GILMER County Technology Plan 2004-2007 OPTIMAL Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning Last revised on February 11, 2005 Page 1 of 25 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 25 Technology Team Contact Information Name: Edward T. Toman Title: Superintendent/Gilmer County Schools Email: etoman@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7386 Ext: 20 Name: David Ramezan Title: SysOp/BusinessPartner/Parent Email: support@rtol.net Phone: 304-462-7560 Name: David Bishop Title: Technology Contact/Assistant Prinicipal/Att. Dir. Email: dbishop@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7386 Ext: 19 Name: Jennifer Morris Title: Teacher/Gilmer County High School Email: jlmorris@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7960 Name: Phyllis C. Cole Title: Principal/Troy Elementary School Email: pccole@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-8655 Name: Toni Bishop Title: Principal/Glenville Elemetary School Email: tbishop@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7338 Name: Linda Rock Title: Teacher/Gilmer County High School Email: lrock@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7960 Name: Patricia Lowther Title: Teacher/Sand Fork Elementary School Email: plowther@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7605 Page 3 of 25 Name: Connie Frame Title: Principal/Normantown Elementary School Email: clframe@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-8035 Name: Julie Allen Title: Teacher/Normantown Elementary School Email: jldallen@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-8035 Name: Wandaleen Drake Title: Teacher/Troy Elementary School Email: wdrake@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-8655 Name: Kathy Minigh Title: Teacher/Glenville Elementary School Email: kminigh@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7338 Name: John Wolfe Title: Principal/Sand Fork Elementary School Email: jgwolfe@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-462-7605 Page 4 of 25 County Mission and Vision Statements County Vision: Gilmer County Schools will efficiently and effectively provide opportunity for every child to develop: literacy skills; the ability to perform mathematical functions; the ability to make informed choices among persons and issues that affect his or her governance; the ability to think creatively, the ability to assess self and his/her environment to develop options and choose life work; the ability to perform in the world of work and post secondary education; the ability to live a healthy lifestyle; the ability to participate in recreational activities; an understanding of the creative arts; and a sense of responsibility to facilitate compatibility with others in society. County Mission: Gilmer County Schools are committed to establishing high academic standards and providing high quality programs for every student. In order to fulfill this general mission of Gilmer County Schools, the Gilmer County Board of Education has adopted the following specific mission statements: I. Provide high quality education programs, student support services, and work-based experiences. II. Provide high quality instructional and administrative practices, personnel facilities, instructional materials, technology integration, supplies, and equipment. III. Provide a safe and caring environment that fosters supportive relationships and involves parents. IV. Provide a demanding curriculum for all students, with emphasis on the core academic programs of study, coupled with high expectations communicated to students, parents, and communities. V. Provide accountability measures to ensure the community that a thorough and efficient system of education is being provided to students enrolled in Gilmer County Schools. Schools will collaborate with parents, students, educators, communities, business and industry, and higher education. The schools, community, students and families of students will communicate and cooperate in order to establish high expectations for student performance and become actively involved in the educational process, thereby enabling students to succeed in the classroom and the workplace, lead healthy, rewarding, and productive lives, and participate responsibly in society. Page 5 of 25 Needs Assessment Analysis of Assessment Data Gilmer County was one of only two counties to meet NCLB AYP for the 2004-2005 school year based on student performance on the WESTEST. Each of the four elementary schools and the 7-12 high school met AYP in all categories. Data based on 2003 SAT 9 test scores indicated that two of the elementary schools qualified for the Reading First grant. The Reading First program is being implemented in these two elementary schools for the 2004-05 school year to address reading weaknesses. The other two elementary schools have adopted the Reading First philosophy and implemented the same instructional strategies in their schools. There is a high level of technology integration in the assessment, instruction and evaluation of the Reading First program. Increased use of the BSCE labs in grades K - 6 will allow students to address their individual weaknesses to assure mastery of curricular content standards. At the secondary level the school improvment committee has disaggregated test data from ACT Explore, ACT Plan, ACT and WESTEST. From this information students have been targeted that can benefit from instruction to assure that they maintain or improve their current performance level. Software for the PLATO Learning System and ACT Practice has been installed on the server and is being utilized for remediation and enrichment. Low SES and disabled students performance continues to be a concern and assistive technologies will be employed to address academic weaknesses. Professional development will be provided to better prepare teachers to integrate these technologies into their classroom instruction. Analysis of UCIP All school plans place a high priority in integrating technology into the curriculum. Staff development will be provided to assure that all teachers have knowledge of disaggregated test data and learn how to utilize technology to provide instruction to targeted students. Teachers will utilize WVEIS to access WESTEST data to identify individual student needs. Technology Infrastructure There is a need at the elementary level to add classroom workstations and continue to upgrade the existing computer labs. At the high school there is a need to replace older Windows 95 computers with new machines, both for students and teachers. School Satisfaction Survey Technology can assist in the area of parent school communications. We will continue to expand the use of technology to improve communications by the use of email and school/BOE websites. OEPA Reports Gilmer County administrators have been provided digital versions of observation and evaluation forms to expedite the evaluation process. Personnel Director created a database to assist in monitoring Page 6 of 25 certification and licensure. Facilities Assessment The elementary schools need to better utilize computer network capacity. Continue to explore possibilities with the CANA wireless internet project at Glenville State College for Gilmer County High School and Glenville Elementary. Page 7 of 25 Instructional Goal #1 All children will have equal educational opportunity. Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 The professional staff will improve their technology skills related to instructional software that will enhance the integration of technology into their classrooms. Indicators of Achievement: 1.Sign-in sheets from training sessions. Year 1: 2.Training evaluation forms. (2002-03) 3.Teacher generated lesson plans. 1.Sign-in sheets from training sessions. Year 2: 2.Training evaluation forms. (2003-04) 3.Teacher generated lesson plans. Year 3: 70% of county teachers indicate proficiency in the integration of technology on a (2004-05) self-assessment survey tool. Year 4: 75% of county teachers indicate proficiency in the integration of technology on a (2005-06) self-assessment survey tool. Year 5: 80% of county teachers indicate proficiency in the integration of technology on a (2006-07) self-assessment survey tool. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide training for elementary teachers on CPAS, Compass, Integrated Language Arts and Writing Expedition to be offered at each elementery school for a full day. Persons Responsible WV OPE Contact David Bishop June Nonnenberg Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Admin/Support Procedures Page 8 of 25 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development BS/CE 3164 General Funds 480 Total: 3644.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide one full day of training at each elementary school in the use of audio visual devices (internet PC/big screen TV)to integrate technology to whole group instruction. Persons Responsible Dave Bishop Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 3300 General Funds 480 Total: 3780.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Utilize designated networked computers in each content area at Gilmer County High School to deliver Distance Learning and Virtual School courses. Persons Responsible Linda Rock 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 9 of 25 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Provide training for Gilmer County High School teachers in the use of PLATO software to integrate technology into the secondary curriculum. Persons Responsible Jenny Morris David Bishop Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Rural School Initiative 1500 Total: 1500.00 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 RAMCO Technologies of Glenville, WV will continue to provide contracted services for the maintanence of workstations, networking, servers, and other technology related concerns. Persons Responsible Ed Toman Dave Ramezan Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Technical Support - HW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures General Funds Total: 17000 17000.00 Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Apply for Basic Skills and SUCCESS E-rate funding. Persons Responsible Connie Frame David Bishop Page 10 of 25 Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access 2 4 E-rate - BSCE E-rate App. E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Access E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. E-Rate Year 6 17768 General Funds 4442 Total: 22210.00 E-Rate Year 6 12226.00 General Funds 3056.50 Total: 15282.50 E-Rate Year 7 12226 General Funds 3056.50 Total: 15282.50 Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Apply for competitive funding through the Ed Tech Grant program to provide a fulltime technology integration specialist at Gilmer County High School as part of the Ed Tech Model School program. Persons Responsible David Bishop Ed Toman Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 60000 Salary Funding Source Total: 2 Hardware - Desktop Access Professional Development 60000.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 63000 Total: 3 Est $ 63000.00 Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 40000 Total: 40000.00 Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Participate as a major partner in the CANA Project that will bring wireless broadband internet service to Page 11 of 25 Gilmer County High School and Glenville Elementary School. Persons Responsible David Bishop Larry Baker Activity Type Access THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #10, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Implement Basic Skills and Success allocations for the 2004-2005 school year. Persons Responsible David Bishop Jenny Morris Elementary Principals Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access BS/CE 9348 Total: 9348.00 BS/CE 368 Total: 368.00 2 3 Hardware - Desktop Software - Instructional Access Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 4 Software - Application Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: 5 Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS Total: Page 12 of 25 1175 1175.00 530 530.00 11957 11957.00 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Teachers will make effective use of available technology and integrate telecommunication technologies into the curricular areas at all grade levels. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: Principal walk-thrus, observations, lesson plans and formal evaluations (2002-03) Year 2: Principal walk-thrus, observations, lesson plans and formal evaluations (2003-04) Year 3: Principal walk-thrus, observations, lesson plans and formal evaluations (2004-05) Year 4: Principal walk-thrus, observations, lesson plans and formal evaluations (2005-06) Year 5: Principal walk-thrus, observations, lesson plans and formal evaluations (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Teachers will facilitate and monitor student use of the expansive amount of information on the Internet to complete research for written papers and oral presentations. Persons Responsible School Principals 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 #2 Teachers will access the "I Know" website to provide students with appropriate types of questions to help prepare them for the WESTEST. Persons Responsible Rick Kinder Page 13 of 25 Activity Type Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies 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 BS/CE software packages (aligned to WV CSO's) in elementary schools to encourage curricular instruction to be aligned with CSO's to aid in the improvement of student achievement. Persons Responsible Elementary Principals 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 Students in the course Introduction to the Majors will access information on-line via Bridges, EChoices, and WV Mentor as they are considering options for their future career. Persons Responsible Jo Lynn Wilson Activity Type Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Page 14 of 25 The SUCCESS initiative will be implemented at the high school to encourage the integration of technology in instruction to enhance learning, encourage higher level thinking skills, improve student achievement and prepare students for the world of work. Persons Responsible Jenny Morris Karen Finamore Activity Type Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 15 of 25 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 The staff will improve and increase communication with parents, students, community and county-wide staff. Indicators of Achievement: 1. Workshop agendas 2. Samples of electronic newsletters and other communications. Year 1: 3. Sample GradeQuick progress reports. (2002-03) 4. Sample Web Page projects. 5. Workshop sign-in sheets 1. Workshop agendas 2. Samples of electronic newsletters and other communications. Year 2: 3. Sample GradeQuick progress reports. (2003-04) 4. Sample Web Page projects. 5. Workshop sign-in sheets 1. Workshop agendas 2. Samples of electronic newsletters and other communications. Year 3: 3. Sample GradeQuick progress reports. (2004-05) 4. Sample Web Page projects. 5. Workshop sign-in sheets 1. Workshop agendas 2. Samples of electronic newsletters and other communications. Year 4: 3. Sample GradeQuick progress reports. (2005-06) 4. Sample Web Page projects. 5. Workshop sign-in sheets Year 5: (2006-07) Page 16 of 25 Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 Provide teachers and administrators training on how to use email to communicate appropriately with parents, students and staff. This activity will be conducted during instructional support time. Persons Responsible County technology coordinator School email contacts Activity Type Professional Development Admin/Support Procedures 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 Provide administrators training to use electronic communications to provide more efficient communication with staff Persons Responsible County technology coordinator Activity Type Professional Development Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 Software training on Grade Quick for Gilmer County High School teachers to be able to utilize an electronic grade book for better communication with students and parents. Persons Responsible Dave Bishop Gilmer Co. High School Teachers Principal School technology contact Page 17 of 25 Activity Type Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Rural School Initiative 1500 Total: 1500.00 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3 Make technology available to assist in the delivery of Adult Basic Literacy programs at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center. Persons Responsible John Bennett Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 18 of 25 Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Apply for E-rate funding annually and utilize funding to provide access to technology. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: E-rate forms (2002-03) Year 2: E-rate forms (2003-04) Year 3: E-rate application (2004-05) Year 4: E-rate application (2005-06) Year 5: E-rate application (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Utlize Year 6 E-Rate funding in order to gain access to the Internet and WVEIS, to provide for a safe environment, and to improve communication between schools, families and communities. Persons Responsible Connie Frame Activity Type Access Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access 2 E-rate - Voice E-rate - Data Lines Access E-Rate Year 6 4875.75 General Funds 1218.93 Total: 6094.68 E-Rate Year 6 8421.60 General Funds 2105.40 Total: 10527.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Page 19 of 25 Apply for Year 7 E-Rate Funds in order to gain access to the Internet and WVEIS, to provide for a safe environment, and to improve communication between schools, families and communities. Persons Responsible Connie Frame Activity Type Access Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-Rate Year 7 9804 General Funds 2451 Total: 12255.00 E-Rate Year 7 2256 General Funds 564 Total: 2820.00 2 3 4 E-rate - Data Lines E-rate - Long Distance Access E-rate - Paging E-rate - Voice Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 480 General Funds 120 Total: 600.00 E-Rate Year 7 7680 General Funds 1920 Total: 9600.00 Access Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4 Apply for Year 8 E-rate funds in order to gain access to the Internet and WVEIS, to provide for a safe environment, and to improve communication between schools, families and communities. Persons Responsible Connie Frame Activity Type Access Stakeholder Involvement Page 20 of 25 No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access E-Rate Year 8 9804 General Funds 2451 Total: 12255.00 E-Rate Year 8 2256 General Funds 564 Total: 2820.00 2 3 4 E-rate - Data Lines E-rate - Long Distance Access E-rate - Paging E-rate - Voice Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 480 General Funds 120 Total: 600.00 E-Rate Year 8 7680 General Funds 1920 Total: 9600.00 Access Page 21 of 25 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 1 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 8 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 8 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 1 and Activity 4 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 8 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 3 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 3 and Activity 1 Page 22 of 25 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 3 and Activity 6 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 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 4 and Activity 1 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 8 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 4 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 1 and Activity 10 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 4 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 Page 23 of 25 integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes This is addressed under Goal 1 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? 4 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 Page 24 of 25 Policies and Procedures Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision? 11/12/01 When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 10/22/01 Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. http://gilmercountyschools.org/technologyplan03.ht Page 25 of 25