GRANT County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on May 01, 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: Debbie Fincham
Title: Technology Coordinator
Email: dfincham@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1110
Name: Steve Jackson
Title: Facilities Director
Email: sjackson@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1011 Ext: 18
Name: Kristian Yeager
Title: Coordinator, MES
Email: klyeager@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-749-7441
Name: Stephanie Chapman
Title: Coordinator, UEC
Email: sychapma@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-693-7612
Name: Jim White
Title: Instructor, UEC
Email: wjwhite@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-693-7612
Name: Loretta Rose
Title: Coordinator, DES
Email: lrrose@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1220
Name: Debbie Fincham
Title: Coordinator, PES
Email: dfincham@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1110
Name: Julie Colaw
Title: Instructor, PES
Email: jcolaw@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1110
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Name: Juanita Goldizen
Title: Coordinator, PHS
Email: jgoldize@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1444
Name: Jay Keplinger
Title: Cabling Technician
Email: jakeplinger@hardynet.com
Phone: 304-257-1011
Name: Tony Oates
Title: Treasurer/Erate Contact
Email: aoates@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1011
Name: Tim Riggleman
Title: Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical Coll
Email: toriglem@eastern.wvnet.edu
Phone: 304-434-8000
Name: June Hencke
Title: Librarian/Media, UEC
Email: jhencke@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-693-7612
Name: Debbie Keplinger
Title: WVEIS Coordinator
Email: dkepling@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-257-1110
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
"All Children, All the Time."
County Mission:
"All Means All"
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
1. Low vocabulary scores on criterion reference and informal assessment tests - The technology plan
will address this problem area through the purchase of The Know Zone online reading program that
aligns with our Scott Foresman Reading Series and by purchasing Compass Odssey Reading
software.
2. Improve writing scores - This will be addressed through the use of Kidspiration and Inspiration
software that will help the students produce graphic organizers that can be used to organize their writing
thoughts and ideas.
3. Emphasize early intervention reading skills -This will be addressed through the use of PlayBox
Theme software for kindergarten students.
4. Improve academic achievement of special education students - This will be addressed through the
use of Milken Math, Compass Learning, HATCH software and The Know Zone.
5. Efforts will be made to improve state and county test scores by scheduling students into the
middle/high school computer labs to use remedial software. All computers throughout the middle/high
schools will also be used to help achieve this goal.
Analysis of UCIP
Elementary schools will address reading/language, and math goals by using Compass Learning
Reading, Language, and Math lessons. Compass spelling lessons will also be used. Teachers and
students in grades 3-6 will use the test bank of questions from the "I Know" web site to familiarize
themselves with the structure and content of the WESTEST. On the middle/high school levels, efforts
will be made to improve state and county test scores by scheduling students into the computer lab and
utilizing computers throughout the school to use Skills Bank, ACT, SAT, and other remediation
programs.
Technology Infrastructure
Due to the new SBA construction project at Petersburg Elementary School, additional switches, drops,
and wiring need to be purchased and installed for the new classrooms and the new computer lab.
These additions will continue to supply three computers per classroom and 28 computers in the
computer lab as addressed in PES's Digital Divide Survey. In all Grant County Schools, sufficient drops
need to be added for connecting new computers as they become available in the classroom. Continue
to upgrade cabling, wiring, switches, electrical outlets, etc. throughout the schools to meet the demands
of technology.
School Satisfaction Survey
School satisfaction surveys were positive about technology, however, additional technology professional
development was suggested.
Parents want continued communication via school and teacher web pages. This will be accomplished
by teacher web pages through Teacher Web and the Petersburg Elementary School web page.
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OEPA Reports
There were no technology noncompliances found in the 1999 audit.
Facilities Assessment
Additional security cameras will be purchased and installed in all Grant County Schools.
Continue to meet technology demands in the facilities by remodeling rooms, placing additional
computers in all classrooms, installing cabling, wiring, switches,and electrical outlets as needed.
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Instructional Goal #1
All Grant County Board of Education Employees will be provided opportunities for ongoing technology
professional development.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All elementary teachers will be trained on the use of Compass Learning software to ensure that all
students reach Adequate Yearly Progress in reading, language arts and math.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Ninety percent of all elementary teachers will be trained in the use of Compass Learning
(2002-03) software.
Year 2:
Ninety-three percent of all elementary teachers, including Special Education and Title I
(2003-04) teachers will be trained in the use of Compass Learning software.
Year 3:
Ninety-six percent of all elementary teachers will be trained in the use of Compass
(2004-05) Learning software.
Year 4:
Ninety-nine percent of all elementary teachers will be trained in the use of Compass
(2005-06) Learning software.
Year 5:
Any new elementary teachers will be trained in the use of Compass Learning software
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
School technology integration coordinators and Compass Consultants will provide Compass Learning
integration training to the elementary teaching staff to reinforce reading, language arts, spelling, and
math concepts to improve student achievement.
Persons Responsible
School Technology Coordinators
Compass Consultants
County Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Est $
2373.00
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 7261.90
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 2373.00
Total:
12007.90
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
A new file server, server licenses, and additional hardware will be purchased for Union Educational
Complex in order to use the Odyssey software program to reinforce reading, language arts, spelling,
and math concepts to improve student achievement.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Server Access
BS/CE
18671.59
Total:
18671.59
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
PlayBox Theme Time software licenses will be purchased for Kindergarten and First Grade teachers at
Maysville and Dorcas Elementary Schools to improve reading/language arts skills.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Compass Consultant
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Total:
1755.00
1755.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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Kindergarten teachers at Maysville, Dorcas, and Petersburg Elementary will receive profesional
development training on how to integrate the PlayBox Theme Time software into their reading/language
arts curriculum.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Compass Consultant
Activity Type
Professional Development
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 #1
Fifteen telecommunication computers will be placed in Grant County Elementary Schools to be used to
improve student achievement in reading, language arts, and math.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
WVDE Office of Technology
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source
Hardware - Desktop Access
Est $
Telecommunications 18750.00
Total:
18750.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Secondary teachers will be trained in technology curriculum integration to ensure that all students reach
Adequate Yearly Progress in reading, language arts and math.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Seventy-five percent of all secondary teachers will be trained in curriculum integration.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Eighty percent of all secondary teachers will be trained in curriculum integration.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Eighty-five percent of all secondary teachers will be trained in curriculum integration.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Ninety percent of all secondary teachers will be trained in curriculum integration.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Ninety-five percent of all secondary teachers will be trained in curriculum integration.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Curriculum integration training will be provided for all secondary teachers by School Technology
Integration Coordinators to reinforce reading, language arts, and math concepts to improve student
achievement.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 2509.58
Total:
2509.58
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Bridges software and training will be provided to secondary teachers by the School Technology
Integration Coordinators so that career exploration will be incorporated into the curriculum.
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Persons Responsible
School Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional
SUCCESS
3570.00
Total:
3570.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Thirteen desktop computers and licenses will be purchased for Petersburg High School so students can
use remediation and acceleration software to improve student achievement.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
Office of Technology - WVDE
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Desktop Access
SUCCESS
16478.13
Total:
16478.13
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Fifteen telecommunication computers will be placed at Petersburg High School to be used to improve
student achievement in reading, language arts, and math.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
Office of Technology - WVDE
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source
Hardware - Desktop Access
Est $
Telecommunications 18750.00
Total:
18750.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Two network laser printers will be purchased for Union Educational Complex for teacher and student
use.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Printer Access
SUCCESS
2174.00
Total:
2174.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Upgrades will be made to the SUCCESS server at Union Educational Complex.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Server Access
SUCCESS
752.65
Total:
752.65
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Five desktop computers and licenses will be purchased for Union Educational Complex so students can
use remediation and acceleration software to improve student achievement
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
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Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Desktop Access
SUCCESS
6248.90
Total:
6248.90
Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2
A network laser printer will be purchased for Petersburg High School for teacher and student use.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Printer Access
SUCCESS
407.00
Total:
407.00
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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Grant County employees will be provided training in the use of new and emerging technologies to
improve student achievement.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
All principals and teachers will have access to training on the use of the mobile laptop labs.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Ninety percent of the principals will have access to training on handheld devices.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Ninety-five percent of the teachers will have access to training on handheld devices.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Ninety-nine percent of the teachers will have access to training on handheld devices.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Any new teacher and students will have access to training on handheld devices.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Training in the use of the mobile laptop labs will be provided to all Grant County principals and teachers.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Professional Development
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
Training in the use of new and emerging technologies will be provided to all Grant County Employees.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
InSTEP trainers
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Activity Type
Professional Development
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #2
Provide an infrastructure in all schools that is invisible to the user and allows staff to carry out objectives
in the most economical and efficient manner.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
By June 2006, all Grant County Schools, as needed, will have a T-1 line.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Installation of T-1 at Maysville Elementary School.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Evaluation of the need to upgrade Dorcas Elementary School to T-1 access.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Continue to evaluate the need to upgrade Dorcas Elementary School to T-1 access.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Upgrade the T1 connections at the schools if needed.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Upgrade the T1 connections at the schools if needed.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Investigate the possibility of installing a T1 line at Dorcas Elementary School.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Facilities Director
Erate Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
By June 2006, fiber backbone will be installed in all Grant County Schools.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Installation of fiber backbone at Union Educational Complex.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Installation of fiber backbone at Petersburg High School.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Installation of fiber backbone at Petersburg Elementary School.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Installation of fiber backbone at Maysville Elementary.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Installation of fiber backbone at Dorcas Elementary.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Install fiber backbone and consolidate the networks at Union Educational Complex.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Facilities Director
County Cable Technician
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
General Funds
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Installation of fiber backbone at Petersburg High School.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
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Facilities Director
County Cable Technician
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
General Funds
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Installation of fiber backbone at Maysville Elementary School.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Facilities Director
County Cable Technician
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
General Funds
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Installation of fiber backbone at Dorcas Elementary School.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Facilities Director
County Cable Technician
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
General Funds
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
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Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Installation of fiber backbone at Petersburg Elementary School.
Persons Responsible
County Technology Coordinator
Facilities Director
County Cable Technician
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access
General Funds
1500.00
Total:
1500.00
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Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Technology infrastructure and equipment will be maintained to the highest standards. Each school's
technology coordinator will prepare a maintenance needs request form to be submitted to the Grant
County Technology Coordinator as technology repairs are needed.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
RESA and County technicians will repair technology equipment and infrastructure with the
(2002-03) goal of keeping 100% of the equipment in service at all times.
Year 2:
RESA and County technicians will repair technology equipment and infrastructure with the
(2003-04) goal of keeping 100% of the equipment in service at all times.
Year 3:
RESA and County technicians will repair technology equipment and infrastructure with the
(2004-05) goal of keeping 100% of the equipment in service at all times.
Year 4:
RESA and County technicians will repair technology equipment and infrastructure with the
(2005-06) goal of keeping 100% of the equipment in service at all times.
Year 5:
RESA and County technicians will repair technology equipment and infrastructure with the
(2006-07) goal of keeping 100% of the equipment in service at all times.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Grant County Schools will contract with RESA VIII to repair and maintain the technology infrastructure
and equipment.
Persons Responsible
Director of Finance
Technology Coordinator
Curriculum Director
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
Step 7
12000.00
General Funds
2500.00
Total:
14500.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
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County cabling technician will maintain networks and equipment.
Persons Responsible
Facilities Director
Technology Coordinator
Erate Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
General Funds
10000.00
Total:
10000.00
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Instructional Goal #3
Maximize the use of new and existing technology to enhance the curriculum and extend the boundaries
of the learning environment.
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Expand the implementation of Virtual School Classes.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Five students participating in Virtual classes.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Eight students participating in Virtual classes and one distance learning class will be
(2003-04) implemented.
Year 3:
Ten students participating in Virtual classes and additional distance learning class will be
(2004-05) implemented, and if feasible, a distance learning class will be developed.
Year 4:
Twelve students participating in Virtual classes and one additional distance learning class
(2005-06) will be implemented.
Year 5:
Fifteen students participating in Virtual classes and one additional distance learning class
(2006-07) will be implemented.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County Technology Coordinator, Curriculum Director, and guidance counselors will attend staff
development on the implementation of Virtural School classes.
Persons Responsible
Curriculum Director
Guidance Counselors
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Professional Development
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
General Funds
1000.00
Total:
1000.00
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Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Further implementation and use of Distance Learning Labs.
Persons Responsible
Curriculum Director
Secondary Principals
Activity Type
Access
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Other
Grants
1000.00
Total:
1000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide access to the Internet and WVEIS in order to enhance learning and improve student
achievement in Grant County Schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
WVEIS Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Internal Connections Access
E-Rate Year 7
38439.20
E-Rate Year 8
39500.00
General Funds
9609.80
General Funds
10000.00
Total:
97549.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet, WVEIS, to provide a safe school environment, to maintain a stable
network, and to provide for improved communication between school, home, and community.
Persons Responsible
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Technology Coordinator
Director of Finance
WVEIS Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
4
5
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Long Distance
E-rate - Data Lines
E-rate - BSCE E-rate App.
Access
Access
Access
E-rate - SUCCESS E-rate App. Access
E-Rate Year 7
12786.00
E-Rate Year 8
13000.00
General Funds
3654.00
General Funds
3800.00
Total:
33240.00
E-Rate Year 7
2224.80
E-Rate Year 8
2500.00
General Funds
607.20
General Funds
800.00
Total:
6132.00
E-Rate Year 7
17328.00
E-Rate Year 8
20220.00
General Funds
650.00
General Funds
700.00
Total:
38898.00
E-Rate Year 7
34550.40
E-Rate Year 8
35000.00
BS/CE
8637.60
BS/CE
9000.00
Total:
87188.00
E-Rate Year 7
34396.32
E-Rate Year 8
35000.00
SUCCESS
8599.08
SUCCESS
9000.00
Total:
86995.40
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide virtual field trips or E-missions.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Curriculum Director
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Activity Type
Access
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Innovative Strategies Grants
1000.00
Total:
1000.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet, WVEIS, to provide a safe school environment, to maintain a stable
network, and to provide for improved communication between school, home and community.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Director of Finance
WVEIS Coordinator
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
Access
2
3
E-rate - Voice
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-rate - Data Lines
Access
E-Rate Year 6
9218.34
General Funds
3691.98
Total:
12910.32
E-Rate Year 6
3552.00
General Funds
1308.00
Total:
4860.00
E-Rate Year 6
22888.50
General Funds
8881.50
Total:
31770.00
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Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Provide technology (software and hardware) to personalize learning to accommodate different learning
styles and be able to remediate and accelerate to meet student needs. Use of the purchased software
and hardware will be monitored by the school's technology coordinator and Grant County Technology
Coordinator by running Compass and Skills Bank 5 reports.
Indicators of Achievement:
Provide access to software or Internet sites that provide online remediation and
Year 1:
acceleration activities to be used by students to help them meet Adequate Yearly Progress
(2002-03)
goals.
Purchase Skills Bank 5 reading, language arts, and math modules for Petersburg High
Year 2:
School and Union Educational Complex so that all of the high school students can access
(2003-04) software for remediation or acceleration purposes to be used by students to help them meet
Adequate Yearly Progress goals.
Purchase Play Box software for Maysville Elementary, Union Educational Complex and
Dorcas Elementary Schools through the Basic Skills contract so that all kindergarten, first,
Year 3:
and second grade students can use this software program for remediation or acceleration
(2004-05) purposes to help them reach Mastery level or above Mastery on the Informal Reading and
Informal Math Assessments. Computer usage sign-in logs and computer lab schedules will
be used to monitor software use.
Purchase Play Box software for Maysville Elementary, Union Educational Complex and
Dorcas Elementary Schools through the Basic Skills contract so that all kindergarten, first,
Year 4:
and second grade students can use this software program for remediation or acceleration
(2005-06) purposes to help them reach Mastery level or above Mastery on the Informal Reading and
Informal Math Assessments. Computer usage sign-in logs and computer lab schedules will
be used to monitor software use.
Purchase Play Box software for Maysville Elementary, Union Educational Complex and
Dorcas Elementary Schools through the Basic Skills contract so that all kindergarten, first,
Year 5:
and second grade students can use this software program for remediation or acceleration
(2006-07) purposes to help them reach Mastery level or above Mastery on the Informal Reading and
Informal Math Assessments. Computer usage sign-in logs and computer lab schedules will
be used to monitor software use.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Grant County Schools will provide software or access to online sites for student remediation and
acceleration
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Activity Type
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Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional
Grants
5000.00
Total:
5000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #2
Provide access to Bridges software for all high school students and teachers.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Software - Instructional
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
SUCCESS
3750.00
Total:
3750.00
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Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Access to online educational programs will be provided to those individuals involved in adult literacy at
South Branch Technical and Career Center.
Indicators of Achievement:
Coordinate with adult literacy programs director at the South Branch Technical and Career
Year 1:
Center to determine the technology needs that can be be provided by Grant County
(2002-03)
Schools.
Year 2:
Provide for identified needs of adult literacy students and conduct ongoing evaluation of
(2003-04) needs.
Year 3:
90% of the adults participating in adult literacy programs at South Branch Technical and
(2004-05) Career Center will access online educational programs to improve their reading skills.
Year 4:
93% of the adults participating in adult literacy programs at South Branch Technical and
(2005-06) Career Center will access online educational programs to improve their reading skills.
Year 5:
95% of the adults participating in adult literacy programs at South Branch Technical and
(2006-07) Career Center will access online educational programs to improve their reading skills.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Meet with adult literacy personnel to determine technology needs that can be addressed by Grant
County Schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Adult Literacy Instructor
Special Education Director
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Provide access to those activities that can be integrated into the adult literacy program.
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Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Adult Literacy Instructor
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #4
Provide Grant County teachers and students access to Virtual field trips and e-missions.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Three Virtual field trips and/or e-missions taken.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Five Virtual field trips and/or e-missions taken.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Six Virtual field trips and/or e-missions taken.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Seven Virtual field trips and/or e-missions taken.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
Eight Virtual field trips and/or e-missions taken.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #4
Participation in Virtual field trips and e-missions by Grant County students.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinators
Curriculum Director
Activity Type
Access
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Virtual Field Trips/E-Missions Innovative Strategies General Funds
Total:
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1000.00
1000.00
Instructional Goal #4
Using technology, administrators and teachers will communicate with parents, students, and the
community thus creating a positive partnership.
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All principals, secretaries central office staff, and teachers will be trained in the use of computer
communication applications.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Principals, secretaries, teachers and central office staff will be trained in the use of e-mail
(2002-03) and use it effectively as a method of communication.
Selected staff will be trained in web page design in order to maintain school web pages.
Year 2:
Thirty-three percent of the Grant County teachers will maintain web pages which help in
(2003-04)
communication of lessons and assigments.
Eighty percent of staff will be using e-mail and electronic media as a principle means of
Year 3:
communication. Fifty percent of the Grant County teachers will maintain a web page which
(2004-05)
will help communicate lessons and assignments.
Ninety percent of staff will be using e-mail and electronic media as a principle means of
Year 4:
communication. Fifty-five percent of the Grant County teachers will maintain a web page
(2005-06)
which will help communicate lessons and assignments.
Ninety-five percent of staff will be using e-mail and electronic media as a principle means
Year 5:
of communication. Fifty-five percent of the Grant County teachers will maintain a web page
(2006-07)
which will help communicate lessons and assignments.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All principals, secretaries, central office staff, and teachers will be trained in the use of e-mail.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
Principals
School Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Access
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: #2, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
County, school, and teacher web pages will be developed and maintained in a manner that will keep
students, parents and the general public informed of events and assignments.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinator
School Technology Coordinators
Principals
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Web Design Stakeholder Involvement General Funds
Total:
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500.00
500.00
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 3 Objective 4 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 2 and Activity 1
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 3 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 4 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 1 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 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2
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 4 Objective 1 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 3 Objective 3 and Activity 1
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 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 3 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 2 Objective 3 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 2 Objective 3 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 3 Objective 2 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 4 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 2 Objective 3 and Activity 1
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 3 Objective 2 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?
1
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?
05/01/2001
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
05/01/2001
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
grantcountyschools.com
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