FAYETTE County Technology Plan 2004-2007 OPTIMAL Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning Last revised on January 11, 2005 Page 1 of 26 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. Page 2 of 26 Technology Team Contact Information Name: Helen Whitehair Title: Superintendent Email: hwhiteha@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 2122 Name: Nancy Keffer Title: Associate Superintendent Email: nkeffer@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 2141 Name: Ben Pettry Title: Director of Technology Email: bpettry@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 2197 Name: Connie Brown Title: Business Teacher Oak Hill High School Email: cobrown@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-469-3551 Name: Tina Chapman Title: Teacher Ansted Middle School Email: tchapman@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-658-5170 Name: Alma Logan Title: Teacher Mount Hope Grade School Email: alogan@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-877-2891 Name: Deanna Gill Title: Teacher Valley High School Email: degill@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-442-8284 Name: Anna Kincaid-Cline Title: Computer Specialist Email: akincaid@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 2143 Page 3 of 26 Name: Leonard Walker Title: Technology Integration Specialist Email: lewalker@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Name: Larry Fox Title: WVEIS Computer Specialist Email: lfox@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 2164 Page 4 of 26 County Mission and Vision Statements County Vision: Through the efforts of the Fayette County Community, our vision is to produce capable, responsible lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute to an ever-changing world. County Mission: Believing all students can learn, the Fayette County School community is committed to providing a positive, safe learning environment in which high expectations, driven by a challenging curriculum, allow students to reach their fullest potential. Page 5 of 26 Needs Assessment Analysis of Assessment Data Data from the 2004 WESTEST indicated that only three schools did not meet AYP due to test scores: Ansted Elementary Low SES subgroup (Math) Collins Middle Low SES subgroup (Math), Special Ed. subgroup (Math and Reading) Montgomery Middle Low SES subgroup Reading Goal is to continue to use a variety of teaching strategies to provide ongoing staff development, to use skills remediation, offered through after-school tutoring, and to provide WESTEST preparation, so that all subgroups will increase their level of performance. Analysis of UCIP Staff development is needed to increase student achievement across the curriculum. Goal is to emphasize professional development in the plan. Technology Infrastructure After reviewing the Digital Divide Survey results from 2004 it is evident that Fayette County has entirely too many old machines in service. 37% of all machines in service in Fayette County are Windows 95 or below compared to the state's 29%. 21 of the 64 servers in the county are older Windows NT servers. Many of the schools have old electronics that need to be replaced. Goal is to replace the older win95 classroom computers with new machines as funds permit, upgrade servers, and switches. School Satisfaction Survey School Technology Plan reviews indicated a strong need for a full time school technology contact for software installations, trainings, and maintenance of software upgrades. Goal is to apply for competitive Ed Tech grant to fund these positions. OEPA Reports In the past issues regarding technology integration for curricular delivery have been a problem. Since 2002 a concerted effort has been made to improve the situation by replacing old labs, providing professional development, reviewing teacher and administrator evaluations, and installing and utilizing software like Reading 180, Plato, Renaissance Learning, and Compass. Currently five schools in Fayette County did not meet AYP. Three schools had weak test scores and two did not meet the graduation requirement. Goal is to continue summer professional development classes, increase utilization of existing software and strive to improve the infrastructure so that the State and County goals will be achieved. Page 6 of 26 Facilities Assessment All schools have T-1 lines except Danese. Verizon will be installing a T-1 for Danese this school year. Central office T-1 line needed for distance learning programs to provide fast access to Plato and Renaissance Learning Servers. After reviewing the Digital Divide Survey results there is a need to replace/or upgrade older servers. Reviews of the school plans indicate a strong need for more technology specialists to be available in the schools. Goal is to locate funding for these issues. Phone system Every school has access to a cellular phone to utilize for the safe school plan. Most elementary schools only have one phone line into the school, creating a backlog of unanswered calls. Goal is to utilize the County’s Nortel Phone Network to place more phone lines in the schools. IP phones will be purchased and placed in appropriate areas. Page 7 of 26 Instructional Goal #1 Increase student achievement across the curriculum through reading, writing, balanced literacy, comprehension strategies, problem solving techniques, higher order thinking skills, and technology integration utilizing varied K-12 instructional delivery strategies. Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Schools will incorporate the use of distance-learning labs as a measure of addressing curricular needs or changes for student learning and achievement. Indicators of Achievement: Labs will be installed in three schools: Ansted Middle Year 1: Nuttall Middle (2002-03) Fayetteville Middle Baseline data year Labs will be installed in three more schools: Year 2: Gauley Bridge High (2003-04) Meadow Bridge High Mount Hope High Add other schools on an as needed basis. Benchmark of 80 students enrolled. Install Year 3: Renaissance Learning Labs throughout Fayette County starting with Divide, Fayetteville, (2004-05) Oak Hill Elm, Gauley Bridge Elem, Ansted Middle, and Valley High and Elem. Will increase number of students enrolled from 80 to 84. Install Renaissance Learning Labs Year 4: throughout Fayette County including Danese, Ansted Elem, Meadow Bridge Elem, (2005-06) Gatewood, Scarbro, Rosedale, and Mount Hope Elem. Year 5: Will increase number of students enrolled from 84 to 88. Install Renaissance Learning Labs (2006-07) in remainder of schools. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Phone system will be installed in all schools for better access to address curricular needs. Persons Responsible Director of Technology County classroom technology staff Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Page 8 of 26 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Other Access Local Levy/Bond 16000.00 Total: 16000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide access to WVEIS, maintain a stable network, provide communication tools, and provide the Internet in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement in all Fayette County Schools. Persons Responsible Ben Pettry Larry Fox Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-rate - Voice E-Rate Year 6 54594 Local Levy/Bond 12806 2 E-rate - Long Distance Access Total: 67400.00 E-Rate Year 6 6804 Local Levy/Bond 1596 3 E-rate - Data Lines Access Total: 8400.00 E-Rate Year 6 119302.20 Local Levy/Bond 27817.8 4 E-rate - Cellular Access Total: 147120.00 E-Rate Year 6 19459.44 Local Levy/Bond 4564.56 5 E-rate - Paging Access Total: 24024.00 E-Rate Year 6 243 Local Levy/Bond 57 E-Rate Year 6 8886.6 Local Levy/Bond 987.4 Total: 10174.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide access to WVEIS, maintain a stable network, provide communication tools, and provide the Page 9 of 26 Internet in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement in all Fayette County Schools. Persons Responsible Ben Pettry Larry Fox Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-rate - Voice E-Rate Year 7 39914.59 Local Levy/Bond 10610.21 2 E-rate - Long Distance Access Total: 50524.80 E-Rate Year 7 6399 Local Levy/Bond 1701 3 E-rate - Data Lines Access Total: 8100.00 E-Rate Year 7 115596.75 Local Levy/Bond 30728.25 4 E-rate - Cellular Access Total: 146325.00 E-Rate Year 7 21178.32 Local Levy/Bond 5629.68 5 E-rate - Paging Access Total: 26808.00 E-Rate Year 7 535.62 Local Levy/Bond 142.38 Total: 678.00 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide access to WVEIS, maintain a stable network, provide communication tools, and provide the Internet in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement in all Fayette County Schools. Persons Responsible Ben Pettry Larry Fox Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Page 10 of 26 No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-rate - Voice E-Rate Year 8 39914.59 Local Levy/Bond 10610.21 2 E-rate - Long Distance Access Total: 50524.80 E-Rate Year 8 6399 Local Levy/Bond 1701 3 E-rate - Data Lines Access Total: 8100.00 E-Rate Year 8 115596.75 Local Levy/Bond 30728.25 4 E-rate - Cellular Access Total: 146325.00 E-Rate Year 8 21178.32 Local Levy/Bond 5629.68 5 E-rate - Internal Connections Access Total: 26808.00 E-Rate Year 8 535.62 Local Levy/Bond 142.38 Total: 678.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Install Renaissance Learning components on pilot schools. Persons Responsible County technology staff Directory of Technology Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 11 of 26 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 The Fayette County school system will continue to locate increased funding to install new computer labs, maintain existing labs, and reduce the student-to-computer ratio every year in order to provide maximum access for all students. Indicators of Achievement: Migration from AMS labs to COMPASS labs: Year 1: (25% of middle schools) (2002-03) 100% of the schools in Fayette County will have a computer labs. Baseline data year for student-to-computer ratio. Migration from AIMS labs to COMPASS labs: Year 2: (50% of middle schools) (2003-04) Decrease the average student-to-computer ratio in the county from 6:1 to 5.7:1. Migration from AIMS labs to COMPASS labs: Year 3: (100% of middle schools) (2004-05) Decrease the average student-to-computer ratio in the county from 5.7:1 to 5.4:1. Year 4: Decrease the average student-to-computer ratio in the county from 5.4:1 to 5:1 (2005-06) Year 5: Decrease the average student-to-computer ratio in the county from 5:1 to 4.7:1 (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Purchase and install new computers, additional electronics and installation contracts for Compass labs. Persons Responsible Director of Technology Principals School Technology Contacts Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures Page 12 of 26 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Total: 80181.00 80181.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 The county will assist with the purchase of and provide support for curricular programs: Classroom Inc, Accelerated Reader, Grade Quick, CX Bridges, Deep Freeze, and Office programs utilizing SUCCESS funds distributed to each middle/high school. Persons Responsible Director of Technology Principals School Technology Contacts Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Other Access SUCCESS 100368.00 Total: 100368.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Computer equipment will be installed, repaired, and replaced by the county technology department using online work order as record of school needs. Persons Responsible Director of Technology County Computer Specialist School Contacts Principals Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Admin/Support Procedures Page 13 of 26 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Technical Support - HW maintenance Access Local Levy/Bond 150000 Total: 150000.00 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 The technology department will continue to provide technical assistance for other departments including but not limited to Special Education, Alternative School and Vocational Education, including Adult Basic Education. Persons Responsible Technology department Principal vocational school Director of Special Education Director of Secondary Schools Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: 2 63000.00 Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration Local Levy/Bond 7000 Total: 3 63000 Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: 7000.00 20000 20000.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Reduce the student to computer ratio at the elementary schools by replacing outdated windows 95 labs. Persons Responsible Director of Technology Classroom Computer Specialist Oak Hill Elementary Principal/faculty Activity Type Access Professional Development Page 14 of 26 Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration Telecommunications 66000 Local Levy/Bond 44000 Total: 110000.00 Page 15 of 26 Instructional Goal #2 Provide research-based staff development/retraining opportunities for all school employees addressing school improvement. Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 The number of hours and number of teachers, administrators, and staff that participate in professional development opportunities designed to enhance their technical skills and to meet the requirements in Policy 2520 and HB 4319 will increase by 5% each year. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Improvement in test scores countywide on the SAT-9, and specifically in the low performing (2002-03) schools. During the 2003-2004 school year, 80% of teachers will use technology in the classrooms Year 2: as measured by Digital Divide Survey, software management records, principals’ (2003-04) evaluations, and summer training stipends/credit records. Baseline data year for number of teachers in summer classes. Benchmark set at 166 teachers attending summer academy. During the 2004-2005 school year, 174 teachers will participate in summer technology Year 3: academy as measured by web based enrollment record. Baseline data year for number of (2004-05) hours teachers participate in technology training based on Digital Divide survey. During the 2005-2006 school year, 183 teachers will participate in summer technology Year 4: academy as measured by web based enrollment record. Number of hours teachers (2005-06) participate in technology training will increase 5% based on Digital Divide survey. During the 2005-2006 school year, 190 teachers will participate in summer technology Year 5: academy as measured by web based enrollment record. Number of hours teachers (2006-07) participate in technology training will increase 5% based on Digital Divide survey. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Teacher training in curriculum integration provided during summer academy for college credit or stipend. Persons Responsible Director of Technology Technology department Teachers Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Page 16 of 26 Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 28000 Stipends Funding Source Est $ Total: 2 Professional Development Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 6000 Total: 3 28000.00 College Credit Cost 6000.00 Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 4000 Total: 4000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Fayette County staff training, including Administrators, Service Personnel, and Professional Personnel, in Testmate Clarity, Strategic Plan, Writing Assessment, Food Service updates, WVEIS updates, Palm Dibbles training provided by county technology contacts and directors. Persons Responsible Director of Schools/Testing Technology department Service and Professional Personnel Assistant Superintendent Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 17 of 26 Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 During the 2005-2006 school year full time continual professional development will be provided to selected schools based on the needs assessment of school technology plans for low achieving areas. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: n/a (2002-03) Year 2: n/a (2003-04) Year 3: Awarded Ed Tech Grant- purchase needed equipment and hire professional personnel. (2004-05) Baseline data from Digital Divide survey teacher surveys. Year 4: Implementation of grant. Evaluation by professional service completed. Compile teacher (2005-06) surveys from Digital Divide Survey. Year 5: Comparison data from year four. Increase the percentage of teachers trained in county (2006-07) utilizing data year statistics. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Form committee and write Ed Tech grant. Persons Responsible Technology team Director of Technology Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Hire professional personnel to begin implementing grant in summer 2005 Persons Responsible Technology department Page 18 of 26 Director of Technology Personnel office Activity Type No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Salary Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 150000 Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 79000 Total: 229000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Each TIS will install software upgrades as needed. Provide county contacts with data for maintenance repairs, and provide schools with research based professional development. Persons Responsible TIS in each school Directory of Technology Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Through the use of the county website the TIS of each school will provide quarterly updates in the student showcase section for input from students and parents. Persons Responsible TIS Directory of Technology Activity Type Access Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Page 19 of 26 THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 20 of 26 Instructional Goal #3 Provide time resources and staff development to address preventive measures related to discipline, attendance, and graduation rate. Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Fayette County Schools student graduation rate will increase yearly and be higher than eighty percent (80%). Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: n/a (2002-03) Year 2: Baseline data year must meet 80% graduation rate. (2003-04) Year 3: Increase graduation rate from 83% to 85% (2004-05) Year 4: Increase graduation rate from 85% to 87% (2005-06) Year 5: Increase graduation rate from 87% to 89%. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Purchase, install and implement Plato credit recovery software and server to increase graduation rate for all high schools. Persons Responsible Director of Technology High School Principals Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 21 of 26 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Add all Alternative Centers to the Plato program. Purchase additional licenses and equipment as needed. Persons Responsible Director of Technology Director of Schools Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Hardware - Desktop Access Est $ See Goal1Obj2Act4 0.00 Total: 0.00 Page 22 of 26 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 1 and Activity 5 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 2 Objective 2 and Activity 4 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 1 and Activity 4 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 2 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 2 Objective 2 and Activity 2 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 1 Objective 1 and Activity 5 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 2 Objective 2 and Activity 4 Page 23 of 26 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 2 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 2 Objective 2 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 1 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 1 Objective 2 and Activity 5 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 4 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 1 and Activity 4 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 2 and Activity 1 7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they Page 24 of 26 integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 5 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? 1 Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 25 Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections? 1 Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0 Page 25 of 26 Policies and Procedures Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision? 12/16/2002 When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 07/16/2001 Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. boe.faye.k12.wv.us/departments/technology Page 26 of 26