PUTNAM County Technology Plan

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PUTNAM County Technology Plan

2004-2007

OPTIMAL

Online lanning - P Technology ntegration I Measures for Achievement and Learning

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County Technology Plan

West Virginia has placed an emphasis on equitably providing technology for schools in order to enhance student learning, improve student achievement, and prepare students for post-secondary education and the world of work. Many stakeholders are involved in this process including students, teachers, administrators, parents, community members, legislators, board of education members and others.

Collectively, the county technology planning team members have assisted in creating, refining, implementing and utilizing educational technology to meet the current standards, develop local programs, build partners and capacity, make data-driven decisions, and to evaluate the use of technology for administrative and instructional tasks.

The county technology plan is a component of the UCIP and is based on the state OPTimal online format (http://wv.ontargetus.com/). This plan will serve several functions. Not only does the plan

complement and support the county's instructional goals as delineated in the UCIP, it is also intended to help meet the technology objectives/requirements of the school, county/state policies, state/federal programs, and competitive grants. Examples of these include the following:

Policy 2320: A Process for Improving Education Performance Based Accreditation System Policy 2450: Virtual Distance Learning

Policy 2460: Use of the Internet by Students and Educators Policy 2470: Use of Technology by Students and Educators Policy 2510: Assuring Quality of Education

Policy 2520: Content Standards and Objectives

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in order to receive Universal Service Fund Program E-rate Funds

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 which establishes the Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Program

West Virginia House Bill 4319

Basic Skills/Computer Education (BS/CE) WV SUCCESS

WVDE Reinventing Education

However, the most important function of the plan is to ensure that the effective use of educational technology supports achievement and lifelong learning.

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Technology Team Contact Information

Name: Mary Beckelhimer Title: Director of Technology

Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 162 Name: Dale Slack

Title: Computer Curriculum Specialist Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 163 Name: Dawn Gessel

Title: Coordinator of Information Services Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 155 Name: Jack Welton

Title: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 149 Name: Pat Homberg

Title: Director of Exceptional Education Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 111 Name: Carol Bauer

Title: Putnam Career & Technical Center Counselor Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-586-3494 Ext: 208 Name: Richard Grim

Title: Buffalo High School Principal Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-937-2661 Ext: 11 Name: Beth Pitzer

Title: Scott Teays Elementary Principal Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-757-7279 Ext: 204

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Name: Tom Tull

Title: George Washington Middle School Principal Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-586-2875 Ext: 201 Name: Joyce Swanson

Title: Hurricane High School Principal Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-562-9851 Ext: 204 Name: Bruce Faulkner

Title: West Teays Elementary School Principal Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-757-6711 Ext: 12 Name: Major Simms

Title: Diagnostician

Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-0500 Ext: 164 Name: Sarah Parkins

Title: Poca Middle School Teacher Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-755-7343

Name: Katie McDilda

Title: Winfield Middle School Teacher Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-3072 Ext: 627 Name: Gloria Adkins

Title: George Washington Middle School Librarian Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-586-2875 Ext: 206 Name: Mel Reed

Title: Winfield High School Teacher Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-586-3279 Ext: 252 Name: Kim Sigman

Title: Buffalo High School Librarian Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-937-2661

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Name: Rachel Hull

Title: Buffalo Elementary School Teacher Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-937-2654 Ext: 608 Name: Jeanette Mobley

Title: Confidence Elementary School Teacher Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-586-2041 Ext: 604 Name: Liz Runion

Title: Rock Branch Elementary Teacher Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-755-1443 Ext: 606

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County Mission and Vision Statements

County Vision:

The mission of Putnam County Schools, working with parents and community, is to establish a system characterized by cooperation and innovation, in which the adopted curriculum is taught by all teachers and mastered by all students. Furthermore, the staff accepts the responsibility to foster students’ unique abilities and to develop students’ accountability for personal good health, positive attitudes, and responsible behavior.

County Mission:

The mission of Putnam County Schools, working with parents and community, is to establish a system characterized by cooperation and innovation, in which the adopted curriculum is taught by all teachers and mastered by all students. Furthermore, the staff accepts the responsibility to foster students’ unique abilities and to develop students’ accountability for personal good health, positive attitudes, and responsible behavior.

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Needs Assessment

Analysis of Assessment Data

While the results of the WESTEST yielded positive results for student achievement, they also indicated a need to improve overall student achievement K-12. Based on disaggregated student achievement data, particular emphasis needs to be placed on meeting the needs of low SES students and students with disabilities. Of particular concern is the overall performance of students in the area of writing as evidenced the West Virginia Writing Assessment data as well as student performance on WESTEST items that require a constructed response.

Sixteen (16) of twenty-one (21) school met AYP as defined by NCLB. Two elementary schools failed to meet AYP due to low reading scores for students with disabilities, and three middle schools failed to meet AYP due to low reading and math scores for students with disabilities. While the average scores of Putnam County students with disabilities were much higher than the state average, they were lower than the scores of the overall students. In reading, the scores of Putnam County disabled students were 18-30 points above the state average but 13-21 points below the county average. In mathematics, the scores of Putnam County disabled students were 11-20 points above the state average but 11-21 points below the county average. The largest differences in scores occurred at the middle school level.

The scores of the WV Writing Assessment were tabulated by individual school and by county at the 4th, 7th, and 10th grades to determine average score, percent at or above 2.0, and for comparison with scores over the past four years. The 4th grade average score, which rose to 2.28 in 2003, dropped to 2.13 in 2004. Seventy-seven (77) percent of 4th grade students scored at or above 2.0. In 7th grade, the average score remained at 2.21 with 88% of students scoring at or above 2.0. In 10th grade, the average score rose slightly to 2.51 with 95% of students scoring at or above 2.0.

Analysis of UCIP

To identify the focus of the County Unified Plan, each school plan was analyzed and a county needs profile written. This profile was submitted to a review committee comprised of all 22 school principals. By programmatic level, consensus was reached on the top four priorities to be addressed at the county level. The consensus reached was consistent across all three programmatic levels. The

recommendations made by the principals were further reviewed by central office staff to determine alignment with mission and goals, financial feasibility, and available staffing. The central office staff utilized other documents including the county Technology Plan, the WESTEST County Profile, the WV Report Card for Putnam County, the Vision 20/20 Facilities Report, and the statistical abstracts in determining county priorities.

Although the core of the needs assessment process involves the analysis of the 22 Local School Improvement Plans, the district office also uses a variety of other processes to determine the goals of the Unified Plan. There are numerous committees, councils and programs that collect both outcome and process data regarding the operation of the school system. These data are reported to the Unified Plan writing committee where it is analyzed and prioritized. Among the data examined are the following: (1) Annual Professional Development Needs Assessment, (2) Title I & II Needs Assessment, (3) County Technology Plan, (4) WESTEST and Writing Assessment analysis, (5) Special Education Entitlement Needs Assessment, (6) The Special Education Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process, and (7) The School-To-Work Performance Measures Report.

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While students in Putnam County as a total “all” perform above the state average, this review identified the need to close the achievement gap for students in subgroups. Specifically in Putnam County the cells targeted are students with disabilities and low SES students. Accelerating the learning for these students will require the system to do things differently.

During the past year the district developed a comprehensive long-range strategic plan for restructuring the design and management of curriculum and instruction to meet the mandates of No Child Left Behind. The plan included the identification of the essential practices necessary in the areas of curriculum, instruction, school effectiveness, and family/student support; the development of a comprehensive plan for the training of county staff; and the adoption/development of a data-driven instructional management system.

There is a need to refine instructional practices, programming, and classroom management strategies in order to improve overall student achievement K-12. Particular emphasis needs to be placed on classroom management skills, technology integration skills, strategies for the teaching of writing, using authentic assessment techniques to inform instruction, and proven techniques for differentiating instruction for low SES students and students with disabilities. The overall county completed a curriculum prioritization and mapping process this year. Focus has shifted to the development of a unified instructional design and delivery model to ensure adequate and appropriate instruction in delivered in all classrooms on an equitable basis.

Two other areas of concern are improving instructional leadership and increasing the quality of teaching staff. A need exists for advanced training for building administrators in the areas of instructional

leadership, effective and efficient use of time, and monitoring the teaching and learning process. Although most Putnam County teachers are highly qualified in terms of licensure and certification, the district would like to increase the number of teachers who hold nationally recognized certifications.

Technology Infrastructure

The county has completed major infrastructure upgrades at all schools. All schools have Ethernet category 5 or 5e wiring. Electronic switches have replaced hubs in wiring closets. All schools have Internet access via T1 lines. Two elementary schools share a T1 line with a secondary school (Buffalo and Poca). All school routers have been upgraded. Several elementary school switches need to be updated due to age of equipment. The equipment is prone to breakdown and is too slow to effectively access the Internet Basic Skills software.

OEPA Reports

According to the November OEPA report, Putnam County School system has Full Accrediation status based on Annual Performance Measures. Two schools (Confidence Elementary and Winfield High) have Exemplary Accreditation status, sixteen schools have Full Accreditation status, and four schools (West Teays Elementary, G.W. Middle, Hurricane Middle, and Poca Middle) have Temporary

Accrediation status based on WESTEST achievement data.

Facilities Assessment

Putnam voters passed the last bond for building schools in 1976 -- over twenty-five years ago. That bond was paid off in 1990. Since 1990, Putnam County has undergone the greatest sustained period of growth and development in its history. In the past ten years, students numbers have grown by more than nine (9.3%) percent and the demand for services for children and families has multiplied. In spite of this, no comprehensive building program has been undertaken. Proposed levies failed in May 2001 and November 2002. The public schools operate in a complex of buildings enclosing 1,080,760 square feet -- 24.8 acres under roof. The oldest sections were built in 1926. Eighty-three classrooms are

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housed in portable classrooms, and three schools (Confidence Elementary, Scott Teays Elementary, and Winfield Middle) have more classrooms in temporary quarters than in permanent structures. Winfield High School, which is bursting at the seams, added two more portable classrooms this year. While portable classrooms provide relief in overcrowded schools, they are a nightmare for the

technology department. Portable classrooms are usually moved into place shortly before school opens. The technology department must provide network drops, intercom, and TV cable to the classrooms after other utilities are connected. Classes are usually in the portables before these connections are ready. Most years, overtime has been needed to complete the preparation of portables.

In August, the first phase of the G.W. Middle School replacement project was dedicated. The construction included new cafeteria, offices, media center, computer lab, and related arts spaces, leaving the sixth grade classrooms in temporary buildings. While money is included in construction projects for technology, the amount is never sufficient for a turnkey solution. The technology department must find the funds and time to connect new construction to existing cable TV, intercoms and

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Instructional Goal #1

To develop a comprehensive long-range plan for restructuring the design and management of curriculum and instruction to close the achievement gap and meet the mandates of No Child Left Behind.

Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Using the WV Content Standards and Objectives, teachers will integrate technology into all areas of the curriculum in order to provide remediation, supplemental instruction, and acceleration for all students.

Indicators of Achievement:

During the 2002-2003 school year, 80% of teachers will use technology in the classroom as Year 1:

measured by lesson plans, computer use logs, software management records and (2002-03)

principals' evaluations.

During the 2003-2004 school year, 85% of teachers plan quality lessons that integrate Year 2:

technology into the curriculum as described in the WVDE CSOs as measured by lesson (2003-04)

plans and principals' evaluations.

During the 2004-2005 school year, baseline data will be collected to determine the number Year 3:

of teachers who plan quality lessons that integrate technology into the curriculum. Data will (2004-05)

be collected from computer lab usage logs and software management records.

During the 2005-2006 school year, the number of teachers who plan quality lessons that Year 4:

integrate technology into the curriculum will increase over the baseline data. Data will be (2005-06)

collected from computer lab usage logs and software management records.

During the 2006-2007 school year, the number of teachers who plan quality lessons that Year 5:

integrate technology into the curriculum will increase over the baseline data. Data will be (2006-07)

collected from computer lab usage logs and software management records.

Technology Activity: #1,

Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1

The district will research and purchase high quality software that will raise student achievement and meet the technology requirements of the WV Content Standards and Objectives. Software to be purchased includes, but is not limited to, KidWorks Deluxe, SchoolKit, Kidspiration, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Publisher. Except for Microsoft products, most of the software will be loaded to the school server or county instructional web server. The county will also purchase software to help student improve their writing abilities.

Persons Responsible Mary Beckelhimer Robert Hull Dale Slack

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Activity Type

Content/Tech Integration

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 Software - Instructional Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 5180.00 General Funds 5000.00

SUCCESS 18000.00

Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 10000.00

Total: 38180.00

Technology Activity: #2,

Teachers will utilize high quality technology resources on the Internet that support the prioritized curriculum. Sites will include, but not be limited to, Intel Teach to the Future, Marco Polo, ReInventing Education, Solution Site, SAS, and textbook sites.

Persons Responsible Mary Beckelhimer Dale Slack

Computer Curriculum Specialist Activity Type

Access

Content/Tech Integration

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Data Lines Access E-Rate Year 6 56616.00

E-Rate Year 7 57971.70 E-Rate Year 8 80850.21 Total: 195437.91 2 E-rate - Data Lines Access General Funds 44484.00

General Funds 49383.30 General Funds 63525.17 Total: 157392.47

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2

In order to address students' varied learning styles, modalities, and intelligences, teachers will include technology in instructional deliver to ensure that all students achieve success.

During the 2002-2003 school year, 80% of teachers will use technology in the classroom as Year 1:

measured by lesson plans, computer use logs, software management records and (2002-03)

principals' evaluations. Year 2:

Establishing baseline data from WESTest. (2003-04)

Year 3: During the 2004-2005 school year, the number of students in all subgroups demonstrating (2004-05) mastery of the curriculum will increase by 5% as demonstrated by WESTest scores. Year 4: During the 2005-2006 school year, the number of students in all subgroups demonstrating (2005-06) mastery of the curriculum will increase by 5%as demonstrated by WESTest scores.

Year 5: During the 2006-2007 school year, the number of students in all subgroups demonstrating (2006-07) mastery of the curriculum will increase by 5%as demonstrated by WESTest scores.

Technology Activity: #1,

Putnam County Schools will provide integration support to teachers as they design and deliver technology-enhanced instruction that meets the county prioritized curriculum and the WV CSOs (Director of Technology and two Computer Curriculum Specialists). The technology staff provides training on a formal (IS Day, continuing education days, and evening) and informal basis (teacher planning, before and after school).

Professional Development Content/Tech Integration

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Salary Content/Tech Integration General Funds 138000.00

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Technology Activity: #2,

Technology department will work with school technology teams to provide the appropriate hardware and access (intranet and Internet) necessary for technology-based instructional delivery of the approved curriculum. The SUCCESS implementation provides funds to upgrade three labs (Poca Middle, Hurricane High, and Winfield High). The BS/CE implementation provided funds to replace classroom workstations. Local funds are used to provide at least three workstations in each new elementary classroom and one workstation in new secondary classrooms. The county will provide a video projector to each teacher who successfully completes the Technology Academy (Intel). The county is exploring the possibility of providing a T1 line to two elementary schools (Buffalo & Poca) that currently share a line with a secondary school in order to provide better access to the Internet and basic skills software that runs on a county web server.

Access

Content/Tech Integration Admin/Support Procedures

1 Hardware - Desktop Access SUCCESS 96272.00

BS/CE 95904.00

Telecommunications 163750.00 General Funds 40000.00

Total: 395926.00

2 Hardware - Projection Device Content/Tech Integration Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 9771.00 General Funds 20979.00

Total: 30750.00

3 Novell Subscription Access General Funds 20000.00

Total: 20000.00

4 Installation of T1 line/equipment Access General Funds 10000.00

Total: 10000.00

5 Technical Support - Installation Admin/Support Procedures SUCCESS 4488.00

BS/CE 4292.00

Total: 8780.00

Technology Activity: #3,

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hardware and access (intranet and Internet)for technology-based instructional delivery of the approved curriculum. Priority projects include new construction at G.W. Middle Schools and Novell upgrades. To date, 20 of the 22 schools have been upgraded to Novell 6. A SBA grant will be used to upgrade electronic switches at Hometown and Lakeside Elementary Schools. Upgrades for infrastructure at G.W. MS, Hurricane MS, Winfield MS, and Putnam Career Center have been requested through E-Rate funds.

The technology department has five technicians. Four technicians work in the field while one operates the new Help Desk. Novell ZenWorks permits remote control of servers and workstation, enabling technical support from the board office. In addition, a RESA technician repairs computers and printers in house two days per week.

Persons Responsible Mary Beckelhimer Computer Specialists Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures

1 Network Infrastructure - Electronics Access E-Rate Year 7 10820.00 E-Rate Year 7 7400.00 SUCCESS/BSCE E-rate 10138.00

Total: 28358.00

2 Network Infrastructure - Electronics Access SBA 15262.9

General Funds 5000.00 E-Rate Year 6 2848.00 SUCCESS E-Rate Match 2848.00

Total: 25958.90

3 Network Infrastructure - Cabling Access General Funds 15000.00

Total: 15000.00

4 Salary Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 192000.00

Total: 192000.00

5 Technical Support - HW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 60000.00

Total: 60000.00

Technology Activity: #4,

Putnam County Schools will provide hardware, software, and support for students requiring assistance due to limited English proficiency, specials needs (assistive technology), and/or additional opportunities through distance learning in order to overcome deficiencies in NCLB.

Persons Responsible Pat Homberg

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Penny Fisher Robert Hull Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Hardware - Desktop Access General Funds 5000.00

Total: 5000.00

2 Hardware - Notebook Access General Funds 6000.00

Total: 6000.00

3 Hardware - Printer Access General Funds 500.00

Total: 500.00

4 Software - Instructional Innovative Strategies WV Virtual School 4000.00

Total: 4000.00

Technology Activity: #5,

Putnam County Schools will provide access to library and research materials for students, staff, and parents to promote life-long learning. Librarians, media aides, and parent volunteers will be trained to use the available hardware and software.

Persons Responsible Jack Welton Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 Technical Support - SW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures Step 7 8000.00

Total: 8000.00

2 Big Chalk Subscription Content/Tech Integration Step 7 10000.00 Total: 10000.00

Technology Activity: #6,

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learning and design appropriate intervention so that all students can learn.

Persons Responsible Pat Homberg Activity Type

Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ No Budget Items

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3

School and district personnel will identify and implement essential practices in the area of school effectiveness to ensure student achievement in a standards based system and promote a safe learning environment.

County technology personnel will meet with each school technology committee at least Year 1: once per year to ensure that 10% of school technology plans will include alternate

(2002-03) technologies, and 50% of school technology plans will include an emphasis on integration and communication with parents.

County technology personnel will meet with each school technology committee at least Year 2:

once per year to ensure that 10% of school technology plans will include alternate (2003-04)

technologies, and 50% of school technology plans will include an emphasis on integration. County technology personnel will meet with each school technology committee at least Year 3:

technologies, and 80% of school technology plans will include an emphasis on integration.

Technology Activity: #1,

School personnel will use Grade Quick and WVEIS to track student achievement and attendance. Grade Quick will be updated to include the latest features including Lesson Planner. In addition, the county is piloting Grade Quick for the Palm for physical educators. The Coordinator of Information Services provides training and technical support to county personnel. Exceptional educators will be provided with software to manage student records and track progress of students.

Persons Responsible Dawn Gessel Mary Beckelhimer Pat Homberg

Computer Curriculum Specialists Activity Type

Access

Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures

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No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Internal Connections Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 6 28800.00

E-Rate Year 7 28800.00 General Funds 7200.00 General Funds 7200.00

Total: 72000.00

2 E-rate - Internal Connections Access E-Rate Year 8 28800.00 General Funds 7200.00

Total: 36000.00

3 Software - Application Stakeholder Involvement Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 3230.00 General Funds 7000.00

Total: 10230.00

4 Salary Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 51000.00

Total: 51000.00

5 Hardware - PDA Access Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 1980.00 General Funds 1000.00

Total: 2980.00

Technology Activity: #2,

The district will install and maintain technology in buildings and on buses to enhance communication and to provide a safe environment for students and employees.

Persons Responsible Jack Welton Brad Hodges Carolyn Conner Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 E-rate - Voice Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 6 35280.00

E-Rate Year 7 27710.80 General Funds 27720.00 General Funds 25309.20 Total: 116020.00 2 E-rate - Voice Stakeholder Involvement E-Rate Year 8 41270.32

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Total: 73697.00 3 E-rate - Cellular Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 6 11199.96 E-Rate Year 7 12960.00 General Funds 8799.96 General Funds 11040.00 Total: 43999.92 4 E-rate - Cellular Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 16800.00 General Funds 13200.00 Total: 30000.00 5 E-rate - Long Distance Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 6 3057.60

E-Rate Year 7 3078.00 General Funds 2402.40 General Funds 2622.00 Total: 11160.00

Technology Activity: #3,

Activity 2 continued Persons Responsible Jack Welton Brad Hodges Carolyn Conner Activity Type Admin/Support Procedures

1 E-rate - Long Distance Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 3799.60 General Funds 2985.40

Total: 6785.00

2 E-rate - Paging Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 6 3024.00 E-Rate Year 7 3790.80 General Funds 2376.00 General Funds 3229.20 Total: 12420.00 3 E-rate - Paging Admin/Support Procedures E-Rate Year 8 4905.60

General Funds 3854.4

Total: 8760.00

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Grants 5000.00 Total: 25000.00

Technology Activity: #4,

Administrators will used technology to evaluate programs and personnel. A system-wide Leadership Development program is being instituted using Title II funds. Administrators will receive Microsoft Office and Outlook to manage time, increase organizational skills, and improve productivity. In addition, they will each receive a PDA loaded with Classroom Walkthough Process templates. Administrators will attend six days of training.

Persons Responsible Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Penny Fisher Activity Type Professional Development Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

1 Professional Development Professional Development Title II 5000.00

Total: 5000.00

2 Software - Application Innovative Strategies General Funds 5000.00

Total: 5000.00

Technology Activity: #5,

The county and school technology teams will evaluate the use of exisiting technology and plan for the implementation of new technology to promote student achievement. The district technology department and technology team will seek assistance and training from regional, state, and national experts to design, evaluate, maintain, and adopt technology that enhances the educational process.

Professional Development Admin/Support Procedures

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No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 School Technology Planning Wkshps. Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 3000.00

Total: 3000.00

2 Travel Professional Development General Funds 3000.00

Total: 3000.00

3 Professional Development Professional Development General Funds 3000.00

Total: 3000.00

4 E-rate processing Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 8000.00

Total: 8000.00

Technology Activity: #6,

The district will evaluate, utilize, and adopt technology to promote the efficient and effective management of the school system.

Persons Responsible Bill Duncan Dawn Gessel Nancy Faulkner Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Hardware - Desktop Access General Funds 35000.00

Total: 35000.00 2 Hardware - Notebook Access General Funds 12000.00 Total: 12000.00 3 Hardware - Printer Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 15000.00 Total: 15000.00 4 Supplies Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 5000.00

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #4

All Putnam County schools will use technology to increase communication with families and to improve student support.

County technology personnel will meet with each school technology committee at least Year 1: once per year to ensure that 10% of school technology plans will include alternate

(2002-03) technologies, and 50% of school technology plans will include an emphasis on integration and communication with parents.

Year 2: In 2003-2004, 60% of school technology plans will address technological means of (2003-04) improving communication with families and student support.

Technology Activity: #1,

Putnam County Schools will work with a web design company to create a new homepage that is more user friendly. Putnam County Schools will maintain a web server to host school web pages. The sites will include information of interest to parents such as school activities, announcements, calendars, lesson plans, links to other educational sites, etc. County personnel will provide support to schools that need assistance in developing and posting web sites and to teachers who wish to develop web pages.

Persons Responsible Karen Nowviskie Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Computer Specialists Activity Type Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures

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No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Technical Support - SW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 2000.00

Total: 2000.00

2 Software - Web Design Stakeholder Involvement General Funds 7000.00

Total: 7000.00

Technology Activity: #2,

All professional personnel will have an state e-mail account to communicate parents, students, and other educators.

Access

Stakeholder Involvement THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM

Technology Activity: #3,

All high school and post-secondary students have access to current, high-quality information on careers using Bridges and e-Choices software from school or home.

Computer Curriculum Specialists Activity Type

Access

Stakeholder Involvement

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Software - Instructional Access SUCCESS 5875.00

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Technology Activity: #4,

The county provides access, support, and materials for community groups and adult learners such as adult vocational programs, community education, Marshall University Teays Valley extension, 4-H, Red Cross, Putnam Co. Emergency Services, Kanawha-Putnam Emergency Planning Committee, Literacy Volunteers of America, and the Putnam County Library.

Persons Responsible Jack Welton Activity Type Access Stakeholder Involvement Admin/Support Procedures

1 Salary Access General Funds 15000.00

Total: 15000.00 2 Technical Support - HW maintenance Admin/Support Procedures General Funds 1000.00

Grants 500.00

Total: 1500.00

3 Supplies Stakeholder Involvement Title I 500.00

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #5

Putnam County Schools will provide timely, high quality, and appropriate technology staff development to all professional staff annually.

Year 1: During the 2002-2003 school year, 85% of professional staff will attend three hours of (2002-03) technology continuing education.

During the 2003-2004, 90% of professional staff will attend appropriate staff development Year 2:

which will give them the skills to integrate technology in the curriculum, use technology in (2003-04)

the instructional process, and manage records of student progress.

Technology Activity: #1,

Most years, all teachers are required to attend three hours of timely, high quality, and appropriate professional development related to technology. The focus is on integration of technology into the curriculum with sessions directed at elementary, middle, and adolescent levels plus administrators. For appropriate personnel, other options are offered such as RIDE, WVEIS, and assistive technology.

Persons Responsible Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Pat Homberg

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No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Professional Development Professional Development Title II 6000.00

Total: 6000.00

2 Supplies Professional Development General Funds 500.00

Total: 500.00

Technology Activity: #2,

Teachers have the opportunity to attend high quality staff development on grade appropriate

instructional software including new writing software. Stipends are paid to teachers who attend summer or evening sessions of the Technology Academies.

Persons Responsible Jack Welton Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type Professional Development

1 Stipends Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 8100.00 Ed Tech Formula - Round 3 23367.37

Title II 5000.00

Total: 36467.37

2 Professional Development Professional Development SUCCESS 7200.00

Total: 7200.00

3 Substitutes General Funds 25000.000

Total: 25000.00

Technology Activity: #3,

Teachers will have the opportunity to attend high quality staff development on application software and project based learning using technology (Intel Teach to the Future).

Persons Responsible Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type

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No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Stipends Professional Development Ed Tech Formula - Round 2 5150.00

Total: 5150.00

Technology Activity: #4,

The Curriculum & Instruction Department utilize an on-line database to maintain accurate records of staff development participation for professional employees. All professional employees will be trained in use of the database to register for sessions and to verify attendance.

Persons Responsible Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type

Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM

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Instructional Goal #2

To develop a comprehensive long-range plan for restructuring the design and management of curriculum and instruction to close the achievement gap and meet the mandates of No Child Left Behind.

Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Putnam County Schools will adopt and/or develop a data-driven instructional management system for the support of the No Child Left Behind implementation plan.

Year 1: (2002-03)

Year 2: During the 2003-2004 school year, 25% of teachers will use available software to conduct (2003-04) benchmark testing of student achievement.

Technology Activity: #1,

The district will research commercially available data-driven instructional management systems.

Persons Responsible Pat Homberg Robert Hull Mary Beckelhimer Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures THERE IS NO BUDGET ITEM

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Technology Activity: #2,

Teachers will be trained in the use of I-Know program by district personnel. Teachers will participate in pilot testing of the I-Know website to conduct benchmark testing of student achievement in coordination with the WESTEST. High school students will participate in end of course testing for vocational

courses. Persons Responsible Pat Homberg Penny Fisher Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Supplies Content/Tech Integration General Funds 500.00

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Compliance Checklist

Ed Tech Compliance Checklist

1. Does the county plan include the county's specific goals for using advanced technology to improve student achievement?

yes

This is addressed under Goal 1 Objective 1 and Activity 1

2. Does the plan include strategies that address how Ed Tech Funds will improve academic

achievement of all students in all schools in the county? (Emphasis should be given to high-need and high-poverty schools)

yes

3. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to ensure that all students and teachers will have increased access to technology?

yes

4. Does the county plan include plans to provide ongoing professional development for teachers, principals and administrators to further the effective use of technology?

yes

5. Does the county plan include a budget (description of type and costs of technology to be acquired with Ed Tech formula and /or competitive funds)?

yes

6. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to encourage the development and use of innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses (e.g., distance learning)? yes

7. Does the county plan include strategies that address how to use technology to promote parental involvement to increase communication with parents?

yes

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8. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the technology programs will be developed in collaboration with adult literacy providers?

yes

9. Does the county plan include strategies that address how the county will evaluate the extent to which activities funded in formula and competitive funds are effective in integrating technology?

yes

E-rate Compliance Checklist

1. Does the county plan include the E-rate requirements for clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications?

yes

2. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer equipment currently available or budgeted for purchase?

yes

3. Does the county plan include strategies that address the internal connections that the county has in place or budgeted to install in the current, next or future academic years?

yes

4. Does the county plan include strategies that address the computer software necessary to communicate with other computers over an internal network?

yes

5. Does the county plan include the professional development plan for professionals using the equipment connected to the telecommunications network?

yes

6. Does the county plan include the existing or budgeted maintenance contracts to maintain computers? yes

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integrate the use of these technologies into the curriculum? yes

8. Does someone else other than your county personnel submit your local E-rate application? yes

This is addressed under Goal Objective and Activity

9. E-rate requires that we report the number of schools in each county that have the following Internet Connections:

Number of schools in the county with Dial up modem connections to the Internet? 0 Number of schools in the county with 56 K frame relay connection to the Internet? 0 Number of schools in the county that have T-1 frame relay connections to the Internet? 22 Number of schools in the county that have ATM T-1 Internet connections? 0 Number of schools in the county that have cable modem connections to the Internet? 0

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Policies and Procedures

Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy? yes

If yes, what is the last date of adoption/revision? 7/21/2003

When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 10/15/2001

Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. boe.putn.k12.wv.us/techpage/policies.htm