and
gain from their educational experience.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Director of Technology
Technology Coordinator
Director of Special Ed
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Other Access
General Funds
5000.
Total:
5000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Increase access to the Internet, to provide a safe school environment, to maintain a stable network, and
to provide for improved communication between school, home and community.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Principal
Teachers
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type
1
Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6
2
3
4
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - Data Lines
Funding Source Est $
Access
E-rate - Long Distance
E-rate - Long Distance
4550.
E-Rate Year 7
5025.24
General Funds
450
General Funds
558.36
Total:
10583.60
E-Rate Year 8
5500
General Funds
600
Total:
6100.00
E-Rate Year 6
0
E-Rate Year 7
18468
General Funds
0
General Funds
2052
Total:
20520.00
E-Rate Year 8
18500
General Funds
2100
Total:
20600.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Computers and network will be maintained and upgraded on a regular basis to ensure adequate and
continuous access to current technology as it relates to student achievement.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
Network Infrastructure - Electronics
Access
General Funds
4000.
Total:
4000.00
General Funds
8000.
Total:
8000.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Students in grades 4-8 and grade 10 will maintain or improve their mastery level on the SAT 9/
WESTEST subtests for language arts/reading and mathematics from their previous level.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Student SAT 9 scores
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Student SAT 9 scores
(2003-04)
Year 3:
50% of students will maintain or increase reading/math WESTEST scores.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
55% of students will maintain or increase reading/math WESTEST scores.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
60% of students will maintain or increase reading/math WESTEST scores.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
The Technology Coordinator will provide a staff development session for teachers in effectively using
the I KNOW website.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
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 #2
Teachers will utilize the I KNOW website fo familiarize students with sample test questions and layouts
of the WESTEST.
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Persons Responsible
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Teachers will use the I KNOW website to implement the pre and post testing activities.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
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 #2
Purchase, installation and use of educational/productivity software which supports curriculum and
learner needs, development of critical thinking skills as it is related to the development of reading and
math skills.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Director fo Personnel/Technology
Technology Coordinator
Principals
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration General Funds
Total:
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1500.
1500.00
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Provide staff with opportunities to utilize technology as a means of improving communication between
staff, students,families and the community.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Not addressed in this years plan
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Not addressed in this years plan
(2003-04)
Year 3:
20% of staff will utilize technology as a means of communication.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
40% of staff will utilize technology as a means of communication.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
5% of staff will utilize technology as a means of communication.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
American Sign Language Dictionary program will be pruchased and installed on various computers for
use by staff and students.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Technology Coordinator
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration General Funds
Total:
1300.
1300.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
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Training will be provided to staff and students related to obtaining an "Access" email account to be used
for communication between staff, students and parents.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Collaborate with Adult Literacy representatives to provide access to computer lab, to enhance adult
literacy, as needed.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #2
#7.4.2 - At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the instructional staff at the West Virginia Schools for the
Deaf and the Blind will increase their skills and compentencies in the use of technology.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
School personnel will be trained in the effective use of productivity software, Internet use, current
educational software and basic troubleshooting of PCs.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Attendance registers from staff development sessions
(2002-03) Assessment of staff technology skilll using "Seven Dimensions for Guaging Progress"
Staff Development records
Year 2:
Student SAT9 performance
(2003-04)
Assessment rubric
Year 3:
25% of staff will participate in staff development sessions.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
45% of staff will participate in staff development sessions.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
55% of staff will participate in staff development sessions.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Staff development sessions will be provided on integrating Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel into
classroom activities.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Teachers
Principals
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Professional Development
General Funds
2000.
Total:
2000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Training will be provided to staff on basic computer maintenance and troubleshooting of PCs.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance and Data
Director of Personnel/Technology
Technology Coordinator
Teachers
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Staff Development Presenter
General Funds
2500.
Total:
2500.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Technology Coordinator will explore options for providing distance learning and virtual school
opportunities.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
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?
no
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)
no
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to ensure that all students and teachers will
have increased access to technology?
no
4. Does the county plan include plans to provide ongoing professional development for teachers,
principals and administrators to further the effective use of technology?
no
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)?
no
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)?
no
7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental
involvement to increase communication with parents?
no
8. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the technology programs will be developed
in collaboration with adult literacy providers?
no
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?
no
E-rate Compliance Checklist
1. Does the county plan include the E-rate requirements for clear goals and a realistic strategy for using
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telecommunications?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 5
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 1 and Activity 5
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 2 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 2 Objective 1 and Activity 1
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 6
7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they
integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 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?
0
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 1
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?
09/09/2001
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
06/07/2001
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