JEFFERSON COUNTY
SCHOOLS
110 MORDINGTON AVE
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414
Technology Plan 2008-2010
E-rate funding years 2008-2010
Technology Plan
Technology Plan submitted: September 09, 2008
Jefferson County is one of the fastest growing school systems in West Virginia. The 2008-2009 school year saw the opening of a new
high school, Washington High, and an addtional middle school--Wildwood Middle . Plans have been approved and are underway to
open an addtional elementary school in fall 2010. Located at the easternmost point in the state, Jefferson is a formerly rural county
which is fast becoming a suburb of the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. While this growth has resulted in the increae of available
goods and services as well as decreased unemployment, it has also resulted in the challenges resulting from such rapid growth. As
a result of this growth our student population has become much more divsified.
Page 1 of 17 Planning Committee
Name
Title
Alan Sturm
Board of Ed Member-Jeff Co.
Representation
Ann Ebersole
Director of Pupil Services
*Administration
Arthena Roper
Cultural Diversity & Staff Dev. Facilitator
*Administration
Bett Sims
Teacher-Elementary Spec. Ed
*Special Education *Teacher
Carla Hunter
Counselor
*Administration
Cathy Burke
Title I Instructional Coach
*Title I
Connie Hammann
Business
Debbie Hinkle
Coordinator of Middle Schools
Jane Peters
Executive Director, Jefferson Co. Dev Authority
Janet Lowry
ESL Teacher
*Title III
K. Preston Berkeley
Student- JHS
*Student
Karen Grant
Teacher- Elementary School
*Teacher
Lisa Ott
Parent/Assistant Principal-Secondary
*Administration *Parent
Mark Osbourn
Principal-Elementary School
*Administration *Parent
*Administration
Marsha Lynn Holmes Secretary/Parent
*Service Personnel *Parent
Marty Soltis
Coordinator of Vocational, Adult & Community
*Administration
Mary Jenkins
Principal Elementary School
*Title I *Title III *Administration
Nathan Gageby
Network Architect
*Technology
Patrick Blanc
Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction *Special Education *Administration *Parent
Rebecca Moore
Assistant Professor - CTC of Shepherd
*Business Community
Rebecca Willingham Coordinator of Special Programs
*Title I *Title II *Title III *Title V
*Administration
Sherry Hetzel
*Administration
Coordinator of Elementary Schools K-2
Stephanie Diedericks Director of Development
*Business Community
Susan Sowers
Coordinator of High Schools
*Administration
Suzanne Offutt
Principal-Elementary School
*Administration
Tara Mahoney
Coordinator of Elementary Schools 3-5
*Administration
Thomasa Vandell
Teacher - Secondary Math
*Teacher
Todd Chicchirichi
Technical Assitance Coordinator-RESA/Parent
*Technology
Describe how parents, community and other appropriate stakeholder members are involved in the development and/or revision of the plan.
The Federal Programs component to the Five Year Strategic Plan was developed with the help of school administrators, staff members,
parents and community members. The county’s Title I plan was presented to the members of the county’s PAC committee for review
and input was requested. At the school level, the Title I plans were submitted to the LSIC for same.
Members of the committee met periodically to provide input for the review and modification of the plan. Page 2 of 17 Core Beliefs 1. We believe . . .
that students are capable of setting goals, achieving at a high level, and becoming life-long learners.
2. in and respect the diverse and unique abilities of all students.
3. that all students should have equal access to and benefit from quality education opportunities.
4. that hard work, motivation, and commitment are necessary for meaningful accomplishment.
5. that the school environment should be welcoming, safe, nurturing, and supportive.
6. that a quality education requires a deliberate and sustained effort to attract, develop, and retain high quality staff.
7. in the value of each employee.
8. in the personal and professional growth of all people within our school system.
9. in accountability at all levels.
Mission Statement Through excellence in teaching and learning, Jefferson County Schools will ensure that all students value themselves
and others, contribute to their community, and succeed in a global society. Page 3 of 17 Data Analysis Analysis of External Trend Data:
JCS has increased its enrollment by 12% since 2002. This increase has impacted the system's teacher recruitment making it difficult to find highly qualified
teachers, particularly special education teachers. Many of the issues we experienced for some time are changing at present. We have opened a high
school and middle school alleviating overcrowding at the high and middle school level. In addition, portable classrooms and sea containers have been
largely eliminated. That said, at present we've a shortage of certified foreign language, science, math, ESL and special education teachers. The increase
in population has created an influx of ethnic groups within the county with our ESL program now serving twenty-eight languages. Jefferson County itself has experienced a 19.6% population growth from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006.
The enrollment for Jefferson County Schools showed an increase of 202 students for the 2005-2006 school and an increase of 169 students for
2006-2007making the concerns listed above still relevant. Student enrollment for the 2008-09 school year shows an increase of 176 students. The need for certified Special Ed teachers as well as certified secondary math and science teachers continues to be a concern. In an increased effort to
broaden the recruitment efforts to secure such teachers JCS sent representatives to more than 26 regional college job fairs to interview potential
applicants. Early indicators for the 2008-09 school year are that our percentage of highly qualifed teachers has increased. Jefferson County has remained relatively stable economically. Our unemployment level of 3.3% is well below the state's average of 11.4%. There has
been in the past twenty years a marked decline in the farming industry with housing developments replacing family farms. The county lacks a true industrial
base that would provide needed tax revenues. Additionally, local jobs tend to be more service oriented than technical/industrial which means that local
salaries are lower than those of residents who commute to other states for employment. Hence, in the most recent data, 66.7% of our workforce commutes
outside of the county for employment. This commute means that our residents may not have the time to help in the school system or be as invested in the
schools' activities as in a more traditional county where residents live and work within the community.
The increase in the county population by 10% from 2000 to 2002 is one indicator of change within the county. Other changes in family characteristics
include a decrease in birth mothers with less than a 12th grade education, a 23% drop since 1998 in the children eligible for Head Start services. There has
also been a slight decrease in the drop out rate. Our per pupil expenditures are under the state's average by $600.00 per child. We have also witnessed a
19% increase in the juvenile delinquency rate since 1998. While this increase may seem alarming,it corresponds with the increase state-wide suggesting
that perhaps a portion of the increase is better data reporting. The data represented here suggests that although our poverty level is declining, there is still
a need for services to aid those with less education. Many of our schools are not eligible for Title services because of the income levels. The median family
income is approximately $51,000 per year compared with $36,000 per year in the state. Technology in our schools often lags behind what students have for their use at home. However its pervasiveness requires that students be assigned tasks
that are authentic, experiential, and interactive. Obviously, the teachers are far less comfortable with the technology than their students, yet JCS must
continue to provide teachers with the tools necessary to develop student learning that is inspiring and challenging. Activities such as Academic Competition
for Excellence foster students' wanting to achieve academic excellence within the county. One challenge within the county is the low unemployment rate.
Our secondary students find any number of employment opportunities which may lead to misplaced priorities in terms of whether school and its
requirements or the job is more important. Another area of concern is the recent development of a gang element within our county. Those children view
school as an avenue to recruit others to their activities.
Jefferson County has also instituted new employee incentives during 2007-2008 in order to help recruit/retain qualified personnel. These incentives are: the JCS Tuition Reimbursement Program; the JCS Faithful Service Supplement Program and the JCS Child Care Reimbursement Program. In the 2008-09
school year, teachers will receive an excess levy supplement which has helped us retain highly qualified teacers. In examining the county's census data, our changes are occurring primarily in an increase of the Hispanic population. This increase has meant adding ESL
teachers and translators to our professional staff. We are also working to train our classroom teachers in strategies known to work with ESL students and
to teach our teachers to become more culturally sensitive to their students. The increase in ESL students has created additional stresses on the system.
We've had to employ additional full time ESL teaches. Socio-economically, our county is seeing a decrease in the poverty level and also the unemployment
level. Both factors point to the relatively healthy local economy. The implication here is that more parents are expecting more services from our schools
because they are moving here from other states with more financial support. The real estate market for single family homes has slowed in the county.
However, we are seeing more and more town home and duplex developments. These are of concern because these home owners typically have small
children not yet school age.
SUMMARY OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA
For 2007-2008 three JCS schools did not make AYP. The areas of concern continue to be the special education, low SES and minority sub cells. SAT data shows a slight increase of 2% in the students taking the test with an increase in both the math and verbal scores. The ACT has a very slight
decrease in the number of students taking the test and a small decrease in the composite score.
535 students took EXPLORE in 2007. The average score for our students in English was 15.1 compared to the national score of 14.2. Our math score
was 15.1compared to 15.1 nationally. The reading score was 14.3 compared to 13.8 nationally. Science was 16.4 compared to 15.9 nationally
and our composite was 15.4 compared to 14.9 nationally. This shows a slight improvement over previous years.
562 sophomores took the PLAN in 2007 with our achievement levels slightly below the national levels. The composite for the national test was 17.5 and
ours was 16.7. The reading score was 16.4 with the national score of 16.9. Our math was 16.5 while nationally math was 17.4. English received a score of
16.2 locally and 16.9 nationally. Science was 17.3 locally and 18.2 nationally. Only 8% of Jefferson County high school students are enrolled in AP classes. 59% of those enrolled in AP classes took the AP exam. 23% of those taking
the exam scored a "5" on the exam; 23% scored a '4'; 33% scored a "3"; 20% scored a "2" and 3% scored a "1".
The Perkins Indicators of Performance for FY04 for technical skill proficiency states a standard of 47.05% of vocational completers will score 74% or better
on the technical skills test. (end of course test) In FY 07 that standard increases to 52.30% and will continue to increase each year. The county does not maintain data on the IRA; however, it is used regularly by classroom teachers as a diagnostic tool in several different ways such as
SAT meetings for placing students and re-teaching of skills. It shows where students are deficient and directs teachers in their instruction of areas such as
Page 4 of 17 SAT meetings for placing students and re-teaching of skills. It shows where students are deficient and directs teachers in their instruction of areas such as
decoding and word attack skills. An IRA card remains in the child's permanent record so that the next year's teacher can access the information and
continue to address the student's weaknesses. This fall the DIBELS assessment program will be in place in all elementary schools for benchmark
assessing in reading.
Again, there is no county collection of this data. Teachers use this information to drive lesson planning and instruction in curricular areas such as number
patterns, operations, etc. Curriculum planning is based upon the findings and teachers adjust their lessons accordingly. We do maintain an IMA record card
that goes with the student as he/she advances to the next grade. That record helps the next year's teacher in determining where the student's weaknesses
and deficiencies lie so that he/she can address the skills issues
A county wide math curriculum team is being formed in the fall to identify weaknesses and instructional standards based content matters. In addition, JHS
math teachers are participating in the algebra field test project from the WVDE that identifies student weaknesses. These field tests helped us place
students for math next year. Discussion has begun to determine benchmark assessments to use at the quarters in English, science, and math. This is at a
very early stage however.
Potential ESL students are administered the Woodcock Munos at the beginning of the school year or within two weeks of enrollment during the school year.
Direct services are provided for all students scoring at levels 1,2,or 3. Students scoring a 4 or 5 are monitored and services are provided as needed.
2008 WESTELL RESULTS
% Scoring At:
Grade No. Tested Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
K 31 13 29 13 39 6
1 38 0 8 39 34 7
2 34 0 3 15 35 47
3 27 0 33 48 19 0
4 20 10 10 35 45 0
5 21 5 14 24 57 0
6 20 0 30 35 35 0
7 28 11 7 30 52 0
8 24 0 13 42 42 4
9 17 12 12 18 41 18
10 7 14 14 43 29 0
11 12 0 0 25 58 17
12 3 0 0 67 33 0
Number of ESL Students Scoring At or Above Mastery on the 2008 WESTEST
Grade Mathematics Reading/Language Arts 3 10/53% 12/63%
4 16/76% 13/62%
5 6/35% 10/59%
6 13/62% 14/87%
7 10/59% 14/82%
8 14/61% 13/76%
10 16/52% 10/32%
Teachers have been working for a year on mapping their curriculum vertically. This summer the process will continue with a horizontal element added. This
mapping benefits our teachers in their instructional planning, especially our new teachers who have little experience in pacing and understanding what
standards to emphasize. This summer teachers have updated and edited their curriculum maps adjusting where necessary to fill gaps in the curriculum and
to ensure consistency in curriculum across the schools. This mapping will occur each summer to better prepare our students
Page 5 of 17 One area of concern is the trend of decreasing math scores on the WESTEST in middle school from 6th to 8th grade. One reason for this may be the
introduction of abstract reasoning skills in 8th grade. No such trend was found at the elementary level, nor at the High school level where only grade 10 has
been tested.
At present a total of 176 out of 538 sixth graders are enrolled in Honors level classes in language arts and 132 out of 538 sixth graders are enrolled in
Honors mathematics classes.
In seventh grade, 209 students out of 643 are enrolled in Honors level language arts courses with186 out of 643 students enrolled in Honors level
mathematics classes.
In eighth grade 241 out of 643 students are enrolled in Honors language arts and 141 out of 643 students are enrolled in Honors level mathematics
classes.
In ninth grade 109 out of 641 students are enrolled in Honors Level language arts classes and in mathematics 1 out of 641 students is enrolled in Honors
math.
In tenth grade 99 students out of 615 are enrolled in Honors level language arts and in math 1 out of 615 students is enrolled in honors level classes.
In eleventh grade 67 out of 635 students are enrolled in Honor or AP level language arts and 73 out of 635 are enrolled in Honors or AP level math classes.
In twelfth grade 63 out of 589 are enrolled in AP anguage arts and 110 out of 589 are enrolled in AP and Honors level math classes.
OTHER STUDENT OUTCOME INDICATORS
One very positive outcome for Jefferson County this year is the improved graduation rate. The graduation rate for Jefferson County seniors in 2007-2008
was 85.0 compared to 77.7 in 2006-2007. There was a slight decrease in the county attendance rate from 98.5 in 2006-2007 to 97.9 in 2007-2008
In 2008-2009 a total of 72 Jefferson county students took the SAT. The average scores were: Reading--529, Math--496, and Writing --518. Since scores
above 500 are preferred by colleges this underscores the fact that Jefferson County needs to continue initiatives for improving math achievement across
the board as outlined in other sectrions of this plan. Another factor to consider is that since most West Virginia collges accept ACT scores many more
students take that test instead of the SAT.
Jefferson County's dropout rate continues to be within the federal guidelines. Programs that have been introduced to improve this statistic include the
Opportunity Learning Center, the Evening Transition Program and the use of NovaNet for credit recovery. Beginning in 2008-2009 a full time school
counselor has been added to serve the Opportunity Learning Center and the Evening Transition Program.
As Jefferson County has grown in population the ethnicity demographic has changed. There are now 294 students enrolled in our school system with the
primary language spoken in their home being something other than English. This has resulted in not only a need for additional ESL teachers but the need
for translators to attend parent conferences, IEP Meetings, and student registration conferences, etc. as well. Our county has also seen an increased
need for programs promoting multicultural awareness in our schools.
A total of 465 stusdents or 66.70% of the Jefferson County students who graduated in 2008 enrolled in Post Secondary programs including two year and
four year institutions. A summary of percentages by subgroups is:
Am. Indian/Alaskan 100%
Asian/Pacfic.Is. 100%
Black 69.60%
Hispanic 63.60%
White 64.50%
In preparing students to be 21st century citizens and learners our schools will have to work to increase this rate across all ethnic groups.
The 2007-2008 school year was the final year that Jefferson County indicators would be based on a single high school. With the addition of Washington High School it
will be imperative to monitor and analyze this data on the basis of two schools for 2008-2009.
Key Outcome Indicators: Three schools in Jefferson County did not make AYP for this school year. The areas of concern continue to be in the special education, low SES and
minority cells at each of these schools as well as the other schools in our county.
Our middle school math scores decreased slightly in all or some of the subgroups. The majority of our elementary school scores showed an increase with
only a few of the subgroups at certain schools showing a decrease. When looking at the transition from elementary to middle school, scores seem to
decrease in the area of math. This could be due to more abstract concepts being introduced at the middle school level. The high school showed a decrease
in scores among the subgroups. Due to these decreasing scores throughout some of our schools, our goal is to raise the number of students scoring at or above mastery and to close the
achievement gap in numeracy. The county will continue to provide staff development to improve the percentage of highly qualified teachers of
mathematics. Our hope is to retain and recruit highly qualified math teachers.
In the area of reading, elementary scores fluctuated, increasing and/or decreasing at the different grade levels. Subgroups continue to be our inconsistent
factors. On the whole, our reading scores are increasing, most likely due to a strong core program and continued assessment through our
benchmarks. Reading continues to show slight increases except among the subgroups at the secondary level. Jefferson County will continue to increase the number of students entering third grade at grade level through benchmark assessment and continued use of
the core reading program. Emphasis will be continued on the WV Writing Assessment for improvement. Staff development will be provided to aid in the
implementation of 21 st Century Skills and differentiated instruction at all levels.
Analysis of Culture, Conditions and Practices:
Jefferson County continues to recruit highly qualified teachers in all subject areas and grade levels. The competition from surrounding states has made this
a difficult task with salaries not being able to compete with the salaries offered in those states. Other benefits have been added to incentive packages for
Page 6 of 17 new and current employees to help with retention of qualified personnel. After reviewing the WV VITAL survey report for Jefferson County Schools, our school employees seem to be happy with our school system. The majority
will continue in their current schools and positions. They feel that strong leadership, empowerment, a collegial atmosphere, and good working conditions
contribute to their success in the Jefferson County school system. The majority felt there is a mutual trust and respect among the faculties at their
individual schools and throughout the county. There is a strong belief that all students can learn.
There seems to be a need for time to collaborate with fellow educators. Once professional development is provided, time and resources to implement the
strategies are sometimes lacking. There is a constant need for useful and ongoing Professional Development to improve student achievement. This is
improving each year.
Technology continues to be improved through updated hardware and software. Our students and employees are being provided with the tools necessary
to compete with their peers. We are still lagging behind in this area, but it is improving with additional funding and support.
Overall, Jefferson County Schools is a good place to work and employees are given support from school and county leadership.
The OEPA Checklist should be one source of data to assess school or county needs as you prioritize your strategic issues. There are no negative consequences to checking “No” to a
high quality standard since the checklist is not used for changing accreditation or approval status or selection for on-site reviews.
OEPA Analysis OEPA had concerns at two of Jefferson County's schools, one elementary and one high school. Concerns were corrected at both schools
and both have met OEPA standards.
Prioritized Strategic Issues Increase the number of students enrolling in Honors and AP level classes.
Provide programs to help increase both literacy and numeracy skills for all student sub cells on WESTEST.
Continue to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers in all subject areas.
Page 7 of 17 County Plan Goal 1: All students will be educated in a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement.
1. Decrease the number of behavior related discipline referrqals by 5%. Measure WVEIS discipline records. Base 0.00 Target 0.00 2. Decrease the number of student/student harrassment cases by 5%. Measure School and county records Base 0.00 Target 0.00 3. Increase the percentage of students feeling that school is a safe place to learn. Measure PRIDE Survey Base 0.00 Target 0.00 Mode
(Coaching, Learning
Community, or Trainer Led)
Funding
Source Teachers pre K-12
Trainer Led
Title II
Dealing with Difficult Children
(follow-up)
Teachers pre k-12
Trainer Led
Title II
February 2009
Poverty Training (follow-up from
2008)
Teachers pre k-12
Trainer Led
Title II
March 2009
Improving School Cultural Climate Teachers pre-k-12
Trainer Led
Title II
June 2009
School Cultural Climate (follow-up)
Teacher pre-k-12
Trainer Led
Title II
Date
Topic
Audience
October 2008
Dealing with Difficult Children
February 2009
Jefferson County Schools will provide time, training, technology, and resources to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Core Plan Title IV Technology
Continue Peer Mediation programs in elementary, middle, and high schools Provide professional development dealing with Multiculturalism
Page 8 of 17 County Plan Goal 2: To raise the number of students scoring at mastery or above and close the achievement gap in literacy.
1.1 To increase annually the percentage of students entering grade three at grade level as determined by the core reading program.
1.2 To increase annually the percentage of students scoring at mastery and higher on the WV Writing Assessment 1.3 To increase annually the number of low SES students scoring at mastery and above on the WESTEST
1.4 To increase annually the number of special education students scoring at mastery and above on the WESTEST
1.5 To increase annually the number of minority students scoring at mastery and above on the WESTEST
Date
Topic
Audience
Mode
Funding Source
Sept. - May
Writing and Reading Across the
Curriculum
6 - 12 Content Teachers
Trainer led, coach,
job-embedded
Title II
August
DIBELS Training
K - 5 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II
October
Small Group Reading Instruction
3 - 5 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II
January
Small Group Reading Instruction
Follow-up
3 - 5 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II
September
K - 2 RtI
K - 2 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II (partial)
January
K - 2 RtI Follow-up
K - 2 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II (partial)
October
Using Technology in Language Arts
6 - 8 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II
March
Using Technology in Language Arts
Follow-up
6 - 8 Teachers
Trainer Led
Title II
Jefferson County Schools will provide time, training, technology, and resoureces to all elmentary teachers utilizing the Dibels assessment.
Title II Technology
In grades K-5 Dibels assessment shall be administered throughout the school year to guide instruction.
TECH/01: Provide 21st century hardware and a stable, state of the art 21st century infrastructure for the effective use of technology
Technology
Provide enhanced server connectivity across the county to allow for access to the latest software.
Install Interactive Whiteboards throughout the county schools for enhanced instruction with 21st century tool
Update computer labs at SJE and JHS
Provide an LCD projector for Professional Development Sessions
Purchase hardware/software required to fully implement student IEPs
Provide infrastructure network updates at Charles Town JHS
Provide 4 mobile presenters for Charles Town JHS
Provide 30 new workstations and 4 mobile presenters for Harpers Ferry MS
Provide 4 mobile presenters and new servedr for Jefferson 9th grade complex
Implement county WAN with server, Deep Freeze, content engine, etc.
Purchase 31 notebook computers, server, infrastructure updates for Jefferson County HS
Purchase 4 mobile presenters for Shepherdstown MS
Page 9 of 17 Federal Compliance/21st Century/Technology: Technology will support closing the achievement gap in literacy and numeracy by providing
essential 21st century workplace skills.
To maximize teacher and student use of technology by increasing the number of Windows XP computers for better access
to the Internet, WVEIS, etc. student achievement Measure Digital Divide Survey - currently 29% are Windows XP and
above. Goal is to have 100% of computers in the county Windows XP or better by 2010. As measured by: http://wvde.state.wv.us/data/digitaldivide/
Percentage
of XP
Actual Target
computers
2005-2006
48.5% 2006-2007 57.8% 2007-2008 60.3% 2008-2009 2009-2010 100%
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
Feb. 4&5 2009
School Technology
School Techs and
Administrators
Learning Community
Assorted
Compass
Teachers
Trainer
Dec. 17 2008
Techsteps
Administrators
Trainer
techSteps
Curriculum mapping
Trainer led
techSteps
teachers
techSteps
teachers
techSteps training days provided by state
teachers
techSteps training days provided by state
techSteps training days provided by state
techSteps training days provided by state
techSteps training days provided by state
techSteps training days provided by state
TECH/01: Provide 21st century hardware and a stable, state of the art 21st century infrastructure for the effective use of technology
Technology
Provide enhanced server connectivity across the county to allow for access to the latest software.
Install Interactive Tablets throughout the county schools for enhanced instruction with 21st century tool
Update computer labs at NJE and JHS
Provide an LCD projector for Professional Development Sessions
Purchase hardware/software required to fully implement student IEPs
Provide infrastructure network updates at Charles Town JHS
Provide 3 mobile presenters for each Middle School
Implement county WAN with server, Deep Freeze, content engine, etc.
TECH/02: Focus on 21st century technology tools and resources that improve achievement of all students, with a special emphasis on high need and low SES students.
Technology
Ensure all new computers are ordered with MS Office and are ready to run Compass Odyssey for software lessons that are aligned to the WV CSOs.
Use the Informal reading assessment with DIBELS to diagnose reading K-3
Install Numonics Whiteboard or Tablets, Projector, and Laptop kits into core classrooms.
Keyboarding skills will be taught in the middle schools
Teachers will use SchoolKit curriculum modules that align with the CSO's
Implement the use of Odyssey software at Charles Town Middle, Harpers Ferry Middle, Wildwood Middle, and Shepherdstown Middle
Begin installation of TechSteps at all K-8 schools with the goal of completing at least 1 lesson by years end
TECH/03: Ensure that the use of telecommunications and internal connections in the schools will enhance student learning.
Technology
Page 10 of 17 Provide all schools and related buildings with high speed internet data lines for realiable, easily accessible access to the Internet and WVEIS
Provide Cell Phones for teachers and administrators for enhanced safety and improved communication
Provide for use of E-mail in every school as well as with BlackBerry devices.
Provide local and long distance phone service to the school and supporting buildings using analog and PRI lines
Install new network hardware at all schools for improved network connectivity.
Provide a metro area network (MAN) that connects all schools together to Washington HS and then to the state network
TECH/04: Provide increased access for students and teachers to 21st century tools and resources
Technology
Install computers at several schools to create additional computer access.
Install new Computer lab at NJE and JHS.
Provide 10 new workstations for Blue Ridge ES, CW Shipley ES, North Jefferson ES, Page Jackson ES, Ranson ES, Shepherdstown ES, South Jefferson ES, T. A.
Lowery ES, and Wright Denney Intermediate School
TECH/05: Utilize innovative strategies for providing rigorous and specialized courses that may not be available without the use of 21st century tools and resources Technology
To provide distance learning online courses for students that need courses that may not be available to traditional face-to-face instruction
Provide students with access to WV Virtual schools
Provide Novanet at the 9-12 level for credit recovery
TECH/06: Promote parental involvement and improved collaboration with community/home through the user of 21st century tools and resources
Technology
After school hours technology software computer-based instruction, and GED education will be provided to parents
and community members
Install, support and maintain county wide web site with indivdual school and teacher web pages.
TECH/07: Provide professional development for using the telecommunications network for training teachers and administrators to improve the integration of 21st century tools and resources
Technology
An instuctional technology specialist coordinates teacher and administrator training on software, provide WVEIS support, and assist principal training
and support.
Provide Compass Odyssey professional development support for all schools that have implemented this browser based software; align lessons with
CSOs; use for formative assessment, etc.
Provide users with Techsteps training.
Provide Professional development oppurtunities for curriculum
TECH/08: Maintain and repair all 21st century tools and internal connections
Technology
Computer technicians repair,maintain, and install computer/network hardware
Create a system for reporting computer problems at the high schools that students in the A+ computer repair class can trouble shoot
Create reporting/tracking system for A+ class at the high schools to use in basic repair/troubleshooting of actual classroom computers.
Distribute Norton Anti-Virus and custom DeepFreeze images to school techs.
TECH/09: To collaborate with adult literacy providers to provide 21st century skills for community
Technology
Provide adult literacy classes using our ABE program
Page 11 of 17 Grade Quick program is used county wide as a gradebook. Through the use of Grade Quick, teachers assess student progress
immediately and can notify students and parents of poor performance; in addition, they can re-teach skills that are deficient. Other
programs are more grade level specific. For example, K-8 schools implement Compass Learning to provide a skills-based instruction for
students. Middle schools use Accelerated Reader in addition to Compass to monitor student progress and increase reading achievement.
Middle school students are taught keyboarding skills in a core rotation. High schools use Novanet curriculum modules that align with
WV content standards. In addition, technology supports writing across the curriculum through classroom use of computer labs for word
processing. Math skills on the secondary level are enhanced by the use of Geometry Sketchpad. Teachers across the system use the
I-Know web site to create formative assessments that benchmark various content standards assessed by the WESTEST. In addition to the
technology needs for the classroom students our county also provides community education classes software computer-based instruction,
and GED for adults in the evening hours. Three computer technicians provide hardware support for the county. An instuctional
technology specialist coordinates teacher training on software, provide WVEIS support, and assist principal training and support. The county and school technology plans provide a description of how the county and schools plan to allocate adequate resources to provide students with equitable access
to 21st century technology tools, including instructional offerings and appropriate curriculum, assessment and technology integration resources aligned to both the content
and rigor of state content standards as well as to learning skills and technology tools. The plans include the various technologies that enable and enhance the attainment of
21st century skills outcomes for all students. How we plan for technology in our county and schools is based upon the validation from research-based evaluation findings
from previous West Virginia-based evaluation projects.
In addition, through the technology planning process, the county and schools continue to study and include emerging technologies for application in a twenty-first century
learning environment. The purchase of technology through state contracts provides for uniformity in technological hardware and software standards and procedures. State provided anti-virus protection software helps to ensure network security and integrity. Expanded bandwidth, along with additional local, state and federal funding,
provide increased ability for the county to ensure that the capabilities and capacities of the technology infrastructure are adequate for acceptable performance of the
technology being implemented in the public schools. As an additional benefit, the county and schools enjoy the opportunity to purchase from state contracts that allow us
to be able to take advantage of appropriate bulk purchasing abilities and to purchase from competitively bid contracts.
An added benefit for our county and school data collection and reporting to the Department of Education and to the federal government is WVEIS, the state-provided
comprehensive statewide uniform integrated education management and information system. Also developed by WVEIS, the online county and school’s technology plan’s
structure allows flexibility to adjust the plan based on developing technology, federal and state requirements and changing local school and county needs. The online
county and school technology plans are developed in compliance with United States Department of Education regulations and Federal Communications Commission
requirements for federal E-rate discounts. The county and schools also continue to seek applicable federal government funds, philanthropic funds, and other partnership
funds (or any combination of these types of funds) to augment state appropriations and encourage the pursuit of funding through grants, gifts and donations.
Some technology initiatives in schools and counties may not be adequately addressed in the goals/objective/strategy section of the technology planning section. The
county and school narrative allow planning teams to structure a framework/narrative description to describe how the county and schools will allocate adequate resources to
provide students and teachers to twenty-first century technology tools.
Page 12 of 17 Schools and counties should analyze digital divide survey reports as a needs assessment for technology planning.
Digital Divide
Summarize concerns from the analysis of the survey.
Our county has 1/3 of all computers below Windows XP. We wish to improve this to 100% Windows XP or Greater before widespread adoption of Windows Vista. We also wish to provide a lower student to computer ratio with the
installation of wireless networks and COWS(Computer On Wheels) beginning at the secondary level and moving down to the Elementary level. With our second High School open we hope to reach a student to computer ratio of 4:1
as a county average.
Page 13 of 17 County E-Rate Compliance Questions
Acceptable Use Policy
Look at the information included in this section. Revise if any of the information listed is incorrect or needs to be updated.
1. Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
Yes No
2. If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
3. When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
12/18/2001 (mm/dd/yyyy)
4. Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
http://boe.jeff.k12.wv.us
Schools
Other
Buildings
Total
5. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have Dial Up
modem connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
6. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have 56K frame
relay connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
7. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have T-1 frame
relay connections to the Internet?
0
1
1
8. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have ATM T-1
Internet connections?
0
0
0
9. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have cable
modem connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
10. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have DSL
connections to the Internet?
0
1
1
11. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have 10 Mb
connections to the Internet?
14
3
17
12. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have 45 Mb
connections to the Internet?
1
0
1
13. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have 100 Mb
connections to the Internet?
1
0
1
14. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have 1 Gb
connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
15. Please identify for E-Rate requirements the number of schools and other buildings in your county that have more
than 1 Gb connections to the Internet?
0
0
0
16. Please identify for E-Rate requirements any other configurations that may exist for schools and other buildings
connecting to the Internet?
(Please only answer this question if your school or other building connections do not apply
to any of the questions above. This question allows for emerging technologies that may not be in place when the survey
was written. Most counties should leave this question blank.)
Page 14 of 17 Technology Planning Budget
Funding
HardwareSoftware Infrastructure Maintenance Prof.
Salaries Benefits Stipends SuppliesOther TOTALS
Source
Development
TFS 137560 elementary
TFS-secondary 137560 TI
117909 Local share
56263
EETT
0
County/school 35000
Grants
Title I
SpEd
Other
8283
Other
Other
TOTALS
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2009 Cellular Annual
Disc% Commit
42,528.00
131,400.00 0.00 0.00 1,068.00 7,140.00 0.00 134,861.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 316,997.36 Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Voice/Long Distance WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals County Match
22,965.12
19,562.88
70,956.00
60,444.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
576.72
491.28
3,855.60
3,284.40
0.00
0.00
72,825.13
62,036.23
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
171,178.57
145,818.79
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2009 State Totals - TFS/Elementary 0.00
0.00
0.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2009 State Totals - TFS/Secondary 0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2008 Cellular Annual
Disc% Commit
42,528.00
131,400.00 0.00 0.00 1,068.00 7,140.00 0.00 134,861.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 316,997.36 Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Voice/Long Distance WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals County Match
22,965.12
19,562.88
70,956.00
60,444.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
576.72
491.28
3,855.60
3,284.40
0.00
0.00
72,825.13
62,036.23
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
171,178.57
145,818.79
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2008 State Totals - TFS/Elementary 0.00
0.00
0.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2008 State Totals - TFS/Secondary 0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2007 Bundled Voice/Long Distance Annual
0.00
Page 15 of 17 Disc% Commit
0.00
County Match
0.00
Cellular 33,528.00
142,440.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,160.00 0.00 238,247.00 0.00 0.00 421,376.00 Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 2007 State Totals - Elemenary TFS 0.00
State Totals - TFS/Elementary 0.00
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application 2007 State Totals - TFS/Secondary 0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2006 Cellular Annual
96,720.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,183.68 0.00 141,297.60 0.00 0.00 275,266.08 Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice WAN Web Hosting E-rate Totals 15,758.16
75,493.20
66,946.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
3,795.01
3,365.39
0.00
0.00
126,271.23
111,976.37
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
223,329.28
198,046.72
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Disc% Commit
27,064.80
Data Lines 17,769.84
County Match
15,156.29
11,908.51
54,163.20
42,556.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,702.86
4,480.82
0.00
0.00
79,126.66
62,170.94
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
154,149.01
121,117.07
State Basic Skills E-rate Application 2006 State Totals - BS/CE 0.00
0.00
0.00
State SUCCESS E-rate Application 2006 State Totals - SUCCESS 0.00
0.00
0.00
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds 2005 Cellular Annual
Disc% Commit
47,995.20
93,390.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42,000.00 0.00 142,460.76 0.00 325,845.96 Data Lines Internal Conn Maint Internal Connections Internet Access Long Distance Paging Voice Web Hosting E-rate Totals County Match
26,397.36
21,597.84
51,364.50
42,025.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
23,100.00
18,900.00
0.00
0.00
78,353.42
64,107.34
0.00
0.00
179,215.28
146,630.68
State Basic Skills E-rate Application 2005 State Totals - BS/CE 0.00
0.00
0.00
State SUCCESS E-rate Application 2005 State Totals - SUCCESS 0.00
0.00
0.00
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