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2012 -2015 Technology Plan Update ........................................................... 23
Student Learning TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies .......................... 23
Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 1: Student Learning ......... 24
Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction TFA: Goal,
Objective, Strategies ........................................................................ 25
Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 2: Teacher Preparation
and Delivery of Instruction .............................................................. 26
Administration, Data Management and Communication TFA:
Goal, Objective, Strategies .............................................................. 27
Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 3: Administration, Data
Management and Communication .................................................. 28
Resource Distribution and Use TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies .... 29
Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 4: Resource Distribution
and Use ............................................................................................ 30
Technical Support TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies ........................ 31
Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 5: Technical Support........ 32
Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring, Evaluation and Corrective
Strategies for Implementation Steps ........................................................... 33
Communication and Dissemination................................................. 33
Monitoring ....................................................................................... 33
Evaluation and Corrective Strategies for Implementation Steps .... 34
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 2
Overview of Reeds Spring R-IV School District .................................. 2
Overview of Technology Plan ............................................................ 3
Mission and Vision Statements ..................................................................... 4
Technology Planning and Committee ............................................................ 5
Table 1: Technology Committee ........................................................ 6
Needs Assessment.......................................................................................... 7
Table 2: Needs Assessment ............................................................... 8
Table 3: Review of 2009-2012 Technology Plan .............................. 12
Review of 2009 – 2012 Technology TFA’s .................................................... 18
TFA 1: Student Learning................................................................... 18
Table 4: Strengths and Weaknesses of Student Learning ............... 18
TFA 2: Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction ................. 19
Table 5: Strengths and Weaknesses of Teacher Preparation and
Delivery of Instruction ..................................................................... 19
TFA 3: Administration, Data Management and Communication .... 20
Table 6: Strengths and Weaknesses of Administration, Data
Management and Communication .................................................. 20
TFA 4: Resource Distribution and Use ............................................. 21
Table 7: Strengths and Weaknesses of Resource Distribution ........ 21
TFA 5: Technical Support ................................................................ 22
Table 8: Strengths and Weaknesses of Technical Support .............. 22
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District Belief Statement
We believe . . .
Overview of the Reeds Spring R- IV
School District
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The Reeds Spring R-IV School District is located in southwest
Missouri with the student population drawn from four cities:
Reeds Spring, Branson West, Kimberling City, and Cape Fair.
The District serves approximately 2120 students.
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In addition to the traditional K-12 classroom, the Reeds Spring
School District provides Gibson Technical Center and New
Horizons Alternative School as additional school settings. The
District also houses such early childhood services as Parents
As Teachers, the Early Childhood Center, the Bud Strohm
Preschool, Head Start Preschool, and Infant care facilities.
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Our District has been awarded Distinction in Performance
for High Achievement yearly since 2006. It is with great pride
that the Reed Spring School District endeavors to be on the
cutting edge of educational excellence.
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The Reeds Spring School District strives to be an outstanding
resource for the community it serves. The District belief
statement expresses our fundamental values and is the why
behind every action. The following belief statements are not
arranged in order of importance, but represent the District’s
conviction to these core principles.
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In maximizing the learning of each
student.
All children and adults have the ability
and responsibility to learn.
Decisions in schools should be made
based on what is best for kids.
A strong partnership among community,
parents, students, and school staff is
essential for student success.
Research and best practices will guide
curriculum and instructional decisions
People are the most important resource
of a school district.
Our diversity makes us strong.
Shared decision making helps us work for
the common good.
Communication is key to our success.
All people should be treated with respect
and understanding of individual
differences.
Time spent planning today is an
investment for success in the future.
A well-rounded education prepares
students to be lifelong learners and
productive citizens.
High expectations lead to high
achievements.
Our community serves as a resource to
assist the district in achieving success.
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Overview of Technology Plan
Reeds Spring R-IV is committed to the integration of
technology in all aspects of our school district. We believe that
embedding technology into student learning, teacher
preparation, and data management systems, promotes
our vision as to be ‘A District that strives to create a
school for tomorrow’.
Reeds Spring R-IV is engaged in teaching
students digital literacy in diverse ways. We
encourage each child to become productive
and effective 21st Century citizens.
Technology is embedded in all aspects of
our curriculum to improve student
achievement and assist students as they
transition into society’s technology rich
environment.
Reeds Spring R-IV is dedicated to providing
teachers with digital tools for instruction and data
management. Teachers are supported and
encouraged to use technology as a front-line strategy
of instruction.
The Reeds Spring R-IV School District provides a
technology department to maintain appropriate
instructional resources, support services and
functional and safe facilities.
The technology mission
of the RSSD is to provide
an environment which
focuses on academic
achievement and
technology literacy to
prepare students for
college and career
readiness.
Reeds Spring School District affords teachers varied
opportunities to increase their technology skills with the goal of
technology being a natural element of classroom instruction.
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Reeds Spring R-IV is assisting the education
community by continuing to update and
acquire technology resources which improve
administration and data management districtwide. We provide adequate and equitable
access to technology and resources for staff
and students.
We are committed to the use of this
technology plan and thereby meet MSIP and
CSIP as well as ePeGS and No Child Left Behind
Standards for the state of Missouri.
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District Vision
The Reeds Spring School District strives to create a school for
tomorrow where:
The Reeds Spring R-IV School District is dedicated to providing for
the needs of our students and community. Our mission gives us the
framework for all educational decisions. It is why we come to work
each day. We are dedicated to its implementation.
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Our District vision affords us the luxury of looking toward tomorrow. It
allows us to plan for equitable resource distribution and technology
support services that will maintain the highest quality of instruction.
We envision a bright, prosperous future for our students and are
committed to including technology into student learning, teacher
preparation, and data management as the means of creating a ‘school
for tomorrow.’
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District Mission Statement
The mission of the Reeds Spring R-IV School District is to provide
comprehensive educational experiences that will enable all students
to become life-long learners and productive, informed citizens.
All members take active roles in a team effort dedicated
to student success.
Research based instructional practices result in the
powerful learning experiences needed for success in an
ever changing society.
All students improve their academic performance and
demonstrate their personal best daily to succeed as
lifelong learners and problem solvers.
All students develop an understanding of and a respect
for people from varied cultural, ethnic, economic and
racial backgrounds to become good citizens.
A safe, caring and educationally stimulating environment
will increase students’ life chances.
The Five Technology Focus Areas (TFA’s)
1. Student learning as it relates to the ePeGS
Goals, including technology skills
2. Teacher preparation and delivery of instruction
3. Administration, data management and
communication
4. Resource distribution and use
5. Technical Support
Technology Mission Statement
The technology mission of the Reeds Spring R-IV School District is to
provide an environment which focuses on academic achievement and
technology literacy to prepare students for college and career
readiness.
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Committee Members
The Reeds Spring R-IV School District Technology Planning
Committee is comprised of teachers, librarians, administrators,
technical support and parents. All five Technology Focus Areas
(TFAs) are addressed within these groups.
Technology Planning
The single goal of the technology review process has been for
the technology committee to develop a fluid document for
guiding technology usage throughout the district. The
technology committee strongly believes this plan should not only
guide district actions but adjust to ever-changing technological
advances. This document will act as a map; providing the
Reeds Spring R-IV School District needed direction as well as
providing opportunities for reflection and revision.
District technology strengths and weaknesses were reviewed in
large and small discussion groups. This opportunity for dialogue
and analysis was critical to the new plan’s development and
became part of the TFA’s action plans.
The committee discussed the existing needs of our school
community. We sought to create a technology plan that would
have a positive impact on the immediate education of our
students while providing a direct link to their future success.
This technology plan fulfills our district mission ‘to provide
comprehensive educational experiences that will enable all
students to become life-long learners and productive, informed
citizens’.
The Technology Planning Committee reviewed the 2009-2012
Technology Plan during the 2011-12 school year. We evaluated
the current usage and brain-stormed future growth opportunities
for technology use within the District as a means of meeting the
CSIP, MSIP, ePeGS Goals and No Child Left Behind standards.
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Table 1: Technology Committee
NAME
AFFILIATION
ROLE
TFA
Steve Verheyen
Jane Renner
Elizabeth Smith
Vanessa Holmes
Janna Elfrink
Jock Thompson
Eric Davis
Sonya Hohnstein
Robin Verheyen
District
District
District
District
District
Gibson Tech
High School
High School
High, Middle, Intermediate,
Elementary, Primary Schools
Middle School
Middle School
Middle School
Intermediate School
Intermediate School
Elementary School
Primary School
Primary School
Primary, Intermediate Schools
DO, Parent
DI
DSped
Tech Coordinator
Instructional Tech Specialist
Teacher
Teacher, Parent
Teacher, Parent
Teacher, Parent
3,4,5
1,2,3,4
1,2,3,4
3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
Instructional Coach
Teacher, Parent
Library Media Specialist, Parent
Teacher, Parent
Library Media Specialist, Parent
Teacher
Teacher, Parent
Teacher, Parent
Teacher, Parent
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
1,2,3
Carolyn Walker
Josh Hill
Glenda Coyle
Tricia Weydert
Leann Chastain
Dawn Teaster
Sara Criger
Christy Hubbard
Karen Murray
The Five Technology Focus Areas (TFA’s)
1. Student learning
2. Teacher preparation and delivery of
instruction
3. Administration, data management and
communication
4. Resource distribution
5. Technical Support
DO – Director of Operations
DI – Director of Instruction
BT – Building Tech
VTT – Vanguard Tech Team
DSped – Director of Special Education
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The members of the technology planning committee met several times during the 2011 – 2012 school year. The committee was divided
into groups and assigned a specific technology focus area (TFA). The members of these small TFA groups were asked to view
discussion and analysis through the lens of their technology focus thus providing the committee with viewpoints which represented all
five technology focus areas. The TFA small groups provided feedback critical to the needs assessment process. The technology
planning committee worked as a full group during the process of reviewing district technology strengths and weaknesses. The group
discussion and the resulting reflection were critical to determining the progress and accomplishments of the existing plan and in
determining areas of weakness.
The committee reviewed data related to student achievement and teacher professional development. We also referred to the yearly
Technology Census for data relating to existing district technology. The committee reviewed Table 2 data as a means of assessing our
district strengths and weaknesses as they relate to technology use in all areas of the education community. Table 3 is a detailed review
of the 2009 -2012 Technology Plan. Each goals, objectives, strategies, and action steps was reviewed. The committee created Table 3
to determine not only what has been accomplished, but to focus our resources and energy toward the vision of providing an
environment which focuses on academic achievement and technology literacy to prepare students for college and career readiness.
Technology-Rich
Instruction
College and
Career Readiness
Digital Literacy
Training
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Table 2: Needs Assessment
The Reeds Spring School District used the following sources of data to identify strengths and weaknesses. The analysis of this data
was used to guide the action plans for the 2012 – 2015 Technology Plan.
Data Analyzed
Reeds Spring R-IV School District Software
 Web Filtering Incident Reports
 Google Apps for Education
 Wolves Helpdesk
MORENet / Shareware / Other Tools for Network Evaluation
 Internet Bandwidth Usage Report
 Internet Traffic by Protocol
 Etherreal Software Traffic Protocol (shareware)
Reeds Spring R- IV School District Communication Tools
 MORENet Listserv
 Google Apps for Education
 NBX Voice Over IP Phone System
 District Web Page- http://www.wolves.k12.mo.us
 Parent Portal Link - http://www.wolves.k12.mo.us
 Homework Web Page - http://www.wolves.k12.mo.us
 Local Radio Station KRZK 106.3
 Local Newspaper: Tri Lakes Press
 School Reach
 Wolf Pride News
Reeds Spring R- IV School District Management Tools
 SIS Fin
 Tyler Technologies SIS K-12
 Follette / Destiny Library Manager
 Pulse
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Data Source
Data
Origination
Administrative
Software
District
Administrative
Networking
Tools
State
3, 4, 5
Communication
Tools
District
3, 4, 5
Data Management
Tools
District / Building
3, 5
TFA
3, 4, 5
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Reeds Spring R- IV School District Plans
 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 2011
 2009-2012 Technology Plan
 Technology Program Review
 PDC Technology Training
 District Census of Technology (COT)
Reeds Spring R- IV School District Committee Minutes / Reports
 A+ Schools Report
 Long Range Planning Committee
Test Scores / Summaries
 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP)
 Terra Nova
 ACT
 EOC Testing
 Acuity
 8th Grade Technology Literacy Assessment
 Curriculum Based Measurements - CBM (Reading & Math)
 Read 180
 Star Reading Program
 Aimsweb
State Educational Technology Plan
Faculty Technology Resources
 PD Evaluation Survey 2011
 Technology PD Survey Needs Assessment 2011
 Atomic Learning
 PD 360
 Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI)
High School Student Resources
 Computer and Technology Accessibility Survey 2011
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Local Assessment
District
1, 2, 3,
4, 5
Local Assessments
District
Standardized
Assessment
District, State,
National
1
DESE
State
1, 5
Surveys / Data
Analysis
District / Building
2
Survey
Building
1
1, 2, 5
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Reeds Spring R- IV School District Policies and Procedures
 Board of Education Policies
 Access to Technology Resources (AUP) - Student Acceptable Use Policy,
Parent Acceptable Use Policy, Staff Acceptable Use Policy
 Computer License Agreements
 Copyright Policy
 Student Cell Phone Policy
 Cyber Bullying Policy
 SCS Senate Bill 1
 Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Policy
 Employee Handbook
 Technology / Instructional Technology Department Procedures
 Filtering Policy
 Web Page Guidelines
 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
 Technical Support
 Audit
 Capital Cost
 Work Order Reports
 Purchase Orders
 Inventory
 MOREnet Contract / Net Flow Reports
Reeds Spring R- IV School District Curriculum
 Curriculum Guides
 Course Syllabi
 Technology Competence Standards for K – 12 students
 EAT on-line
 Content / Grade Level Curriculum Maps
 Content / Grade Level Power Standards
 Content / Grade Level Common Assessments
 Building Data Teams
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Policies and
Procedures,
Students and
Teachers
District / Building
1, 2, 3,
4, 5
District / Building
1, 2
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Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) (CSIP)
 ISTE Standards for Students
 ISTE Standards for Teachers
 ISTE Standards for Administrators
 7th / 8th Grade Student Pre and Post Test
 ePeGS Goals
ePeGS Goals
Professional Development Program Evaluation
Library Services Annual Report
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Local Assessment
State (DESE)
1, 2, 5
DESE
Training Data /
Evaluations
Survey / Evaluation
District
2
District
2
District
1, 2
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Table 3: Review of 2009 -2012 Technology Plan
Discussion results generated in
Technology Committee (TC) Meeting
(10/26/2011)
GOAL #1 STUDENT LEARNING
Develop and enhance quality educational / instructional programs to
improve performance and enable students to meet their personal,
academic, and career goals.
Objective:
All students will engage in instruction driven by technology-enriched
curriculum 55% of instructional time, resulting in high levels of academic
achievement and performance that fosters life-long learning.
Strategy 1-A
Staff will integrate technology in all curricular areas to improve student
learning.
Action Steps
Develop effective curricula that include integrated technology designed to
help students meet State academic standards.
Provide the necessary resources needed to implement technology
integration.
Strategy 1-B
Students will be provided with research-based instructional strategies that
are powered by technology and engage diverse learners in the
excitement of learning through student centered, collaborative, projectbased, and inquiry-based activities, and promote research, problemsolving, and communication.
Action Steps
Provide training using eMINTS model of instruction.
Develop a pilot program for digital classrooms.
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This is the 2011 CSIP Goal 1.
STATUS
Ongoing
Results
Status
The 55% number seemed impossible to
support. Thus we would re-word the
Objective to read - All students will engage
Ongoing
in instruction driven by technology-enriched
curriculum, resulting in high levels of
academic achievement and performance.
Results
Status
RSSD area of strength (Tech PD, Census
Ongoing
of Technology, EAT Online Curriculum, etc).
Results
Status
Strengths: EAT Online Curriculum.
Census of Technology guides decisions.
Results
Simplify statement for more clarity Students will be provided with researchbased and technology embedded strategies
that engage diverse learners in project and
inquiry-based activities.
Results
Expand to include Intel models.
No longer needed.
Ongoing
Annual
Review
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Complete
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Strategy 1-C
District curriculum and instruction will incorporate technology in
developing students’ 21st century skills and address eighth grade
technology literacy.
Action Steps
Develop a scope and sequence of technology skills based on NET*S.
Staff will implement technology in classroom instruction.
Administer technology assessment yearly for students in 6 th through 8th
grades.
District will assess the technology beyond the school environment
(survey).
GOAL #2 TEACHER PREPARATION
Recruit, attract, develop, and retain highly qualified staff to carry out the
LEA (local educational agency) / District mission, goal, and objectives.
Objective
Reeds Spring School District will provide professional development for
teachers and administrators that result in technology proficiency:
professional development is aligned to NET*T and NET*A.
Strategy 1
All teachers will develop and utilize inquiry-based curricula and
instruction, based on the eMINTS instructional model.
Action Step
Provide appropriate training for using technology to implement, deliver,
monitor, and assess such curricula and instruction.
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Results
Status
Important and should be continued.
Ongoing
Results
No longer needed.
Supported by Vanguard Tech Team.
Status
Complete
Ongoing
Change to students in 7th and 8th grades.
Ongoing
Technology Committee undecided about
validity and accuracy of survey.
Results
Maximize District fiscal and human
resources to enhance student success.
CSIP 2011.
Result
The District will require all instructional staff
to be technology proficient and provides
varied technology PD opportunities.
Results
The District will provide professional
development for teachers and
administrators that result in technology
proficiency. Six hours (annually) of
technology professional development are
required for an increase on the pay scale.
Results
A RSSD strength.
Complete
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
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Strategy 2
Provide appropriate training for using technology to implement, deliver,
monitor, and assess such curricula.
Action Step
All certified staff will participate in six hours of technology integration
professional development yearly.
GOAL #3 FACILITIES, SUPPORT, AND INSTRUCTIONAL
RESOURCES
Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support
services, and functional, safe facilities.
Objective
Reeds Spring School District will provide all buildings with technological
resources to enhance the teaching and learning process.
Strategy 3A
Reeds Spring School District will develop a plan to systematically provide
staff with a variety of equitable technology resources.
Action Step
Provide wireless connectivity to all buildings in the district.
Provide appropriate technology tools and resources that are varied and
diverse and facilitate differentiated instruction, including electronic
resources, assistive technologies, and technology-assisted alternative
learning environments (e.g. SMART board, projectors, MIMIO, document
cameras, etc.).
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Promote the unification of the Reeds Spring
School District as a community ensuring the
success of our youth.
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Needs to be re-addressed in the 2012 plan.
Ongoing
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan
Status
In Progress
Provide a variety of technology tools and
resources that differentiate instruction.
Ongoing
Provide experienced personnel to support all technology use in each
building.
We have expanded to include Vanguard
Tech Team, Building Tech, and Technology
Dept. District-wide. This dept. will need to
continue to expand as our District
technology usage expands.
Ongoing
Rewire our network cabling at Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools
utilizing e-Rate funding, as awarded.
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Ongoing
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Strategy 3B
District will update technology policies and procedures related to
technology hardware, software, connectivity, and technical support
standards, including student and educator technology literacy standards
(replacement cycle, acceptable use, and internet filtering, recovery and
security systems).
Action Steps
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Update policies and procedures as appropriate.
Continue in 2012 Plan.
GOAL #4 INCREASE PARENT COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Results
Results
Results
Promote, facilitate, and enhance parent, student, and community
involvement in LEA / District educational programs.
Objective
Reeds Spring School District will provide opportunities for parents and
community to observe and use instructional technology; will involve a
broad, diverse section of the community on the CSIP (and/or technology)
planning committee; and will use technology to facilitate interactive
communications among district staff, parents, and community members.
Strategy 4A
District will use technology tools and resources to disseminate school
news and student progress and to facilitate input and feedback from
parents and community members.
Action Step
Provide parents with access to their student’s pertinent information (e.g.
grades, homework, attendance, etc.) via Parent Portal.
Utilize a variety of media to facilitate interactive communication with
parents and patrons of the community (e.g. website, SIS call, marquees,
newspapers, radio, etc.).
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RSSD uses a variety on means, but must
continue to investigate more opportunities
to communicate with school stakeholders.
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Add students to the stakeholder list.
Status
Ongoing
Status
Annual
Review
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Results
Status
Provide students and parents with access to
Continue
student pertinent information.
Utilize a variety of media to facilitate
communication with students, parents, and
Continue
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Strategy 4B
District will showcase student progress and work, utilizing technology.
Action Steps
Host a technology fair annually.
GOAL#5 GOVERNANCE
Govern the LEA / District in an efficient and effective manner providing
leadership and representation to benefit the students, staff, and patrons
of the district.
Objective
The district will implement effective and efficient administration, data
management, and communication processes through the use of
technology that further supports teaching and learning.
Strategy 5A
The district will develop a plan that defines the long range technology
goals of the district and identifies processes for allocating funds for
acquiring technology to meet improvement plan goals.
Action Steps
Create the long range technology plan.
Results
District will utilize technology to showcase
student work.
Results
Use online resources to publish student
work.
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
The district will develop a plan that identifies
the long range technology goals.
Results
Create the long range technology plan that
is aligned to CSIP and BSIP.
No longer needed.
Create an online technology request form.
Strategy 5B
Results
District will establish / update effective long-range strategies detailing how
technology tools and resources support teaching, learning, and
No longer needed.
administrative activities and help meet the goals and objectives of the
district’s comprehensive school improvement plan.
Action Steps
Results
Align technology plan with CSIP & BSIPs.
No longer needed.
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Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Ongoing
Status
Continue
Status
Ongoing
Complete
Status
Complete
Status
Complete
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Strategy 5C
District will establish / maintain a sufficient budget to cover Total Cost of
Ownership.
Action Steps
Outline a budget to address the total Cost of Ownership.
Strategy 5 – D
Technology resources, such as hardware and software, will be retained
and maintained in an equally distributed manner.
Action Steps
Retain a rotation schedule on computers, replacing machines every 3 - 4
years as funding allows.
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Results
Status
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Ongoing
Results
Continue in 2012 Plan.
Results
Technology resources will be retained and
maintained in an equally distributed
manner.
Results
Status
Ongoing
Status
RSSD strength. Continue in 2012 Plan.
Continue
Ongoing
Status
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TFA 1: Student Learning
Goal #1: Develop and enhance quality educational/instructional programs to improve performance and enable students to meet their
personal, academic, and career goals.
Objective 1: All students will engage in instruction driven by technology-enriched curriculum 55% of instructional time, resulting in high
levels of academic achievement and performance that fosters life-long learning.
Objective 2: Students in Reeds Spring R-IV School District will acquire technology skills to adequately meet the state and NETS
Standards to improve higher-level thinking.
Table 4: Strengths and Weaknesses of Student Learning
Strengths
Weaknesses
1. District awarded “Distinction in Performance”
yearly 2006 – 2010
2. Majority of MAP and EOC scores at or above state
performance goals
3. GenYes/TechYes program
4. 8th grade technology literacy curriculum and
assessment implemented
5. Acuity/AIMSWeb student progress monitoring and
assessment systems
6. Read 180 program
7. System 44 program
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1. Students demonstrate inconsistent technology
skills
2. District lacks a K-12 technology scope and
sequence
3. More technology needed in the hands of
students
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TFA 2: Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction
Goal #2: Recruit, attract, develop, and retain highly qualified staff to carry out the LEA (local educational agency)/District mission, goal,
and objectives.
Objective 1: Reeds Spring School District will provide professional development for teachers and administrators that result in
technology proficiency: professional development is aligned to NETS*T and NETS*A.
Table 5: Strengths and Weaknesses of Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction
Strengths
Weaknesses
1. Ongoing opportunities for technology training
2. 35% of staff have completed additional indepth training
3. Availability of programs that assist teachers
with daily responsibilities including: EATOnline,
SIS K-12, HR Portal, AIMSWeb, Acuity, Atomic
Learning, PD360
4. Six (6) required hour technology training
annually
5. Increasing number of teachers are
implementing technology for student success
6. Technology PD needs assessment done
annually
7. Vanguard Tech Team district-wide
8. Building Technology Support team
9. Highly trained technology department
supporting teacher training
1. Not all teachers include technology-based
skills, activities, and assessments into
regular instruction
2. Staff knowledge, ability and buy-in is
inconsistent leading to incomplete
technology integration
3. Inconsistent availability of technology
resources
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TFA 3: Administration, Data Management and Communication
Goal #5: Govern the LEA/District in an efficient and effective manner providing leadership and representation to benefit the students,
staff, and patrons of the district.
Objective 1: The district will implement effective and efficient administration, data management, and communication processes through
the use of technology that further supports teaching and learning.
Goal #4: Promote, facilitate, and enhance parent, student, and community involvement in LEA/District educational programs.
Objective 1: Reeds Spring School District will provide opportunities for parents and community to observe and use instructional
technology; will involve a broad, diverse section of the community on the CSIP (and/or technology) planning committee; and will use
technology to facilitate interactive communications among district staff, parents, and community members.
Table 6: Strengths and Weaknesses of Administration, Data Management and Communication
Strengths
Weaknesses
1. Availability of technology tools to provide
parents/community access to school
information
2. Annual Technology Fair
3. On-line Art display
4. Strong district level support for technology
integration: board, administration, buildings,
classrooms
5. District uses a variety of needs assessments to
identify technology needs
1.
2.
3.
4.
Inconsistent use of parent contact resource
Inconsistent use of posting homework
District web page not updated regularly
District technology budget is not outlined to
address the Total Cost of Ownership
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TFA 4: Resource Distribution and Use
Goal #3: Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services, and functional, safe facilities.
Objectives 1: Reeds Spring School District will provide all buildings with technological resources to enhance the teaching and learning
process.
Table 7: Strengths and Weaknesses of Resource Distribution and Use
Strengths
1. Operating system upgrade: all teachers
desktops no older than 3 years
2. All student computers no older than 4 years
3. All computers on 5 year rotation
4. Wireless connectivity completed in High School
5. Wireless access points in all buildings
6. A variety of technology resources are available
to all classroom teachers
7. Upgraded district-wide server
Weaknesses
1. All buildings are not yet installed with wireless
connectivity
2. Access to building computer labs is limited due
to online assessment
3. Inconsistent availability of tech resources
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TFA 5: Technical Support
Goal #3: Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services, and functional, safe facilities.
Objectives 1: Reeds Spring School District will provide all buildings with technological resources to enhance the teaching and learning
process.
Table 8: Strengths and Weaknesses of Technical Support
Strengths
1.
2.
3.
4.
In-house technology department
Highly qualified personnel
Instructional Technology Specialist
Technology Helpdesk
Weaknesses
1. Perception of inequality of district-wide
service
2. Occasional miscommunication between staff,
building technology representatives, and
district Technology Department
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Student Learning TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies
From the previously referenced data analysis and through discussion of the Technology Planning Committee, the following goal,
objective and strategies have been formulated to enhance student learning in the 2012 - 2015 Technology Plan.
Goal 1: Student academic achievement and performance, including technology literacy, will be improved through the use of
education technologies.
Objective: District academic achievement in math and communication arts, as measured through AYP, will increase by
an average 1% yearly in Proficiency plus growth.
Strategy 1: Embed technology education standards.
Strategy 2: Implement research-based / inquiry-based instruction throughout curriculum.
Strategy 3: Infuse technology as a tool to deliver instruction to monitor and assess learning.
Strategy 4: Utilize technology in developing student’s 21st Century habits and fluency.
Strategy 5: Utilize technology in assessing and developing technology implementation.
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Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 1: Student Learning
Goal 1: Student academic achievement and performance, including technology literacy, will be improved through the use of education technologies.
Objective: District academic achievement in math and communication arts, as measured through AYP, will increase by an average 1% yearly in growth plus
Proficiency.
Review dates and Corrections Strategies: Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation refer to pages 33 and 34.
MSIP
Standard
6.1
6.1
6.4
CSIP
1.3.1
1.5.1
1.6.1
1.6.1
1.7.1
1.12.1
1.12.2
Strategy
Action Step
Embed technology education
standards.
Align and revise current curriculum to
include 21st century skills.
Implement research-based /
inquiry-based instruction
throughout curriculum.
Revise curriculum to reflect inquirybased instruction.
Infuse technology as a tool to
deliver instruction to monitor
and assess learning.
Students will use technology to extend
and support their own learning.
Students will monitor progress using
technology tools including use of
technology-based assessments.
Administer 8th grade technology
assessment.
6.4
6.2
1.6.1
1.13.1
Utilize technology in
developing student’s 21st
Century habits and fluency.
Utilize technology in
assessing and developing
Through the 1:1 Learning Initiative,
secondary students will access a variety
of digital technology to prepare for
college and career.
A variety of digital technology will be
available to all students.
Teachers will use various instruments to
monitor education technology literacy
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Person
Responsible
Director of
Curriculum (DC),
Teachers
Funding
Source
Completion
Date
Local
Funds
May 2015
Local
Funds
May 2015
Teachers,
Building
Administrators,
Instructional
Technology
Specialist (ITS),
Instructional
Coaches, Library
Media Specialist,
Students
Local
Funds,
Title 1A,
Basic
Formula
May 2015
Teachers,
Administration,
ITS
Local
Funds,
Title 1,
Title 6B
Teachers,
Administration,
Local
Funds
DC, Teachers
May 2015
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technology implementation.
and inform professional development.
ITS
Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies
From the previously referenced data analysis and through discussion of the Technology Planning Committee, the following goal,
objective and strategies have been formulated to enhance teacher preparedness in the 2012 - 2015 Technology Plan.
Goal 2: Teacher performance, including the delivery of instruction and technology literacy, will be improved through the use of
education technologies.
Objective: 100% of teachers will complete 6 hours of instruction-related technology professional development.
Strategy 1: Implement and refine District technology standards.
Strategy 2: Implement inquiry-based instruction models to curriculum.
Strategy 3: Adopt the use of technology to deliver instruction to monitor and assess learning.
Strategy 4: Integrate use of technology to deliver and assess professional learning.
Strategy 5: Utilize technology in assessing and developing technology implementation.
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Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 2: Teacher Preparation and Delivery of Instruction
Goal 2: Teacher performance, including the delivery of instruction and technology literacy, will be improved through the use of education technologies.
Objective: 100% of teachers will receive professional development as dictated by the district and building instructional technology implementation vision and
personal technology plan.
Review dates and Corrections Strategies: Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation refer to pages 33 and 34.
MSIP
Standard
CSIP
Goal
6.1
1.10.1
1.12.1
1.12.2
Implement District
technology vision.
Teachers will design a building
plan for implementation of District
technology standards aligned to
21st century skills.
6.7
1.3.2
3.2.1
Implement inquirybased instructional
models to
curriculum.
Provide staff development related
to inquiry-based instructional
models.
1.12.1
1.12.2
1:1 Learning Initiative will require
all secondary teachers use
Adopt the use of
technology tools and resources to
technology to deliver deliver instruction and assess
instruction to
student learning.
monitor and assess Teachers will have access to a
learning.
variety of technology tools and
resources to deliver instruction
and assess student learning.
6.3
6.4
Strategy
Action Step
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Person
Responsible
Teachers, Vanguard
Tech Team (VTT),
Instructional Technology
Specialist (ITS), 1:1 Lead
Team and Teachers
Funding
Source
Completion
Date
Local
Funds
May 2015
Building Leadership
Teams, ITS, VTT
Local
Funds,
Title 1
May 2015
Teachers,
Administration, 1:1
Teachers
Local
Funds,
Title 1
May 2015
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Integrate use of
technology to deliver
and assess
professional
learning.
Teachers will use a variety of
technical tools and resources to
access and assess professional
learning of 21st century skills.
VTT, Building
Administration, Building
Leadership Teams
Local
Funds,
Title 1
May 2015
Administration, Data Management and Communication TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies
From the previously referenced data analysis and through discussion of the Technology Planning Committee, the following goal,
objective and strategies have been formulated to enhance administration, data management and communication in the 2012 - 2015
Technology Plan.
Goal 3: The teaching and learning process will be enhanced through the use of technology for administration, data management
and communication.
Objective: 75% of certified staff will expand use of District approved digital communication tools.
Strategy 1: Maintain comprehensive long range plan addressing technology.
Strategy 2: Implement administrative, data management, and communication policies and procedures.
Strategy 3: Establish and maintain a secure, adequate technology budget.
Strategy 4: Provide / support appropriate technology administrative systems, data management and communication tools.
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Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 3: Administration, Data Management and
Communication
Goal 3: The teaching and learning process will be enhanced through the use of technology for administration, data management and communication.
Objective: 75% of certified staff will expand use of District approved digital communication tools.
Review dates and Corrections Strategies: Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation refer to pages 33 and 34.
MSIP
Standard
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
CSIP
Goal
3.2.1
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.2
3.2.1
3.3.1
Strategy
Action Step
Person
Responsible
Funding
Source
Completion
Date
Maintain comprehensive long
range plan addressing
technology.
District will maintain a long
range planning committee.
Superintendent,
Director of Operations (DO)
Local
Funds
May 2015
Implement administrative, data
management, and
communication policies and
procedures.
School board will adopt
policies and procedures
and review yearly.
Policies / Procedures will
be provided to all
stakeholders.
Acceptable use policy will
be signed by all students
and parents.
School Board,
Superintendent,
Administration,
Students,
Parents
Local
Funds
May 2015
School Board,
Director of Operations,
Director of Federal Programs,
Instructional Technology
Specialist
Local
Funds
May 2015
Establish and maintain secure,
adequate technology budget.
School board will approve
yearly budget.
District will explore grant
opportunities and E-RATE
funding.
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8.9
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Provide / support appropriate
technology administrative
systems, data management and
communication tools.
District will provide tools
such as all-reach calls,
Acuity, AIMSweb, Gaggle,
District Pulse.
Maintain upgrades to SIS
K-12.
Upgrade District website to
a content managed system.
Tech Department,
Director of Operations
Local
Funds,
E-RATE,
Title 1
May 2015
Resource Distribution and Use TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies
From the previously referenced data analysis and through discussion of the Technology Planning Committee, the following goal,
objective and strategies have been formulated to enhance the equitable distribution of technology resources in the 2012 -2015
Technology Plan.
Goal 4: School administrators, teachers, staff, and students will have equitable access to education technologies that promote
student performance and academic achievement.
Objective: The District’s equitable distribution, as determined by the Census of Technology, will meet or exceed the state
average.
Strategy 1: Provide equitable access to varied, numerous technology tools that promote differentiated instruction.
Strategy 2: Use appropriate tools to determine District needs and monitor progress.
Strategy 3: Establish and support hardware, software and connectivity standards in support of District vision.
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Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 4: Resource Distribution and Use
Goal 4: School administrators, teachers, staff, and students will have equitable access to education technologies that promote student performance and academic
achievement.
Objective: The District’s equitable distribution, as determined by the Census of Technology, will meet or exceed the state average.
Review dates and Corrections Strategies: Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation refer to pages 33 and 34.
MSIP
Standard
CSIP
Goal
Strategy
7.2
7.1
6.8
1.12.1
1.12.2
4.4.1
Provide equitable access
to varied, numerous
technology tools that
promote differentiated
instruction.
6.2
4.4.1
5.2.4
Use appropriate tools to
determine District needs
and monitor progress.
5.2.4
Establish and support
hardware, software and
connectivity standards in
6.4
Action Step
Resources identified and
supported to meet needs of
diverse learners.
Acquire digital resources
and assistive technology for
anytime/anywhere learning.
Reallocate resources based
on identified needs.
District provides and utilizes
tools such as District Pulse,
Acuity, AIMSweb, digital
surveys.
Continue to progress toward
wireless access in all
buildings.
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Person
Responsible
Building Administration,
Teachers,
Director of Special
Education, Instructional
Technology Specialist,
Vanguard Tech Team,
Superintendent,
Technology Department
Funding
Source
Completion
Date
Local
Funds,
Title 1,
Title 6B
May 2015
Building Administration,
Instructional Coaches
Local
Funds,
Title 1
May 2015
Technology Department,
Director of Operations,
Superintendent
Local
Funds,
E-RATE
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support of District vision.
Access E-RATE funding to
expand digital connectivity
District-wide.
Technical Support TFA: Goal, Objective, Strategies
From the previously referenced data analysis and through discussion of the Technology Planning Committee, the following goal,
objective and strategies have been formulated to enhance the technical support needed for the success of the 2012 -2015 Technology
Plan.
Goal 5: School administrators, teachers, staff and students will have the technical support needed to use education technologies
effectively and efficiently.
Objective: The number of available technology support staff will exceed the state average as determined by the Census
of Technology.
Strategy 1: Provide effective technology leadership and instructional/technology support.
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Action Plans and Implementation – TFA 5: Technical Support
Goal 5: School administrators, teachers, staff and students will have the technical support needed to use education technologies effectively and efficiently.
Objective: The number of available technology support staff will exceed the state average as determined by the Census of Technology.
Review dates and Corrections Strategies: Communication, Dissemination, Monitoring and Evaluation refer to pages, 33 and 34.
MSIP
Standard
6.4
6.7
6.8
CSIP
Goal
3.2.1
3.3.1
Strategy
Provide effective
technology leadership
and instructional /
technology support.
Action Step
Review and assess district
technology staffing needs
for technology support and
instruction.
Maintain Vanguard Tech
Team and one (1) Building
Tech per building.
Establish additional
technology support staff
for 1:1 Learning Initiative.
Establish 1:1 Learning
Initiative Leadership Team
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Responsible
Funding
Source
Director of Operations,
Superintendent,
Local
Instructional Technology
Funds
Specialist, Technology
Department, Administrators
Completion
Date
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Communication and Dissemination
The Technology Plan will be presented to the following internal groups:
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Reeds Spring School Board of Education
School Principals
A+ Coordinators
District web site
Annual Progress report summarized in newsletters
The Technology Plan will be disseminated to outside parties through:


District web site
District parent/community publications
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Monitoring
We will continue to utilize a wide variety of data sources in order to support goals and objectives. This analysis of data will help us make
timely corrections to assure that as many components of the Technology Plan as possible are being addressed.
The Technology Committee will meet at least annually to assess and monitor the attainment of goals and objectives. The Technology
Department and Director of Instructional Improvement will utilize the plan for yearly goals and objective settings.
Evaluation and Corrective Strategies for Implementation Steps
Technology continues to evolve daily. Therefore our goals and actions to improve technology use in the district are ongoing. The
collection and evaluation of data sources is a continuing project within the district.
District and Building Technology Committees will convene as necessary to plan for evaluation and compile relevant data to this
process.
Additional surveys and follow-up material will be produced by the Technology Department and implemented, as the Technology
Committee deems necessary. Internal and external data relating to technology and student data will be collected and analyzed.
This information will serve as the basis for recommendations and correction strategies as required in the future.
The final yearly report will be submitted to the Board of Education for further review and action in May of each year.
The following steps will also be taken to evaluate the effectiveness of Technology Plan goals and action steps.
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An Evaluation Plan will be created to determine the status of attainment of goals of the Technology Plan.
Building Technology Committees will meet annually and report progress of any goal that relates to their building. This will include
staff needs assessment as it relates to technology and curriculum and resource distribution.
MAP scores, district assessments, dropout rates and graduation and completion rates will be analyzed.
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The above data will be analyzed and summarized to show progress according to a pre-determined timeline for completion.
Central Office administrators will meet and formulate correction strategies to focus on any goals not on scheduled timelines.
Pre- and post-surveys will be administered yearly and results will be distributed to all shareholders.
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