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SOMERSWORTH AND ROLLINSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICTS PLAN FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY A THREE-­‐YEAR PLAN FOR JULY 2015 THROUGH JULY 2018 51 West High Street Somersworth, NH 03878 Jeni Mosca, Superintendent San Murray, Technology Integrator Plan Date: July 1, 2015 School Board Appraisal – Pending State of New Hampshire DOE Approval: Pending smurray@sau56.org SM 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Technology Organizational Community 4 SAU56 Technology Mission Statements 5 SAU56 Technology Vision Statement 6 SAU56 School Board Technology Policies 7 Sau56 Technology Overview 9 Somersworth School District 11 Somersworth Projected Technology Budget 14 Somersworth Career Technical Center 16 Rollinsford School District 18 Rollinsford Projected Technology Budget 19 SAU56 Technology Goals Index of virtual policies and documents 20 25 3
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TECHNOLOGY PLANNING -­‐ Organizational Community SAU Office Superintendent: Jeni Mosca Asst. Superintendent/Curriculum: Bob Marquis Business Administrator: Marie Dagostino Educational Technology Integrator Committee Chair: San Murray Maple Wood School Janice Miller, Media Specialist Tamara Hallee, Principal Idlehurst Elementary School Janice Miller, Media Specialist Michael Quigley, Principal Grace Fuller, Library Support High School/CTC Kathy Vetter, Former Librarian David Miller, Media Specialist Sharon Lampros, Principal Lori Lane, CTC Director Rollinsford Grade School Kate Lucas, Principal Caroline Carrell, Media Specialist Tom Lebel, Lebel Computer Services Middle School Becky Patten, Parent; Media Specialist Somersworth School Board Bob Gibson-­‐ Advisory Jerry Perkins – Website Sub-­‐
Committee Rollinsford School Board Judith Nelson, Web Site Sub Committee Contributing Sub Committee and Community Members Tom Lebel, Network Systems Management RGS Ann Brown, Data Management Neil Larson, Parent; Web Site Sub Committee Back Bay Networks Steve Gagnon, Chris Pike, Network Systems Katrina Bartozak, Tech support Gil Tolley, Tech support This list reflects the primary contributors involved in the innovation, planning and application of Educational Technology across the communities of Somersworth and Rollinsford but does not list the numerous individuals for whom this document is a dynamic living experience. Special thanks to those folks, always ready with updates, ideas and innovative practices that promote 21st century teaching and learning. SM 2015
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SAU 56 TECHNOLOGY MISSION STATEMENTS Somersworth Somersworth is located in the seacoast region of New Hampshire, adjacent to the Maine border and has an approximate population of 12,000, residing on 9 square miles, making it the 4th most densely populated area in the state. Somersworth School District’s 1769 students attend Idlehurst Elementary School, Maple Wood School, Middle School and Somersworth High School and Career Technical Center. MISSION: The mission of the Somersworth School District is to inspire all students to excel, to develop a thirst for knowledge, and to teach the essential skills necessary to be caring, contributing, and responsible individuals in an ever-­‐changing world. Rollinsford The rural town of Rollinsford is approximately 7.5 square miles and is bordered by Somersworth, Dover, and South Berwick, Maine, with a population of approximately 3,000. Rollinsford Grade School provides education for approximately 160 students in grades K-­‐6. Approximately 100 Rollinsford students in grades 7-­‐12 currently attend Somersworth Middle and High School. MISSION: Our mission is to create a partnership among families, schools and the community in which education is paramount. Within this partnership, our goal is to provide challenges and opportunities that address the learners’ unique qualities and abilities within a caring, nurturing and exciting atmosphere. SM 2015
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SAU 56 TECHNOLOGY VISION STATEMENT What we believe… SAU 56 supports a transformative approach to 21st century teaching and learning anchored in forward thinking technological engagement in pedagogical authenticity, communication and collaboration. SAU56 believes that 21st century teaching and learning is inclusive, built on communication and collaboration and transforms teaching and learning through well-­‐supported standards based integrative practice, professional development and robust technological infrastructure. It is our vision that the purposeful application of educational technologies will enhance every aspect of our academic endeavors. To that end: • We envision appropriate business and educational tools as integrated systems for the purpose of supporting academic goals that promote student achievement, community involvement and transparent communication in an information-­‐centric world. •
We envision integrating current and emerging technologies into our dynamic curriculum as tools that support teaching and learning. •
We envision our students, staff, administrators, and community as informed and proficient, collaborative users of technology systems, software, social media communications and devices that support the achievement of our educational goals. SM 2015
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SAU 56 POLICIES FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Although New Hampshire does not require district level educational technology plans, it recommends robust technology planning that will align with New Hampshire Minimum Standards for School Approval for ICT Literacy and digital learning opportunities (http://www.nheon.org/oet/tpguide/). Both Somersworth and Rollinsford school districts’ School Boards maintain and update policies that address technology use, maintenance and integration in district facilities. These policies are maintained and available for public access on the SAU56 district website in the Board Policies sections of the Somersworth and Rollinsford School District’s main menus. The board reviews yearly and readdressed policies as necessary. The following policies are representative of school board approved policies existing in both districts. For practically, and to represent transparent communication and availability of district policy to all communities the hyperlinks included Specific policies in Section E address statements of non-­‐instructional services and programs, including most of those that fall in the area of business management such as safety, buildings and management (not construction), transportation, food service. Specifically-­‐ •
Policy EHAAA outlines guidelines for the use, inventory, access and security, and maintenance of the data-­‐networking infrastructure of SAU56. •
Policy EH addresses data management. •
Policies EHB and EHB-­‐R address data and records retention storage and retention Section G contains policies for school employees except for the Superintendent. •
GBEF addresses faculty and staff Internet access •
GBEF-­‐R addresses the appropriate use policy Section I contains policies for instructional programing; curriculum integration, special programs, instructional resources, and academic achievement. SM 2015
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IHAJ addresses digital portfolios and 21st century learning tools • IHBH addresses extended learning opportunities to meet the diverse instructional needs of students. Section J contains policies on students-­‐admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities. • JICL addresses Internet access for students • JICJ addresses the use of unauthorized student devices Policies are reviewed and acknowledged by employees, parents and students on a yearly basis. Consideration of a bring your own device policy is projected for review and possible discussion in 2017 as the expansion of infrastructure to meet current device connectivity and access to virtual Internet resources, assessments and content is assessed and addressed. Acceptable use policies for both Somersworth and Rollinsford School Districts are available in the SAU56 About Technology Information tab on the SAU56 website. http://www.sau56.org/sau56-­‐3/about-­‐sau56/technology/ SM 2015
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OVERVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN SAU 56 Somersworth and Rollinsford school districts have made significant improvements to technological infrastructure and resources, achieving previous goals and setting new goals and expectations for the enrichment of 21st century learning in the coming years. In addition to increasing the numbers of wireless and handheld devices, efforts to fortify infrastructure to support a robust wireless 21st century environment and increase educational technologies use in the schools have successfully created more meaningful technology rich learning environments. Teachers, students, parents, administrators and support staff in all schools have access to hardwired, wireless, and multifunction mobile devices for the newly implemented student information management system (PowerSchool), virtual Health database (SNAP), communication (Black Board Connect), financial software (ProFund) in addition to curriculum integration accessibility tools for student progress monitoring through NH state databases such as Performance Plus, NHSEIS, etc. In addition increased student access to devices, software and media continues to be a priority in each school. All SAU 56 school library/media centers maintain circulation and reference computers, as well as a variety of technology equipment intended for accessibility and integration by classroom teachers and students. Resources include multimedia carts; projectors; portable interactive white boards; Apple TV and HDMI projectors for use with virtual IPad and laptop connections; laptops, IPad and Ipad minis as well as e-­‐reader devices; a new fleet of networked, managed Xerox multifunction copiers as well as locally assigned department specific printers including a ZCorp 3D printer. The High School Media Center maintains a computer lab with 25 workstations for integrated classroom activities and productivity. In addition, each school has a standalone computer lab with interactive whiteboard and audio/visual technologies. The High School and Middle School each utilize certified Media Specialists. Somersworth elementary schools share a media specialist and provide trained dedicated para-­‐professional support in the media centers for student support. Rollinsford Grade School retains a full time media specialist and part time media center support. Media Specialists in all schools work with an integration specialist to provide appropriate 21st century skills, including Internet Safety, library media skills SM 2015
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and supported program related technologies. The Somersworth Middle School retains a computer teacher to address productivity software use and summative portfolio creation in grade eight. The high school maintains a rigorous NEAS&C accredited curriculum rich in competencies addressing integrated technologies across the curriculum as well as a Career Technical Center. The High School hosted a NEAS&C accreditation committee in March 2015 and retains the accreditation held since 1951. The Somersworth School District is currently in the process of planning for a $6.5 million renovation of the Career Technical Center. This renovation will include physical plant upgrades to classrooms and lab spaces as well as equipment and technology for the CTC’s current programs in Automotive Technology, Building Trades & Construction, expanded Digital Media & Communications, Culinary Arts, Marketing, Teacher Education, and Engineering. Two new programs, Medical Assisting and the Performing Arts are in the development stages as well. The funding for this project comes from two sources. The City of Somersworth will provide 25% of the project’s funding with the remainder to come from the NH Legislature. The City approved an anticipated bond note on March 16, 2015 for its portion of the funding. The CTC will continue to apply for and maintain program funding through Perkins Grants. The CTC receives approximately $110,723.00 in yearly Perkins grant funding through federal and state application. SM 2015
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Somersworth District Somersworth has approximately 2000 computer systems and servers that utilize Microsoft-­‐based products, with most of our key servers running Windows Server 2012. All classroom and educational support rooms have a minimum of 2 workstations for student use. All Somersworth workstations are equipped with Windows 7 or 8 operating systems, Microsoft Office 2013 Professional for productivity, and Macromedia Studio 8 for web development services such as Dreamweaver and Flash. Specific software applications are installed to meet specific curricular and academic needs, and many are specific to appropriate grade level institutions. The Library media services use Follett’s Destiny for online cataloguing and library management system. Every staff member has an e-­‐mail account on a virtually hosted Exchange server, which allows staff access to Outlook 2013 services including mail, calendar and district contact information from virtually anywhere on any device. Improved virtualized network capacity supports SAU wide email, SAU wide student information systems, intranet, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and student ICT Portfolios. Students at the middle and high school level have cross-­‐
supported Exchange and Google Apps mail accounts. The district relies on a fibre backbone. All schools are equipped with a fibre connection and a separate Comcast cable connection for Internet accessibility and VoIP. The average network speed is 100 Mbps. Middle and High schools share 10 GB fibre connections. Internal server to computer connections is 1 GB. By default, a new Cyberoam© multi purpose security and network management device covers firewall, web filtering, bandwidth management, SPAM, and antivirus protection. The device has provided flexibility and security in management of network and VPN traffic. Additionally, a Baracuda content filtering device provides security that includes multilayered protection from threats such as malware, botnets, viruses, spyware, circumvention tools, anonymous browsing, messaging, inappropriate content and any unwanted, inappropriate and not academically-­‐related site. BYOD, music streaming and some broadcast media are also limited. Social media sites such as YouTube and Google Video are allowed as an exception, but for instructional purposes. Somersworth school district supports the use of personal devices (BYOD) for teachers and administrators. Employees wishing to bring a device must sign a liability waiver, have compatible operating system and virus protection and register their devices with technology services. This at your own risk initiative SM 2015
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encourages varied use of 21st century information and communication and productivity tools. All devices are limited to Internet only and are subject to district firewall and filtering while connected to the district wireless connections. Three levels of wireless connection are available, guest, personal and secure requiring green lighting from the tech department for each level of secure access. To better support the purpose of 21st century virtual resources including communication and data to drive instruction all Somersworth and Rollinsford teachers are provided with a district laptop for academic use. This practice supports the connection to the current data initiative and training with NH Performance Plus data use as well as the Smarter Balanced assessment initiative. In addition teacher laptops allow consistent connection with PowerSchool virtual SIS, and other district, school and classroom based resources. Students have access to both hardwired and wireless technological tools to support instruction and access resources. Elementary schools have interactive whiteboards in virtually every classroom for a total of 43 fully integrated systems. Special education and support classrooms also have interactive technologies including Promethean©, Eno© and Smart© Tables and/or interactive white boards as well as dedicated iPads and iPods. Special educators each have a wireless laptop to support assistive technologies and general teaching and learning. Mobile carts containing either/or laptops, iPods or iPads are available for classroom use. Other e-­‐reader devices are dedicated to specific departmental needs. Middle School has accessible technologies that include 5 interactive whiteboards; 5 mobile device carts -­‐ 2 mobile laptop carts, 2 net book carts and 1 iPod touch cart as well as a computer classroom with full time computer teacher for integrative curriculum instruction and NHICT 306.42 portfolio focus. The Library Media Center at the High School has a variety of technology equipment available to loan out to students including, USB flash drives, Kodak digital cameras, Flip video cameras, MP3 players, net book computers, e-­‐
readers and laptop computers. The process for checking out USB flash drives, digital cameras, Flip video cameras and MP3 players is the same as the process for checking out books. All loaned equipment requires a review of acceptable use policies and expectations for use. In addition to classroom workstations, library resources, and available community technologies, Somersworth High SM 2015
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School-­‐Career Technical Center maintains up to date technologies appropriate to departmental course of study. Somersworth School District maintains a District website for information and communication purposes. High School, Career Technical School and Middle school, as well as the Rollinsford Grade School in the SAU56 district maintain separate but connected websites appropriate to each level and communication need of the student population they serve. The Somersworth School District is served by a SAU56 Moodle Course Management System (CMS) server, as a Learning Management System (LMS) in a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for professional development, course delivery, collaboration and communication. In addition to Moodle, Somersworth and Rollinsford provide a Google Aps for Education environment for all students and teachers. Through this connection all middle school and high school students are assigned email and Google Apps for school to home collaboration, productivity and communication. Teacher accounts are tied-­‐in through district email. In addition, connections to Virtual Learning Academy, Edmentum’s Plato, Khan Academy, etc. are maintained and prioritized for virtual supports. Professional development for new curricular or database implementation is anticipated, targeted and supported through both virtual and facilitated development opportunities. Tutorials and trainings are provided through topic specific resources. The technology integrator serves as a clearinghouse for most targeted resources and provides support to any initiatives as required, requested or determined. Support SAU56 and the Somersworth School District contract with an independent technology support contractor for technology support in the administrative offices and schools. Rollinsford School District contracts independently with a local community member for technology support. In the Somersworth School District, an IT Helpdesk service provided by Back Bay NH Networks (BBNNH) has increased communication and turn-­‐around times for district technology issues and repair. Submitted requests allow for accurate records of all technology related tasks. In lieu of a district technology director, SAU56 retains the services of a district level Technology Integration Specialist to liaise with independent Tech Support contractors and consultants and maintains a SM 2015
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supervisory level contract for those consulting services with BBNNH, Website development, E-­‐Rate Consultant, PowerSchool Student Information System, and other database providers such as Blackboard Connect communications system, etc. Somersworth Projected Technology Budget: Somersworth School District
Technology Budget Analysis
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2016-17
2017-18
A.) Network Services
Contracted Network Support
$138,000
$140,000
$142,000
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
Network Cables
$0
$0
$0
LAN Wiring
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1250
$29,000
$5,000
$5,000
$2,800
$2,800
$2,800
$0
$900
$900
DNS, Domain Name and SSL Certs
$200
$200
$200
Other: Cabling Tools, Supplies, Discs
$500
$500
$500
Help Desk Software - Support renewal
$1,015
$1,015
$1,015
Network Monitoring Software
$2,500
$2,550
$2,600
$0
$0
$0
$178,015
$156,465
$157,665
$13,000
$13,500
$14,000
Firewall/Spam/Content FIlter Annual Maintenance
$7,900
$7,900
$7,900
Mail Archive annual Renewal
$3,888
$3,888
$3,888
Uninterruptible Power Supply
$400
$400
$400
$25,188
$25,688
$26,188
1.) Technology Infrastructure
Switches/Hubs/Routers - Upgrade
VM Ware Support
Fiber
Wireless System Upgrade
Wireless Infrastructure Maintenance (Aruba)
File Servers / Storage Upgrades
Racks, Wire Management
Sub-Total Network Services
B.) Network Security
Backup
Sub-Total Network Security
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2.) Computer Hardware/Software
Cpmputers-PCs
0
$10,000
$10,000
Laptops
$37,000
$35,000
$35,000
Tablets
$16,000
$16,000
$16,000
$945
$945
$945
$14,000
$14,000
$14,000
$99,945
$75,945
$75,945
$500
$500
$500
Classroom Management - Vision
MS FTE Licensing
Sub-Total Computer Hardware/Software
3.) Telephony
Upgrade to Phone Systems, Moves, Adds, Changes
Sub-Total Telephony
$500
$500
$500
Network Services
$178,015
$156,415
$157,665
Network Security
$25,188
$25,688
$26,188
Computer Hardware/Software
$67,945
$75,945
$75,945
$500
$500
$500
$271,648
$258,548
$260,298
Totals
Telephony
Total
Diligent and targeted hardware upgrade during the 2012-­‐2015 fiscal cycles in order to best support virtual testing needs created a reduced need for computer replacement in 2015-­‐2016. Focus on improved wireless infrastructure will support a gradual maintenance and cyclic retirement of most desktop computers in lieu of wireless mobile technologies. Recognizing that mobile computing better supports virtual 21st century teaching, learning and assessment. A conservative 2% increase is suggested. However, as evaluation of technological needs, community needs, trends and unforeseen circumstances arise, budgetary corrections up or down may be necessary. SM 2015
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Somersworth Career Technical Center Somersworth maintains a Career Technical Center (CTC) located inside the Somersworth High School in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Partnered through a tri-­‐city agreement with the Dover, NH CTC and the Createau CTC in Rochester, NH, students from the Somersworth, Dover, Marshwood, Noble, Nute, Oyster River, and Spaulding high schools along with Tri-­‐City Christian Academy are eligible to attend the Somersworth CTC. Students may participate in any of nine Somersworth programs or the programs offered at the Dover and Createau CTCs. The center offers 10 training programs including engineering, biotech, business & finance, ICAM and engineering to high school students in the greater Somersworth region. The CTC actively works with local businesses on internships and program development through BizEd Connect a regional program that connects qualified high school interns with local businesses. Sau56 programs include: • Automotive Technology • Digital Media and • Biotechnology Communications • Broadcast Technology • Teacher Education • Building Trades • Marketing • Business/Finance • Pre-­‐Engineering (Engineering by • Culinary Arts Design) The New Hampshire Department of Education’s division of Career and Technical Education accredits all programs and provide career and college readiness. Students earn nationally recognized credentials related to their program of study and may earn college credits. Postsecondary agreements exist with Great Bay Community College and Lakes Region Community College. In Addition, closely aligned community business partnerships provide real-­‐time opportunities for student application of learning. Strategic Action for success: • In April 2015, the Somersworth School District secured the services of Banwell Architects in Lebanon, NH to create conceptual drawings of the renovations project. • Planning will continue with the formation of a Joint Building Committee summer (15-­‐16) and will shepherd this process through completion. SM 2015
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The project is anticipated to break ground in Spring 2016. Actual timeline TBD -­‐ anticipated projected completion date Spring 2017. SM 2015
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Rollinsford School District Rollinsford Grade School (RGS – K-­‐6) maintains a diverse computing base consisting of laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, and iPads. Each instructional teacher and support staff has an individual laptop and access to iPads and other instructional technologies for productivity, communication, and professional development. All classrooms have at a minimum 5 laptops and 5 iPads. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard. There are also 3 portable projection units including a portable Smartboard for large group learning and professional development training. In addition, many devices are available for classroom projects and specific special education needs. RGS media center is open for staff and student use daily and is professionally staffed 100% of regular school hours. The center is used for instruction, research and computer based assessment on fifteen laptops. The Media Center also maintains portable sets of iPads, Chromebooks and laptops. Rollinsford media center uses Follett software for its automated cataloging, which utilizes a virtual cloud based medium. The SQL Server also houses the databases for the Nurses software and Kaspersky Antivirus software. RGS Special Education department utilizes laptops and desktops for staff, as well as hand help computing devices, addition iPad carts as well as a Smart©Table for student use for use within the Special Ed program. Operating systems are currently Windows 7 Professional. All systems are now running MS Office 2010. Each Windows system is protected with current anti-­‐
virus. It is the goal to be no more than 2 versions behind current releases of any software in order to provide the best possible educational computing environment and to maintain security. Rollinsford uses a SonicWall NSA 220 for network firewall protection, content filtering, VPN access for tunneling for email and access to the town and school websites. The school Media Specialist maintains a website presence to highlight student learning. Internet service is provided by Comcast Business Services who also provides Rollinsford School District with 5 static IP addresses. Local area network (LAN) speed is 100/1000 Mbps. Wireless service is consistent throughout the building via a robust Rukus system. SM 2015
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Rollinsford Grade School has implemented a move to cloud based services. Google Apps for Education provide a virtual platform for collaboration, communication and student multi-­‐media connections. Teachers are fully versed in effective use of email, collaborative documents, calendars, weblogs, and project based initiatives. Availability of access spans school to home hours and contains teacher driven, collaborative 21st century learning opportunities. RGS contracts all IT services through Lebel Computer Services, which maintains a helpdesk ticketing system and inventory management (Spiceworks). Rollinsford School District Projected Technology Budget: SM 2015
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SAU 56 TECHNOLOGY GOALS Using a broad and reflective approach to the impact of technology on effective data storage and management, communication, curriculum integration practices, professional development, collaboration and the constant dynamic nature of technological hardware and software tools, the SAU56 technology plan is crafted to systemically address the broader implications of integrating and embedding 21st century technology in academic environment and practices that support the overarching District Master Plan. Defining specific goals that address both the integrative academic and organizational technological needs to support teaching, learning and good administration holistically, two goals and specific strategies for success have been identified to achieve practical sustainability. Goal 1 – Progressive 21st Century Professional Development that supports effective instructional practice, and maximize performance: As outlined in the SAU 56 Master Plan, Professional Development goals relative to district/school goals sustain multi-­‐year SAU 56 mission, vision and goals and school improvement plans. The immediate goals for each school district are established by community members, staff members, administration, parents, students, business, and elected officials and adopted by the School Boards. In order to best address these goals, necessary resources are identified by the Human Resource Council (HRC) in concert with Building Level Council (BLC) and accessed through district and grant funds, local personnel, and contracted services. Sau56 professional development goals focus on student engagement; defining quality work and achieving developed standards. Specific goals are 1) Maximizing Curriculum Instruction, and Assessment 2) Managing Information Effectively and 3) Building Community Support. Each individual school plan supports these specific goals and individuals will be blending professional development to engage in a staff development plan that supports these goals. Somersworth and Rollinsford district teachers are each provided with district maintained laptop computers for academic purposes. Professional development to support teaching and learning SM 2015
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Strategies for success: • Support professional development in the application and use of 21st century educational technologies as relevant to current academic/curricular goals and appropriate to building level, with an eye towards embedded integrative practices. •
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Use established resources for continuous support of educational technologies and embedded curricular resources (licenses, support sites; internal communication collaboration) Provide expanded virtual resources for data collection, analysis, collaboration and implementation of data driven decision making Continue targeted PD and develop new strategies using currently implemented student information systems, (I.E. PowerSchool; Performance+ for data collection, analysis and informed differentiated standards based lesson planning; Aims Web; SWIS for progress monitoring, behavioral data; etc.) Goal 2 – Maintain and develop current and new sustainable 21st Century Hardware and Infrastructure through community connections: The Somersworth School Board, working closely with the Somersworth City Council, Mayor and Superintendent, is currently exploring a combined municipal services model that would streamline and merge various municipal departmental services to optimize resources and tax dollars across the city departments. Savings could potentially impact the cost and delivery of goods as well as the provisioning of public services including technology support. Some of the cost saving benefits include cooperative purchasing of supplies and services and shared personnel resources. The impact on school resources related to sharing existing resources related to Information Technology services, staff, hardware and software purchasing including virtual systems and software licenses is in the exploratory stages. The ultimate goal is to provide cost savings measures that may lessen the tax burden on local communities. Maintaining and Upgrading Equipment SM 2015
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District wide, over the past three years all school computer hardware has been replaced by equipment that meets or exceeds NH Department of Education standards to for Smarter Balanced Testing Guidelines. All servers have been virtualized and core improvements have been made to the wireless infrastructure. Strategies for success: • Maintain and upgrade hardware and software (licensing, technical updates, current trends, etc.) to accommodate the use of 21st century learning supports • Maintain systemic supports for common assessments relative to the Common Core State Standards Interim (formative) assessments and summative and assessment tools • Maintain current and explore development of virtual data collection, analysis and application tools • Improve wireless infrastructure to accommodate all district(s) wireless devices and support controlled BYOD • Explore collaborative avenues for provisional virtual supports and necessary services • Maintain E-­‐Rate trends compliancy for maximum reimbursement (fiscal supports) Action item 1– Maintain learner-­‐centered environments rich with 21st century technologies and resources: Strategies: • Continue development of, implementation of, and communication of technology-­‐infused strategic plans at each school level aligned with a shared vision • Continue to advocate and explore local, state and community resources to maintain a technology-­‐focused vision and strategic plan • Revisit policies for technology use and appropriate application of new SM 2015
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and emergent technology resources that enhance student learning Evaluate new technologies for application in order to increase student Digital Citizenship that supports increased understanding of social, ethical and legal issues and responsibilities related to an ever evolving digital culture Ensure equitable access to any and all digital tools and resources Action item 2 – Maintain all SAU 56 servers, devices and networks (virtual, local and wide) to: Accommodate new implementations of student information, lunch, health and financial software platforms. Provide expanded infrastructure for curriculum delivery, student assessment and learning, administrative classroom data collection tools, as well as provide an appropriate medium for student ICT portfolio development in a virtual learning environment that is rich in appropriate use of social media and resources 2015-­‐2018. Strategies: • Support upgrades to robust security and filtering for network •
Expanded support for school to home/community access for virtual applications that provide connected learning in real time I.E. -­‐ SIS [PowerSchool], health module [SNAP], Library Media Resources [Follett-­‐Destiny; Gale Virtual Resources] numerous virtual student learning support environments -­‐ credit recovery [Plato]; alternative virtual learning [VLACS, Khan Academy]; core subject supports [Everyday Math; RazKids; TypetoLearn4; Google Apps] •
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Explore and develop policies consistent with 21st century teaching and learning using virtual and social media effectively, appropriately and thoughtfully Maintain in-­‐process projects: Projects include: • Optimization of network accessibility, service and management through virtualization • Maintain/upgrade server systems’ capacity in all schools SM 2015
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Trend and maintain virtual server storage and backup across the SAU 2015-­‐2018 Improve the VLAN infrastructure in the SAU56 districts to meet growing needs including virtual learning environments and assessments and increased technological/educational device access in each facility Maintain the integrity of all network printing services to support 2015 lease and equipment upgrade Trend and upgrade virtual storage to support digital media and resource materials Educational technology planning is a dynamic process. Consistent and thoughtful attention and communication about the application of all technologies in education should remain open with an eye towards engaging our students and empowering them with the tools necessary for college and career readiness. Only through ongoing conversations about the realistic use of technology in the learning and assessment process do the nuances between technology for technology’s sake and technology as a learning tool become evident. More devices are not always the answer to engaging students. Robust opportunities for learning, through all media, create a path for students to make informed choices about knowledge acquisition and empower their learning. Information, communication and application of learning in real life circumstances transform student understanding and facilitate inquiry and the quest for relevant knowledge that is applicable in each student’s unique experiences. With this understanding, conversations continue at all levels about educational technologies, infrastructure, trends in education and assessment using virtual resources. Engaging all cohorts in the conversations about the trends, existing professional knowledge of and actual needs for curriculum integration brings us to a better understanding of distinctive needs evident in each school facility. SAU56, Somersworth and Rollinsford school boards value informed decision-­‐making and remain committed to supporting their communities holistically with realistic budgets that maintain and sustain teaching and learning in a 21st century academic system. SM 2015
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Index of Virtual Resources: In accordance with a 21st century philosophy of information and communication sharing, virtual documentation is available using the following links. NH Dept. Of Ed -­‐ Office of Ed Tech: http://wew ww.nheon.org/oet/tpguide/ SAU 56: www.sau56.org Acceptable Use Policies: http://www.sau56.org/sau56-­‐3/about-­‐
sau56/technology/ Somersworth School District: http://www.sau56.org/somersworth-­‐school-­‐
district/ Board Policies: Somersworth http://www.sau56.org/somersworth-­‐
school-­‐district/school-­‐board/somersworth-­‐school-­‐board-­‐policies/ Somersworth Career Technical Center: http://somersworthctc.weebly.com/ http://www.bizedconnect.com/ Rollinsford School District: http://www.sau56.org/rollinsford-­‐school-­‐district/ Rollinsford Grade School: https://sites.google.com/a/rollinsford.k12.nh.us/rollinsford-­‐grade-­‐
school/home Board Policies: http://www.sau56.org/rollinsford-­‐school-­‐
district/policies/ Somersworth School Board Approval Date: 5/26/2015
Rollinsford School Board Approval Date: 6/11/2015
SM 2015