WIRT 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 McKown
Title: County Technology Director
Email: jmckown@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4241
Name: Lois Robinson
Title: WCMS/WCPC Tech Coordinator
Email: lrobins@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4263
Name: John McKown
Title: WCHS Tech Coordinator
Email: jmckown@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4241
Name: Sandra Hunton
Title: Principal, WCPC
Email: shunton@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4263
Name: Ken Heiney
Title: Principal, WCHS
Email: kheiney@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4241
Name: Brenda McCorkle
Title: WCMS Technolody Coordinator
Email: bmccorkl@access.k12.wv.us
Phone: 304-275-4263
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County Mission and Vision Statements
County Vision:
Wirt County Schools will efficiently and effectively provide opportunities for every child to develop:
literacy skills, the ability to perform mathematical functions; the ability to make informed choices among
persons and issues that affect his/her governance; the ability to think creatively; the ability to perform in
the world of work and post secondary education; the ability to live a healthy lifestyle; the ability to
participate in recreational activities; an understanding of the creative arts; and a sense of responsibility
to facilitate compatibility with others in society.
County Mission:
The Wirt County Board of Education believes that its mission is to provide a safe instructional
environment conducive to learning, in which each student can learn and grow to achieve his/her highest
potential.
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Needs Assessment
Analysis of Assessment Data
ACT and WESTEST data was reviewed. Technology will be utilized to raise our non-core average from
18.3 to 21.0. Teachers will continue to utilize technology in classroom instruction to ensure that Wirt
County Schools continue to meet AYP.
Analysis of UCIP
Emphasis is to be placed on taking technology beyond the realm of practice and drill. Teachers will
increase their usage of specific strategies to integrate technology consistently into all programs of study.
Technology Infrastructure
The county technology team reviewed Digital Divide data. This data continues to show that a number of
older computers are still in service. Other infrastructure concerns voiced were older file servers at the
high school and middle school.
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Instructional Goal #1
Wirt County Schools will utilize and integrate technology into the curriculum and instructional delivery in
all classes.
Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To utilize and integrate technology into the curriculum and instructinoal delivery of all classes.
Indicators of Achievement:
Teacher and principal evaluations.
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Lesson Plans will support technology integration.
County technology Survey.
Computer lab sign-in logs.
Teacher and principal evaluations.
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Lesson Plans will support technology integration.
County technology Survey.
Computer lab sign-in logs.
Teacher and principal evaluations.
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Lesson Plans will support technology integration.
County technology Survey.
Computer lab sign-in logs.
Teacher and principal evaluations.
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Lesson Plans will support technology integration.
County technology Survey.
Computer lab sign-in logs.
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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Each teacher will conduct a lesson that utilizes technology at least once per week. This lesson can
utilize the computer lab or computers and software in individual classrooms.
Persons Responsible
Teacher
Principal
Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Training on Integration of Technology into the curriculum.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Technology Coordinators
Activity Type
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source
Est $
Professional Development Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 9296
Total:
9296.00
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Utilize existing computers and software during Adult Basic Education and Adult Literacy classes as
needed.
Persons Responsible
ABE Teacher
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #4, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To improve communication with school, community and home by providing voice phone service to all
Wirt County Schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Teachers
Principals
Activity Type
Access
Content/Tech Integration
No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $
1
2
3
E-rate - Voice Access
E-rate - Voice Access
E-rate - Voice Access
E-Rate Year 6
4342.80
General Funds
1297.20
Total:
5640.00
E-Rate Year 7
4342.80
General Funds
1297.20
Total:
5640.00
E-Rate Year 8
4342.80
General Funds
1297.2
Total:
5640.00
Technology Activity: #5, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To explore the option of making WV Virtual School courses available to accomodate course requests
for classes that may not be available through traditional scheduling.
Persons Responsible
School Principal
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
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
To improve communication with school, community and home by providing long distance phone service
to all Wirt County Schools.
Persons Responsible
technology director
school principals
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-rate - Long Distance Access
E-Rate Year 6
2310.00
General Funds
690.00
Total:
3000.00
E-Rate Year 7
2310.00
General Funds
690.00
Total:
3000.00
E-Rate Year 8
2310.00
General Funds
690.00
Total:
3000.00
Technology Activity: #7, Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To provide access to WVEIS and data lines for all Wirt County Schools.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
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No. Budget Item
1
2
3
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-rate - Data Lines Access
E-Rate Year 6
7514.52
General Funds
2244.60
Total:
9759.12
E-Rate Year 7
7784.70
General Funds
2325.30
Total:
10110.00
E-Rate Year 8
7500
General Funds
2500
Total:
10000.00
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Instructional Goal #2
Provide high quality instructional and administrative practices, personnel facilities, instructional
materials, technology integration, supplies and equipment.
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To guide the district toward uniform purchasing, maintenance, design and training, which facilitates
appropriate utilization of technology.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Work order, purchasing, and technology staff development procedures will be developed
(2002-03) and implemented by the County Technolgy Director.
Year 2:
Work order, purchasing, and technology staff development procedures will be developed
(2003-04) and implemented by the County Technolgy Director.
Year 3:
Work order, purchasing, and technology staff development procedures will be developed
(2004-05) and implemented by the County Technolgy Director.
Year 4:
Work order, purchasing, and technology staff development procedures will be developed
(2005-06) and implemented by the County Technolgy Director.
Year 5:
Work order, purchasing, and technology staff development procedures will be developed
(2006-07) and implemented by the County Technolgy Director.
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To replace older file servers at WCHS and WCMS. Administrative support/staff development will be
purchased with each server.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
Professional Development
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Hardware - Server Access
SUCCESS
14000
Total:
14000.00
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Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1
RESA contract to provide on-site technician.
Persons Responsible
Wirt County BOE
Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type
Funding Source Est $
Technician Contract Admin/Support Procedures General Funds
Total:
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20000
20000.00
Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To guide the district toward uniform purchasing, maintenance and integration of technology.
Indicators of Achievement:
County Technology Survey
Year 1:
(2002-03)
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Lesson Plans
Computer Lab Logs
County Technology Survey
Year 2:
(2003-04)
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Lesson Plans
Computer Lab Logs
County Technology Survey
Year 3:
(2004-05)
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Lesson Plans
Computer Lab Logs
County Technology Survey
Year 4:
(2005-06)
Employee Satisfaction Survey
Lesson Plans
Computer Lab Logs
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2
To provide a paid Technology Coordinator position for each school in Wirt County. This will be an extra
duty contract.
Persons Responsible
Wirt County BOE
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Activity Type
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
1
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
Technical Support - HW maintenance Access
General Funds
7500
Total:
7500.00
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Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Wirt County Schools will utilize updated technology to enhance the educational experience of our
students.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Develop and maintain web pages for each school and the county system.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinators
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 #2, Technology Improvement Objective #3
Provide students and staff access to online learning sites/courses.
Persons Responsible
Principals
Technology Director
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Activity Type
Stakeholder Involvement
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
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Instructional Goal #3
To provide teachers and students with the updated technology that they need to be successful.
Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide and maintain technlogy hardware and software to support classroom instruction.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
33% of all Windows 95 systems will be replaced.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
66% of all Windows 95 systems will be replaced.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
100% of all windows 95 systems will be replaced.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
25% of all windows 98 systems will be replaced.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
%50 of all win 98 systems will be replaced.
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Provide funds to repair computers/replace components as needed.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
Admin/Support Procedures
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #2, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Identify and replace Windows 95 and older PC's.
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Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinators
Technology Director
Activity Type
Access
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Add, upgrade, or replace network connections as needed.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinators
Technology Director
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 #4
Wirt County Schools will utilize updated technology to enhance the educational experience of our
students.
Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
We will utilize technology to improve communication and instructional opportunities.
Indicators of Achievement:
Year 1:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2002-03)
Year 2:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2003-04)
Year 3:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2004-05)
Year 4:
Survey Web Pages and Lists of Online Courses completed.
(2005-06)
Year 5:
(2006-07)
Technology Activity: #1, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
Develop and maintain web pages for each school and the county system.
Persons Responsible
Technology Coordinators
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 #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
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Provide student/staff access to online learning sites/courses as needed.
Persons Responsible
Technology Director
Principals
Activity Type
Innovative Strategies
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
No. Budget Item
Activity Type Funding Source Est $
No Budget Items
Technology Activity: #3, Instructional Goal #4, Technology Improvement Objective #1
To increase parental involvement and communication by providing parents with a list of teacher email
addresses by including a list in our school handbooks.
Persons Responsible
School principals
Activity Type
Access
Stakeholder Involvement
THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM
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 3 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 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 2
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 2
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 4 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 1
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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 3
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 1
2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or
budgeted for purchase?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 and Activity 2
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 3 Objective 1 and Activity 3
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 1 and Activity 3
5. Does the county plan include the professional development plan for professionals using the
equipment connected to the telecommunications network?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 2
6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers?
yes
This is addressed under Goal 3 Objective 1 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 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1
8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application?
yes
This is addressed under Goal Objective and Activity
9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet
Connections:
Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet?
0
Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 3
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?
06/10/2001
When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
08/30/2001
Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
wirt.k12.wv.us
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