WEBSTER County Technology Plan
2004-2007
OPTIMAL
Online Planning - Technology Integration Measures for Achievement and Learning
Last revised on March 31, 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: Mary Anne Carpenter
Title: Program Coordinator
Email: mcarpent@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-847-5638
Name: J. D. Holbrook
Title: Principal Glade Middle School
Email: jdholbro@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-226-5353
Name: Mike Schartiger
Title: Teacher Glade Elementary
Email:
Phone: 304-226-5353
Name: Arlene Roberts
Title: Teacher Webster Springs Elemetary
Email:
Phone: 304-847-5321
Name: Brenda Hughart
Title: Librarian Webster County High School
Email: francesfg@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-226-5772
Name: William Phillips
Title: Principal Diana
Email:
Phone: 304-847-2112
Name: William Phillips
Title: Principal Hacker Valley
Email:
Phone: 304-493-6488
Name: Geoffrey Ezell
Title: Principal Webster Springs Elementary
Email:
Phone: 304-847-5321
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Name: Kennetha Howes
Title: Teacher Hacker Valley
Email:
Phone: 304-493-6488
Name: Peggy Cutlip
Title: Teacher Diana Elementary
Email:
Phone: 304-847-2112
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
The Webster County Board of Education envisions positive, safe, clean and caring school
environments that are student-focused, promote life-long learning and are supported by school
employees, parents and community members, agencies and businesses.
County Mission:
The mission of Webster County Schools is to ensure that every child has an equal educational
opportunity to succeed by helping him/her be ready for school and the workplace and to promote
life-long learning opportunities, so that Webster Countians of all ages become healthy, productive and
contributing members of society.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
Webster County students met AYP for 2003-2004. At the county level students in the low SES (Middle
School) and Special Education (All levels) did not meet AYP. Technology can allow more individualized
instruction. Practice tests and WESTest information is available on the i know website
Analysis of UCIP
Webster County students need access to technology to continue to achieve at high levels. Teachers
must have access to high quality staff development to be highly qualified. Technology provides the door
to opportunities for advanced learning and professional development.
Technology Infrastructure
More tests will be given online. Infrastructure will allow the proper connections to complete these
exams.
Facilities Assessment
Webster County is very rural. Technology will become more important as a delivery system for
curriculum in low incidence classes and foreign language classes.
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Instructional Goal #1
All students and teachers will have access to technologies that will enable them to improve student
achievement and enhance teacher performance. Students and teachers will have the competencies to
succeed in the 21st century.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
By 2006, all educational infrastructures in Webster County will include technology that enhances
teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
60% of school computer workstations will have internet access
(2002-03)
Year 2:
80% of school computer workstations will have internet access
(2003-04)
Year 3:
95% of school computers will have internet access
(2004-05)
Year 4:
100% of school computers will have internet access
(2005-06)
Year 5:
School switches and cabeling will be brought up to standards
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Upgrade switches and hubs to make access to the internet more efficient
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
IBM
Pomeroy
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
5
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Network Infrastructure - Electronics Access
Network Infrastructure - Electronics Access
E-rate - Internal Connections
E-rate - Internal Connections
E-rate - Internal Connections
BS/CE
10000.00
BS/CE
1053.76
E-Rate Year 6
9483.84
Total:
20537.60
SUCCESS
10000.00
SUCCESS
1212.73
E-Rate Year 6
7022.07
Total:
18234.80
E-Rate Year 6
24840
E-Rate Year 7
25800
General Funds
5160
General Funds
4200
Total:
60000.00
E-Rate Year 8
25800
General Funds
4200
Total:
30000.00
E-Rate Year 8
9500
E-Rate Year 8
9500
BS/CE
1100
SUCCESS
1200
Total:
21300.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Computers will be added to non core aread for student access
Persons Responsible
MAry Anne Carpenter
WVDE
IBM
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration Telecommunications 8000.00
Total:
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8000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Utilize an Interactive Videoconferencing Teaching Center at Webster County High School to provide
access to staff development and access to colleges and universities. The system will be utilized in the
future to provide high school students with opportunities for advanced high school courses.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
Seneca Communications
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
4
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Data Lines Professional Development E-Rate Year 6
21362.13
E-Rate Year 7
56621.34
General Funds
5010.87
General Funds
8460.66
Total:
91455.00
E-rate - Data Lines Professional Development E-Rate Year 8
E-rate - Voice
General Funds
8600
Total:
68600.00
Professional Development E-Rate Year 6
E-rate - Voice
60000
15406.20
E-Rate Year 7
18270
General Funds
3613.80
General Funds
2730
Total:
40020.00
E-Rate Year 8
19000
General Funds
3000
Total:
22000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide support for Virtual School classess at the Middle and High Schools.
Persons Responsible
Kay Carpenter
Mary Anne Carpenter
Activity Type
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Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
Activity Type
1
Innovative Strategies General Funds
Hardware - Desktop
Funding Source
Total:
2
Est $
15000.00
15000.00
Virtual School Tuition Innovative Strategies WV Virtual School 8000.00
Total:
8000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS, to maintain a stable network, to provide a safe school
environment and to provide for improved communication between school, home and community.
Persons Responsible
J. D. Holbrook
Mary Anne Carpenter
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Data Lines Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8
Total:
20000.00
20000.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide infrastructure in Webster County schools so all students/teachers can access the Internet for
instructional and communication purposes.
Persons Responsible
J. D. Holbrook
Mary Ann Carpenter
Activity Type
Access
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
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide for maintenance of internal connections in collaboration with RESA IV
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
RESA IV Technology Department
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures General Funds
Total:
5000.00
5000.00
Technology Activity: #8, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide workstations to classrooms at all schools and the high school library
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
IBM
Pomeroy
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Total:
2
Hardware - Desktop Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Total:
3
4
Hardware - PDA
Hardware - Desktop
Est $
3000.00
3000.00
5000.00
5000.00
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 8000.00
Total:
8000.00
Ed Tech Formula - Round 3
10000.00
Total:
10000.00
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Instructional Goal #2
Provide quality instruction so that all students and teachers will have access to technologies that will
enable them to improve student achievement and enhance teacher performance.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide opportunities to all educators for professional development in the use of technologies that
help students meet high academic standards by June, 2005
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
40% of teachers meet standards in technology as measured by Teacher Evaluations.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
50% of teachers meet standards in technology as measured by Teacher Evaluations.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
60% of teachers meet standards in technology as measured by Teacher Evaluations.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
70% of teachers meet standards in technology as measured by Teacher Evaluations.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
80% of teachers meet standards in technology as measured by Teacher Evaluations.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide opportunities for Webster County teachers to take online and distance learning professional
development courses through videoconferenceing and to use model lessons for technology integration
through SchoolKit learning modules.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
Principals
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Network Infrastructure - Electronics Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 10000.00
Total:
10000.00
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide Webster County HS staff with Bridges Career Software to integrate college/career exploration
opportunities into class room experiences for all students.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
JD Holbrook
Activity Type
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS
Total:
3000.00
3000.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide staff with COMPASS Learning staff development for the integration of software lessons into
classroom instruction for improvement of student achievement.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
JD Holbrook
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration BS/CE
Total:
3000.00
3000.00
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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Collaborate with Marshall University to provide staff development and college classes
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
Marshall University
Activity Type
Professional Development
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 10000.00
Total:
10000.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide staff with training through the Interactive Videoconferencing Equipment for Reading and Math.
Persons Responsible
Activity Type
Professional Development
Innovative Strategies
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Web Hosting Innovative Strategies E-Rate Year 7
3793.20
E-Rate Year 8
4000
General Funds
566.80
General Funds
600
Total:
8960.00
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Utilize a technology integration specialist for WCHS to integrate technology into the curriculum.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
Paula Varney
Technology Integration Specialist
Activity Type
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Professional Development
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
No. Budget Item Activity Type
1
Salary
Funding Source
Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 5000.00
Total:
2
Travel
Est $
5000.00
Professional Development Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 3000.00
Total:
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3000.00
Instructional Goal #3
Residents of Webster County will utilize technology to attain Basic Literacy Skills and advanced
curriculum.
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
All communities of Webster County will be able to access distance learning
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
10% of students and/or community will be have access to distance learning courses
(2002-03)
Year 2:
20% of students and/or community will be have access to distance learning courses
(2003-04)
Year 3:
30% of students and/or community will be have access to distance learning courses
(2004-05)
Year 4:
40% of students and/or community will be have access to distance learning courses
(2005-06)
Year 5:
100% of students and/or community will be have access to distance learning courses
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Students at Webster County High School will have access to PLATO Learning and other expanded
curriculum during the afterschool program.
Persons Responsible
Principal
Afterschool Coordinator
Mary Anne Carpenter
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Innovative Strategies
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Software - Instructional Innovative Strategies Grants
2000.00
Total:
2000.00
E-Rate Year 6
2430
E-Rate Year 7
2610
General Funds
570
General Funds
390
Total:
6000.00
E-Rate Year 8
2610
General Funds
390
Total:
3000.00
E-rate - Long Distance
E-rate - Long Distance
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
School Leadership and Community members will meet to determine distance technology needs.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Mary Anne Carpenter
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
A plan of action will be written to address community needs and facilitate usage of videoconferencing
sites.
Persons Responsible
Superintendent
Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Adult Basic Education classes will be offered in communities in Webster County.
Persons Responsible
ABE Coordinator
PreSchool Education Coordinator
Activity Type
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Adult Basic Education classes will utilize the PLATO Learning ABE coursework to improve basic skills.
Persons Responsible
ABE Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
Stakeholder Involvement
Innovative Strategies
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #6, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Contract with EdVenture Group to evaluate the effectiveness of integration strategies.
Persons Responsible
Mary Anne Carpenter
EdVenture
Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
Admin/Support Procedures
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No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Evaluation Contract Admin/Support Procedures Ed Tech Competitive - Round 3 7000.00
Total:
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7000.00
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 2 Objective 1 and Activity 3
2. Does the plan include strategies that address how Ed Tech Funds will improve academic
achievement of all students in all schools in the county? (Emphasis should be given to high-need and
high-poverty schools)
yes
This is addressed under Goal 2 Objective 1 and Activity 6
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 1 Objective 1 and Activity 8
5. Does the county plan include a budget (description of type and costs of technology to be acquired
with Ed Tech formula and /or competitive funds)?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 6
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 1 and Activity 5
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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 1 and Activity 4
9. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the county will evaluate the extent to which
activities funded in formula and competitive funds are effective in integrating technology?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 6
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 2 Objective 1 and Activity 2
2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or
budgeted for purchase?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 8
3. Does the county plan include strategies that address the internal connections that the county has in
place or budgeted to install in the current, next or future academic years?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 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 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 5
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 7
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 2 Objective 1 and Activity 6
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? 6
Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections?
6
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?
100702
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
100702
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