FAYETTE County Technology Plan

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FAYETTE County Technology Plan

2002-2003

OPTIMAL

Online lanning -P Technology ntegrationI Measures forAchievement andLearning

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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: Manuel Domingues Title: Superintendent

Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 122 Name: Nancy Keffer

Title: Associate Superintendent Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 141 Name: Ben Pettry

Title: Director of Technology Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-574-1176 Ext: 197 Name: Connie Brown

Title: Business Teacher Oak Hill High School Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-469-3551 Name: Tina Chapman

Title: Teacher Ansted Middle School Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-658-5170

Name: Alma Logan

Title: Teacher Mount Hope Grade School Email: [email protected]

Phone: 304-877-2891 Name: Deanna Gill

Title: Teacher Valley High School Email: [email protected] Phone: 304-442-8284

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County Mission and Vision Statements

County Vision:

Through the efforts of the Fayette County Community, our vision is to produce capable, responsible lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute to an ever-changing world.

County Mission:

Believing all students can learn, the Fayette County School community is committed to providing a positive, safe learning environment in which high expectations, driven by a challenging curriculum, allow students to reach their fullest potential.

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Needs Assessment

Analysis of Assessment Data

4 of 26 schools did not have 50% of more of students performing in the 3rd & 4th quartiles. 7 of 26 schools had more than 15% of students performing in the 1st quartile.

3 of 7 high schools did not have 50% or more of students performing in the 3rd & 4th quartiles. 1 of 6 middle schools did not have 50% or more of students performing in the 3rd &4th quartile. 3 of 7 high schools had more than 15% of students performing in the 1st quartile.

4 of 13 elementary schools had more than 15% of students performing in the 1st quartile. Goal is to provide more staff development in specific curricular areas.

Analysis of UCIP

Staff development is needed to increase student achievement across the curriculum. Goal is to emphasize professional development in the plan.

Technology Infrastructure

A review of the inventory for technology equipment indicated a few problems. 1)The largest elementary school in the county does not have a computer lab.

2)Most of the elementary schools have computers that are 4-6 years old and beginning to show considerable wear. The county computer specialists work on these computers almost exclusively. 3)Many of the Middle School labs must be migrated to Compass from AIMS.

4)Distance learning labs will need to be placed in several locations for curricular changes.

The goal is to install a new computer lab at OHES replace and upgrade workstations and peripherals in all schools by replacing older lab computers and moving them to mini-lab settings.

OEPA Reports

The state audited Fayette County in October 2002. During the exit interviews the following areas related to technology were addressed.

The school system as a whole had limited use of integrating technology for curricular delivery. Goal is to provide more access through distance learning and staff development for technology integration.

Facilities Assessment

New routers are needed to replace the older ones that have been in place since the schools began using computers. Goal is to replace the old routers.

Technology Plans/Curricular changes/Safety Issues

The state has changed the reporting format for technology plans. Goal is for both the county and the schools to update their existing plans. This will include updating the county and school Acceptable Use Policy.

The county suffers from low enrollment, which will entail curricular changes that will need to be addressed with technology innovations. Goal is to add distance-learning labs to areas of high need. Common safety plan needs requested by the majority of the schools in the county include cellular

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phone use to augment the safe school plan. Goal is to provide every school with a phone under one countywide contract.

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Instructional Goal #1

Increase student achievement across the curriculum through reading, writing, balanced literacy, comprehension strategies, problem solving techniques, higher order thinking skills, and technology integration utilizing varied K-12 instructional delivery strategies.

Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Schools will incorporate the use of distance-learning labs as a measure of addressing curricular needs or changes for student learning and achievement.

Indicators of Achievement:

Labs will be installed in three schools: Ansted Middle

Year 1:

Nuttall Middle Fayetteville Middle

Labs will be installed in three more schools: Gauley Bridge High

Year 2:

Meadow Bridge High Mount Hope High Year 3: n/a

Technology Activity: #1,

Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Phone lines will be installed in existing success labs for distance learning.

Persons Responsible

Director of Technology

County classroom technology staff Activity Type

Access

Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Phone line installation and access. Access Local Levy/Bond 2200

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Technology Activity: #5,

To provide access to WVEIS and the Internet in order to enhance learning and improve student achievement in all Fayette County Schools

Persons Responsible Ben Pettry Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Funding

No. Budget Item Activity Type Est $

Source Content/Tech

1 Access to WVEIS and Internet E-Rate 111864.00

Integration

General Funds 33413.94 Total: 145277.94 Maintenance for Internal connections in collaboration with

2 Access E-Rate 151200.00

RESA IV

Total: 168000.00

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #2

The county will continue to fund and support technology integration in curricular areas to improve student achievement.

Migration from AIMS labs to COMPASS labs: Montgomery Middle

Year

Fayetteville Middle 1:

Compiled checklists within each school to indicate the volume of computer lab use by students in all areas of the curriculum.

Migration from AIMS labs to COMPASS labs: Year Ansted Middle

2: Nuttall Middle

Migration from AIMS labs to COMPASS labs: Year Gauley Bridge High

3: Meadow Bridge High

Technology Activity: #1,

Purchase and install new computers, additional electronics and installation contracts for Compass labs to replace AIMS labs.

Director of Technology Principals

School Technology Contacts Activity Type Access Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Computers and electronics Access BS/CE 115100.

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Technology Activity: #2,

The county will assist with the purchase of and provide support for curricular programs: Classroom Inc, Compass, Accelerated Reader, Grade Quick, CX Bridges, Deep Freeze, and Office programs.

Director of Technology Principals

School Technology Contacts Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Cx Bridges Content/Tech Integration SUCCESS 12000.

Total: 12000.00 2 Accelerated Reader Content/Tech Integration Title V 12000.

Total: 12000.00

Technology Activity: #3,

In conjunction with the state and RESA IV new routers will be installed in every middle and high school in the county. Persons Responsible RESA IV Director of Technology Principal Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 n/a Other no funds 0

Total: 0.00

Technology Activity: #4,

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Computer equipment will be purchased, repaired, and replaced by the county.

Director of Technology County Computer Specialist Activity Type

Access

Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 Computer repairs Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 150000

Total: 150000.00

2 Ansted Elementary server Access BS/CE 3000

Total: 3000.00

3 Technical support and laptop Professional Development Title I 1300

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Instructional Goal #1, Technology Improvement Objective #3

Locate increased funding to install new computer labs, maintain existing labs, and provide professional development for the schools that exhibit high-need and high-poverty populations.

Year 1: Every school in the county will have a computer lab. Year 2: n/a

Year 3: n/a

Technology Activity: #1,

The grant committee will write the competitive portion of the Ed-Tech grant to provide the county with additional funds to increase: access, professional development activities, innovative strategies in the classroom, and community stakeholder involvement.

Classroom Computer Specialist Grant committee Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 n/a Other no funds 1.00

Total: 1.00

Technology Activity: #2,

Mobile wireless lab for Oak Hill Elementary, Collins Middle and new pc units for Oak Hill Elementary. Parent open house after installation of labs.

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Principal

County computer specialist Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

Installation of computer labs and replacement of old Content/Tech Ed Tech Formula

1 56000

desktops at Oak Hill Elementary Integration funds

Ed Tech Competitive 70000 funds

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Instructional Goal #2

Provide research-based staff development/retraining opportunities for all school employees addressing OEPA recommendations and findings as well as state and local policies.

Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Teachers, administrators, and staff will participate in professional development opportunities necessary to enhance their technical skills and to meet the requirements in Policy 2520 and HB 4319.

Year Improvement in test scores countywide on the SAT-9, and specifically in the low performing 1: schools.

Year 2: Year 3:

Technology Activity: #1,

Each school’s computer contact will attend network management training provided by the county.

Director of Technology Principal

School Computer Contact Activity Type

Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Training Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 2500

SUCCESS 10000

Total:

Technology Activity: #2,

Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #1 Page 14 of 19

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The county will provide staff development to electronically enhance the core curriculum.

County Technology Team member, Tech Integration Sp Principal Teachers Activity Type Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

Training for impaired schools at the new OHES lab and Professional Ed Tech Formula

1 19000

Collins Middle lab. Development funds

Ed Tech

90000 Competitive funds

Total: 109000.00

Training by Pomeroy for compass/accelerated reader for Professional

2 BS/CE 35900

the elementary and middle schools. Development

Title II 2000

Total: Professional

3 Training on secondary level. SUCCESS 15000

Development

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Instructional Goal #2, Technology Improvement Objective #2

Every school will have an online technology plan, and complete an online questionnaire designed by the county to assess technology integration and staff development in areas of OEPA recommendations and findings.

100% of the schools will submit technology plans. Year 1: 100% of the schools will submit a questionnaire.

100% of the schools will address OEPA findings and recommendations. Year 2:

Year 3:

Technology Activity: #1,

County technology team will write and approve the county technology plan.

Computer Classroom Specialist County Technology team Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

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

Technology Activity: #2,

County technology team members will electronically submit their school’s technology plan. Then the county team will guide the training for rest of the county.

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Classroom Computer Specialists County Technology team School Contacts/Principals Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $ 1 Training Professional Development Local Levy/Bond 3500

Total:

Technology Activity: #3,

County technology department will prepare and administer a countywide online questionnaire designed to assess the degree of technology proficiency.

Director of Technology County computer specialists Activity Type Access Professional Development Content/Tech Integration Stakeholder Involvement Innovative Strategies Admin/Support Procedures

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

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Instructional Goal #3

Provide time, resources, and staff development to address preventive measures related to discipline, attendance, and dropout rate.

Instructional Goal #3, Technology Improvement Objective #1

Every school will have a cellular phone in order to promote a safe learning environment in which high expectations allow students to reach their fullest potential.

Year 1: Obtain signed contracts countywide.

Year 2: 100% of the schools in Fayette County will have a cellular phone. Year 3:

Technology Activity: #1,

Move all existing cellular phone contracts under one countywide contract. Give access to schools that do not currently have cellular phones.

Persons Responsible Director of Technology Principals Activity Type Access Admin/Support Procedures

No. Budget Item Activity Type Funding Source Est $

1 Purchase contract for cellular phones. Admin/Support Procedures Local Levy/Bond 6000

E-Rate 24000

Total: 30000.00

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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? 12/16/2002

When was the public meeting held for CIPA Compliance? 07/16/2001

Provide the URL to your acceptable use policy. boe.faye.k12.wv.us/departments/technology