Welcome to
NSBA’s 23 Annual
T+L Conference
Denver, Colorado
Come Visit us in the TLN/NA
Networking Room #212
Follow the T+L Conversation
“Taking the Technology Home –
Engaging Parents as Teachers and
Learners”
NSBA T+L Conference
October 28, 2009
Richland School District One
Columbia, South Carolina
Today’s Presentation Team
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Ida W. Thompson, Director
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Walter “Luke” Fox, Executive Director
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Information Technology Services
Linda Gillespie, Director
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Instructional Technology Services
Title I Services
Linda Bartone, Coordinator
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Instructional Technology Services
Today’s Goals
Provide an overview of current technology
efforts
 Showcase district programs that focus on
home access and parental involvement
 Highlight community collaborations
 Review school performance data linked to
technology efforts
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About Richland School District One
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Sixth largest district in South Carolina
Serving 23,000 students
Forty-nine schools and 5 special centers
2413 certified staff
Various technology grants and special initiatives
$381 million bond issue (November 2002)
Dr. Percy Mack, Superintendent
About Richland School District One
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International Baccalaureate Programs
Challenger Learning Center
Together We Can Partnership w/ City of Columbia
Montessori Programs
Career and Technology Center
Comprehensive Adult Education Center
Three (3) charter schools
Palmetto Gold and Silver Award Schools
S. C. Blue Ribbon Schools
2009 graduates received over $50 million in
scholarships
Sources of Technology Funding
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State Allocations
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District Allocations
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Various Departments
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Grants/Special Funding
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E-Rate Reimbursements
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Community Groups
About Richland School District One
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Technology Direction and Oversight
District Strategic Plan
 Technology Plan
 Technology Leadership Committee
 School Renewal Plans
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District Strategic Plan
Strategy #3
Engage and involve parents in their children's
education
 Strategy #5
Cultivate community, business, higher
education and faith-based partnerships
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PCs@Home Program
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Program Description
Provides refurbished computers to
students/families
 Loaned to students throughout their school
career
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PCs@Home Program
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Program Description
Assists students in improving academic
performance
 Promotes information and technology literacy
 Improves support for families
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PCs@Home Program
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Program Description
Technical assistance and set-up provided
 AUP Discussion
 Fixed Assets/Accountability guidelines reviewed
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PCs@Home Program
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Program Description
Coordinated by school leadership and volunteers
 Communication and planning are essential
 Concludes with family dinner
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PCs@Home Program
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Program Description
Open to any interested school
 Received well in the community
 Program promoted through ROTV
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PC Replacement Plan
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Program Description
Ensures four year life-cycle replacement of
computers by replacing roughly 25% annually
 Moves district toward 3:1
student: computer ratio
 Provides more equity among schools
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PC Replacement Plan
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Program Description
Program started during 2004-05 – fifth year
 Annually costs approximately $3M
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Funding from bond and E-rate
Ensures four year life-cycle replacement of
computers by replacing roughly 25% annually
 ALL computers are
under warranty
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Except for a few
“hidden away”
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PC Replacement Plan
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Program Benefits
Teachers/administrators have current technology
 Reduces total cost of ownership
 Reduces computer down time/loss of instructional
time
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Successmaker Laptop Program
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Goals: Improve student achievement by advancing
reading and math levels.
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Purpose: Provide additional student practice at home
for parents to assume responsibility to improve student
reading and math levels.
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Facilitators: Parent Educator is assigned to a Title I
school one day a week to provide training to parents,
check laptops in and out, and provide a parent report on
completed work to be used at teacher/parent conferences.
StairStep
Title I Elementary Schoolwide Results
Burton-Pack
John P.Thomas
Carver-Lyon
Hopkins
Edward E.Taylor
Hyatt Park
102.41%
97.71%
96.88%
96.72%
96.20%
95.70%
Arden
Watkins-Nance
South Kilbourne
Webber
Gadsden
92.47%
92.25%
91.98%
91.97%
90.55%
Edward E.Taylor, South Kilbourne and Gadsden met AYP.
PACT GAINS
School-Success
Gadsden Elementary
Title I
Includes Only Students Continuously Enrolled from the 45th Day until the First Day of Testing
Richland School District One, Office of Accountability, Assessment, Research and Evaluation – November 21, 2008
Percent Basic and Above
ELA
Level
Math
Science
Social Studies
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
Gadsden
78.1
85.3
7.2
72.6
85.3
12.7
51.1
83.3
32.3
60.9
78.7
17.9
Grade 3
96.6
88.9
-7.7
72.4
83.3
10.9
53.3
80.0
26.7
78.6
75.0
-3.6
Grade 4
80.0
96.3
16.3
65.0
92.6
27.6
65.0
88.9
23.9
70.0
85.2
15.2
Grade 5
54.2
69.6
15.4
79.2
78.3
-0.9
25.0
72.7
47.7
25.0
66.7
41.7
Percent Proficient and Advanced
ELA
Level
Math
Science
Social Studies
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
Gadsden
42.5
52.9
10.5
21.9
32.4
10.4
12.8
37.5
24.7
8.7
34.0
25.3
Grade 3
58.6
72.2
13.6
17.2
22.2
5.0
13.3
60.0
46.7
7.1
25.0
17.9
Grade 4
45.0
66.7
21.7
30.0
40.7
10.7
20.0
33.3
13.3
10.0
29.6
19.6
Grade 5
20.8
21.7
0.9
20.8
30.4
9.6
0.0
27.3
27.3
8.3
50.0
41.7
Note: Green indicates a change in the desired direction, red indicates a change in the undesired direction, and yellow indicates no change.
PACT GAINS
Success-School
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Title I
Includes Only Students Continuously Enrolled from the 45th Day until the First Day of Testing
Richland School District One, Office of Accountability, Assessment, Research and Evaluation – November 21, 2008
Percent Basic and Above
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Level
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
Taylor
68.4
83.0
14.6
54.4
73.4
19.0
49.1
72.9
23.8
64.2
64.4
0.3
Grade 3
88.2
89.5
1.2
58.8
73.7
14.9
75.0
68.4
-6.6
77.8
63.2
-14.6
Grade 4
88.9
91.7
2.8
77.8
87.5
9.7
66.7
91.7
25.0
77.8
87.5
9.7
Grade 5
42.9
68.8
25.9
34.3
62.5
28.2
11.1
50.0
38.9
35.3
31.3
-4.0
Percent Proficient and Advanced
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Level
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
Taylor
31.6
34.0
2.4
15.2
26.6
11.4
22.6
30.5
7.9
15.1
11.9
-3.2
Grade 3
35.3
42.1
6.8
17.6
21.1
3.4
25.0
26.3
1.3
11.1
5.3
-5.8
Grade 4
48.1
41.7
-6.5
22.2
54.2
31.9
37.0
41.7
4.6
25.9
20.8
-5.1
Grade 5
17.1
18.8
1.6
8.6
12.5
3.9
0.0
18.8
18.8
0.0
6.3
6.3
Note: Green indicates a change in the desired direction, red indicates a change in the undesired direction, and yellow indicates no change.
Title I
2007 and 2008 PACT NCLB Results
Summary
South Kilbourne Elementary
Includes Only Students Continuously Enrolled from the 45th Day until the First Day of Testing
Richland School District One, Office of Accountability, Assessment, Research and Evaluation – November 21, 2008
Percent Basic and Above
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Level
2007
S. Kilbourne
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
30.3
26.7
-3.7
28.9
32.2
3.3
10.7
7.8
-2.9
24.1
31.1
7.1
34.4
40.0
5.6
15.6
20.0
4.4
11.8
0.0
-11.8
0.0
41.2
41.2
35.0
22.9
-12.1
40.0
34.3
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15.0
14.3
-0.7
45.0
25.7
-19.3
24.3
10.0
-14.3
34.2
50.0
15.8
5.3
0.0
-5.3
21.1
33.3
12.3
Percent Proficient and Advanced
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Level
2007
S. Kilbourne
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
2007
2008
Change
76.4
84.4
8.0
75.6
77.8
2.2
48.2
56.3
8.0
77.8
75.4
-2.4
Grade 3
65.6
91.4
25.8
65.6
71.4
5.8
35.3
66.7
31.4
80.0
100.0
20.0
Grade 4
90.0
85.7
-4.3
85.0
80.0
-5.0
65.0
57.1
-7.9
85.0
68.6
-16.4
Grade 5
78.4
70.0
-8.4
78.9
85.0
6.1
42.1
36.4
-5.7
68.4
55.6
-12.9
Note: Green indicates a change in the desired direction, red indicates a change in the undesired direction, and yellow indicates no change.
Parent-Student Responsibilities
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Parent sees laptop sign in car pool lane
Parent attends training
Students are entered on grade level or slightly below
Laptop is checked out
Students work on reading and math SuccessMaker software that
continuously addresses and is aligned to state standards
Parents return the laptop at end of week
Parent Educator prints out a report and discusses strengths and
weaknesses identified
Parent takes the report to the teacher-parent conference or calls to
arrange a conference
The school….the student….the parent = SUCCESS
Challenges. . . .
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More laptops in each school
A longer check out period
All Title I schools to support as these do
More parents to take advantage of opportunity
More parents to initiate conferences with teachers when
child’s progress isn’t good
Title I Successmaker Initiative
Next Steps
Initiate calls to parents of identified students
 Reminder to come for training
 Strengthen follow-up communication among
classroom teacher, lab manager, Parent Educator,
parents and students.
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Mobile Technology Classroom
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The Learning Adventure Bus (The L.A.B)
Serves Title I schools
Focuses on student and parent engagement
Equipped with computers, reading centers, and parent information
Mobile Technology Classroom
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Serves communities on weekends to offer technology classes,
assist parents in checking on student achievement (Test View)
Provides information on district services
Is visible in the community at
special events (Reading Rocks,
annual Christmas parade)
One-to-One Laptop Program –
C A Johnson High School
State funded grant focused on ninth graders
 Each successive class receives a laptop
 Designed to empower students and families
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One-to-One Laptop Program –
C A Johnson High School
Supported by information technology
specialist and school technician
 Resources documented in Destiny
 Regular laptop checks ensure accountability
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PASS – Preparing All Students for
Success
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Engages parents in focused academic topics
Closing the achievement gap
 Preparing for state assessments
 Online resources
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Community Outreach
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Specially designed paper tray liners with conversation-starter
questions about bullying printed on them are distributed
Parents dining at McDonalds’ restaurants use the questions to
begin a meaningful dialogue with their children about bullying
and ways to prevent it.
PASS – Preparing All Students for
Success
Socializing on the Internet
Town Hall Workshop
for Parents in the Dreher Cluster of Schools
Hand Middle School Auditorium
January 22, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Co-Sponsored by
Richland District One - Office of Safe
and Drug Free Schools
Hand Middle School PTO
Library Media Center Fingerscan
Engages students as independent users
 Saves time and allows staff more opportunities
for collaboration and student assistance
 Makes media center use a positive student
experience
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Library Media Center Fingerscan
Increased circulation
 Supports district literacy iniative
 Expanded to school cafeteria
 Assists with accountability
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Library Media Center Fingerscan
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Program Description
Allow students to use finger scans to check out
library books and eat in the cafeteria
 Captures a finger scan sample (not fingerprint);
converts sample to mathematical formula
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Library Media Center Fingerscan
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Program Description
Eliminates lost library cards
 Increases accuracy in cafeteria
 Students love the technology!
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Remote Access to Online Tools
DISCUS (South Carolina’s Virtual Library) gives all South
Carolinians free online access to magazine and newspaper
articles, reference material, maps, pictures, student and teacher
resources, the best Web links and much more.
Streamline SC is a standards-based video-on-demand
service for teachers. It is funded by a partnership between
SC ETV and the South Carolina K-12 partnership.
Remote Access to Online Tools
Noodle Tools is a suite of interactive software
designed to assist students with the research
process.
Visual Thesaurus is an online interactive
dictionary and thesaurus that creates word maps
that blossom with meanings and branch to related
words.
Remote Access to Online Resources
This online resource includes the complete World
Book Encyclopedia, the World Book Dictionary and
Atlas, as well as Web Links and Magazines.
ProQuest offers classroom-focused, subscription-based
educational resources that support the information literacy
needs of teachers and students across all curriculum
areas.
Remote Access to Online Resources
Atomic Learning provides thousands of short, easy-tounderstand video clips that can be used as a part of a
technology professional development program, a valuable
curriculum supplement, and an anytime/anywhere
professional development resource.
Videoconferencing Resources
Fritz Hamor, Chief Curator of
Cultural History, S. C. State
Museum discusses the Civil War
Available sites:
•All high schools
•All middle schools
•Six elementary schools
•Career Center
•Challenger Learning Center
•Instructional Technology
Services
Videoconferencing Resources
Michael Majok Kuch:
A Lost Boy from Sudan, interacts
with Richland One high school
students
Videoconferencing Resources
NASA Air Traffic
Controllers/Gibbes
Middle School Math
Students
Award-winning
Author/illustrator,
Jerry Pinkney
Videoconferencing Resources
USC/Flora Dance
Program
Historically Black Colleges
Recruitment Event
Video Conference
Other Technology Tools and Resources
School Messenger
 Twitter
 iPods in the classroom
 E-books
 Kindles
 Netbooks
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Evaluation Questions
Text to: 36263
Key Word: TL143
Did you find this session informative?
a) Extremely (100a)
b) Somewhat (100b)
c) Waste of Time (100c)
Evaluation Questions
Text to: 36263
Key Word: TL143
Did you leave with a better understanding of the
content?
a) Yes (101a)
b) Somewhat (101b)
c) No (101c)
Last Question
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Key Word: TL143
How would you rate the presenter?
Rank 1 – 5 (1 being lowest and 5 being highest)
1 (102a)
2 (102b)
3 (102c)
4 (102d)
5 (102 e)
Contact Information
www.richlandone.org
 ithompson@richlandone.org
 lufox@richlandone.org
 lgillespie@richlandone.org
 lbartone@richlandone.org
Presentation posted on
http://rcsd1teched.pbworks.com/NSBA09
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