NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
400 OLD MAIN DRIVE
SUMMERSVILLE WV 26651
Technology Plan 2008-2010
E-rate funding years 2008-2010
Technology Plan
Technology Plan submitted: September 26, 2008
Most of Nicholas County schools are rural schools.The current enrollment in Nicholas County Schools is 4100
students as of September 2, 2008 Ninety nine percent of these students are white, while 0.51% are black and
0.46% are other. Sixty one percent of the students are on free and/or reduced meals. There are 817 (19.86%) of
our students who are labeled with exceptionalities while 795 (19.32%) are labeled as having a disability.
There are eleven elementary schools in Nicholas; two middle schools and two high schools. One career and
technical school is shared by the two high schools. Two hundred ninety-one students graduated ifrom Nicholas
County Schools. Sixty-four students dropped out before graduation which makes our graduation rate 82.67%.
Ten of our eleven elementary schools made AYP while both high schools made AYP this year. Neither mddle
school made the mark. Cherry River Elementary did not make AYP in math (55.73)or reading (52.45) in the Low
SES cell size. Richwood Middle School did not make AYP in math (30,55) or reading (50.00) in the special
education cell size. Summersville Middle School did not make AYP in math (44.24) in the special education cell
size but it made AYP in reading 59.29 safe harbor) in the special education cell size.
Another major concern is that both high schools made AYP by confidence interval and averaging. Four of the
elementary schools made AYP by confidence interval and averaging. Five of the elementary schools are facing
AYP deficiencies while both high schools are in jeopardy of loosing AYP status. Six of the elementary schools
made AYP, but there is some concern about the dropping of procficiency in these schools.
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Planning Committee
Name
Angie Amick
Becky Church
Beth Jordan
Betul Kudurogianis
Beverly Kingery
Bill Anderson
Bill Dobbins
Buell Moses
Damon Hanshaw
Dana Thomas
Ernie Jarvis
Francis Fry
Jack Daugherty
Jim Fitzwater
John Staats
Juanita Frame
Kathy Hypes
Kathy Sibbett
Linda Keeney
Lynn Sommerville
Marty Davis
Pam Butcher
Pam Cline
Rex Haynes
Robert Johnson
Rose Gordon
Sherri Sparks
Sophie Kiser
Susan Barrett
Tammi Gregory
W.D. Smith
Zachary Hanshaw
Title
Representation
Principal, PK-5
*Administration
Parent
*Parent
School Nurse
*Special Education
Parent
*ESL Parent
Superintendent
*Administration
Teacher
*Teacher
High School Principal
*Administration
Computer Specialist
*Technology
Curriculum Director
*Title II *Title V *RLIS *Administration
Title IV
*Title IV
Principal, MS
*Administration
Higher Education
*Business Community
Technology Coord.
*Technology
Board Member
Personnel Director
*Administration
Parent
Attendance Director
*Title III
Sp Ed Director
*Special Education *Administration
Title I Director
*Title I *Administration
Parent
*Parent
Teacher Mentor
*Title I
RESA
Parent
*Business Community
Business & Community
*Business Community
Businness & Community
*Business Community
Elementary Teacher
*Teacher
Secretary
*Service Personnel
Elementary Student
*Student
Teacher Mentor
*Title I *Teacher
Teacher
*Teacher
Executive Director, Region IV Planning Council *Business Community
Student
*Student
Describe how parents, community and other appropriate stakeholder members are involved in the development and/or
revision of the plan.
Nicholas County Schools developed the five year strategic plan utilizing the knowledge, skills, and talents of
parents, students, community members, teachers, principals, RESA IV, and central office personnel inclusive of
service personnel. After review of the state suggested strategic plan goals, the committee determined these goals
to be all inclusive and applicable to Nicholas County; thus, adopted these as the goals for Nicholas County.
Accomplishing these three goals encompassing academics, technology, and student well being and safety were
found to be priority areas to success for Nicholas County students and employees. Upon review of these three
stragtegic goals, the Nicholas County Board of education incorporated them into the board goals for 2008-2009.
The full committee met as a cohesive unit. In addition to full committee participation subcommittees were
established in a horizontal and vertical manner. For example, parents and students, educators, and community
participants formed three sub-committees. After review, input, and study, these subcommittees then formed new
subcommittees to peer review thoughts and work of the initial subcommittees. These thoughts and
recommendations contributed to the completed plan.
The full and subcommittes reviewed material and met in various formats to accomplish the work. Those formats
included, but were not limited to, formal meetings, telephone conversations, informal meetings at the school and
community level, and online communication. Material was reveiwed in hard copy as well as online. The synergy
and contribution of each member brought perspectives to the development and completion of the strategic plan
that would not have been prevailant by a select committee of educators. Even when it appeared that subgroups
thinking was quite different, once discussion was held, the common goal of academic success of students
prevailed.
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It is anticipated that the work of the planning committe is not complete upon the completion of the startegic
plan. This committee will reconvene to review, analyze, and redirect the five year strategic plan as the academic
levels of students, safety and well-being issues, and county economy status improve and/or decline.
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Core Beliefs
1. through
the coordinated efforts of students, schools, families, and
community partnerships: a) that all students must acquire critical
thinking and problem solving skills as foundational components of
their learning; b) and that such learning will become embedded when
social/emotional needs, character development and physical well being
are addressed by all partners in a positive manner;
2. that
students, parents, teachers, administrators and support personnel
will partner to: a) promote high expectations and challenging standards;
b) promote continuous improvement and high achievement; and c)
provide a diverse curriculum and instruction geared to individual
differences and learning styles.
Mission Statement
Nicholas County Schools ensures an engaging educational environment for
learners focusing on teaching and learning in the 21st century.
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Data Analysis
Key Outcome Indicators:
Nicholas County is the seventh largest geographic county in West Virginia. The expanse of geography creates
opportunities and challenges. Opportunities abound due to the wilderness areas in promoting recreation and
tourism. However, challenges occur as students are densely populated in school attendance areas particularly in
transportation, school aid formula allocations, and participation in extracurricular activities that promote the
whole child. Nicholas County has been identified by the West Virginia Department of Education in the school
aide formula as low density which equates to less financial assistance.
With a direct correlation between student attendance and student achievement, we know that more types of
intervention in 2008-2009 are needed at all grade levels. To increase regular school attendance in all schools in
Nicholas County, each school will continue with incentive and recognition programs and will begin the
implementation process of Capturing Kids Hearts, a program designed to address the social and emotional
needs of students . The two high schools will also have an advisor/advisee time during the regular school
day. The advisor/advisee program will allow time for students to receive assistance needed to address high
absenteeism and build a positive relationship with an adult mentor.
Implementation of the discipline program "Capturing Kids Hearts" on a county wide basis will be used to assist
in discipline areas for the entire county. Extensive Professional development will continue on this program this
school year. New discipline reporting/monitoring will be implemented in county to assess the trends in discipline
and provide analysis of each school discipline information in order to provide specific school wide assistance to
those schools struggling in the area of discipline.
The number of student infractions that have resulted in expulsions has greatly decreased over the past three years.
Going from 37 student expulsions in 2006 to a 21 student expulsions in 2008
The number of student infractions that have resulted in expulsions has greatly decreased over the past three
years. Going from 37 student expulsions in 2006 to a 21 student expulsions in 2008
2007 left Nicholas county Schools with 893 infractions that required an out-of-school suspension period. In
2008, Nicholas County Schools decreased the number of out-of-school suspensions by 94 incidents.
Analysis of Culture, Conditions and Practices:
Office of Performance Audits Compliance and
Recommendations
All schools achieved full accrditation status. Threes schools were identified for improvement in the area of
achievement for the special education and low socio-economic subgroups.
Highly Qualified Personnel Report
The percentage of courses taught by highly qualified teachers is increasing but eight schools need to improve
thier percentage. The range for the schools not having one hundred percent went from alow of 63.5% at
Richwood Middle School to a high of 98.9% at Summersville Elementary School.
Classroom Walkthroughs
Nicholas County purchased e-walk for all principas to use for their walkthroughs. The principal was asked to go
to every classroom at least twice per month. 60% of our principals generated reports monthly.
School
Total Discipline Referrals (WVEIS)
2006-2007
2007-2008
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Beaver
Birch River
Cherry River
Craigsville
Dixie
Glade Creek
Mt. Lookout
Mt. Nebo
Panther Creek
Summersville
Zela
Richwood Middle
S’ville Middle
Nicholas Co. High
Richwood High
Career Center
County Totals
22
22
119
14
12
14
19
49
134
67
4
665
863
1670
944
53
4671
45
35
141
62
2
0
2
48
57
83
2
322
1007
1292
865
0
3963
The amount of discipline referrals recorded by all school declined by 15% in 2008 as compared to the previous
year. Nicholas County Schools will continue to address the emotional and social development of the students in
order to provide a safe environment for all by implementing Capturing Kids Hearts in 2008-2009.
Out-of-School Suspensions (as reported in WVEIS)
School
2006-2007
2007-2008
Beaver
10
6
Birch River
11
16
Cherry River
20
22
Craigsville
10
8
Dixie
2
2
Glade Creek
7
0
Mt. Lookout
2
0
Mt. Nebo
6
2
Panther Creek
2
3
In 2008, Nicholas County Schools decreased the number of out-of-school suspensions by 94 incidents.
EXPULSIONS
05-06
Nicholas County Schools
37
06-07
24
07-08
21
External Trend Data:
Student enrollment has increased slightly each year over the past 3 years. Enrollment was 4761 students during
the 1998-99 schools year and we had a steady decline to 4041 students in 2005but this year we are starting with
4100 students.
The ages of 5-19constitute 20% of the county population, while 17% fall in the 20-35 range and 36% are in the
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35-59. Racial/ethnic increases have not been significant. The county remains predominately white. The
implications for these factors are that the retirement population will become larger in the next five years and
students are not exposed to diversity in the school system.
The current unemployment rate is 5.8% compared to the state average of 5.4%. The current median household
income is $26,974 compared to the state average of $33,993. Nicholas County’s median household income as
decreased over $3,000 since 2002. Only 9.8% of Nicholas County’s adult population have attained a bachelor’s
degree or higher. This represents relatively little change in the past five years. Thus adult educational
opportunities are no more or less positive or negative than in previous years.
The child poverty rate for the county according to Kids Count 2007was 26%. In school year 2007-2008 the
number of students receiving free and reduced meals was 61%. This was an increase from the past five years
of 58%.
Some of the issues that are being dealt with in Nicholas County are drug abuse, teen pregnancy, harassment and
bullying.
Geography, unemployment, household income, adult education, and poverty are each significant contributing
factors to challenges facing the Nicholas County School System. Although challenges, they are also opportunities
to improve the quality of life for this generation of school age children by offering quality educational
opportunities
Student Achievement Data:
Nicholas County Schools did not meet AYP at two programmatic levels for the following indicators: “Special
Education” Middle and Elementary –Mathematics; “Special Education” Elementary –Reading/Language Arts; and
“Low SES” Elementary - Math and Reading/Language Arts. Nicholas County Schools was above the state
average on Science. Reading scores were .13% below the state, while social studies were.33% below and math
was 1.08% below state averages.
WESTEST CONFIDENTIAL SUMMARY REPORT
The county “all student” subgroup met or exceeded the state starting point at all programmatic levels except
secondary. The county percent proficient for “special education” subgroup is below the state starting point at
every programmatic level in mathematics and in reading.
WESTEST CONFIDENTIAL ITEM ANALYSIS SUMMARY
WESTEST CONFIDENTIAL ROSTER REPORT
This was used by schools to identify students for re-teach and other strategies to improve achievement. This
report was also used to identify students that made mastery but that are at-risk. It was also used to show students
who were mastery or above how to improve their scores.
Special Ed Student Achievement Data:
Nicholas County Special Education students continue to struggle to meet AYP in reading and math areas. Neither
of Nicholas County's middle schools met AYP for NCLB data for 2008. However, both of the schools made
gains in reading scores in comparison to last year. Summersville Middle School (SMS) showed a 2.98% increase
in reading and Richwood Middle School (RMS) showed a 3.28% increase in reading. Both schools continue to
struggle with math scores. RMS scores in math dropped 8.76% and SMS shows a loss of 6.23% for 2008. In
comparison to whole school score populations, RMS shows a very slight overall whole school math increase
while SMS shows an overall decrease in math proficiency as compared to last year scores.
In addition to these NCLB comparisons, we have further concerns regarding special education populations at
many of our schools in reading and math areas. With only two schools meeting the cell size for NCLB analysis,
Math achievement as measured by WESTEST data indicates that 12 of 15 of the district schools had decreases in
math scores for 2008. Reading scores have increased in 9 of the 15 schools. Clearly continued work should be
done in the area of reading while even more work needs to be done in the area of math.
Monitoring of self assessment showed a few areas of concern in special education areas. These included some
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dismissal times for specialized transportation (revised for 2008-09 school year), discipline procedural paperwork
requirements for students with disabilities that are suspended or expelled over 10 days, drop out rate for SWD
and timely completion of evaluations and re-evaluations.
ACT Data
ACT 2008 report indicates students in Nicholas County scored below the state average on the ACT assessment.
With 173 Nicholas County students assessed, the average score was 20.0 in English, 18.6 in math; 19.9 in
reading, 19.7 in science and 19.7 as a composite score. This compares to the state average score of 20.8 in
English, 19.6 in math, 19.6 in reading, 20.5 in science, and 20.7 composite.
ACT Work Keys assessment given to career and technical students assesses mastery of basic skills. In the past
three years ACT Work Keys scores indicate a ten percent decrease in reading and a 5% increase in math.
ACT and ACT Work Keys math and reading scores are indicative of post secondary enrollment and success.
Students below mastery at the end of third grade in reading and failing ninth grade English are most likely to
dropout of school.
Implications:
Implementation of the discipline program "Capturing Kids Hearts" on a county wide basis will be used to assist
in discipline areas for the entire county. Extensive Professional development will continue on this program this
school year. New discipline reporting/monitoring will be implemented in county to assess the trends in discipline
and provide analysis of each school discipline information in order to provide specific school wide assistance to
those schools struggling in the area of discipline.
RTI implementation should be continued and must be expanded into the areas of Math and into secondary
education. Regular and special education teachers must be trained/continue training on differentiation and
co-teaching with in class assistance to all teachers for appropriate intervention. Scheduling changes are an area of
need in many of our schools to incorporate more tiered instruction and to incorporate co-planning periods/times.
Mentoring in the form of advisor/advisee will be implemented with students entering high school to help lower
with the overall drop out rate with special attention paid to students with disabilities (SWD). Students will be
tracked/mentored throughout their school careers to help them make good judgments on course work, plans for
their future and provide them with a specific person to go to if they need assistance in any academic or personal
area.
Writing Assessment
All students in grades 3-11 participated in the West Virginia Writing Assessment. The county focused on the
4-Square graphic organizer and the 6 Traits Writing model in all schools. Each class was asked to assign one
writing assignment per week. Sicne the writing assessment was written on line last year, scores are not available
at this time.
Other Student Outcomes:
For students in Nicholas County overall the rate was 18%. Drop out percentages for students with
disabilities were at 5.2% for 2007-08 academic year. Both high schools have implemented a new 9th grade
transition program to help students entering high school to become more comfortable and familiar with the
schools before fall entry. The district has also begun to implement new individualized drop out procedures for all
students that wish to drop out. The district has also continued implementation of an Alternative Learning Center
program for students who are at risk in both high schools to try and help prevent these students from dropping
out.
Attendance Data
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Based on NCLB data for 2007-2008 all Nicholas County Schools meet AYP for student attendance rate. All
elementary and middle schools had an average daily attendance(ADA) at 95% or higher. Attendance rates for
the two high schools, based on NCLB data, placed both high schools with an attendance rate higher than 90%.
Though NCLB data paints a picture that all Nicholas County Schools are meeting AYP requirements, when we
reviewed data based on all absences of students, the ADA in all schools is not meeting Nicholas County Schools’
desired standard. 10 out of 11 elementary schools were not carrying an ADA at 95% or higher, neither middle
school had an ADA at 95% or higher and 1 of 2 high schools had an ADA below 90%
Discipline Data
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 Report:
Nicholas County High School and Richwood High School were revisited last year by the OEPA. Although there
were some problems still existing at Richwood High School, Nicholas county High School was given full compliance.
Richwood High School achieved adequate yearly progress (AYP) in the economically disadvantaged (SES)
subgroup in mathematics and reading/language arts only by application of the confidence interval. It is further noted that the
special education (SE) subgroup with the number (N) less than 50, scored far below the State’s percent proficient level in
mathematics and reading/language arts. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Information by Class data indicated scores below
mastery in both mathematics and reading: Grade 10 – 37.86 percent in mathematics and 23.08 percent in reading. These
scores have implication for the Five-Year Strategic Plan and school improvement.
Richwood High School students scored below the State and county average on the Statewide Writing Assessment. The
percentage of students scoring at or above mastery was 72 percent compared to West Virginia at 79 percent and Nicholas
County at 83 percent.
FOLLOW-UP REVIEW
Overall student achievement declined at Richwood High School from the 2005-2006 school year to the 2006-2007
school year. The school achieved adequate yearly progress (AYP) in the all students (AS), the racial/ethnicity white students
(W), and the economically disadvantaged (SES) subgroups in mathematics and reading/language arts only by application of
the confidence interval. Student achievement increased in only one subgroup with a number (N) over 50 (SES in
mathematics).
However, the Team noted that the special education subgroup with an N less than 50 showed a substantial increase
in percent proficient in both mathematics and reading/language arts.
Achievement.
Nicholas County High School achieved adequate yearly progress (AYP) only by application of the confidence
interval for the economically disadvantaged (SES) subgroup in reading/language arts.
It is further noted that the special education (SE) subgroup with the number (N) less than 50, scored far below the State’s
percent proficient level in mathematics and reading/language arts. The county curriculum staff and school staff are urged to
address these subgroups and apply interventions to improve achievement of all students.
FOLLOW-UP REVIEW
Nicholas County High School achieved adequate yearly progress (AYP) for the economically disadvantaged (SES)
subgroup in reading/language arts, but again only by application of the confidence interval. Student scores in this cell
increased from 60.41 percent proficient in 2004-2005 to 69.29 percent in 2005-2006, then declined to 66.66 percent in
2006-2007. This was the third year the confidence interval was applied in this cell. The school is strongly urged to continue
implementing programs and practices that will increase student achievement to the level where the confidence interval will
not be needed. Adequate yearly progress (AYP) was also achieved in the SES subgroup in mathematics by application of the
confidence interval.
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Prioritized Strategic Issues
Nicholas County Schools has three strategic goals that will have a common focus: academic achievement.
Assuring that school staffs utilize 21st Century skills, research-based instructional design, management, delivery,
and assessment in a high-quality, safe learning environment in which students and teachers utilize technology
tools, networking and high speed internet, will impact student achievement.
Writing across the curriculum, balanced assessment, response to intervention, technology, and continuing the
implementation of learning communities will populate staff development opportunities. Learning communities
will be utilized to embed these strategies into school environments. Balanced assessment, both for and of
learning, will form the foundational stategy of engaging students in their own learning. Teachers and students
will team in problem-solving ventures that address both core academic weaknesses and higher-level thinking
skills. Curriculum will be both relevant and rigorous, with teachers and students utilzing technology to mine all
possible resources.
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Compliance Goal : Students and teachers will utilize technology tools, networking, and high speed internet
to improve achievement, enhance learning, and develop 21st Century Skills.
To update the county infrastructure, hardware,high speed internet, network, and software so as to sustain embedded professional
development and student acedemics for twenty first century skills.
Measure Percentage of Windows XP computers and data line updates as measured by the Digital Divide Survey.
http://wvde.state.wv.us/data/digitaldivide/
Year
2004 (Baseline)
2005
Percentage of XP and above
computers
Actual
46.4%
2006
2007
2008
59.8%
56.4%
69.6%
To provide professional development opportunities for school staff that is sustained and embedded. We will offer trainings
such as I-Know, WVEIS, Teach 21, Walk-Through, and how to use internet sites for resources in the classroom. Measure
Participation Records, principal observations and lesson plans.
Base 0.00
Target 0.80
To incorporate technology into the daily instruction and formative assessment.
Measure Teacher lesson plans, principal observations, and student testing accross the internet. Base 0.00 Target 1.00 Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
Aug. 12-15
Sept.2008
through May
2009
Sept 2008
through May
2009
Grades K-12
Trainers worked with administrators
and teachers on 21st Century Skills
needed for their students
Grades 6 through 8
TIS Staff will work on teacher
training for Tech Steps instruction for
students (on going)
Odyssey and Compass Training Grades K through 5
Odyssey/Compass Trainer will work
with teachers and staff to better
instruction (on going)
Administrator,Teacher Academy/21 Century
Learning
Tech Steps
TECH/1: Provide 21st century hardware and a stable, state of the art infrastructure for the effective use of technology
Technology
Tools for Schools elementary funding will be used to update computers for elementary schools according
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Tools for Schools elementary funding will be used to update computers for elementary schools according
to school technology plans
Tools for Schools secondary funds will be used to add new computers to high schools according to school
technology plans
NCHS - 11 projectors
Summersville Middle - 12 notebook compuers/laptop storage cart
Richwood Middle -nreplace lab - 24 small form factor computersTo update the number of computers/labs in the school system by replacing three elementary labs at Cherry
River Elementary, Birch River Elementary, and Dixie Elementary.
To update the number of computers/labs in secondary by replacing the lab at Summersville Middle School.
To replace servers in schools to meet new demands for connectivity
To begin the implementation/addition of interactive white boards and data projectors when deemed
necessary by school technology committees
To add additional drops and electronics to schools in order to refresh networks
To continue to leverage funding by making e-rate requests for schools infrastructure in conjunction with
TFS
TECH/2: Focus on 21st century technology tools and resources that improve the achievment of students with special emphasis on high
need and poverty students
Technology
Schools will use Compass software and begin to implement Odyssey software that is aligned with the WV
CSOs being taught in the classroom
Schools will use instructional software, standards based lesson plans, Thinkfinity, SAS in Schools, and
other instructional software
The staff will analyze WESTEST scores using Accuity software.
Schools will work to purchase skill building software and utilize online sites.
To collaborate with Title I to provide updated Compass Odyssey software for elementary schools
TechSteps implementation
TECH/3: Ensure that the use of telecommunications and internal connections in the schools will enhance student learning.
Technology
Provide Cellular Communications to Nicholas County Staff to support the county safety plan.
Provide Web Hosting to our secondary schools.
Provide T-1, 1GB, or higher data lines to all schools.
Provide county WAN - up to 1 GB for 20 buildings and up to 100 Mb from Board office to Charleston
Provide Voice Phone Service to our schools.
Provide long distance services to Nicholas County Schools
Provide communications capabilities to Nicholas County staff for safety concerns.
Provide wireless access to our schools to support instruction ,safety, and improved communication
Ensure that students and staff are using the telecommunications network to access the Internet for standards based lesson plans
and resources and use email accounts for improved communication with students, families, other staff and community
To access WVEIS for student management information
Request service substitutions for 2005/80% e-rate discounts that were funded in 2007
TECH/4: Provide increased access for students and teachers to 21st century tools and resources
Technology
To provide modern up to date computers to enhance student learning.
Continue to eliminate all Windows 98 computers and strive to increase the number of Windows XP and
Windows Vista computers in Nicholas County.
TECH/5: Utilize innovative strategies for providing rigorouos and specialized courses that may not be available without the use of 21st
century tools and resources
Technology
Access curriculum beyond the regular areas of the classroom that may not be available except through
technology.
To provide Spanish courses through distance learning settings that can benifit more students and provide
virtual schools experience.
Provide students access to WV Virtual School courses when courses not available through traditional
delivery
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TECH/6: Promote parental involvement and improved collaboration with community/home through the use of 21st century tools and resources
Technology
To promote parental involvement and improve commication with community/home through effective use
of technology.
Request web hosting funds to share student progress with secondary school community
Collaborate with schools to have school webpages that communicate with students, families and community
Encourage the use of e-mail for communication with students, families and community
TECH/7: Provide professional development for using the telecommunications network for training teachers and administrators to improve the integration of
21st century tools and resources
Title II Technology
Provide individual school training on technolgy related needs for that particular school. Aug. 22
Provide Writing Assessment training for on line testing.
Provide Tech Steps Training for teachers
Provide Tech Steps Curriculum Mapping. Nov. 18
Technology Training for Math related areas. Aug. 4-8
Walk through training for principals on using Plams in doing walk-throughs
Provide training to teachers on writing curriculum with technology.
Provide 21st Century Awareness training Aug. 12-15.
New WVEIS training for administrators.
21st Century Learning Training.
Provide WVEIS Training for new principals and those who want a review on how to record and follow this
information.
To provide Compass and Odessey training consultants to work with teachers in aligning the Compass
software lessons with WV CSOs. Through out the year
Provide training for all teachers in 6 Trait Writing and 4 Square
Analyzed Writing Assessmnt
Determine how to correct dificiency
Chose strategies to be taught
Hired Marshall University to assist
Recruit pupils for the classes
Provided biweekly classes
Reinforced class every month with countywide trainings
Participate in statewide writing assessment
Evaluate writing program by test results
TECH/8: Maintain and repair all computer equipment and internal connections
Technology
To provide Norton Anti-Virus and Deep Freeze Programs to the schools.
Maintain Network Systems for the Nicholas County School System.
Maintain Technology Equipment to ensure that students and staff have consistent access to computers and
other technologies
Collaborate with RESA, TFS vendors and county technicians for timely maintenance support
TECH/9: Collaborate with adult literacy providers
Technology
Make computer labs available for adult literacy.
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Core Plan Goal 1: To assure that school staffs utilize 21st Century skills, research- based instructional design,
management, delivery, and assessment that result in highly engaged students who achieve mastery or beyond of
all curricula.
1. An increasing number/percentage of elementary, middle, and high school teachers will participate in 21st
Century Strategy-Building Staff Development opportunities.
2. School attendance rates will improve at each school site.
3. Discipline referrals for all schools, as reported by WVEIS, will decline.
4. An increasing number/percentage of elementary, middle, and high school students will achieve proficiency on
all WV Assessments.
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
4/08
21st Century Learning
Communities
Teachers,
Community
Members
Learning Community, 21st Century
Team
6/08
Capturing Kids Hearts
Teachers,
Community
Trainer Led
7/08
21st Century Teachers' Institute
21st Century
Teacher Team
Trainer Led
8/08
Intervention Convention
Teachers,
Administrators
Trainer Led
Monthly
School-Based Professional
Learning Communities
Teachers,
Administrators
Learning Community
Teachers
will create and administer benchmark assessments in grades K-12 for reading/language arts and math.
Title II Technology
Provide REPORTMATE CLARITY training
Title II Technology
Provide staff development on interpreting CSOs, unpacking CSOs, and deconstructiing CSOs.
Title I Title II RLIS Special Education Technology
Publish staff development calendar on Nicholas County Board of Education Website.
Core Plan Technology
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Core Plan Goal 2: To assure a high-quality, safe, non-disruptive learning environment and to promote healthy
lifestyles.
1. The average number of students referred to the principal's office over the course of the year will decrease
by 10%. Measure WVEIS data Base 90.00 Target 40.00
2. The number of students suspended each year in each school will decrease by 5% each year. Measure
WVEIS data Base 65.00 Target 40.00
3. The number of students referred to the principal's office for bullying will decrease each year by 10%.
Measure WVEIS data Base 100.00 Target 63.00
4. Increase the number of SAT committee meetings documenting intervention for academic and behavioral
problems. Measure SAT logs Base 0.00 Target 0.00
5. The percentage of students who graduate from high school will increase by two percent annually. Measure
Graduation rate Base 83.00 Target 93.00
6. The percent of students in each grade, whose Body Mass Index is at the 95th percentile or higher for their
age, will be reduced by 5%. Measure The screening data from September, 2005 taken as the baseline. Base
0.00 Target 23.00
7. For grades K-5, students will improve fitness as demonstrated by the FITNESSGRAM in each school.
Measure FITNESSGRAM will be administered yearly. Base 0.00 Target 72.00
Mode
Date
Topic
Audience
(Coaching, Learning Community, or Trainer Led)
June ,
November,
2008 and
April, 2009
Capturing Kids Hearts
Principals, Teachers
Trainer Led, Learning Community
Fall 2008
Measuring Student Fitness
Physical Education
Teachers
School Nurses
August 2008
Child Nutrition
All Employees
Trainer Led, General Assembly
Effective SAT Process
School Teams
Trainer Led
August 2008
Introduction to RTI
Secondary Educators Participatory Wokshop
Fall 2008
RTI School Based
Implementation
Elementary
Educators
Classroom Coaching, Professional
Learning Communities
September
2008
NCS Emergency Operations
Plan
All Employees
Trainer Led and Online
Quarterly
School Based Discipline Review School Teams
Professional Learning Communities
4. Implement a time for and the components of advisor-advisee program in high school for 2008-2009 will
continued implementation in middle school 2009-2010
Core Plan Title I Title II RLIS Special Education Technology
5. Conduct training for appropriate persons involved in the SAT process and emphasize the relationship of the
SAT Process and Response to Intervention (RTI)
Core Plan Title I Title II Title III RLIS Technology
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In Nicholas County Schools, we envision an environment in which all students, staff, and community members
will develop the skills to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing technological environment. It is our
mission to use this technology for the further advancement of achievement for Nicholas County students.
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.
We need to increase the number of Windows XPand Vista computers to improve student to computer ratio so
more students can use updated computer programs and internet resources for achievement. We are also working
on updating our network to improve high speed internet based learning programs and research for our students.
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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.
1. Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy?
Yes
No
2. If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision?
05/10/2001
(mm/dd/yyyy)
3. When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance?
4. Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy.
http://boe.nich.k12.wv.us/aup.html
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?
16
1
17
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 Source Hardware Software Infrastructure Maintenance
TFS - elementary
TFS-secondary
TI
Local share
EETT
County/school
Grants
Title I
SpEd
Other
Other
Other
TOTALS
29827
64276
58522
23925
36000
212550
17527
4000
4000
8000
33527
14000
22000
36000
18000
18000
Prof.
Development
20922
6000
26922
e-rate Budgets
Funding Source
Year
Annual
E-rate funds
2009 Cellular
Disc% Commit
County Match
5,472.00
4,432.32
1,039.68
140340.00
113675.40
26664.60
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
8,116.00
6,573.96
1,542.04
Paging
1,437.84
1,164.65
273.19
Voice
41,479.68
33,598.54
7,881.14
0.00
0.00
0.00
280000.00
224000.00
56000.00
Web Hosting
6,064.80
4,912.49
1,152.31
E-rate Totals
202,910.32
164,357.36
38,552.96
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
Data Lines
Voice/Long Distance
WAN
Annual
Disc% Commit
County Match
5,472.00
4,432.32
1,039.68
140,340.00
113,675.40
26,664.60
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
8,116.00
6,573.96
1,542.04
Paging
1,437.84
1,164.65
273.19
Voice
41,479.68
33,598.54
7,881.14
0.00
0.00
0.00
Data Lines
Voice/Long Distance
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Salaries Supplies TOTALS
8000
8000
10000
10000
68276
68276
58522
27925
100000
22000
344999
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
6,064.80
4,912.49
1,152.31
E-rate Totals
202,910.32
164,357.36
38,552.96
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
Disc% Commit
County Match
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,392.00
5,691.84
1,700.16
104,520.00
80,480.40
24,039.60
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
4,116.00
3,169.32
946.68
Paging
1,202.00
925.85
276.55
Voice
40,652.00
31,302.38
9,350.06
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
1,322.00
1,018.25
304.15
E-rate Totals
159,205.00
122,588.04
36,617.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Cellular
Data Lines
TFS/Elementary E-rate Application 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
7,020.00
5,616.00
1,404.00
125,815.20
100,652.16
25,163.04
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
3,900.00
3,120.00
780.00
Paging
1,200.24
960.19
240.05
Voice
38,860.96
31,088.77
7,772.19
WAN
0.00
0.00
0.00
Web Hosting
4,035.60
3,228.48
807.12
E-rate Totals
180,832.00
144,665.60
36,166.40
Data Lines
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
Annual
Disc% Commit
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County Match
E-rate funds
2005 Cellular
0.00
0.00
0.00
112,335.00
92,114.70
20,220.30
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
3,000.00
2,460.00
540.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
44,593.36
36,566.56
8,026.80
Web Hosting
4,248.00
3,483.36
764.64
E-rate Totals
164,176.36
134,624.62
29,551.74
2005 Craigsville ES
11,985.00
90 10,786.50
1,198.50
Dixie ES
8,859.00
80
7,087.20
1,771.80
Mount Nebo ES
6,430.00
80
5,144.00
1,286.00
Data Lines
Long Distance
Paging
Voice
State Basic Skills E-rate
Application
Panther Creek ES
20,211.20
80 16,168.96
4,042.24
Summersville ES
35,916.00
80 28,732.80
7,183.20
80
5,144.00
1,286.00
73,063.46
16,767.74
Zela ES
State SUCCESS E-rate Application
6,430.00
State Totals - BS/CE
89,831.20
2005 Nicholas County HS
4,432.90
80
3,546.32
886.58
11,947.53
80
9,558.02
2,389.51
3,970.35
80
3,176.28
794.07
16,280.62
4,070.16
Nicholas County Vo-Tech
Richwood Junior HS
State Totals - SUCCESS
20,350.78
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