TUCKER County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on February 14, 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: John Eye, Jr
Title: Teacher
Email: jeejr@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-3111
Name: Sam Goughnour
Title: Teacher
Email: sgoughno@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-463-4422
Name: Kim Falls
Title: Technology Integration Specialist
Email: kfalls@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-3606
Name: Karen Dunkerly
Title: Reading First Coordinator
Email: kdunkerl@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-2771
Name: Pam Kisamore
Title: Parent
Email: tractorriders@yahoo.com
Phone: 304-478-2771
Name: Joe Michael
Title: Principal - TCHS
Email: jtmichae@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-3111
Name: Joyce Carrico
Title: Principal - TVEMS
Email: jcarrico@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-3606
Name: Daryla Rapp
Title: Principal - DTEMS
Email: dprapp@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-463-4422
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Name: Scott Lipscomb
Title: Student
Email:
Phone: 304-478-3111
Name: Deborah Calhoun
Title: County Tech Coordinator
Email: dgcalhou@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-2771
Name: Kellie Flynn
Title: Teacher
Email: kjflynn@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-478-3606
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
In preparing for and entering the early years of the 21st Century, it is recognized that a sound, high
quality education will be essential to securing a good job and to becoming a responsible and
contributing world citizen.
To this end, students exiting Tucker County Schools will...
*possess a positive attitude about themselves;
*make responsible choices
*want to learn and achieve
*possess college and/or job skills
*contribute positively to society
This vision was carved out by a core group of board members, teachers, students, parents and service
personnel through a series of meetings and adopted by the Tucker County Board of Education.
County Mission:
"We, the staff, students, and Tucker County Board of Education, believe that all students can master
the basic curriculum and should be afforded opportunities to achieve higer levels of academic and
social success. The staff accepts the responsibility for effective teaching of all students. The students
will accept the responsibility for learning. The Tucker County Board of Education accepts responsibility
to support the commitment of staff and students with policies based on effective schooling research."
In carrying out the mission for Tucker County students, we believe...
*that TALENT can be developed
*in EXCELLENCE for all
*in PREVENTION of learning errors
*In COOPERATIVE learning
*in INCLUSIVE programs
*in MASTERY learning
*in TRUST
*in SUCCESS for all
*in being OPTIMISTIC about learning
*in VALIDATION language
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
The needs assessment results indicate two major areas of emphasis: 1) Increasing student
achievement in reading/language arts, science, math and social studies in order to meet annual AYP
requirements and 2) increasing achievement of special needs students in reading/language arts,
science, math, and social studies.
Analysis of UCIP
Tucker County students demonstrated a need in their writing scores in grades 4, 7, 10. Tucker County
students will have weekly access to technology in labs or in classrooms. Student in grades 7-8 will use
technology to access the Spanish Virtual Classroom. Special needs students will use computer
assisted programs to enhance basic skills deficiancies. Technology will be used to enhance community
and parent communication. Technology will be used with special education parents who are unable to
attend eligibility meetings. The food service program will use a computer software program for
inventory, etc. Community will have access to the GED computer lab for test acquistion.
Technology Infrastructure
Tucker County School will work toward lowering the computer/student ratio to 4:1.
School Satisfaction Survey
Weak communication between school and home in 90% of the parents interviewed. The goal is to
increase the number of teacher who use technology to communicate with parents.
OEPA Reports
All noncompliance areas have been addressed.
Facilities Assessment
A Cat 5e drop in each classroom for the teacher's desk. Upgrade computer to XP Professional.
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Instructional Goal #1
Tucker County Schools will demonstrate competency in challenging subject matter and leave school
prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning and productive employment (Board Goal #1)
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students will increase academic achievement in core subject areas and increase achievement test
scores (WESTEST, ACT PLAN, ACT EXPLORE, Writing Assessment, Dibels, Vocational EOC, )
through the use of technology integration strategies used in the classroom.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
New Objective
(2002-03)
Year 2:
First year of online school plan (New Objective)
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Students will make no less than a 3% increase in adequate yearly progress based on the
(2004-05) Westest and the writing assessment.
Year 4:
Students will make no less than a 3% increase in adequate yearly progress based on the
(2005-06) Westest and the writing assessment.
Year 5:
Students will make no less than a 3% increase in adequate yearly progress based on the
(2006-07) Westest and the writing assessment.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students will have access to upgraded hardware in all schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Technology Ingegration Specialist
County Technology Team
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source
Hardware - Desktop Access
Est $
SUCCESS
14796
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
5470
Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 18598
2
3
Hardware - Desktop Access
Hardware - Server
Access
Telecommunications
21938
Total:
60802.00
BS/CE
10337
Total:
10337.00
General Funds
4296
Total:
4296.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Employ a Technology Ingetration Specialist to train teachers in technology integration strategies. This
position will improve student achievement of all students in the county by training teacher to effectively
integrate technology into their curriculum.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Salary
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 50650.64
Total:
50650.64
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Administrators/technolgoy integration specialist submits work orders to RESA VII to ensure that
students and teachers will have access to well maintained hardware and software.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Principals
Technology Integration Specialist
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
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Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
General Funds
15000
Total:
15000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students will have access to enrollment in online classes to support curricula.
Persons Responsible
Administrators
Technology Director
21st Century Coordinators
Teachers
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Grants
Funding Source Est $
Content/Tech Integration Grants
Total:
3000
3000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Technology Integration Specialist will plan and host a technology party event to promote technology
literacy.
Persons Responsible
Technology Integration Specialist
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Acquire Assistive Technology devices for special needs students.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Special Edcuation Director
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Assistive devices Admin/Support Procedures Special Education 5000
Total:
5000.00
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS for all students and staff in order to improve student
achievement, enhanced learning and improve communication between home and community. (Year 6)
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
E-rate - Cellular
2
3
Access
E-rate - Long Distance
Access
E-Rate Year 6
924.00
General Funds
276.00
Total:
1200.00
E-Rate Year 6
18711.00
General Funds
5589.00
Total:
24300.00
E-Rate Year 6
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5266.80
4
5
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-rate - Voice
General Funds
1573.20
Total:
6840.00
E-Rate Year 6
9600
General Funds
2400
Total:
12000.00
E-Rate Year 6
20328
General Funds
6072
Total:
26400.00
Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students and teachers will have access to updated application software.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Techonology Team
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source
Software - Application Access
Est $
Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 24860
General Funds
19139
Total:
43999.00
Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS for all students and staff in order to improve student
achievement, enhanced learning and improve communication between home and community. (Year 7)
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
4
5
E-rate - Cellular
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - CSU/DSU
E-rate - Long Distance
E-rate - Voice
E-Rate Year 7
1663.2
General Funds
496.8
Total:
2160.00
E-Rate Year 7
16678.2
General Funds
4981.8
Total:
21660.00
E-Rate Year 7
9600
General Funds
2400
Total:
12000.00
E-Rate Year 7
3575.88
General Funds
1068.12
Total:
4644.00
E-Rate Year 7
17713.08
General Funds
5290.92
Total:
23004.00
Technology Activity: #10, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS for all students and staff in order to improve student
achievement, enhanced learning and improve communication between home and community. (Year 8)
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
E-rate - Cellular
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - CSU/DSU
E-rate - Long Distance
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-Rate Year 8
1663.20
General Funds
496.00
Total:
2159.20
E-Rate Year 8
15570.
General Funds
4650
Total:
20220.00
E-Rate Year 8
9600
General Funds
2400
Total:
12000.00
E-Rate Year 8
3576
General Funds
1068
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5
E-rate - Voice
Total:
4644.00
E-Rate Year 8
17714
General Funds
5290
Total:
23004.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Communication between home and school will increase through the use of online/technology
stragegies.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
New objective
(2002-03)
Year 2:
New objective
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Baseline data will be collected on communication between home and school.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
There will be a 10 percent increase in communications between home and school through
(2005-06) the use of technology by examining access to the county and school web pages and Edline.
Year 5:
There will be a 10 percent increase in communications between home and school through
(2006-07) the use of technology by examining access to the county and school web pages and Edline.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Implement gradequick by all teachers.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Technology Integration Specialist
Board of Education
Teachers
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Software - Application Admin/Support Procedures Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 4825
General Funds
2100
Total:
6925.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
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Implement Edline by all teachers/administrators to allow parents, students and community to have
access to student grades and access data, common school announcements, and school activites.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Teachers
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
2
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Software - Application Stakeholder Involvement Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 3210
E-rate - Web Hosting
Total:
3210.00
E-Rate Year 8
2756.29
General Funds
823.31
Total:
3579.60
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Information will be posted on the county website and through the online newsletters. Extra resources
for parents, students, homework help, college prep, etc. will be accessible through the county website.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinators
Student Web Master
Principals
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #2
Tucker County Schools will provide the most qualified personnel by employing, retaining and providing
on going professional development.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Teachers will continue to participate in staff development programs that are essential for integration of
technology in their classrooms.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
New Objective
(2002-03)
Year 2:
New Objective
(2003-04)
Year 3:
60% of professional staff will participate in staff development sessions on integrating
(2004-05) technology in the classrooms.
Year 4:
70% of professional staff will participate in staff development sessions on integrating
(2005-06) technology in the classrooms.
Year 5:
80% of professional staff will participate in staff development sessions on integrating
(2006-07) technology in the classrooms.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Teachers will partipicate in software staff development trainings.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Activity Type
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Software - Application Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 2 16300
BS/CE
3600
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
1740
Total:
21640.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Teachers will partipicate in Internet resource staff development trainings.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Technology Integration Specialist
Principals
Staff Development Council
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Adult literacy teachers will use collaboration to ensure that technology is available for adult literacy
classes.
Persons Responsible
Adult Literacy Teacher
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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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 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 2
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 1
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 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 1 Objective 1 and Activity 4
7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental
involvement to increase communication with parents?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 2 and Activity 2
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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 1 and Activity 5
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 1 and Activity 7
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 7
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 7
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 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 1 and Activity 4
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application?
yes
This is addressed under Goal Objective and Activity
9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet
Connections:
Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 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?
01/11/2001
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
07/02/2001
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
WWW.TUCKERCOUNTYSCHOOLS.COM
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