MCDOWELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
30 CENTRAL AVENUE
WELCH WV 24801
Technology Plan 2008-2010
E-rate funding years 2008-2010
Technology Plan
Technology Plan submitted: September 30, 2008
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Planning Committee
Name
Title
Representation
Amanda Farmer
Technology Integration Specialist
*Technology
April Hedinger
Literacy Coordinator
*Title I
Barbara Miller
Director
*Administration
Bonita Miano
Coordinator of Adult and Student Services *Title IV
Brenda Boyd
Title I Coordinator
*Title I
Brenda Goodson
Parent
*Parent
Carolyn Falin
Assistant Superintendent
*Title II *Title III *Title V *RLIS *Technology *Administration
Christopher Hardy Student
*Student
Clinton Henry
Special Education Director
*Special Education
David Falin
Vice President MCNB Banks
*Business Community
Diana Nash
Special Education Evaluator
*Special Education
James Copolo
Title I Director
*Title I
Marlene Addair
School Improvement Facilitator
*Teacher
Mary Perdue
School Improvement Facilitator
*Teacher
Peggy Freeman
Assistant Superintendent
*Administration
Suzette Cook
Superintendent
*Administration
Describe how parents, community and other appropriate stakeholder members are involved in the development and/or revision of the plan.
The committee for McDowell County's Five Year Strategic Plan met to review and write the components of the plan on a regular basis. The committee reviewed each section and made revisions as needed.
The Parent Involvement Policy was reviewed and revised by a team of parents representing the seven Title I schools. A parent was also an integral part of reviewing and planning for the other portions of the
Five Year Strategic Plan. The team consisted of teachers, administrators, one parent, one community member, one principal, Federal Program Directors, Title I Director, Title I Specialists, and both assistant
superintendents. Agendas and sign-in sheets are on file for all meetings.
The team will review and evaluate progress towards strategic plan goals, objectives, and actions on a regular basis during scheduled prinipal meetings (monthly) and county meetings (twice a month).
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Core Beliefs
1. Each individual can learn and must have access to rigorous and unlimited curricula. Through a combined effort of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support personnel our
students will reach their academic potential. High expectations, challenging standards, and a safe and orderly environment promote continuous improvement and high achievement. Diversity
and cultural differences of individuals, ideas, talents, and learning styles must be respected.
2. Through a combined effort of students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support personnel, our students will reach their academic potential.
3. High expectations, challenging standards, and a safe and orderly environment promote continuous improvement and high achievement.
4. Diversity and cultural differences of individuals, ideas, talents, and learning styles must be respected.
Mission Statement The mission of McDowell County Schools is to facilitate the intellectual, social, and emotional development of each student to achieve his/her maximum potential through
excellence in 21st Century teaching and learning.
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Data Analysis
ANALYSIS OF EXTERNAL TREND DATA
Enrollment Trends: McDowell County Schools continues to lose students annually. The declining population is making it difficult to provide rich curricular offerings in the secondary schools and it
also makes it difficult to prevent having split-grade classrooms in some of the elementary schools.
Pride Survey: Pride Survey was administered for the first time in two years to all students in McDowell County grades 6-12. Total numbers of students surveyed were 1,050 compared to 1,554 in
2005. Comparing data from 2005 to 2008 surveys showed over all the steady decline in tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use among our students. We saw a 10% (70.9-05 to 80.2-08) increase in the
number of students who perceive that their parents feel it is wrong for them to use tobacco, alcohol or marijuana. Data also showed less students were using alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana while in
school compared to at home, car, friend’s house, and week-end. There was an increase from 05 to 08 with the number of students who responded as never or seldom feeling safe in certain school
locations (bathroom, playground, and parking lot).
Youth Risk Behavior Survey: The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS-M) was completed by 1,605 students in 33 public middle schools in West Virginia during the spring of 2007. The school response rate was 94%, the student
response rate was 80%, and the overall response rate was 75%. The results are representative of all students in grades6-8. This survey also showed a decline in tobacco and alcohol use by middle school students since 2001 with the
exception of an increase with use of cocaine, students who smoke 10 cigarettes per day and daily cigarette smoke per month. A total of 1,393 students in grades 9 through 12 participated in this voluntary and anonymous survey,
indicative of a 77% student response rate. The overall response rate was 75%. The 97% participation rates from individual schools along with the high levels of student response rates allow survey results to be generalized to all public
high school students across WV. An increase was shown in smokeless tobacco use, students who sniffed glue, breathed the contents of aerosol spray cans, or inhaled any paints or sprays to get high one or more time during their life
increased significantly, binge drinking and use of marijuana.
STUDENT ACHIEVMENT DATA
NCLB Reports: Nine of the eleven McDowell County Schools made AYP in the area of assessment data. The two schools not making AYP were: Sandy River Middle School and Mount View High School.
Sandy River - Reading: Low SES subgroup
Mount View High School - Math: Black subgroup; Math: Special Education subgroup; and Reading: White subgroup;
WESTEST TREND DATA:
McDowell County Schools 2005-2008 WESTEST DATA
Ethnic
Mathematics
2005
Made
Assessment
AYP
All Elem.
All Mid.
All Sec.
2006
2007
Assessment
Made
AYP
Reading
2005
2008
Assessment
Made
AYP
Assessment
Made
AYP
2007
2006
Assessment
Made
AYP
Assessment
Made
AYP
2008
Assessment
Made
AYP
Assessment
Made
AYP
73
53.8
50.3
78.6
60.8
58.8
80
60.8 NO
65.6
74.4
57.7 NO
60.1 C
67.9
63.7 NO
67
71.5
64.6 NO
72
76
70
59.9
White
Elem
73
79.6
79.8
74.9
68.4
72.7
76.4
White
Mid.
55.3
62.4
60.9 NO
58.1 NO
65.1 NO
65.6 NO
69.7
63.9 NO
White Sec.
52.2
61.5
65.8
61.8 C
68.2
73.1
60.5
63.6 NO
72
72.2
81.5
71.3 V
62
63.3
72.8
75 C
Black
Elem
Black Mid
38.1 NO
Black Sec NA
46.9
NA
NA
NA
NA
SE Elem
SE Mid
SE Sec
37.4 NO
20.2 NO
21.9
47.5
26.6 NO
15.2 NO
SES Elem
71.6
77.3
SES Mid
SES Sec
50.7
42.1
58.3
55.7
47.6 NO
51.9 NO
53.4
27.3 NO
NA
56.1
NA
17.8 NO
18.8 NO
23.3
23.8 NO
23.3 NO
25.8 NO
78.3
71.5 V
65.4
56.7 NO
58.9
54.9 NO
58.2 NO
60.6 NO
59.7
73.1
C
NA
NA
48.2 NO
27.6 NO
24.2 NO
NA
NA
73.3 C
63.9 NO
63.1 NO
60.6 H
26.1 NO
18.2 NO
30.6 NO
16.3 NO
22.6 H
69.6
73.4
70.9 C
62.3 NO
69.3
67.8
54 NO
62 NO
59.7 NO
NA
Yellow: Drop in scores
Green: Did not make AYP
WESTEST Confidential Summary Report: The percent of students in the special education subgroup that is at or above mastery in mathematics is significantly lower than all other subgroups across grade levels 4 - 10. In reading
the percent of students in the special education subgroup is significantly lower across all grade levels. The black subgroup scored higher than the county in grades 5-7 in mathematics and at 4th grade in reading/language arts.
WESTEST Confidential Item Analysis Summary:
WESTEST Analysis Summary Concerns
(Mathematics)
3rd: Read decimals to tenths, subtraction/whole numbers, word problem/subtraction, word problem/addition, geometric pattern, describe lines, id right/obtuse angles, id flip/slide/turn, point location/grid, measurement
conversions, determine probablility
4th: Add fractions/using models,
5th: order fractions, solve word problems, construct 3-d figure, identify rotation, measurement/scale drawings
6th: integers on a number line, solve word problem/money, order of operations, Identify pattern, evaluate equation, plot points in four quadrants, determine perimeter, scale drawing, interpret data in a chart, interpret chart, probability
as a fraction
7th: Determine absolute value, word problem/percents, estimation strategies, Find LCM, problem solve/proportion, func, table/graph equation, determine slope/graph, solve word problem, compare/measure angle,
sum/measure/interior angle, scale/use ratio to solve, apply formula/plane figure, problem solve w/formula, determine volume, determine probability, box & whisker/interpret data, find unknown/mean,
8th: estimation with decimals, Solve fraction problems, 2 step linear equation, ratio to solve problems, subtract polynomials, apply algebraic equations, algebraic expressions, complete pattern, determine slope of line, classify
polyhedrons, coordinate geo/similar fig., scale models, use scale models, determine volume, solve application problems, determine probability, interpret graph, drw inferences from graph
10th: Determine percents, use properties of numbers, apply scientific notation, solve/graph inequality, solve literal equations, algebraic expression, simplify algebraic expression, analyze data from pattern, determine slope of line,
graph linear equation, angle relationships, similar figures, apply Pythagorean Theorem, missing measure/angles, apply formula for volume, calculate percents
WESTEST Confidential Roster Report: WESTEST data for 2007 indicate the following:
Mathematics -3rd grade - strong in algebra; weakness in data analysis and probability
Mathematics - 4th grade - strong in geometry; weakness in data analysis and probability
Mathematics - 5th grade - strong in geometry; weakness in data analysis and probability
Mathematics - 6th grade - strong in geometry; weakness in numer and operations
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Mathematics - 7th grade - releative strength in algebra; relative weakness in measurement
Mathematics - 8th grade - relative strength in geometry; relative weakness in data analysis and probability
Mathematics - 10th grade - relative strength in geometry; relative weakness in measurement
READING-WESTEST Analysis Summary Concerns:
3rd Grade: Vocabulary-context, comprehension-draw conclusions, literary text-idiom, meaning clues-predict, purpose for reading.
Writing: Supporting sentences, spelling, written composition, punctuation composition.
4th Grade: Comprehension-story elements, metaphor, meaning clues.
Writing: Topic sentences, research topics, sentence combining.
5th Grade: Inferences-poetry, prefixes-suffixes.
Writing: Supporting sentences, inference-poetry, relevant details, paragraph organization.
6th Grade: Comprehension-draw conclusions, transitional words, analyze text, main idea, tone, figurative language-metaphor & simile.
Writing: Run-on sentence, punctuate, verb tense, combining verbs, sentence combining, reference skills.
7th Grade: Comprehension-inference, comprehension-supporting details, comprehension-cause and effect, author’s purpose, poem-mood.
Writing: Supporting sentences, supporting details, paragraph organization, pronouns, sentence combining, punctuation.
8th Grade: Comprehension strategies, comprehension-making judgements, comprehension-draw conclusions, author’s purpose, figurative language-metaphor, vocabulary-root words.
Writing: Editing strategies, verb tense, sentence construction.
10th Grade: Vocabulary-context clues, form conclusions, figurative language-simile, figurative language-metaphor, literary devices.
Writing: Paragraph organization, relevant details, parenthetical expression, verb tense-pronouns.
WESTEST Confidential Roster Report: WESTEST DATA for 2007-2008 indicate the following:
Reading-3rd Grade- Lowest - Literary text , Highest- Graphic interpretation
Reading-4th Grade- Lowest-Metaphor, Highest- Vocabulary-Multiple meaning
Reading-5th Grade-Lowest-Inferences-poetry, Highest-Comprehension-Drawing conclusions
Reading-6th Grade-Lowest-Comprehension-Draw Conclusions, Highest-Supporting details
Reading-7th Grade-Lowest-Comprehension-Inference, Highest-Verb tense
Reading-8th Grade-Lowest-Comprehension strategies, Highest-Comprehension-Analyze
Reading-10th Grade-Lowest-Vocabulary-Context clues, Highest-Story elements
WV Writing Assessment: 4th Grade: Countywide - 67% at or above mastery - which is an increase over the 2006 scores of 60% at or above mastery; however, below the state average of 70%. Five of the eight elementary schools
surpassed the state average Bradshaw, Fall River, Iaeger, Kimball, and Welch.
7th Grade: Countywide - 47% at or above mastery - which is a decrease from the 2006 scores of 54% at or above mastery; also, below the state average of 76%. One of the four schools surpassed the state average - War Elementary.
10th Grade: Countywide - 78% at or above mastery - which is an increase from the 2006 scores of 66% at or above mastery; but, below the state average of 87%. One of the schools surpassed the state average - Big Creek High
School.
SAT/ACT Results: McDowell County continues to score below the State Average on the 2008 ACT in every subtest. Average ACT Scores in English is 18.1, while State score is 20.8; average score in Mathematics is 17.2, while
State score is 19.6; average score for Reading is 19.5, while State score is 21.4; average score for Science is 18.4, while State score is 20.5; and average Composite Score is 18.4, while State Composite score is 20.7. College
readiness benchmark scores indicate out of 124 students tested in McDowell County, 57% met readiness benchmarks in English, while 72% met readiness benchmarks in the State; 14% met readiness benchmarks in Mathematics, while
31% met readiness benchmarks in the State; 36% met readiness benchmarks in Reading, while 52% met readiness benchmarks in the State; 7% met readiness benchmarks in Science, while 23% met readiness benchmarks in the state;
those students in the county meeting readiness benchmarks in all four areas is 3%, while the State had 16% meeting all four readiness benchmarks. 4% of McDowell County 11th graders took the PSAT, while 19.5% of State
11th graders participated. No McDowell County students participated in the SAT during the 2007-2008 school term.
ACT Explore - Grade 8 Middle School: On the 2007 ACT EXPLORE, McDowell County Schools compare to West Virginia data as follows:
English: McDowell - 48.83; WV - 58.66
Mathematics: McDowell - 46.75; WV - 54.5
Reading: McDowell - 46.33; WV - 55.66
Science: McDowell - 46.33; WV - 53.66
Composite: McDowell - 47.06; WV - 56.12
Subjects moving toward meeting the state average are Math and Science. Areas needing improvement are Reading and English.
ACT Plan: McDowell County Schools' 2007 ACT PLAN scores compare to West Virginia state averages as follows:
English: McDowell - 13.8; WV - 16.9
Mathematics: McDowell - 14.5; WV - 17.4
Reading: McDowell - 14.2; WV - 16.9
Science: McDowell - 15.9; WV - 18.2
Composite: McDowell - 14.7; WV - 17.5
The ACT Plan needs much improvement for McDowell County 10th graders. English is 3.1% behind the state average; Mathematics is 2.9% behind the state average; Reading is 2.7% behind the state average; Science is 2.3%
behind the state average. The composite score is 2.8% behind the state average.
AP Testing Report/AP Rate: The AP Testing Report indicates that 1.3% of McDowell County 10th graders took an AP Exam, while 1.2% of State 10th graders took an exam. 8.4% of McDowell County 11th graders took an
AP Exam, while 10.6% of State 11th graders took an exam. 14.6% of McDowell County 12th graders took an AP Exam, while 15.4% of state 12th graders took an exam. Although the AP Rate in the county has increased, we are still
a small percentage below the state rate. Passage rate for McDowell County students was 8.7% in 2005, 5.9% in 2006, and 7.5% in 2007.
End of Course Testing Report for Career and Technical Education: A data review for the 2007-2008 school term indicates the following concerning End-of-course exams for students in McDowell County Schools:
All areas tested were at or above the state average score, and met standards for each assessment with the exception of Suspension and Steering Diagnosis. Suspension and Steering Diagnosis scored 7.69%, while the state average was
65.74%. 10th and 11th grade students at the McDowell County Career and Technology Center only failed one of thirty-five course assessments given. The county and school has greatly improved in the area of end of course
testing.
Informal Reading Assessment: McDowell County Schools is using the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) for the informal reading assessment for grades K-3. For the 2007-2008 school term, data indicated
that students beginning to end benchmark increased by 6%.
Informal Math Assessment: McDowell County Schools adopted a new standards-based mathematics program for the 2005-2006 school year. With this adoption the county received a waiver to administer the informal assessments
that are part of the adopted math series rather than the Informal Math Assessment. These assessments have been fully aligned with the WV CSOs. Benchmarks have been developed at each grade level.
The following represents the 06-07 data:
Grade
Percent Meeting Benchmark
K
84.4%
1st
74.63%
2nd
50.17%
3rd
53.36%
4th
52.54%
5th
37.77%
This second year data reveals weaknesses particularly in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. However, all WESTEST scores for the 06-07 school year indicated improved mathematics achievement.
The following represents the 07-08 data:
Grade:
% meeting benchmark:
K
80%
1
81%
2
65%
3
59%
4
52%
5
58%
Trend data shows improvement in all grades except K and 4. Kindergarten implemented the 3rd edition of Everyday Mathematics with more rigorous standards for meeting benchmark. The School Improvement Facilitators
will continue to lead school learning communities to further assist teachers with on-going, formative assessment.
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Formative and Benchmark Assessments: McDowell County will be implementing the Acquity Assessment system for benchmark testing during the 08-09 school year.
OTHER STUDENT OUTCOME DATA
Attendance Rates: All elementary and middle schools met the AYP standard for 2007 - 2008 for attendance
Discipline Referral Report: The county enrollment for the 07/08school year is 3778 students. Discipline Referral Report gathered from RESA 1 showed the following discipline
violations/actions for the 07/08 school year;
Actions Taken
Code
A16
EXC
EXP
ISS
OSS
Description
ALT LEARNING CTR
EXCLUSION FROM
CLASSROOM
EXPULSION
IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
OUT OF SCHOOL
SUSPENSION
2006-07
6
2007-08
552
53
1
44
2
185
1055
589
Offences
Code
CP2
C01
CP3
C02
XBT
F01
CHB
CHR
CP1
SA1
WD1
OK1
ST1
SD1
WK1
SD4
SM1
MD2
SA2
SD9
SD2
ST2
Description
ASSAULT AGAINST SCH EML
VERB
ASSAULT AGAINST STU. (VER)
BATTERY AGAINST SCH EMPL
BATTERY AGAINST STU.(PHY)
BOMB THREAT
DISOBEYING CLASS RULES
HARASSMENT/BULLYING/INTIM
HARR.
RACE/RELIG./ETHNIC/SEX
PHYSICAL FIGHT
POS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
POS AND/OR USE OF DAN WEP
POS KNIFE/LIKE IMPL 3.5 IN
POS OF TOBACCO
POSESS. OF ILLEGAL
DRUG/SUBST
POSS.AND/USE KNIFE/KNIFE
LIKE
SALE OF ILLEGAL DRUG/SUBST
SIMPLE POS MARIJUANA
UNAUTH POS OF OTC MED
USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
USE OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE
USE OF ILLEGAL DRUG/SUBST
USE OF TOBACCO
2006-07
2007-08
10
12
2
20
6
2410
48
6
1588
43
12
539
2
2
1
20
177
1
3
19
6
4
2
2
1
3
0
1
35
6
2
1
7
18
Comparing the Discipline Report of 06/07 to 07/08 showed a decline of 466 fewer out-of-school-suspensions. There were 177 physical fights in 07/08 compared to 539 in 06/07. Tobacco use dropped
by more than 50% from 35 to 18. Report showed a decrease in Out of School Suspensions from 1055 to 589. However, reported use of illegal drugs/substances increased from 1 to 7.
Dropout/Graduation Rates: Graduation rates for all three high schools met AYP for graduation for 2008. The county average of 81.8% is an improvement over the 2007 rate.
College Enrollment Rate: The latest available data is based upon Fall 2004 college and university enrollments. At that time, the West Virginia college going rate was 53.3%, while McDowell County's rate is 37%. Programs have
been implemented to increase the college going rate, i.e. College Summit, Gear Up.
College Developmental Course Rate: The percentage of West Virginia students enrolled in developmental courses was 35%, according to a report based upon Fall 2003 data. At nearly twice the state rate, 64% of McDowell County
students were enrolled in developmental courses.
Results of Nationally Recognized Physical Fitness Test: 78% of the high school students passed the PPFT. 63% of the middle school students passed the PPFT. 55% of the elementary school students passed the PPFT. There was no
data collection required for the 2005-2006 school term. The Fitnessgram will be used for the 2006-2007 school term.
CIFMP Self Assessment: The CIFMP Self-Assessment for McDowell County Schools indicated 'Needs Improvement' in 6 categories and noncompliant in 3 categories:
Needs Improvement:
1.7 The graduation rate of students with disabilities, graduating with a standard diploma, is comparable to the graduation
rate for all students.
1.8 Dropout rates for students with disabilities are comparable to those for all
students.
1.12 Students with disabilities make continuous progress within the state's system for educational accountability (meeting
AYP).
1.14 Students with disabilities will participate in the general curriculum in integrated settings to the maximum extent
appropriate.
1.15 Removal from the general education environment occurs only when the nature or severity of the disability is such that
education in general classes cannot be achieved satisfactory.
1.16 Students ages 3-5 receive services to the maximum extent appropriate in early childhood settings.
Noncompliant:
1.10 The district implements the required procedures when a student with a disability is removed from school for
disciplinary reasons beyond ten cumulative days and the removal does not constitute a change in placement.
1.11 The district implements the required procedures when a student with a disability is removed from school for
disciplinary reasons and the removal constitutes a change of placement.
3.3 It is the responsibility of each public agency to collect and maintain current and accurate student data, which verifies
the delivery of a free appropriate public education and report data as required.
Special Education Data Profiles: McDowell County Schools had a slightly higher percentage of Students with Disabilities than the state percentage: McDowell County - 17.5%; WV - 17.44% in 2006 but the gap has closed for 2007:
McDowell County -16.94 %; WV -16.99 %.
There remains a wide variance between McDowell County Schools' data and WV data in terms of 'Educational Environment' but the gap has continued to close during the past year.
General Ed. Full time: county - 46.30%; state - 66.56%
General Ed. Part time: county - 38.05%; state - 22.61%
Class: county - 11.45%; state - 7.78%
Special Ed. Outside School Environment: county - 4.21%; state - 1.09%
Special Ed. Separate
This data appears to indicate that a lower percentage of McDowell County Schools' students with disabilities are being served within the general education classroom setting than in the remaining areas of WV. However, McDowell
County has provided professional development in the area of Inclusion during the 2007-2008 school term and plans to continue to work in this area.
The percentage of Students with Disabilities scoring at proficient in all grades in mathematics increased from 29.55% in 2006 to 38.71% in 2007 and in reading decreased from 23.45% in 2006 to 22.93% in 2007. The percentage of
Students with Disabilities proficient in elementary mathematics increased from 47.5% in 2006 to 53.4% in 2007, in elementary reading increased from 23.8% in 2006 to 26.1% in 2007, in middle school mathematics increased from
26.6% in 2006 to 27.3% in 2007 and in middle school reading decreased from 23.3% in 2006 to 18.2% in 2007. Professional development was conducted during the 2007-08 school year in the area of Reading and will be addressed
this year also.
District assessment data for grade 10 indicates a decrease from 24.28% in 2006 to 18.75% proficient for 2007 in reading and an increase from 14.28% in 2006 to 39.58% proficient for 2007 in mathematics.
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McDowell County was above the state average by more than 10% in Early Childhood Settings (ages 3-5) with IEPs served in regular early childhood settings.
ANALYSIS OF CULTURE, CONDITIONS, AND PRACTICES
Digital Divide Reports:
Areas of Concern:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Additional professional development days are needed to ensure 21st century teaching and learning skills.
Funds are not available for replacement parts such as keyboards, mice, batteries, etc.
Service interruptions at Fall River Elementary Schools need to be eliminated in order to provide equitable access.
Our buildings are not equipped to handle the new tech tools such as electrical, furniture, etc.
There are no full-time school-based technology support technicians to maintain and repair all computer equipment and internal connections.
OEPA Reports:
McDowell County Schools was brought under state control in November 2001. Follow-up visits by OEPA were conducted from October 2005 through January 2006.
All areas related to curriculum and instruction cited during the 2001 visit were found to now be in compliance. Remaining issues to be resolved were mainly due to facilities.
The following summary statement was included in the March 2006 OEPA report:
"McDowell County continues to downsize in terms of students, personnel, and schools. Student enrollment was down by 113 students from 2004-05 to 2005-06. The latest computations showed that the county is over formula by
15.9 professionals and 58.4 service personnel. Situations resulting from the county being over formula wil likely occur until the ambitious school construction and consolidation program is completed. In the interim period, the
county continues to close schools due to flooding and other conditions to cause the system to operate more efficiently. All the closings and relocations of schools and students appear to be in the best interest of students and the
services they are provided. Completion of the current building program will replace the very poorest of facilities at War Elementary, Big Creek High, Iaeger High, and Bradshaw Elementary. Earlier closure of Switchback
Elemetnary, Northfork Elementary, Panther Elementary, Gary Elementary, Bartley Elementary, and Welch Middle has not only increased efficiencies, but placed students in better learning environments."
Monitoring Reports (Special Education and NCLB):
Special Education—
McDowell County received some recommendations during the November 2007 and December 2007 NCLB consolidated monitoring visit. These include additional training to be provided to staff in four areas: 1) the
definition and identification of homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act, 2) their responsibilities for monitoring the progress for students on their case-management list, 3) the current eligibility categories and their criteria and
the use of "people first" language, and 4) the understanding of the 3-Tiered reading instruction model. Several of these recommendations have been addressed through inservices provided in the winter and spring of 2008. The Special
Education staff will continue to address these recommendations as indicated with the goals and action steps of this plan.
NCLB—
McDowell County was given several commendations during the November 2007 NCLB consolidated monitoring visit. These included the leadership by Central Office staff in coordinating programs and funding to support
student needs and to effectively implement NCLB and the 21st Century Learning initiative; the electronic data collection method for tracking high-quality professional development; on-going, sustained, professional development
including the effective coaching model provided by the School Improvement Facilitators; the “Parents Reading in Schools Monthly” program; the efficient means of providing pertinent information to parents via the County
Handbook; and excellent collaboration with other agencies. McDowell County will continue to meet these recommendations as evidenced within the goals and action steps of this plan.
McDowell County also received several recommendations. These include the time used by the Early Literacy Facilitators on administrative and clerical tasks, the limited staff development/training in the definition and
identification of homeless under the McKinney Vento program, and the fact that 100% of core classes are not taught by highly qualified teachers. Also, recommendations for every elementary school included providing training to
support the implementation of tiered instruction and utilizing and “in-class” model for Tier I instruction. Several of these recommendations were addressed during the winter and spring of the 08 school year. They will continue to
be addressed as evidenced within the goals and action steps of this plan.
High Schools that Work Annual Report:
The High Schools That Work Assessment for 2007 has revealed the following: McDowell County Reading 237, WV 250; County Mathematics 232, WV 251; County Science 227, WV 250; County Readiness Goals in Reading 36%,
WV 56%; County Readiness Goals in Mathematics 32%, WV 53%; County Readiness Goals in Science 26%, WV 51%. The following steps were recommended for action in the High Schools that Work Annual Report: 1)To continue
to create a climate of high expectations while providing a challenging program of study that prepares students for both postsecondary education and/or the workforce without the need for remediation 2)Create a structure that allows
teachers to collaborate and work together 3)Develop a guidance and advisement process that makes parents partners in helping students plan and complete a challenging program of study 4)To provide work-based learning
opportunities for all students.
Highly Qualified Personnel Report:
According to the latest available data (2005-2006), McDowell County had 14.10% of its classes listed as being taught by teachers who are 'Not Highly Qualified'. This is the eighth highest rate in the state.
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
The OEPA Checklist indicates two (2) ‘no’ responses: AYP Assessment Standard and Facilities.
A major proportion of McDowell County Schools’ Strategic Plan is devoted to improving student achievement. Goals/Objectives/Activities were written addressing each subgroup that did not
make standards in each subject.
The condition of facilities has long been an issue for McDowell County Schools. The Army Corp of Engineers and the West Virginia School Building Authority are jointly funding a four (4)
building project. One of the buildings, Southside K-8, opened April 2008. Two of the buildings are currently under construction and one more is on the ‘drawing board.’
Prioritized Strategic Issues
McDowell County Priorities:
1. Meet or exceed AYP assessment standards through 21st Century teaching and learning in Reading/English language Arts and Mathematics in all subgroups
2. Meet or exceed 80 percent graduation rate for secondary schools or show improvement
3. Meet or exceed 90 percent attendance rate for elementary and middle schools or show improvement
4. Increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality by increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms and increasing the number of highly
qualified principals and assistant principals in schools
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Federal Compliance Technology: To improve student achievement through increased access to 21st century teaching and learning
Maintain, upgrade, and replace technologies in order to increase student achievement (based on operating systems/WinXP or above).
* Chart represents administrative, non-instructional, and student computers:
School
Name
% Windows XP
2007-2008
% Windows XP
2008-2009
% Windows Vista
2007-2008
Anawalt
68
0
Bradshaw
59.4
0
Fall River
67.1
0
Iaeger Elem 55.2
0
Kimball
73.8
0
Southside
95.8
(War) 84.8(Berwind)
0
Welch
78.3
0
Sandy River 43.1
.8
Big Creek
59.4
0
Iaeger High
63.6
0
Mt. View
81.0
.6
CTC
73.5
4.8
County
69.4
.6
% Windows Vista
2008-2009
http://wvde.state.wv.us/data/digitaldivide/
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
Funding Source
June 16th- 18th, 2008
Intel Teach the Future Course
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
July 2008
Special Education Teacher Leadership Academy
Title II
WVDE Academy
Title II
WVDE Academy
3 Special Educators
(Coaching, Learning Community, or
Trainer Led)
County TIS
August 2008
Teacher Leadership Academy
9 Educators
County TIS
Monthly
System Operators Trainings
System Operators
Title II
Trainer Led, Collaboration
Monthly
Teacher Leadership Team Webinars/Trainings
Teacher Leadership Team
Title II
Webinars, Trainer Led,
Meetings
August 4th - 8th, 2008
McDowell County 21st Century Learning Expo
K-12 Teachers and Administrators
Title I, Special Education, and Title
II
Trainer Led, County Team
Meetings
September 4th, 2008
MClass Math Training
16 Title I Teachers
Title I
Trainer Led
September 11, 12, 22, and
23, 2008
Intel Essentials Master Training
County TIS
Title II
Trainer Led, Online
Communication
September 15, 2008
techSteps Curriculum Mapping
Grade level teams
Title II
Learning Community
September 8, 2008
Responder Training
Title I Teachers
NA
Trainer led
October 2, 2008
techSteps Leadership Training
K-8 Principals
Title II
Trainer led
October 3, 2008
techSteps Training
K-8 General Ed Teachers
NA
Trainer led
School System Leadership Seminars
County Leadership Team
Title II
WVDE Seminars
October 6, 2008
Teach 21website & resources
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
October 11, 2008
Thinkfinity Training
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
Thinkfinity Training
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
October 2008
Basic Windows Workshop
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
October 2008
Troubleshooting and Reporting
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
October 2008
Wana Wiki?
Early Literacy Facilitators
Title I
Trainer Led
October & November 2008
21st Century Learning & Unpacking the new CSOs Tech
SRMS Teachers
Standards
EETT
Trainer Led
November 2008
Acuity Benchmark Assements
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
October 24, 2008
I Can Do It! VISTA and Office 07
Secretaries
Food Service
Trainer Led
October 2008
March 2009
November 2008
December 2008
February 2009
March 2009
January 2009
Intel Essentials Course
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
November 2008
Numonics Board Training
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led/ Webinar
November 2008
Using Student Responders
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
November 2008
CPS Chalkboards
20 K-12 Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
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November and December
2008
Intel Essentials
SMRS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
December 2008
Acuity - 21st Century Assessments
Classroom Teachers
Title II
Trainer Led
December 2008
Online Assessments
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
December 2008
Copyright and Acceptable Use in the Classroom
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
December 2008
Web Page Maintence and Design
SRMS Teachers
EETT
Trainer Led
January 2009
Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and More Book Study
SMRS Teachers
EETT
Learning Commuity
November - January 2009
Buck Institute - Problem Based Learning Book Study
Teacher Leadership Team
Title II
Book Study
TECH 01: The county will budget for and use the technology equipment/ infrastructure that supports the acquisition of twenty-first century
skills
Technology
1. Leverage erate funding to maximize funding for infrastructure/internal connections
2. Leverage erate funding for internal connections for the new Bradshaw Elementary School (opening Fall 2009) and a new McDowell County High School that will merge existing Big Creek
High School and Iaeger High School (opening Fall 2010).
3. To provide access to the Internet and WVEIS
4. Departments will blend funds to purchase additional hardware and software to increase academic acheivement and access
5. County Technology Integration Specialist will collaborate with with all parties (Special Education, Title I, Textbook Adoption Committees, and etc.) pertaining to the purchasing of all
technology hardware and software for all schools.
6. Explore web-portal software that will provide communication with parents, online grading, and web-page design for schools and classrooms.
7. Purchase technology equipment that will develop 21st century content knowledge and skills using TFS/TI monies:
Anawalt Elementary
4 Workstations w/Monitors
21 Multimedia Speakers
1 Digital Camera
8 USB Flash Drives
2 CPS Interactive Chalkboards
Big Creek High School
1 Mobile Laptop Cart (15 Notebook Computers)
1 LCD Digital Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
1 CPS Interactive Chalkboard
Bradshaw Elementary
16 Workstations w/Monitors
1 Laptop
1 LCD Digital Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
Fall River Elementary
20 Workstations w/Monitors
1 Mounted Smartboard w/Unifi Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
2 CPS Interactive Chalkboards
Iaeger Elementary
1 LCD Digital Projector
1 Mounted Smartboard w/Unifi Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
1 CPS Interactive Chalkboard
Iaeger High School
Kimball Elementary
Mount View High School
1 Mobile Laptop Cart (15 Notebook Computers)
1 LCD Digital Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
20 Workstations w/Monitors
3 LCD Digital Projector
2 ELMO Document Cameras
1 CPS Individual Student Responder
2 CPS Interactive Chalkboards
6 LCD Digital Projectors
1 Mounted Smartboard w/Unifi Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
1 CPS Interactive Chalkboard
4 ELMO Document Cameras
Sandy River Middle School
1 Mounted Smartboard w/Unifi Projector
2 CPS Individual Student Responders Set
2 CPS Interactive Chalkboards
3 ELMO Document Cameras
Southside K-8 School
6 LCD Digital Projectors
1 ELMO Document Camera
1 Mounted Smartboard w/ Unifi Projector
1 CPS Individual Student Responder Set
Welch Elementary School
28 Workstations w/Monitors
1 LCD Digital Projector
1 ELMO Document Camera
TECH 02: The county will focus on using technology to improve achievement of all students with special emphasis on high need and high
poverty students.
Title II Technology
1. Schools will use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to maximize student learning. Modern technologies such as PDAs, student
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1. Schools will use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to maximize student learning. Modern technologies such as PDAs, student
responders, and etc. will be utilized for efficency and timeliness.
2. All K-8 general education classroom teachers will integrate techSteps projects into thier exisiting curriculum to strengthen technology competency skills.
3. Purchase technology equipment that will develop 21st century content knowledge and skills using TFS/TI monies.
4. Utilize new technology curriculum standards and instructional guides for integrating 21st century content, skills, and tech tools.
5. Teachers and administrators will utilize the Teach 21 site to create more engaging lessons through the use of the ideas and strategy bank, review model classrooms via video, and reivew the
Interactive CSOs when planning.
6. Programs such as TechSteps, Riverdeep, Cornerstone, Read 180, Success Net, Skillsbank, Plato, and etc. will be used to improve student achievement. Assessment reports will be utilized by
teachers to track student progress.
7. Teachers will have access to Writing Road Map to increase student achievement.
8. Funding will be provided to continue training teachers using the Intel Essentials and Intel Teaching with Technology Courses provided by the County Technology Integration Specialist to
increase problem-based learning.
9. Provide professional development to classroom teachers in the use of Acuity for formative county benchmark assesments that McDowell County students will take quarterly online.
10. Teachers will utilize Acuity to create classroom assessments and to provide targeted instruction and practice on unmasterd skills.
11. Explore web-portal software that will provide communication with parents, online grading, and web-page design for schools and classrooms.
12. Sandy River Middle School received the EETT Grant which will assist students to cross the digital divide. Using the EETT funds, the school now has a Technology Integration Specialist
which specializes in providing professional development to staff, model integration of technology tools to classroom teachers, and offer support for parents/community.
TECH 03: The county will ensure that the use of telecommunications and internal connections in the schools will enhance student learning.
Technology
1. Students will use email as well as online discussions (i.e., wikis and blogs) for learning including virtual school classes.
2. Acuity Benchmark Testing Software and DIBELS websites will be used to access student benchmark test results. Instruction will be differientated based on data analysis.
3. Students will use the internet for research based projects such as the senior project/ePortfolios.
4. Students will use the internet to complete assessments such as the WESTEST Online Writing Assessment, SuccessNet, and etc.
5. Distance learning as well as virtual school classes will be available for students.
6. Implement Globoria, a web-based program where students learn to analyze, design and build web-based games and simulations that address globally relevant and social issues of their choice
and passion, for eighth graders at Sandy River Middle School.
7. 21st Century DREAMs afterschool program sites will utilize technology hardware and software to strengthen their problem-based learning projects.
8. Explore web-portal software that will provide communication with parents, online grading, and web-page design for schools and classrooms.
9. Request erate discounts for data lines, long distance and voice services for improved communication and collaboration.
10. Request discounts for 90% school through TFS state intiatives:
Elementary Request for Discount 2008
Anawalt ES
1
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
4
Infrastructure Services
2
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
1
BayStack 5510-48T 10/100/1000 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
Yr Warranty (no charge)
Bradshaw ES
1
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
3
Infrastructure Services
1
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
1
BayStack 5510-24T 10/100/100 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
Yr Warranty (no charge)
Fall River ES
1
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
4
Infrastructure Services
2
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
1
BayStack 5510-24T 10/100/100 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
Yr Warranty (no charge)
Iaeger ES
2
2M, dual SC/ST Fiber Optic Patch Cable
2
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
4
Infrastructure Services
2
1-Port 1000BaseSX Gigabit Connector (SC)
4
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
2
BayStack 5510-24T 10/100/100 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
3 Yr Warranty (no charge)
Kimball ES
2
2M, dual SC/ST Fiber Optic Patch Cable
2
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
5
Infrastructure Services
2
1-Port 1000BaseSX Gigabit Connector (SC)
4
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
1
BayStack 5510-24T 10/100/100 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
Yr Warranty (no charge)
Welch ES
2
2M, dual SC/ST Fiber Optic Patch Cable
2
48" Wall Mounted Cabinet and Installation
5
Infrastructure Services
2
1-Port 1000BaseSX Gigabit Connector (SC)
3
BayStack 5510-48T Switch
1
BayStack 5510-24T 10/100/100 PoE Switch
1
BayStack 5510-48T 10/100/1000 PoE Switch
1
APC Smart UPS (Rack mount) includes
3
Yr Warranty (no charge)
Secondary TFS
Request for Discount 2008
Big Creek HS
6
3-meter 62.5 ST-SC Fiber Patch Cable
4
5510-48T 48-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
2
5510-24T 24-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
6
4
1 PORT 1000BASESX GBIC SC Connector - MMF
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v NEMA 5-20P
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4
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v NEMA 5-20P
Input with 6 NEMA 5-15R and 2 NEMA-20R
rear outlets.
8
Installation / Configuration
Basic Installation of Electronics Components
7
Iaeger HS
3-meter 62.5 ST-SC Fiber Patch Cable
3
35510-48T 48-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
5510-24T 24-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
1 PORT 1000BASESX GBIC SC Connector - MMF
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v NEMA 5-20P
Input with 6 NEMA 5-15R and 2 NEMA-20R
rear outlets.
Installation / Configuration
Basic Installation of Electronics Components
5
7
5
8
McDowell Vo Tech Center
Cabling
7
3-meter 62.5 ST-SC Fiber Patch Cable
5510-24T 24-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
5520-24T-PWR 24-Port 10/100/1000 PoE Switch
plus 4 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
1 PORT 1000BASESX GBIC SC Connector - MMF
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v
NEMA 5-20P Input with 6 NEMA 5-15R and 2
NEMA-20R rear outlets. Installation / Configuration
6
1
7
5
7
Basic Installation of Electronics Components
Phoenix Center
5510-48T 48-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
1
1
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v NEMA
5-20P Input with 6 NEMA 5-15R and 2 NEMA-20R
rear outlets. Installation / Configuration
1
Basic Installation of Electronics Components
Sandy River Middle
3-meter 62.5 ST-SC Fiber Patch Cable
5510-48T 48-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
1
6
1
5510-24T 24-Port 10/100/1000 L3 Switch
plus 2 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
1
5520-24T-PWR 24-Port 10/100/1000 PoE Switch
plus 4 SFP Ports. Includes 18 Stacking Cable.
Two Cascade ports.
2
3
1 PORT 1000BASESX GBIC SC Connector - MMF
APC 2200VA Rack Mount UPS. 120v NEMA
5-20P Input with 6 NEMA 5-15R and 2
NEMA-20R rear outlets.
8
Basic Installation of Electronics Components
TECH 04: To provide increased access to technology for students and teachers.
Technology
1. Replace Win 95 and Win 98 machines as funds become available.
2. Replace printers as needed.
3. Make Riverdeep accessible to parents and teachers on an external IP address in order for the software to be utilized outside the school day.
4. Sandy River Middle School received the EETT Grant which will assist students to cross the digital divide. Using the EETT funds, the school now has a Technology Integration Specialist
which specializes in providing professional development to staff, model integration of technology tools to classroom teachers, and offer support for parents/community.
5. Apply for EETT - Round 7 to improve student achievement through the use of technology.
6. Continue to search for grants and other funding oppurtunities to assist with the maintenance/purchasing of new hardware and software.
TECH 05: To use innovative strategies to provide for an effective model for the distance delivery or virtual delivery of instruction.
Technology
1. To collaborate with institutions of higher learning to offer distance learning courses for students.
2. Enroll students in WV Virtual School classes.
3. Offer NASA classroom simulations.
4. Teachers will complete distance learning courses such as WVLEARNS to become better prepared as to how to integrate 21st century skills into their classrooms.
5. Implement Globoria, a web-based program where students learn to analyze, design and build web-based games and simulations that address globally relevant and social issues of their choice
and passion, for eighth graders at Sandy River Middle School.
6. Teachers have the ability to communicate via wikis/blogs and other web 2.0 tools such as YUGMA to allow for classes to collaborate with one another globally.
7. Teacher Leadership Team Members have been trained to utilize Think.com. This portal allows students to create and complete projects with others around the world.
8. County Technology Integration Specialist will provide information to teachers concerning registration for the WVLEARNS e-learning courses.
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8. County Technology Integration Specialist will provide information to teachers concerning registration for the WVLEARNS e-learning courses.
9. County Technology Integration Specialist will hold courses online allowing teachers to paricipate in online discussions/collaborative learning.
TECH 06: To promote collaboration with various partners including parents, community organizations, higher education, school of colleges
and universities, employers and content providers.
Technology
1. To provide long distance and voice service to every school in the county.
2. Parenting/school information will be available on school and county webpages and county phone system.
3. Provide software and professional development for schools to create school and teacher webpages.
4. Create and maintain a school calendar via the county web page for parents to access county/school information.
5. Utilize the county webpage and eventbrite.com to register for upcomping professional development.
6. Utilize the county webpage to post available jobs and up-to-date county news.
TECH 07: To plan for professional development activities for using the telecommunications network for training teachers and administrators
to improve the integration of technology.
Technology
1. Provide professional development and continued support for teachers using Riverdeep, techSteps, Writing Roadmap, and Acuity software. The above mentioned software are aligned with the
WV CSOs and Technology Standards.
2. Offer training on the use and integration of whiteboards,wireless chalkboards, and personal student responders in the classroom.
3. McDowell County Technology Integration Specialist will work cooperatively with classroom teachers in the design of instructional processes that foster 21st century learning. The specialist
will prepare principals and teachers as to how to integrate 21st century skills into their schools and classrooms.
4. McDowell County Teacher Leadership Team will act as a resource and support team that will assist with building knowledge and skills related to the Frameworks of High Performing 21st
Century Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
5. Create and implement 21st Century Teacher Leadership Action Plan.
6. K-3 teachers will receive a PDA to assist with 21st century assessments and instruction. Professional development and support will be provided.
7. Funding will be provided to continue training teachers in Intel Essentials and Intel Teaching with Technology to increase problem-based learning in the classroom.
8. Teachers at Sandy River Middle School will receive 21st century teaching and learning professional development via EETT grant.
9. McDowell County Schools Teacher Leadership Team will plan and execute the 21st Century Teaching and Learning Expo for K-12 classroom teachers to prepare teachers as to how to
integrate technology into their existing curriculum.
10. Teacher Leadership Team will continue to meet monthly to participate in WVDE sponsored webinars, plan for future professional development sessions, and collaborate concerning the needs
of our teachers/students.
11. Classroom teachers will be provided the opportunity to attend trainings on Thinkfinity.com
12. Staff can request in-class modeling, grade-level collaboration meeting trainings, group sessions, and more by completing an online request form located on the County Technology Integration
Specialist homepage.
TECH 08: To implement, support, maintain and repair all computer equiment and internal connections.
Title III Technology
1. Fund two (county funded) technicians through collaboration with RESA I to maintain technology in the school system.
2. Use web based procedure for reporting maintenance issues in schools and county facilities.
3. Collaborate with RESA I to ensure that all equipment in the county is maintained in a timely manner.
4. Update rack equipment as needed for new construction.
5. Systems Operators at each site will receive sustained professional development and support as they assist with the reporting and maintenance of 21st century tools.
6. RESA I Technicians will collaborate with the McDowell County Technology Department daily to review maitanence and repair orders.
TECH 09: To collaborate with adult literacy providers when appropriate.
Technology
1. Collaborate with adult literacy providers in the county to provide access to technology.
2. Work with the PRISM (Parents Reading in Schools Monthly) coordinator to provide technology training.
3. Share presentations on 21st Century teaching and learning skills to county civic groups.
4. Work with the Career and Technology Center, adult GED provider, to provide internet access and updated technology hardware.
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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.
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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.
Areas of Concern:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Additional professional development days are needed to ensure 21st century teaching and learning skills.
Funds are not available for replacement parts such as keyboards, mice, batteries, etc.
Service interruptions at Fall River Elementary Schools need to be eliminated in order to provide equitable access.
Our buildings are not equipped to handle the new tech tools such as electrical, furniture, etc.
There are no full-time school-based technology support technicians to maintain and repair all computer equipment and internal connections.
To complete the individual school Digital Divides, staff members completed an electronic survey to calculate their levels of professional development with technology.
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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.
Yes
1. Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
No
2. If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
3. When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
06/18/2001 (mm/dd/yyyy)
4. Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
http://boe.mcdo.k12.wv.us/forms/McDowell%20County%20AUP%20Policy.doc
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?
1
0
1
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?
13
1
14
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
0
0
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?
0
0
0
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?
0
0
0
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?
0
0
0
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.)
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Technology Planning Budget
Funding
Hardware Software Infrastructure Maintenance Prof.
Salaries
Benefits
Stipends Supplies Other
TOTALS
Source
Development
TFS $40,593.35
$11,028.27
elementary
TFS-secondary $51,618.44
$11,034.56
TI
$53,703.00
Local share
$25,626.00
EETT
$57,100.00
$31,450.00 $40,000.00 $10,500.00 $31,450.00 $600.00 $7200.00
County/school
$150,000.00
Grants
Title I
$97,309.86 $500.00
$8,800.00
SpEd
Other
Other
Other
TOTALS
E-rate Budgets
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds
2009 Cellular
0.00
0.00
0.00
87,436.80
11,923.20
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
0.00
0.00
0.00
Long Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
Paging
0.00
0.00
0.00
82,481.50
72,583.72
9,897.78
Voice/Long Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
0.00
0.00
0.00
E-rate Totals
181,841.50
160,020.52
21,820.98
Voice
$14,484.00
$13,035.60
BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$9,077.50
$8,169.75
$907.75
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$13,519.00
$12,167.10
$1,351.90
IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$26,441.00
$23,796.90
$2,644.10
KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$23,582.92
$21,224.63
$2,358.29
2009 ANAWALT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
State Totals - TFS/Elementary
$110,282.34
$1,448.40
$99,254.11 $11,028.23
$23,177.92
$20,860.13
$2,317.79
$23,801.86
$21,421.67
$2,317.79
IAEGER HIGH SCHOOL
$28,814.17
$25,932.75
$2,881.42
MCDOWELL COUNTY VO-TECH CENTER
$23,949.17
$21,554.25
$2,394.92
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
$72,260.72
$57,808.58 $14,452.14
WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
County Match
99,360.00
Data Lines
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application
Disc% Commit
2009 BIG CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
PHOENIX CENTER
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
$4,401.00
$3,960.90
$440.10
$29,379.31
$26,441.38
$2,937.93
State Totals - TFS/Secondary
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds
2008 Cellular
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
99,360.00
87,436.80
11,923.20
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
0.00
0.00
0.00
Long Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
Paging
0.00
0.00
0.00
82,481.50
72,583.72
9,897.78
Voice/Long Distance
0.00
0.00
0.00
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
0.00
0.00
0.00
E-rate Totals
181,841.50
160,020.52
21,820.98
1,448.40
Data Lines
Voice
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application
Disc% Commit
2008 ANAWALT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14,484.00
13,035.60
BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
9,077.50
8,169.75
907.75
FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13,519.00
12,167.10
1,351.90
IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
26,441.00
23,796.90
2,644.10
KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23,582.92
21,224.63
2,358.29
110,282.34
99,254.11
11,028.23
State Totals - TFS/Elementary
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WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
23,177.92
20,860.13
2,317.79
23,801.86
21,421.67
2,380.19
IAEGER HIGH SCHOOL
28,814.17
25,932.75
2,881.42
MCDOWELL COUNTY VO-TECH CENTER
23,949.17
21,554.25
2,394.92
MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
72,260.72
57,808.58
14,452.14
2008 BIG CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
PHOENIX CENTER
4,401.00
3,960.90
440.10
29,379.31
26,441.38
2,937.93
182,606.23
157,119.53
24,486.70
SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
State Totals - TFS/Secondary
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds
2007 Bundled Voice/Long Distance
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
90,360.00
78,613.20
11,746.80
Internal Conn Maint
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,900.00
6,003.00
897.00
Cellular
Data Lines
Long Distance
Paging
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application
Disc% Commit
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Voice
70,780.00
61,579.08
9,201.48
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
0.00
0.00
0.00
E-rate Totals
168,040.00
146,195.28
21,845.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2007 State Totals - Elemenary TFS
State Totals - TFS/Elementary
TFS/Secondary E-rate Application
2007 State Totals - TFS/Secondary
Funding Source
Year
E-rate funds
2006 Cellular
Annual
Disc% Commit
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
Data Lines
160,680.00
144,612.00
16,068.00
Internal Conn Maint
200,640.00
180,576.00
20,064.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,900.00
6,210.00
690.00
Long Distance
Paging
Voice
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
74,531.68
67,078.51
7,453.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
9,500.00
8,550.00
950.00
E-rate Totals
452,251.68
407,026.51
45,225.17
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
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
Data Lines
109,035.00
98,131.50
10,903.50
Internal Conn Maint
200,000.00
180,000.00
20,000.00
Internal Connections
0.00
0.00
0.00
Internet Access
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,800.00
9,720.00
1,080.00
Long Distance
Paging
Voice
0.00
0.00
0.00
99,966.24
89,969.62
9,996.62
Web Hosting
0.00
0.00
0.00
E-rate Totals
419,801.24
377,821.12
41,980.12
State Basic Skills E-rate Application 2005 State Totals - BS/CE
0.00
0.00
0.00
State SUCCESS E-rate Application
0.00
0.00
0.00
2005 State Totals - SUCCESS
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