MINGO County Technology Plan 2004-2007 OPTIMAL Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning Last revised on February 01, 2005 Page 1 of 28 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 28 Technology Team Contact Information Name: Brenda Skibo Title: Superintendent Email: bskibo@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3333 Ext: 206 Name: Patrick Billips Title: Technology Coordinator Email: pbillips@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3333 Ext: 126 Name: Karen Browning Title: Assistant Superintendent Email: krfbrown@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3333 Ext: 209 Name: Sue Fullen Title: Secondary Curriculum Director Email: lsfullen@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3333 Ext: 110 Name: Randy Keathley Title: Assistant Superintendent Email: rkeathley@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3333 Ext: 213 Name: Joy Hunt Title: Teacher - Elementary Email: jmhunt@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-426-6020 Name: Martha Lovitch Title: Media Specialist - Middle School Email: mlovitch@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-235-3430 Name: Patricia Ferguson Title: Media Specialist - High School Email: psf25678@yahoo.com Phone: 304-426-6555 Page 3 of 28 Name: Delmer Blankinship Title: Gilbert Grade - Principal Email: delmerblankenship@hotmail.com Phone: 304-664-5042 Name: Robert Starr Title: Career Center - Director Email: rbstarr@access.k12.wv.us Phone: 304-475-3347 Page 4 of 28 County Mission and Vision Statements County Vision: Mingo County will provide the educational foundation that will enable all students to be responsible and productive citizens in an ever-changing technological and global society. County Mission: Mingo County Schools will leave no child behind in academic, technological, career-based, or character building opportunities required for productive lives in the 21st century. Page 5 of 28 Needs Assessment Analysis of Assessment Data Although accountability standard 5.1.1 was met by all schools (except Gilbert Elementary, Kermit K8, Burch Elementary, & Lenore K-8)data disaggregated by subtests and grade levels tested indicates that mathematics continues to be a weakness in middle and high schools. Analysis of UCIP Common professional development needs requested by majority of the schools in the county. Goal is to emphasize professional development in the plan. Technology Infrastructure Secondary schools have an extremely low number of Window 98 or higher machines. The computer labs will be updated to new XP machines to start the replacement process of 1300 Windows 95 and older computers. School Satisfaction Survey Parents noted weak communication between school and home. Goal is to increase web pages and parental calling devices in order to improve communication. OEPA Reports AYP was not met by Burch Elementary in 8 subgroups, Kermit K-8 in 1 subgroup, Lenore K-8 in 2 subgroups, and Gilbert Elementary in 1 sub group. Compass Learning software and licenses will be purchased for all schools. Facilities Assessment T-1 lines in all schools except Matewan Grade and Riverside Grade. Increase all connections to T-1 lines. T1 lines for video over IP in all high schools and central office. Page 6 of 28 Instructional Goal #1 The technology infrastructure will be updated and maintained in all schools. Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Every classroom will have one to four network drops of 100MB CAT 5E certified cabling. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: All special education classrooms, science rooms, and e-rate eligible schools (2002-03) will be wired. Year 2: 2003-2004: All Social Studies, and e-rate eligible schools will be wired. (2003-04) Year 3: 2004-2005: All Kindergarten classrooms, remodeled buildings, and e-rate eligible schools (2004-05) will be wired. Year 4: 2005-2006: All 1st Grade classrooms, remodeled buildings, and e-rate eligible schools will (2005-06) be wired. Year 5: 2006-2007: All 2nd Grade classrooms, remodeled buildings, and e-rate eiligible schools will (2006-07) be wired. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Microsoft NT Server software licenses will be purchased for all new machines. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips IBM Vendor Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Access BS/CE 2000 General Funds 2000 Total: 4000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 7 of 28 All first grade rooms will have 4 Cat 5E cabling. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access SBA 4000 Total: 4000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Matewan Grade will be completely wired with CAT 5E cabling replacing nonsupported Token Ring. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips IBM Wiring Vendor Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access E-Rate Year 6 72000 General Funds 8000 Total: 80000.00 Page 8 of 28 Instructional Goal #2 Computer equipment that no longer supports the current educational software applications will be replaced. Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Outdated computer labs and classroom computers will be replaced. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: Middle school labs and classroom computers will be upgraded. (2002-03) Year 2: 2003-2004: Social studies mini-labs will be installed. Varney Grade, Lenore K-8, and high (2003-04) school labs will be replaced. Year 3: 2004-2005: Middle school and elementary labs will be updated. Kindergarten rooms will (2004-05) receive new mini-computer labs. Year 4: 2005-2006 Middle school and elementary labs will be updated. 1st grade rooms will receive (2005-06) new mini-labs. Year 5: 2006-2007 High school labs will be updated. 2nd grade rooms will receive new mini-labs. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Computers will be purchase to increase elementary and middle school labs to give the largest classes at each school access. Persons Responsible Patrick M. Billips Randy Keathley Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: Page 9 of 28 15000 15000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mini-computer labs will be installed in all 1st Grade classrooms. Persons Responsible Patrick M. Billips Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Access BS/CE 68000 Total: 68000.00 Page 10 of 28 Instructional Goal #3 Mingo County Schools will provide research based technological software and equipment to enhance student achievement. Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County will purchase additional core curricular software, equipment, and licenses. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: Language arts, math, and basic skill software will be purchased. (2002-03) Year 2: 2003-2004: Supplemental curricular software derived from state assessment results will be (2003-04) purchased. Year 3: 2004-2005: We will continue to augment the curricular needs and concentrate on software (2004-05) relevant to secondary programs. Year 4: 2005-2006: We will continue to augment the curricular needs and concentrate on software (2005-06) relevant to secondary programs. Year 5: 2006-2007: We will continue to augment the curricular needs and concentrate on software (2006-07) relevant to secondary programs. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County Schools will purchase additional Compass Learning software for all elementary and middle schools to improve academic achievement. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Compass Learning Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Software - Application Content/Tech Integration BS/CE Est $ 20000 Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 30000 Total: Page 11 of 28 50000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County will upgrade and purchase additional licenses for the Accelerated Reading and Math Programs. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Rita Ward Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Content/Tech Integration Title I Total: 10000 10000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County will upgrade and puchase additional Classroom Inc. licenses for all middle and high schools. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Karen Browning Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Content/Tech Integration Grants Total: 10000 10000.00 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 A web based Folliet library system will be installed at the Boards Office to serve all school libraries, staff, and students. All schools will be trained. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Rita Ward Beth Daniels Randy Keathley Page 12 of 28 Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Access Title I 35000 Step 7 15000 Total: 50000.00 Title I 8000 Total: 8000.00 2 3 Software - Application Hardware - Server Access Professional Development Professional Development Title I 7000 Step 7 3000 Total: 10000.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide access to the WVEIS and Internet for all Mingo County Schools in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Persons Responsible Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 6 58607.10 General Funds 12423.90 Total: 71031.00 2 3 4 E-rate - Data Lines Funding Source Est $ E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 6 E-rate - Data Lines 58985.10 General Funds 6553.90 Total: 65539.00 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 7 101729.10 General Funds 21288.90 Total: 123018.00 E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 7 69194.25 General Funds 7688.25 Total: 76882.50 Page 13 of 28 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide access to the WVEIS and Internet for all Mingo County Schools in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement. Persons Responsible Patrick M. Billips Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8 81807.10 General Funds 18223.90 Total: 100031.00 2 E-rate - Data Lines Funding Source Est $ E-rate - Internal Connections Content/Tech Integration E-Rate Year 8 69194.25 SBA 7688.25 Total: 76882.50 Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 To provide voice service for all schools and board office. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 2 3 Funding Source Est $ E-rate - Voice Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 6 37801.58 General Funds 7781.98 Total: 45583.56 E-rate - Voice Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 7 67029.95 General Funds 15838.09 Total: 82868.04 E-rate - Voice Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 67029.95 General Funds 15838.09 Total: 82868.04 Page 14 of 28 Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County schools will provide compass learning basic skills access to all Windows 95 and higher computers in grades K-6. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Software - Application Access Est $ Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 50000 Total: 50000.00 Technology Activity: #9, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County will offer Virtual School and Interactive Video courses to their students. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Sue Fullen Activity Type Access No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ E-rate - Data Lines Access E-Rate Year 8 35000 Total: 35000.00 Technology Activity: #10, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County will evaluate test scores, AYP status, and the number of students taking advanced courses. Persons Responsible Activity Type Content/Tech Integration THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM Page 15 of 28 No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 16 of 28 Instructional Goal #4 Mingo County Schools will provide technological professional development sessions and support services to all schools. Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County Schools will provide annual professional development sessions on all curricular software programs used within the county. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: Professional development sessions focusing on language arts, math, and basic (2002-03) skills areas will be provided. Year 2: 2003-2004: Professional developoment sessions focusing on general and advanced (2003-04) science and career based areas will be provided. Year 3: 2004-2005: Professional development sessions focusing on language arts, math, and basic (2004-05) skills areas will be provided. Year 4: 2005-2006: Professional development sessions focusing on language arts, math, and basic (2005-06) skills areas will be provided. Year 5: 2006-2007: Professional development sessions focusing on language arts, math, and basic (2006-07) skills areas will be provided. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County 1st Grade teachers will be trained in the use of Compass Learning Software. Every teacher K-6 will receive 3 onsite visits from a compass trainer. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Dora Chaffin Activity Type Professional Development No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 30000 Total: Page 17 of 28 30000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo Count Schools will provide computer repair and upgrade services for all schools. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Mark Scarberry Resa II John Maynard Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Technical Support - HW maintenance Access Local Levy/Bond 70000 Total: 70000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County schools will provide Virtual Schools training for foreign language and Core Curricular Net courses. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Sue Fullen Activity Type Professional Development No. Budget Item 1 Professional Development Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Local Levy/Bond 5000 Total: 5000.00 Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 All virtual school teachers will be trained by the state department. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips WVDE Activity Type Professional Development Page 18 of 28 No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development General Funds Total: 1000 1000.00 Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County Schools will provide professional development sessions for E-Missions for science teachers. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Sue Fullen Activity Type Professional Development No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 5000 Total: 5000.00 Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County Schools will provide Classroom Inc. software training for all middle and high school teachers. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Ricky Meade Activity Type Professional Development No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Professional Development Professional Development Grants Total: 3500 3500.00 Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County Schools will provide basic computer repair and basic server administration training to all Page 19 of 28 sysops. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Activity Type No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items Page 20 of 28 Instructional Goal #5 Mingo County will provide services to promote parental involvement and adult literacy. Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Mingo County schools will increase adult literacy. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: Adult Basic Education classes and TOC Learning Center classes will be (2002-03) provided. Year 2: 2003-2004: Adult Basic Education classes and TOC Learning Center classes will be (2003-04) provided. Year 3: 2004-2005: Adult Basic Education classes will be provided. (2004-05) Year 4: 2005-2006: Adult Basic Education classes will be provided. (2005-06) Year 5: 2006-2007: Adult Basic Education classes will be provided. (2006-07) Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Adult Basic Education classes will offered at the career center. Persons Responsible Hank Starr Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Salary Funding Source Est $ Stakeholder Involvement General Funds Total: 10000 10000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 21 of 28 Skills Connection will be used to increase parental involvement. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Sue Fullen Dora Chaffin Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: 30000 30000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Parent Resource Center will be provided. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Karen Browning Randy Keathley Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Hardware - Desktop Stakeholder Involvement Title I Total: Page 22 of 28 5000 5000.00 Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Parental involvement and increased communication with parents. Indicators of Achievement: Year 1: 2002-2003: Mingo County will provide County and School websites, computer programs, (2002-03) parent training, and parent resource center. Year 2: 2003-2004: Mingo County will provide County and School websites, computer programs, (2003-04) parent training, and parent resource center. Year 3: 2004-2005: Mingo County will provide County and School websites, computer programs, (2004-05) parent training, and parent resource center. Year 4: 2005-2006: Mingo County will provide County and School websites, computer programs, (2005-06) parent training, and parent resource center. Year 5: 2006-2007: Mingo County will provide County and School websites, computer programs, (2006-07) parent training, and parent resource center. Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2 County and school websites will keep parents informed of activities and important information. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips School Sysops Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Web Design Stakeholder Involvement Grants Total: 1000 1000.00 Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Skills Connection will be used to get parental involvement with their children's education. Persons Responsible Patrick Billlips Sue Fullen Page 23 of 28 Karen Browning Activity Type Content/Tech Integration No. Budget Item 1 Activity Type Funding Source Est $ Software - Application Content/Tech Integration General Funds Total: 10000 10000.00 Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #5, Technology Improvement Objective #2 Parent Resource Center will be provided. Persons Responsible Patrick Billips Randy Keathley Karen Browning Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement No. Budget Item Activity Type 1 Salary Funding Source Est $ Stakeholder Involvement Title I Total: 10000 10000.00 Page 24 of 28 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 2 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 4 Objective 1 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 2 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 4 Objective 1 and Activity 5 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 3 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 3 Objective 1 and Activity 9 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 5 Objective 2 and Activity 3 Page 25 of 28 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 5 Objective 1 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 3 Objective 1 and Activity 10 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 5 2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or budgeted for purchase? yes This is addressed under Goal 2 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 1 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 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 3 6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers? yes This is addressed under Goal 4 Objective 1 and Activity 2 7. Does the county plan include specific plans for using telecommunications technologies and how they Page 26 of 28 integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 4 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? 2 Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 13 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 27 of 28 Policies and Procedures Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision? 7/02/2001 When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 06/11/2001 Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. http://boe.ming.k12.wv.us/policies.htm Page 28 of 28