Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge

                                                Strategic

    Technology Plan

                                                 Developed

   For Submission To

                                    Educational Technology Implementation and Planning Services

                                                          Instructional Technology Services

                                               North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

                                                                   November 1, 2005

                                                                          2005 - 2009

Necessary Components for the LEA Technology Plans

North Carolina G. S.  § Article 8, Part 3A  115c-102.6A-C(16).

In order for local education agencies to meet requirements as set forth in North Carolina General Statute § Article 8, Part 3A 115c-102.6C-A, each section of the plan must include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

High Student Performance

1.Mathematics/reading scores improvement

2.Classroom use of student resources

3.IMPACT model implementation

4.Computer Skills Test score improvement

5.Computer Skills Curriculum implementation

6.Information Skills Curriculum implementation

7.Technology integration across the curriculum

8.Student distance learning opportunities

9.Assistive technology availability

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools

1.School campus security (video, alarms, metal detectors, etc.)

2.School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.)

3.Student and Staff ID systems

4.Student Information/Tracking Systems (SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.)

5.Internet and email filtering

6.Classroom telephone systems and other communications devices

7.Website use (district, school and classroom)

Quality Teachers Administrators and Staff

1.Teacher/staff skills assessment

2.Diverse training resources (local and online including DPI resources)

3.Follow-up support

4.Local certification and professional development requirements

5.Ethical and professional standards

6.Evaluation of training

Strong Family, Community and Business Support

1.Email access (staff, students)

2.Public relations (use of local Broadcast Media)

3.School and teacher websites

4.Learning Centers

5.Partnerships

6.Teacher/staff and student Internet and file access

Effective and Efficient Operations

1.Policy

2.Budget

3.Personnel

4.Security

5.Administrative Applications

6.Hardware

7.Infrastructure-School Local Area Networks and District Wide Area Networks

Public Schools of North CarolinaNorth Carolina Instructional Technology Plan

State Board of EducationDepartment of Public Instruction

Howard Lee, ChairmanPatricia Willoughby, State Superintendent

REQUIRED SUBSTANTIVE COMPONENTS

OF THE

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

The local school board has actively involved key stakeholders in the development of a district-wide four-year technology plan that includes the following key components:

•a vision statement consistent with the North Carolina Instructional Technology Plan that reflects the unique qualities and strategic priorities of your local school system;

•the identification of the current situation, goals, objectives and evaluation of the core instructional and administrative components of a technology program that address the five strategic priorities of the ABCs plan for education:

High student performance

Quality teachers, administrators and staff,

Healthy students in safe, orderly and caring schools

Strong family, community and business support, and

Effective and efficient operations;

•a staff development and training component that reflects a budget of 20 to 30 % of the total cost of the technology program; and

•an infrastructure/connectivity component that meets North Carolina Information Technology Services standards to assure compatibility, connectivity, and cost-effectiveness.

LEA Name: Carter G. Woodson School of ChallengeLEA Number: 34 D

Signature: ___________________________Hazel Mack-Hilliard

Superintendent Local Board Chair

Person of Contact: Ruth HopkinsTelephone number: 336-723-6838

Instructional Technology DivisionTechnology Planning and SupportNCDPI

Technology Committee Members

All committee members have been involved in the development of this plan and support its implementation.

Name   Title or Group Represented SignatureDate

Ruth Hopkins        School Director

Virginia Newell    Board Member

Hazel Mack -Hilliard  Board Chair

Abay Gidey          Network Analyst/Tech

Preston Mack        Instructional Coach_______

Ruby Jones      Curriculum Supervisor________________________

April Broadway    School Improvement Chair

L. Aynn Daniels   Director of Student Services

Brittany Thorpe    High SchoolStudent

Darryl Long, Middle School Student_____________________________________

Armenta Cummings, Parent

Beleta Mack, Technology Instructor/Tech Committee Chair

Marsha Thomas, Parent

Nateefah Razzak, Teacher & Elementary School Team Leader________________

Horace Woods, Teacher & Middle School Team Leader_____________________

Samuel Oduro, Teacher & High School Team Leader_______________________

Kenneth Gibbs, SIMS Director_________________________________________

VISION

Overall, we want our school’s education program to meet the needs of our students.  Our students and staff will be proficient users of technologies that enhance the production, delivery, and mastery of the NC Standard Course of Study curriculum.  Our staff and students will utilize a variety of technologies for continuous improvement of knowledge, skills and attitudes.  We are living in a global community that is bringing great change.  Every country is competing for their share of the pie.  Technology has become a tool for this change by making more information available and facilitating communication between businesses as well as nations.  No longer can a business or a country live in isolation from the rest of the world and expect to survive.

The implications for the education system are immense.  Five areas that employers will seek from their employees are the ability to use resources, to find and use information, understand systems, to be technologically proficient, and to be able to work as a team.  The educational system of our school must evolve to be an informational age system to allow students to compete in the highly technological systems of universities, community colleges and work force training centers.

The vision of the CGWSC will be a learner directed, individualized, relevant and collaborative in nature.  Learning will be problem-based, interdisciplinary, and will allow for communication beyond the walls of the school.  The effective use of technology-based tools in the delivery of instruction will be essential.

An effective learning environment is very important.  The best chance we have of approximating an instructional and learning environment, which is responsive to individualized learning characteristics, personal interests, cognitive strengths and learning styles, is through the intelligent and well-organized use of emerging technologies.  This process will be accomplished through the integration of knowledge about learners and learning, and the use of emerging technologies as instructional, learning and resource tools.  Disadvantaged and at risk students will master the basic communication, circulation, and problem solving skills necessary to become shareholders in the personal and economic rewards and responsibilities of our society.

The CGWSC will provide an educational environment in which technology serves as vital link between students and the mastery of a common core of knowledge necessary for active participation in a global society.  All learner students, educators, parents, businesses, and the general community should have equitable access to technology.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge [CGWSC] in cooperation with our parents, board of directors, staff and community, will utilize educational strategies that create a respectful and nurturing learning environments, which is favorable to the positive growth and development of our students and parents.  We will provide a quality education that prepares students to become lifelong learners.  Our school believes that “children will respond to the expectations that adults have of them”.  If we expect them to achieve and we provide the impetus and freedom to do so they will.

High Student Performance:  Current Situation Narrative

Technology helps foster the mastery of basic academic skills while also allowing students the opportunity to work on their own creative projects.  Technology allows our staff, instructors, and administrators to assess and monitor student progress in various ways.  It further enables and allows our teachers to develop and deliver innovative and effective lessons and classroom activities.  It helps our teachers to provide remediation/enrichment strategies, and allows for individualized student instruction.  Finally, technology can help ensure student success through an alignment of specific curricular objectives to technology incentives.  Students have access to fundamental technology programs that support the North Carolina Computer Skills Curriculum.  Elementary and middle school students have partial access to computer labs for integration into their regular curriculum.  Three TVs with VCR are accessible to classrooms, grades K-12.  Overhead projectors and viewing capabilities are in every classroom.  All classrooms in the elementary, middle and high schools have full Internet connectivity.  Core classes within our school are utilizing Internet resources provided by our Internet connectivity and have access to flexibly scheduled computer labs for research and enrichment.  Teachers are given the freedom to implement the computer curriculum in different ways.

Carter G. Woodson has assessed and implemented several technology programs to support student achievement in reading and math.

Elementary School

Success For All – targeting reading and math targeted areas of weakness

Kidspiration – concept mapping application for organizing thinking and developing higher order thinking skills

Accelerated Reader/Accelerated Math – literacy enrichment application

Type to Learn – keyboarding tutorial

Reading Together – peer tutoring model

School Island –reading, math and science enrichment

Middle School

    Inspiration

     Accelerated Reader

     North Carolina Blueprint for Vocational Classes

    Study Island – math, reading and science enrichmen

    Reading Together

  Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher

  Success For All

High School

    Inspiration

    Accelerated Reader

    North Carolina Blueprint for Vocational Classes

   Study Island – math, reading and science enrichment

   Reading Together

  Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher

Carter G. Woodson School seeks to provide our teachers with the tools they need to effectively and efficiently assess student achievement and to affect instruction.  We use Star Math and Star Reader’s online assessment from Renaissance Learning.  These programs provide disaggregated data which aides in differentiated instruction.  Standards/Assessment Master, also from Renaissance Learning, is used 3 times per year to assign benchmark assessments.  These tools assist teachers in tracking student progress and in remediation.  All state testing data is collected through scanning equipment and software through WRESA, via our SIMS process to manage the data transmission to NCDPI. 

Problems:

Insufficient funding for technology

Inadequate infrastructure trained technology support personnel

Non-standardization of hardware/software

Inadequate access to on-line resources

Inadequate staff development for curriculum integration

Lack of cable or Satellite TV access is available to integrate into classroom instruction

Lack of video adequate retrieval systems

Need for one lap-top computer for each CORE teachers at both the middle and high school levels for use within the classroom and during lesson planning

Two-three PC computers for student use in each classroom

Solutions:

We have continuing needs to fulfill our plans to be an innovative LEA utilizing the most modern technology available.  This will be an ongoing process, as technology becomes more advanced and sophisticated. Meeting the goals and objectives of the plan are a long-range solution to meeting current needs and future needs of students, staff and the LEA.

Resolving existing problems:

Collaboration:

Explore the possibility of creating a local consortium with non-profit agencies, local community colleges and universities to enhance the use of technology in each system.

Benefits would include:

Increased purchasing power

Trained support personnel provided

Improved maintenance of equipment

Teacher training provided

Consortium licensing of software

Hardware:

An adequate technology infrastructure required careful, ongoing planning, which is driven by the needs of students and teachers.  Basic considerations for our system include:

Compatibility standards for computer systems and networks

Adhering to minimum standards for computer systems and networks

Upgrading of hardware devices to accommodate technology where needed

Funding the integration of technology adequately

Software:

Appropriate software drives the educational use of computers in our school (LEA).  Today’s technology offers a wide variety of instructional opportunities that can address the individual needs of students.  Planning our software acquisitions is an important step in bringing the power of technology to our students.  Adequate planning includes:

Involving teachers in the selection of software

Providing adequate funding for such software

Providing necessary licensing of software including site licensing and district licensing, where appropriate

Maintaining a software library for teacher preview

Providing adequate funding for software specific training

Over the past two years, Carter G. Woodson School has implemented the IMPACT Model for Media and technology in stages for elementary, middle, and high schools.  The administrators of the school collaborates with the technology facilitator to flexibly and equitably schedule resources for students and teachers; The Media and Technology Planning Committee is composed of administration, representative teachers, technology facilitators, students, parents, and community members; teachers and staff have an enormous need for training in the use of technology to support instruction.  Limited space such as currently only one computer lab, teacher/aide staffing, instructional technologists, and inadequate planning time prohibit the full implementation of collaboration with technology into the curriculum.  Technology, and student service staff meet occasionally with teachers to plan cooperatively.  A building project is underway for completion in Fall 2006.  The proposed construction will increase middle school and high school classrooms for student capacity, and increase the number of computer labs from one to two (25 stations per lab).  The added computer lab will allow for more distance learning/videoconferencing opportunities for middle and high school students.

Our elementary, middle and high schools have an average of one computer per classroom.  This computer is assigned for teacher use, with generally no student access.  All classrooms from elementary through high school have Internet connectivity. 

Over the past three years, Carter G. Woodson School’s high school students have completed full credit courses in core subject areas for general development and credit recovery for distance learning opportunities through Brigham Young University.  Additional computer labs, additional computers in the classrooms, more flexibly scheduled computer access, and increased media personnel will allow our students to more effectively sue digital resources like NCWISE Owl and Kaleidoscope to support student achievement and the curriculum.

High Student Performance: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1.Mathematics/reading scores improvement

2.Classroom use of student resources

3.IMPACT model implementation

4.Computer Skills Test score improvement

5.Computer Skills Curriculum implementation

6.Information Skills Curriculum implementation

7.Technology integration across the curriculum

8.Student distance learning opportunities

9.Assistive technology availability

Strategic Priority 1:  High Student Performance*

Strategic Goal:  (Please check.)

Every child ready for school

Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student

Every student masters essential knowledge and skills

Every student graduates from high school

Every student a life long learner and ready for work

Objective 1.1 Improve the proficiency of students to at or above grade level on math and reading EOC and EOG assessments

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results June, 2006

1.1.1

A. 100% of all teachers will use technology to create rubrics for all core courses at all grade levels as aligned with NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS).

Teachers trained in instructional technology, enhanced computer access in classrooms, training consultants.Technology Coordinator, Instructional Coach, School Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Collection and aggregation of data by May 15, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Student portfolios, teacher- generated tests/quizzes, teacher lesson plans/instructional calendars.

1.1. 2 100% of all teachers and staff will use technology to assess and individualize student instruction.Teachers trained in instructional technology, enhanced computer access in classrooms.Technology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Collection and aggregation of data by May 15, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Student portfolios, teacher generated tests/quizzes,

teacher lesson plans/instructional calendars.

1.1.3 All teachers will be trained in project based/interdisciplinary instructional activities for effective technology integration across all curricula using word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing, telecommuting, presentation, and multimedia application

Multimedia software and training consultantsTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School Director$5,000Federal, state, and local Beginning March 2006

Collection and aggregation of data by May 15, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Student portfolios, teacher generated tests/quizzes, teacher lesson plans/instructional calendars and training rosters.

1.1.4 Schedule all media centers and computer labs flexibly so that students and teachers can access resources and services at point of need.Computer lab stations, and Technology InstructorTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Collection and aggregation of data by May 15, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Teacher surveys, Student Services schedules

1.1.5 Computer labs will be available for student and teacher use and technology will be integrated through computer classroom use

Computer lab stations, and Technology InstructorTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Monitored & Assessed December, 2005, March, 2006 and May 2006

Ending June 2009Course assignments, computer lab usage logs

1.1.6 Provide online resource access for teachers using exemplary reading and math activities that integrate technologyNC SCOS, Technology Coordinator supportTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Assessment, collection, and aggregation of data in January 2006 & May 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Training rosters, Resource reports, student test data

1.1.7Convene collaborative planning meetings  among teachers, Technology Facilitators and Media Coordinators as outlined in IMPACT: Guidelines for Media and Technology Programs.IMPACT documentationTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Monitored & assessment December 2005 and May 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Meeting agendas and survey results

1.1.8 Use technology resources to analyze student data in order to individualize instruction.Assessment softwareTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School Director$3,500Federal, state, localBeginning September 2005

Collection and aggregation of data by May 15, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Ending June 2009Assessment summary reviews, sign in sheets

1.1.9 The Media and Technology Committee will recommend resources, champion activities, and evaluate program effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy.Meeting calendars/agendasTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School Director, school staffNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Review meeting agendas, referral/requisitions quarterly with summary compilation by May 15, 2006

Ending Fall 2009Meeting agendas, evaluation criteria

1.1.10 Adopt and implement research-based models for grades K-12.Evaluation of current research based modelsTechnology Coordinator and Instructional Coach, School Director, K-12 teachersNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Assessed & monitored December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Meeting agendas, models adopted

1.1.11 Develop online digital format portals in reading and math. Training by Technology Coordinator Technology CoordinatorNoneN/ABeginning  January 2006

Assess & monitor May 2006

Ending June 2009Site-usage  data reports

1.1.12 Evaluate options for distance learning opportunities.Interested staffSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, Technology Coordinator, School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Meeting notes

1.1.13 Continue use of Success For All, Reading Together, Study Island, School Island, Accelerated Reader & Math to support reading and math achievement.Software and supportSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, Technology Coordinator, and School Director$25,000Federal, State, LocalBeginning baseline September 2006

Monitor, assess and dissagregate data December 2005, March 2006

Ending May 2009Student Reports and Test Results

1.1.14 Continue use of Star Reader & Math, and Assessment Master services to benchmark progress and enhance instruction.Renaissance Learning, Success software and supportSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, Technology Coordinator, and School DirectorSee row aboveSee row aboveBeginning September 2005

Monitor, assess and disaggregate data December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Student Reports, lesson plans and Test Results

1.1.15 Implement instructional skills curriculum using NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) Blueprints.Technology Instructor, NC SCOS Computer BlueprintTechnology Coordinator, TeachersNoneN/ABeginning Fall 2005

Ending Fall 2009Student Reports, lesson plans and Test Results

1.1.16 Appoint an Assistive Technology Coordinator to evaluate resources and provide recommendations.EC staff, Technology Coordinator, Training for staffEC Director, Technology Coordinator/InstructorNoneNABeginning Fall 2005

Ending Fall 2009Assistive Technology Coordinator appointed

1.1.18 Use NC WISE to support tracking and profiling of student data aligned to NCSCOS.Technology CoordinatorSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, Technology Coordinator, and School DirectorNoneN/ABeginning Fall 2006

Ending Fall 2009Tracking Reports

Strategic Priority 1:  High Student Performance*

Strategic Goal:  (Please check.)

Every child ready for school

Rigorous and relevant academic standards and assessment systems for every student

Every student masters essential knowledge and skills

Every student graduates from high school

Every student a life long learner and ready for work

Objective: 1.2 Increase the percentage of 8th grade students passing the Computer Skills Test to 80%

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results June, 2006

1.2.1 100% of all students not passing the computer skills test will receive remediation and retesting opportunities using technology based assessments and electronic portfolios

Teacher/staff coordination, Computer SCOS and Blueprints, Test DataSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, testing CoordinatorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Assess & monitor December 2005; March 2006

Ending June 2009Attendance rosters and schedule of classes

1.2.2 Give teachers access to the computer skills practice testTechnology Coordinator supportSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, testing CoordinatorNoneN/ABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess May 2006

Ending Fall 2009Survey results, attendance rosters, agendas

1.2.3 Implement a technology certification program for studentsReview of certification programs, technology staff, School Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, Testing CoordinatorNoneFederal, state, local Beginning May 2006

Assess & monitor September 2006

Ending June 2009Implementation of program(s), criteria set by certification providers

1.2.4 Increase the number of highly qualified technology support staffInstructional Technology Coordinator,  &Training consultants, training materialsSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, Testing Coordinator$35,000/yrState, localBeginning September 2006

Assess & monitor December 2006

Ending June  2009Survey, staff hiring records

1.2.5 Provide training opportunities for K-12 teachers in integration of technology across the curriculumNCDPI Technology consultantsSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, Testing Coordinator$15,000/yrState, federal, localBeginning January 2006

Monitor & assess May 2006

Ending June 2009Training rosters, lesson plans/instructional calendars

1.2.6 Provide access to Computer labs before and after school to students and parents/familiesComputer lab stations, Technology InstructorSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, Testing Coordinator, Home School CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Assess & monitor Decxember 2005, March 2006 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Participant logs, surveys, lesson plans/instructional calendars, meetings, notes

1.2.7 Continue use of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program during after school for student and family useComputer lab stations, Technology InstructorSchool Technology & Improvement Teams, Teachers, School Director, Testing Coordinator, Family Resource Advocate, Home School CoordinatorNoneFederal, state, localBeginning September 2005

Assess & monitor December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Participant logs, surveys, lesson plans/instructional calendars, meetings, notes

1.2.8 Provide adaptive and instructional technology for special education departmentLaptops, headsets, touch screens, voice recognition systems, track balls and joysticksTechnology Coordinator, School Director, EC Director$15,000Federal, state, localBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2005 & May 2006

Ending Spring 2009Inventory and procurement log, test results

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools: Current Situation Narrative

The integration of technology into the current and prospective building design and site construction has increased the potential for creating a safe environment for teaching and learning.  A technology infrastructure that includes integrated security and protection systems, such as telephones in each classroom, monitoring cameras, warning devices, protects students, staff and the facility.  A premium for technology in a safe and orderly environment is the rich resources it brings into the classroom and the developing media center.  Technology has the beauty of opening the windows of the world while also focusing on student tasks, their interests and motivation level.  Students when motivated tend to work harder, thereby raising the possibility of higher student achievement.  The increased student motivation and achievement fosters a culture in which learning is the goal and expectation.

As part of the school’s Safe School Plan, an intercom system is used to communicate emergencies and alarms. School administrators, maintenance staff, and the transportation/security officer uese two-way radios and walky-talkies.

The school provides student and teacher usage for research, inquiry and project building for Abstinence until Marriage programs and activities.  The school does not operate CIS nor DARE.

Student Information and Tracking is maintained through the SIMS system (Student Information Management System, through NCDPI)

Data, workstations, and network servers are protected by an internal firewall.  Internet access is filtered in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

Teachers, staff, and students have full access to the school’s website.  Teachers and staff are provided opportunities to create customized classroom web pages, in compliance with the school’s acceptable use policy.

The school follows a safe, orderly and caring schools process through adherence to its Safe Schools Plan.

Campus Security:

 The school has a fire and security alarm system, which is tested monthly and includes flashing light and sound alerts.

 Teacher workstations and email allow teachers to communicate any concerns directly with school administrators.

 All phones have 911 dialing capacity, which includes an Emergency Responder device for priority routing and logging of emergency calls.

 PowerPoint Presentations have been developed and shown to staff, parents, and students regarding the school safety policies and procedures.

Student Information and Tracking:

School attendance and discipline referrals are tracked and monitored through the Student Information Management System (SIMS) so that excessive absences, or patterns of absences can be easily addressed.  Referred students and referring teachers can also be traced and analyzed to assist in developing intervention strategies.  SIMS informs the demographic data on each student such as siblings, guardianship/legal custody, and medical issues.

Internet and Email Filtering:

The schools filtering software provides protection against inappropriate Internet access to material.  Policies and software applications are in direct compliance with CIPA regulations.  Email for students is monitored, filtered by keyword, and filtered for SPAM.

School Bus Security:

Each school bus is equipped with cell phone access.  The Transportation Coordinator prepares bus rosters and bus routes for administration and for parents.

Communication Devices:

The Lead Coordinator in each school (Elementary, Middle and High School) has a cell phone.  This has improved communication between the front office and class room teachers in the event of an emergency.  Phones allow for immediate contact with parents, and improves discipline in the classroom.

The school uses Parent Link to send out bulk messages to multiple parent phone numbers regarding announcements and notices by grade level, classrooms, etc., as reminders for field trips, meetings, progress reports, and so on.  The school has a public address system with two-way communication between the front office and the classroom.

Handheld radios and cell phones are being utilized to provide for immediate internal building communication.

Child Nutrition:

The Licensing Coordinator transmits monthly nutrition reports to the appropriate NC and Federal governing agencies.  Free and Reduced Lunch data is maintained in an electronic software program.

Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1.School campus security (video, alarms, metal detectors, etc.)

2.School bus security (video, radios, cell phones, etc.)

3.Student and Staff ID systems

4.Student Information/Tracking Systems (SIMS/NCWISE, nutrition, etc.)

5.Internet and email filtering

6.Classroom telephone systems and other communications devices

7.Website use (district, school and classroom)

Strategic Priority 2:  Healthy Students in Safe and Orderly and Caring Schools*

Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Learning environments inviting and supportive of high student performance

Schools free of controlled and illegal substances and all harmful behavior

Mutual respect of students, teachers, administrators, and parents

Adequate, safe education facilities that support high student performance

Objective 2.1 Reduce student discipline incidents each year

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

June, 2006

2.1.1

Deploy surveillance cameras in identified areas with secure remote access

Cameras and computer equipment and software

School Director, Building Superintendent,

Technology Coordinator

$8,500.00

Local, state, federal, other

Beginning December 2006

Monitor & assess March 2007

Ending

June, 2009

Installation of equipment, installation reports, service contracts

2.1.2 Provide IP telephone system in all classrooms, offices, cafeteria, etc. with Call Manager capabilities.Telephones, ITT VendorsSchool Improvement Team, Technology Coordinator, School Director$24,425LocalDecember 2006

Monitor & assess May 2007

Ending June 2007 Record of Deployment, SIMS discipline reports

2.1.3 Provide improved two-way communication from classrooms to administrative officeIT VendorsSchool Improvement Team, Technology Coordinator, School DirectorTBDLocalBeginning December 2006

Monitor & assess April 2007

Ending Fall 2009Record of deployment

2.1.4 Purchase integrated digital devices for administrative use that incorporates data, phone and internal communication capabilitiesIT vendorsTechnology Coordinator, School Director$375 per device for 5 devicesLocalBeginning December 2006

Monitor & assess April 2007

Ending June 2009Record of deployment, communication logs

2.1.5 Enforce wearing of ID badges by all teachers and staff at all timesBadge VendorsSchool Director$1.00 per tag/$37 annuallyLocalBeginning January 2007

Monitor & assess March 2007

Ending June 2009Staff survey

2.1.6 Implement use of digital cameras on busesDigital camerasTransportation Coordinator, School Director$250 per camera for 6 busesLocalBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006

Ending June 2009Usage logs

2.1.7 Maintain application of Effective Schools (ES) principles and correlates to the school environmentTeachers, staff, ES Instructional CoachSchool Improvement Team, Technology Coordinator, School DirectorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2006 & April 2007

Ending June 2009School Improvement Plan, process  and outcomes evaluation

Objective 2.2 Enhance student safety within the school environment and the instructional program

2.2.1 Ensure school board compliance in use of student pictures on school websiteWebsite, staff, & instructorsSchool Improvement Team, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Incident abuse record/log

2.2.2 Enforce policy for zero tolerance of all illegal substances and harmful behavior on school buses and school groundsSchool staffSchool Improvement Team, School DirectorNoneNABeginning August 2005

Monitor December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Incident abuse record/logs

2.2.2 Provide staff and teacher training on school safetyStaff, teachers, and trainers/consultantsTechnology Coordinator, School Director$4,900/yearFederal, state, localBeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005 & May 2006

Ending June 2009Training logs, staff/teacher surveys

2.2.3 Update software for SIMS or other enhanced  student data system via NCDPISoftware

No cost through NCDPI servicesSchool Director, Technology Coordinator,  SIMS Coordinator, Student Data Coordinator at NCDPINoneNoneBeginning September 2005

Monitor and assess deployment March 2006

Ending June 2006SIMS/NCDPI data reports

2.3.4 Add and enhance filtering and firewall systemsSoftwareSchool Network AdministratorNoneN/ABeginning October 2005

Assess & Monitor march 2006

Ending June 2006Website review, Technology Status Report

2.3.5 Enhance and maintain school websiteWebmasterTechnology Coordinator, Network Administrator, Webmaster$5700 per yearState FundingBeginning October 2005

Monitor & assess March 2006

Ending June 2006Website review and status reports

Quality Teachers, Administrators and Staff: Current Situation Narrative

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Current Situation

CGWSC requires minimum of 3-5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per license renewal cycle for all teachers and technology and curriculum specialists. The Network Administrator is required to maintain all the necessary certifications by Microsoft and other platform entities. Technology staff development is based on NC Educator Technology Competencies.  EETT, Intel Teach to the Future are grant sources to be reviewed for teacher training in the integration of technology at all grade levels.

Staff development is supported by the Technology Coordinator, Computer Technology Instructor, Network Administrator, and independent technology consultants.  Training is delivered in a variety of formats including one-on-one coaching, group sessions, school intranet, sotware review, and on-line classes.

Carter G. Woodson School accesses NC WISE, CECAS, Intranet, and email to assist them in enhancing the performance of their work.

CGWSC has been successful in delivering staff development in a variety of formats.  Barriers still exist in the transference of this learning into the classroom environment. This is primarily due to lack of resources, adequate technical support and curriculum support personnel at the school.

Approximately 20% of the CGWSC technology budget will be used for staff development.

Vision

Staff development is important for teachers and the general staff as well.  Certified and classified employees with technology as a functional role will be provided training on selected hardware and software applications.  Approximately 20% of the CGWSC technology budget will be used for staff development.  This percentage will include workshop expenses, training materials, consultant-contracted services, and in-kind services.  Staff development options will include on-line courses, one-on-one instruction, state and regional conferences, and internal/system-level training activities.

Staff development is “The single most important factor affecting the successful incorporation of technology into the classroom” (Chalmers, p. 48).  Staff, teacher and administrator training must be frequent, and timely.  Teacher training must be relevant to the classroom setting and model the effective integration of technology in the curriculum in order to maximize productivity, effectiveness and efficiency.

Teachers must possess an attitudinal paradigm that technology will enhance their classroom and benefit both them and their students.  Teachers who are equipped with such a belief system, sufficient time for preparation, adequate resources, and coaching/mentoring will find meaningful ways to integrate technology into the curriculum. This positive view of technology must come from the top.  Administrators set the tone for shared vision.  With this shared vision, efforts to incorporate and integrate technology into the classroom will be greatly limited by a teacher’s ability to gather resources and sustain change.  This comprehensive program of staff development will continue that all teachers and staff from K-12 are prepared to use the available technologies.  Our Technology Plan will support faculty and staff in their instruction while providing adequate competencies for meeting licensure and renewal requirements.

CGWSC explores the following staff development opportunities:

NC Educational Technology Conference (NCETC)

On-going training at Western Regional Educational Services Alliance (WRESA)

NC Learn

Internet usage

Assessment of teacher computer technology proficiency

School-based training for LAN usage

Internet search engine strategies

All personnel are provided with email accounts and dial-up services to provide Internet access from work and home

Provide step-by-step technology tutorials to be placed on the schools website for teachers to access

Specific workshop topics include:

a.Hyper studio

b.Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

c.Choices 2003

d.Windows 98/2000

e.NC WISE OWL

f.Plato Software

g.Cornerstone Software

h.Advantage Learning Systems (ALS)

i.Accelerated Reader

j.Internet Lesson Development

k.Internet Explorer

l.Basic Computer Skills

m.Internet Activities K-12

n.Digital Imaging

o.Network administration

p.Introduction to routers

q.Adventures of the American Mind (Library of Congress)

r.CECAS

Basic Strategic Plan:

Goal:  Quality teachers, administrators, and staff

Objectives:

•All administrators, certified and non-certified personnel will have access to relevant, high quality technology staff development opportunities.

•All certified personnel will earn technology continuing education units (CEUs) during their license renewal cycle based on State Board of Education policy.

•All administrators, certified and non-certified personnel will receive ongoing technology staff development based on identified technology competencies relevant to job responsibilities.

The NC State Board of Education commissions that “During each 5-year cycle for license renewal, all NC educators shall focus a portion of their training opportunities (3-5 renewal credits) on the School Technology Users Task Force recommended technology competencies, relevant to their licensure area, as deemed appropriate by their local school system”.

Strategies and activities include –

Creating automated card catalog school wide with training provided for teachers/students

Allowing time for staff development during normal school hours, after hours and on weekends

Providing laptops for checkout for staff in order better facilitate staff development opportunities

Develop and implement training for teacher assistants, other school-based support personnel

Include peer collaboration as a strategy for follow-up support and continuous learning

Deliver training in a variety of ways such as curriculum-based, hands-on, on-line, conferences, industry field trips, and internships

Provide staff and instructor stipend when possible and/or appropriate

Encourage school-wide recognition for completed training

Continue specific workshops including the following:  NC WISE , Kaleidoscope, Choices 2003, NC Learn, Skills Bank 4, Microsoft Office XP, Textbook software and Internet.

Approximately 20% of our budget (federal, state & local) is spent on staff development per year.

Quality Teachers, Administrators and Staff: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1.Teacher/staff skills assessment

2.Diverse training resources (local and online including DPI resources)

3.Follow-up support

4.Local certification and professional development requirements

5.Ethical and professional standards

6.Evaluation of training

Strategic Priority 3:  Quality Teachers, Administrators and Staff

Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Professional preparation aligned with state priorities

A system to develop, train, and license a BK (birth-kindergarten) professional staff for public schools

A system to recruit, retain, and compensate a diverse corps of quality teachers, administrators, and staff

A system to ensure high performance of teachers, administrators, and staff

A system of continuous learning and professional development to support high performance of all employees

High ethical and professional standards for all employees

Objective 3.1 All teachers will receive adequate training in the use of technology to support instruction and curriculum related activities

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

June, 2006

3.1.1

Provide professional development to help teachers integrate technology into the curriculum, as identified in their Annual Individualized Growth Plan.

Intel Teach to the Future Training

software, Internet access

Technology Coordinator, Technology Instructor

$19,500

Local, state, federal, other.

Beginning

September 2006

Assess & monitor December 2005 & May 2006

Ending

Spring 2009Participant rosters, Training evaluations, Director & Instructional Coach observations

3.1.2 Provide training to teachers in use of Integrated Learning Systems such as Success For All, Accelerated Reader & Math, Study Island & School IslandRenaissance Learning, Success For All, School Island, and Study Island vendorsTechnology Coordinator, Technology InstructorNoneNABeginning

December 2005

Monitor & assess April 2006

Ending

June 2009Participant rosters, Training evaluations, Director & Instructional Coach observations

3.1.3 Employ an adequate number of Instructional Technology Coaches/FacilitatorsSee Efficient & Effective Operating Systems (Objective 5.1)Technology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorSee Efficient & Effective Operating Systems (Objective 5.1)Federal Title II, EETT, and StateBeginning September 2006

Monitor December 2006

Ending June 2009Employment Records, Instructional survey

3.1.4 Employ an adequate number of ITT staffSee Efficient & Effective Operating Systems (Objective 5.1)Technology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorSee Efficient & Effective Operating Systems (Objective 5.1)Federal, State, LocalBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006

Ending June 2009Employment Records, Instructional survey

3.1.5 Develop continuous “retooling and retraining” of technology skills and practices for staff & teachersDPI consultantsTechnology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & April 2006

Ending June 2009Traning logs & surveys of teachers & staff

3.1.6 Include technology in school’s professional development planTechnology CoordinatorTechnology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending June 2009Analysis of school’s annual professional development plan

3.1.7 Develop and implement Instructor Technology Leadership AcademyIntel Administrator, training consultantsTechnology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School Director$2500.00State and LocalBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006, April 2007

Ending June 2009Academy evaluations, traning logs

3.1.8 Develop and implement online and distance learning technology training modules/units Delivery system, and content developmentTechnology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorNoneNABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006 & March 2007

Ending June 2009Staff and teacher survey analysis, participant assessments

3.1.9 Provide training to teachers and staff in digital data access such as with NC Wise, Success makerAccess to systemsTechnology Coordinator, Technology Instructor, School DirectorNoneNABeginning December 2006

Monitor & assess March 2007

Ending June 2009Review of training evaluations, staff/teacher surveys

3.1.10 Each technology staff development activity/session will have as a base rubric the NC Educator Technology Competencies, which are tied to NC Standard Course of Study.Access to NCETC competenciesSchool Director, Technology Coordinator, teachersNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending June 2009Review of lesson plans and instructional calendars

3.1.11 Peer Review Teams will be established as an adjunct to the Instructional Technology and School Improvement TeamsConsultants and Peer CoachesSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006 & March 2007

Ending June 2009Documented Peer Review Results/Activities in Technology Evaluation

3.1.12 All administrators will be required to participate in at least 10 instructional hours of training in ISTE Technology Standards, relative to the NC Educator Technology Competencies Consultants/trainers, computer hardware & softwareSchool Director, Technology Coordinator$2,400.00/yearState, Federal, LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending June 2009Training tracking document tied to ISTE, teacher technology proficiency on post activity tests

3.1.13 Demonstrate and promote ethical and professional standards during training sessionsSchool based technology trainers, independent consultantsTrainers, Technology CoordinatorIn-KindIn-KindBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess  & data collection  after each session

Ending June 2009Survey results

3.1.14 Disseminate information regarding Fair Use Guidelines for Educators to all teachers and staffGuidelines obtained from NC DPIIn-KindIn-KindBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess  & data collection December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009

Strong Family, Community and Business Support: Current Situation Narrative

Parents, educators, and business leaders in Forsyth and surrounding counties have teamed together to enhance the impact of technology on teaching and learning and the strategies for reaching such a goal.  CGWSC takes advantage of programs such as LearnNC, and the Principals Executive Program.

These initiatives help CGWSC to develop, implement and assess effectiveness of its technology activities.  Such initiatives also help us to leverage the academic, education, and business community’s financial and skill-based resources for the benefit of teaching and learning skills of our students and faculty.

Vision

CGWSC will strengthen our partnerships with business, industry, education, non-profit organizations, and the community-at-large as well as seek new opportunities for collaboration.  We must strengthen our marketing and advertising efforts in selling our programs to the public.  These collaboratives are designed to assist us in enhancing our teaching and learning endeavors, and must extend beyond the county and the region.

•Extend collaborations with outside agencies such as ExplorNet, LearnNC, PEP, NCCAT, and the Teacher Academy.

•Enhance access technology reimbursement via E-Rate

•Secure grant funding through the Beaumont Foundation for computers

•Provide Distance Learning operatives for high school students in cooperation with institutions of higher learning, such as Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, Wake Forest University and others.

•Establish training relationship with WRESA and Forsyth Technical Community College for Spring 2006 staff technology training

The aim of such collaborations will ensure:

1.Continuous Fast Access Internet access

2.Adequate electronic resources availability to students and faculty

3.Email access to all staff

4.Opportunities for students to take classes outside the regular school day for college credit

5.School will have an active and robust web site, with student participation in web page publications

Strategic Plan

Goal:  Strong Family, Community and Business Support

Objectives:

•North Carolina educators will use technology to cultivate, communicate and build relationships with community members

•North Carolina educators will use technology to keep parents informed of student progress and activities

 Email accounts are provided for both teachers and students

 Telephones are not yet provided in the classrooms.  Team Leaders for

  Elementary, Middle, and High School have daily access to a cell phone.

 Television, radio, and Newspapers are used to broadcast information

 A school website is being developed, (to be completed Fall 2005) with web 

  pages for teachers at all levels

 The school is a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program providing 

after school academic programming for students with below grade level   proficiency.  The center and the computer lab are also open to parents/families, and community/business/agency patrons.

Strong Family, Community and Business Support: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1.Email access (staff, students)

2.Public relations (use of local Broadcast Media)

3.School and teacher websites

4.Learning Centers

5.Partnerships

6.Teacher/staff and student Internet and file access

Strategic Priority 4:  Strong Family, Community, and Business Support*

Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

State education priorities responsive to the needs of the family, community, and business customers

A comprehensive and aligned system of support for the academic success and general well-being of all children that promotes:

A system to build the capacity of local districts to create, respond to, and sustain meaningful partnerships

Objective 4.1 Enhance interagency collaboration and community relations

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

4.1.1

Collaborate with business, faith based, and education partners to provide technology training to staff and students at the school

Information technology vendors such as Dell, Chamber of CommerceTechnology Coordinator, District AdministratorNoneNA

Beginning

September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending

June 2009

Community survey results

4.1.2 Collaborate with business, and education partners to provide technology work-based learning experiences for students Technology Director, Director of Student ServicesTechnology Director, Director of Student ServicesNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Partner survey results, Student Portfolios

4.1.3 Conduct marketing campaign to inform general community and stakeholders of the availability of school informationParent mailings, Website, and press releasesDistrict Administrator, Marketing Coordinator$750 annuallyLocalBeginning Septmber 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, April 2006

Ending June 2009Stakeholders survey, Website usage report, parent mailings result, Parent Link system report

4.1.4 Publish key school results such as academic proficiency/AYP/ABC results, dropout ratesWebsite, Media releases, Annual ReportTechnology Director, School Director, District Administrator$350/yearNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, April 2006

Ending June 2009Stakeholders survey, Website usage report, parent mailings result, Parent Link system report, Annual Report analysis

4.1.5 Place a school “news site” on the school’s website and coordinate its use by local media outlets for regular informative storiesSchool WebsiteTechnology Coordinator, District Administrator, School DirectorNoneNABeginning December 2005

Monitor & assess April 2006

Ending June 2009Frequency analysis of stories posted on website, assessment of local media reports based on website linkage

4.1.6 Provide online email forums for public/parent comment on key school issues with published staff email addresses and selected phone numbersSchool WebsiteDistrict Administrator, School Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006, March 2007

Ending June 2009Website usage reports

4.1.7 Develop Parent Link phone/email notification systemParent Link provider, phone system software, SIMSSchool Director, Technology Coordinator$1,050 per year ($2.85 per student)LocalBeginning December 2005

Monitor & assess Aril 2006

Ending June 2009Parent Link Reports

4.1.8 Involve School Improvement Team and PTO in communication activitiesStaff & team coordinatorSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, April 2006

Ending June 2009Communication Summaries

4.1.9 Design school website to allow generation of school level departments, and class web sites SharePoint Licenses, technology Coordinator, teachers/staff, administrationTechnology Coordinator, School Director$2700 annuallyLocal & E rateBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2005, march 2007

Ending June 2009Website analysis for classes and departments

4.1.10 Provide email accounts for all students, teachers and staffTechnical analysts, technical Coordinator, IP providerTechnology Coordinator$425 per yearLocal and E RateBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Analysis of Email usage, survey of students and staff/teachers

4.1.11 Provide secured access to parents on student grades, attendance, test scores, etc.SIMS (NC WISE available Fall 2006)District Administrator, School Director, technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006, March 2007

Ending June 2009Parent Survey, Access usage reports

4.1.12 Conduct family literacy and engagement activities during after school learning programs to include greater usage by parents and communitySchool staff, Technology Coordinator, School Improvement TeamAfter School Director, technology Coordinator, School DirectorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, April 2006

Ending June 2009Participation analysis, Learning center records, student achievement reports

4.1.12 Establish a before and after school Community Technology Center within the current after school center for students, parents and the community at largeInstructional staff, extended day coordinator, supplies & materialsSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006 & March 2007

Ending June 2009Documentation of extended activities, participation logs

4.1.14 Provide technology data accessible from the school electronically for submission to state’s AMTR, EW survey, and USDESubmission software and computer systemsSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Documented approval of AMTR

4.1.15 Report school and district activities to local media outlets (newspaper, television, radio, etc.); Develop a collaborative public relations/media campaign plan to “sell” the technology achievements and vision of the schoolSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorSchool Director, Technology CoordinatorNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005, march 2006

Ending June 2009Documented PR activities-response reports

4.1.16 Provide staff and teacher training on parent/family and community engagement strategiesHome School Coordinator, Family Resource Advocate, teachers, staff, administratorsSchool Director, Home School Coordinator, Family Resource Advocate,$5900State & LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Documented training activity logs

Effective and Efficient Operation: Current Situation Narrative

Technology offers tools that may help decrease time spent in paperwork, thereby increasing time spent available to spend with students.  North Carolina tools such as NCWISE and NCWISE OWL allow teachers and administrators access to a variety of information.  A data driven environment assists us in helping students and teachers to master specific skills and in developing strategies and policies that affect high student achievement.

CGWSC currently has Internet/Networking capabilities throughout the school campus.  Buildings and facilities have been inspected and placed in compliance with applicable fire codes and health standards, and are insured.  Of the 62 computers, 22 are in the lab and running Windows XP.  All are networked with Internet connectivity.  All infrastructure follows industry standards and standards approved by the state of North Carolina.  CGWSC provides a high-speed, secure infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of instructional resources and communication for all students and employees.

School has IP WAN and LAN connectivity at T-1 (DS-1 or 1.54 Mbps) connection or better, which is suitable for simultaneous instructional and administrative applications, with connections to the Internet. All platforms should facilitate adoption of any other emerging technologies that is suitable and supports voice, video, and data transmission.

Technology personnel in place to support both instructional and administrative technology utilization by students, teachers and staff include -

Personnel:

 1 Technology Coordinator (Part Time)

 1 MIS/Network Administrator (Part Time)

 1 Technician (Part Time)

 1 Vocational Technology Instructor (Full Time)

 3 Instructional Technology Coaches/Facilitators

Federal, state, and local budgets currently available for funding technology needs include -

Funding Sources:

 Federal Enhancing Education Through technology

 Title I

 Title IID

 Title V

 Local current expense fund

Network Security:

 HP Proliant ML 370 G4 Tower Servers

 Intel Xeon Processor 3.2 GHz/1MB

 GB REG PC2-3200 (2X512) memories

 McAfee Antivirus Software

 VERITAS backup Exec™

 Linksys Wireless-G Access Point V2.0

 Microsoft ISA/Firewall server

 Microsoft Web/E-Mail Server

Firewall systems provide deep Internet security against attempted intrusion.  Systems provide bandwidth management and reporting, which allows for monitoring and control of file sharing, file downloads, and email attachment control.  Firewall protection provides HTTP/Website content filtering, allowing for the blocking of sites not appropriate for children and staff.  The major operating system of the network is Microsoft Windows using Windows XP on most of the computers.  The majority of the computers in the school are Dell systems.

The school has Active Directory, which allows student data to be segregated and protected, so that only the student, teacher, and administrators have access to each student’s data files.  The Acceptable Use Policy and staff monitoring address these types of security concerns.

The network server(s) are in a secured location, with power backup and climate control.  APC UPSs are used to provide backup power to the server.  Open file Option is installed on each server so that files in use may be backed up.

Data management by Network Administrator includes:

 Monitoring reliability of network infrastructure and operating systems

 Diagnose and repair problems

 Back up and restore data

 Manage network & email user accounts

 Manage performance of a multiple hardware and software problem interface

 Manage disaster recovery functions for information systems

 Arrange and administer security measures to restrict unauthorized use of data systems

  and databases

 Maintain the LAN and WAN connections

 Manage licenses for all operating system related software

 Upgrade and update serve software

 Documentation of network infrastructure

The Carter G. Woodson School environment is secure for student use and in compliance with the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000 (CIPA).  Our policies and practices protect the privacy of student records according to federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Policies and Procedures:

 Acceptable use Policy

 Data Privacy Policy

 Security Awareness Policy

 Hardware and Software Purchase Policy

 Network Security Policy

The current bandwidth of your school LANS and district WAN adequately support the usage of the networks. The WAN/LAN inter-closet and inter-switch links are running at 100MB.  This is currently sufficient for our needs.  As E-Rate funding is received, switches are slowly being replaced with switches that have Gigabit uplink capability.

Our network administrator and technicians monitor network usage with software tools. 

Sufficient Hardware:

Sufficient hardware is not available in the school for ongoing use of computers for instruction.  Teachers have XP workstations, which are mostly new.  Students are limited to overbooked labs.  There is typically only one computer per classroom, and such computer is accessible primarily by the teacher.

CGWSC’s technology infrastructure includes:

•An Internet Provider-based network

•Maintain adequate installation of a firewall or other suitable security

•Battery back-up for HUBs and servers

•Network data switches which provide a dedicated bandwidth at each network port

•Provide Rock Mounting, which is a metal supporting framework for mounting cables, equipment or wires

•Provide adequate routers for the computer lab and the elementary school building

•Maintain LANS with switched 10/100 Mbps data connectivity to each classroom and administrative area.

•Design and upgrade all infrastructures to meet or exceed NC Department of Public Instruction and State Information Technology Services technical standards

•Provide for on-site maintenance, repair and update of technology equipment as warranted

•Provide alarm telephone line as a dedicated burglar and fire alarm system

•Internet service for school wide access

•Provide Direct Inward Dialing which allows calls to be directed to an exchange station line without use of an operator

•Provide an inside Wire Maintenance Plan which is a monthly recurring charge program that provides for the repair and maintenance of the telephone system school wide

•Provide the necessary person-to-person communication equipment for safety and security of staff and students

•Access Local Measured Service, which provides for such services as Flat Rate, Message Rate, and so on

•Provide for emergency data retrieval tools and plans that include regularly scheduled backup of all critical data. 

•Maintain WAN connectivity at T-1 (DS-1 or 1.54 Mbps) speeds or better that is suitable for simultaneous instructional and administrative applications such as, NC Wise, with connections to the Internet.

Effective and Efficient Operation: Strategic Technology Plan

Include at least one strategy or objective that addresses the following:

1.Policy

2.Budget

3.Personnel

4.Security

5.Administrative Applications

6.Hardware

7.Infrastructure-School Local Area Networks and District Wide Area Networks

Goal 5:  Effective and Efficient Operations

Strategic Goal: (Please check.)

Components of the education system aligned to achieve high performance

Decision making authority and control at the most appropriate level closest to the classroom

Information and accountability systems capable of reporting strategic and operational results

A funding system that provides adequate and aligned financial and personnel resources to maximize educational achievement

Objective 5.1 Implement IMPACT model recommendations

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.1.1. Provide high quality, technical support staff1. 1 Technical Assistant (.75 FTE)

2. 1 Instructional Technology Facilitator (.50 FTE)

3. 1 Network Administrator (.50 FTE)

4. 1 Vocational Technology Instructor (1.0 FTE)

5. 3 Instructional Technology Coaches/Facilitators (.50 FTE each)School Director, District Administrator1. $25,000

2. $30,000

3. $27,500

4.  $35,500

5.  $45,000State & LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Job Performance appraisal review

5.1.2 Provide online professional development in technology skills and integration for teachersSoftware application and trainingSchool Director, District Administrator, Technology Coordinator$8,500/yr.Federal, State & LocalSeptember 2005 review

September 2006 Implementation

Ending June 2006CEU records, Participant rosters

5.1.3 Provide in service and external CEU training in technology skills for teachersTrainersSchool Director, District Administrator, Technology Coordinator$10,000/yrFederal, State & LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending June 2006CEU records, Participant rosters

Objective 5.2 Develop and implement appropriate technology polices, procedures and guidelines

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.2.1a

Prepare, and adopt technology policy, procedures for implementation

Include technology policies in Student Handbook and other publicationsSchool Director, Technology Coordinator, Director of Student Services, School Improvement/Technology CommitteeNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005 & March 2006

Ending June 2009Analysis of meeting minutes and Policies & Procedures Handbook

5.2.1b Allocate 20% -25% of all funding for training and general operational activitiesInventory of school needsSchool Director, Technology Coordinator20%-25% of all fundingLocal, State, FederalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Assessment of training logs and TCO reports

5.3.1 Protect network from digital invasionInternet filters, SPAM, anti-virus and spy ware, firewall, security maintenance agreements, desktop security softwareNetwork administrator$18,000Local & E RateBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Logs

5.3.2 Provide full back up and restoration of network files, applications, and servers Back up software

Network storageNetwork administrator$4.500Local, state, & E RateBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Logs

5.3.3 Allow student access to quality online resources, while protecting them from exposure to inappropriate imagesInternet filter and maintenance agreementsNetwork administratorSee 5.3.1 aboveLocal, state, & E RateBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2995, March 2006

Ending June 2009Logs

Objective 5.2 Approve and implement all appropriate technology policies and procedures

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.2.1 Revise, develop and implement technology policy, procedures, and guidelines for implementationTraining, and inclusion of policies and procedures in Student - Parent handbookSchool Director, Technology Coordinator, School Improvement - Technology Committee ChairNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Committee minutes, training rosters/summary

Objective 5.3 Implement IMPACT Model recommendations for high quality technology support personnel

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.3.1 Develop Technology  positions1. Instructional Technology Facilitator

2. Network Administrator

3. Technology Instructional Assistant N=2School Director,

Technology Coordinator, School Improvement - Technology Committee ChairSee 5.1.1 above

LocalBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Job Placement records, technology Committee surveys

5.3.2 Provide online delivery system for staff developmentSoftware-online application, and training

School Director,

Technology Coordinator, School Improvement - Technology Committee Chair$3,500/yrLocal, Federal & StateBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Training rosters, participant surveys

Objective 5.4 Implement and promote efficient and effective access to technology resources

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.4.1 Provide instructional resource database tied to NC Standard Course of StudyUpgrade media collection software with WEB interface

Assess & purchase curriculum management softwareTechnology Coordinator

Testing Coordinator

Director of Student ServicesNoneNABeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Deployment records

5.4.2 Provide adequate Internet bandwidth and reliable high speed network for video streaming, online testing, distance learning, video-conferencingInternet Service Provider, bandwidth and content management, upgrade, replace switches, servers, network supplies, annual maintenance, contracted services

Network Administrator$27,500E-Rate, State & LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June  2009Usage Logs, fiscal records

Objective 5.5 Reduce the creation of paper documents through the enhanced use of digital resources and tools

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.5.1 Implement school-wide Intranet to enhance communication between students, staff and administrationSharePoint licenses, support personnelTechnology Coordinator

Network Administrator$4900E Rate, State, LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Surveys from staff

5.5.2 Enhance communication among teachers, administration, and parents/publicIP telephony system installation contractTechnology Coordinator, School Director$1,000 per yearE-Rate; LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, April 2006

Ending June 2009Parent Link Report, staff survey

5.5.3 Provide online formsReferences, form developmentTechnology Coordinator, District AdministratorNANABeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess Decenber 2006, March 2007

Ending June 2009Staff questionnaires

Objective 5.5 Provide adequate user-level hardware

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.6.1 Procure/lease equipment for student use90 work - stations/laptops

Technology Coordinator

Technical AssistantsSchool Director

Technology Coordinator$15,480/yearLease/LocalBeginning December 2006

Monitor & assess March 2007

Ending June 2009Inventory records

5.6.2 Convene collaborative meetings among administrators, technology coordinators & assistants, building maintenance, bus drivers, and parents to enhance communication Cell phones, phones in each classroomITT$4500E-Rate, LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2006Surveys/questionnaires, interviews

5.6.3 Improve efficiency and effectiveness of NC DPI data retrieval by administrators and student service staffPDAs

TrainingSchool Director, technology CoordinatorN=4 ($1600)

$400 per PDALocalBeginning September 2006

Monitor & assess December 2006, March 2007

Ending June 2009Surveys/Interviews

Objective 5.7 Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of accessing and analyzing data for managing assets

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.7.1 Improve fiscal and student information management system for access by administrators and student servicesAccess to spreadsheets electronically

TrainingSIMS Director,

School Director, Technology Coordinator$1100LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Reports from Accountant, and SIMS Director

5.7.2 Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of asset management accuracyInventory spreadsheets, programming, trainingTechnology Coordinator, School Director, Network Administrator$2700LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Reports from administration & ITT staff

5.7.3 Upgrade staff and student productivity applicationsOffice 2003 licensesNetwork administrator$4900LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009Assessment of software procurement & inventory

Objective 5.8 Enhance access and availability of information to the larger community/parents

Strategy

Resources Needed

(Human & Material)Person(s)

ResponsibleBudget NeedsFunding SourcesTime-line

(Proposed Beginning & Ending dates)Method of EvaluationEvaluation Results

July, 2006

5.8.1 Design school website to provide secure interface and collaboration with public areas including grades and test scores for parents and studentsSharePoint Portal licenses & technical trainingTechnology Coordinator$7500E rate, State, LocalBeginning September 2005

Monitor & assess December 2005, March 2006

Ending June 2009

Online survey

 

Appendix A

Local Education Agency (LEA) Technology Plan

Policy, Procedure, & Guidelines Implementation Chart

Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines

(Policies should be translated into predominant languages of students and parents)LEA Policy Code or ProcedureLEA Date of Adoption, Implementation or Revision

Policies Required

A.  Materials Selection Policy (GS §115c-98(b))# 560Adopted 2005

B.  Disposal of Equipment / Replacement of Obsolete Equipment (GS §115c-518)# 561Adopted 2003

C.  Hardware and Software Procurement (GS § 115c-522, 115c-522.1)# 562Adopted 2003

D.  Copyright Policy (PL §94-553, 90 Stat. 2541)# 563Adopted 2003

E.  Acceptable Use Policy (PL §106-554)# 565Adopted 2003

F.  Equipment/Materials Donation Policy (GS §115C-518# 569Adopted 2004

G.  Data Privacy Policy (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 (FERPA))# 571Adopted 2004

H.  Inventory Control Policy (GS §115c-539, 115c-102.6A-C(5))# 567Adopted 2003

I.   Access to Services Policy (GS §115c-106)#566Adopted 2007

J.  Student Discipline and Liability Policy  (GS § 115C-391, 115C-398)#566Adopted 2007

K.  Remote Access Policy (GS §147-33.111)#566Adopted 2007

L.  Virus Protection Policy (GS §147-33.111)#566Adopted 2007

M.  NC WISE ID and Password Workstation Policy (GS § 147-33.111)Currently a SIMS system

N.  Security Awareness Policy (GS §147-33.111)# 564Adopted 2005

O.  Network Security Policy (SBE EEO-C-018, SB 991, 2004)#566Adopted 2007

P.  Advertising and Commercialism Policy (GS §115c-98)#570Adopted 2005

Procedures

A.  Hardware and Software Deployment#P-621Adopted 2005

B.  System Equipment Maintenance and Repairs#P-622Adopted 2007

C.  Computed Equipment Replacement#P-625Adopted 2007

D.  Disaster Recovery of Data and Hardware#P-623Adopted 2007

E.   Administration and Development of Online Courses [Combined]#P-624Adopted 2007

F.  Other(s) (as needed by LEA)N/A

Guidelines

A.   Policy TranslationG-52007-AAdopted 2007

B.   Web Site DevelopmentG-52007Adopted 2007

C.   Instructional Use of Videos [Integrated into #560]See # 560Adopted 2007

D.  Development of Online Resources [Integrated into P-#624]See #624Adopted 2007