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Please note that the plan has been reorganized to correlate directly to the Michigan Department of Education Approval Checklist Version 1.0 April 18, 2003. This checklist uses the “Capital Letters” alphabetically throughout the outline, rather than restarting with “A” at the beginning of each section. Also, the checklist has “section numbers” in addition to the outline form numbers. We specify the section numbers throughout the body of the plan.
Table of Contents of Required Elements Page/s
(This Cover page is Section 1.)
Introduction: (Sections 2 and 3)
Mission, Introduction, Vision and Goals................................... 2-3
I. Curriculum (Sections 4-8)
A. Integration................................................................................ 3
B. Student Achievement............................................................ 4-5
C. Technology Delivery................................................................ 5
D. Parental Communications and Community Relations............ 6
E. Collaboration........................................................................... 6
II. Professional Development (Sections 9 and 10)
F. Strategies.............................................................................. 7-8
G. Supporting Resources........................................................... 8-9
III. Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, and Software (Sections 11 and 12)
H. Needs/Technical Specification and Design........................ 9-12
I. Strategies to Increase Access........................................... 12-13
IV. Funding and Budget (Sections 13 and 14)
J. Budget and Timetable....................................................... 12-15
K. Coordination of Resources.................................................... 15
V. Monitoring and Evaluation (Sections 15 and 16)
L. Evaluation............................................................................... 16
M. Acceptable Use Policies................................................... 17-24
Introduction
District Mission Statement
Ú The Morley Stanwood Community Schools, with the community, will prepare all students to be successful adults in an ever-changing world.
Technology Vision Statement
Ú The Morley Stanwood Community Schools will provide students and staff access to the latest technology to enhance teaching and learning, keeping parents and the community connected to initiatives at all buildings.
Ú Integrate technology into school curriculum
Ú Enable students to become competent users of technology
Ú Improve student achievement
Ú Provide connectivity between classrooms, buildings, home, and the community
Ú Provide student, parent, staff, and teacher access to the Internet within District facilities
Ú Provide continuous and comprehensive professional development training.
Morley Stanwood Community Schools is a small rural school district (approximately 1,640 students and 100 faculty members) in North Central Michigan, with a high percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch and a 15% special education population. We feel that technology creates significant opportunities for our students. We firmly believe that our graduates must be technologically literate. We believe that in order to compete globally, our schools and our students must utilize modern technology. To that end we have linked the Middle School with fiber optic as part of the Wide Area Network. Both of the elementary schools (Morley and Stanwood) have a Point-to-Point shared T1 connection with the High School. The district’s Alternative Education School has high speed internet connection provided by the local cable company. Our plan is to continue to support a variety of up-to-date applications. The benefits will include student familiarity with a variety of technological applications. All of these applications will support our quest to produce learners who can think, communicate, and produce quality work. Links to core curricular areas allow students to manipulate data, make predictions, and publish results. Thus, student reports and presentations become an integral part of their education here at Morley Stanwood. This helps us develop a “learner-centered” curriculum as opposed to a “teacher-centered” one. Benefits to our staff include the ability to enhance teaching by being able to (1) respond to highly technical student questions, (2) provide access to a wide variety of enrichment within specific curricular guidelines, and (3) introduce students to a global perspective (This last is particularly important for a small, rural school like Morley Stanwood.). Teachers are also able to direct students to share their work with a wider audience. Since students are able to exchange information with others electronically, our school continues to build vital links to not only our local community, but also state, national, and worldwide communities. Thus, our vision is to create a technological learning environment where our students will become literate citizens in the 21st century.
I. Curriculum
A. Curriculum Integration (Section 4)
Specific Curricular Goals and Alignment with State Standards
[Please refer to state standards at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Technology_11594_7.htm]
Ú All students will use and transfer technological knowledge and skills for life roles (family member, citizen, worker, consumer, and lifelong learner).
[Correlates with State of Michigan Content Standard 1.]
Strategies include:
Ø Students will analyze sources of information via technology, and use technology to communicate throughout various curricular areas, including language arts and social studies.
Ø Students will use technology resources to explore career paths and evaluate various job opportunities, including those in technology fields.
Ø Students will demonstrate proper care of technological systems and components.
Ú All students will use technologies to input, retrieve, organize, manipulate, evaluate, and communicate information.
[Correlates with State of Michigan Content Standard 2.]
Strategies include:
Ø Students will input and retrieve information from technology sources; interpret and analyze that information, and apply it to problem solving techniques and situations.
Ø Students will critically evaluate information gathered through technology sources.
Ú All students will apply appropriate technologies to critical thinking, creative expression, and decision-making skills.
[Correlates with State of Michigan Content Standard 3.]
Strategies include:
Ø Students will use a variety of technologies to express ideas (voice, data, video, graphics, etc).
Ø Students will use technologies to communicate for a variety of purposes and to a variety of audiences.
Ø Students will use technology to organize thoughts in a logical process.
Identifying and Promoting Curricula and Teaching Strategies
For our teachers, the District currently provides and will continue to seek out professional development opportunities that integrate technology into curricula and instruction. Specific examples or topics are digital camera use, Video Streaming, PowerPoint presentations, advanced word processing applications and setting up files on our Wide Area Network. Additional sources of professional development are available via our ISD and grants we have received, such as Title II-D.
I. B. Student Achievement (Section 5)
Pursuant to our last technology plan, most classrooms in the Morley Stanwood Schools now have a direct link to our Wide Area Network as well as to the Internet. This link provides ready access for technology users to engage in activities that support our technology goals.
New technologies continue to support our infrastructure. Compatibility with existing systems is a prerequisite of future purchases.
To manage the replacement cost issue, one option we have tested is the deployment of a terminal/server solution. The results of our test were positive. We focused on curriculum integration in the test by running our Automated Accounting Class program, Microsoft Exchange (our email program), Microsoft Office, and library software. So, we are optimistic about this solution to hardware replacement in our District. The terminal/server option will also allow us to update software more easily by updating a single machine rather than all the “client” machines as we do now. Currently the High School Media Center lab has 25 TS/thin clients and computer classroom has 30 TS/tubby client machines, and a we plan to install TS/thin client machines for the teachers in the fall of 2006. Thin Client machines will be introduced in the High School and Middle School in the fall of 2007 for wide spread use, and we are working on grants to include, Morley Stanwood Alternative School, in this process.
Some additional specific examples of the integration include special education classes at the high school using PowerPoint presentations to report on history. Language arts classes system wide use word processing to write young author books, short stories, plays, reports, and essays. Yearbook classes use In Design to create the yearbook. Math classes use computer programs to review and practice basic math concepts. Elementary and middle school classes make extensive use of Accelerated Reader and Math computerized tests. Career Pathways explorations are done on line in the Middle School and High School, along with scheduling classes for the next school year. Career Cruising and PAWS is used at both elementary schools. The Internet is used system -wide as a tool for teaching and learning.
Time Line for Integration: Our time lines are flexible. They will depend on two important factors: (1) changes/revisions to the State Standards and Benchmarks for curriculum and (2) purchase of software as agreed upon by staff.
[Note the following abbreviations: ME=Morley Elementary School; SE=Stanwood Elementary School; MS=Morley Stanwood Middle School; HS=Morley Stanwood High School; MSAS=Morley Stanwood Alternative School. The time lines below reflect continued integration!
2006-07:
ME/SE: Staff will use the lab to support curriculum. Kid Pix, Word, and PowerPoint will be used along with Accelerated Reader and Math and Star Reading and Math.
MS: Technology will be used to support curricular goals as defined in our CSR grant; Star Reading and Math will be deployed.
HS: Web pages will be developed by HS students and linked to our main page.
MSASS: Staff will access the new Cable connection to enhance curriculum.
2007-08: Goals for additional implementation of specific software and goals will be set at the end of 2006-2007 to reflect changes in school improvement goals, state standards, and additional software purchased in the District. Staff will be given professional development to support these goals.
2008-09: Goals for additional implementation of specific software will be set at the end of 2007-2008 to reflect changes in school improvement goals, state standards, and additional software purchased in the District. Staff will be given professional development to support these goals.
I. C. Technology Delivery (Section 6)
Specialized classes have been taught via the internet in our high school by Michigan Virtual University and Ferris State University. Resources for the classes and tests have been on line, requiring students to make use of the Internet within the building. Other students (and faculty) are taking on line courses via other universities.
I. D. Parental Communications & Community Relations
(Section 7)
How the plan will be distributed to the community:
Our technology plan will be available to the community via the web site as well as being distributed at the annual reports meetings in the various buildings. The community will be informed of the distribution process via the school newsletter.
Additional means of communicating with parents via technology:
Currently parents of students who wish to use the Internet must read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy prior to their students’ Internet use. Also technology is used to print report cards and progress reports which are distributed to parents periodically throughout the school year. Parents are informed both by computer-generated reports and telecommunications about their children’s academic progress and attendance.
Involvement of the community with the tech plan:
Our District School Improvement Team monitors and generates input on the technology plan and acceptable use policy. These meetings are publicized and are open to the community. Also building administrators gather input from parents at open houses and other school events. This input is used in both the development of policy/planning and in the evaluation process.
I. E. Collaboration (Section 8)
How programs will be developed in collaboration with existing adult literacy service providers to maximize the use of technologies; and whether these efforts are “existing” or “proposed”.
We offer a stipend to staff to take additional college credit beyond the basic requirements of their certificates. (Existing)
We will continue to pursue ways to involve our Public Library with access to technology. We have linked this building to our Wide Area Network. (Existing)
Ferris State University will be encouraged to host off campus classes using Morley Stanwood Community Schools’ technology. (Proposed 2007 - 2008)
Several members of the District School Improvement team have links to various literacy projects; these links have been and will continue to be explored. (Existing)
Local library board members will be kept informed of our technology plans and implementation to maintain a partnership as they explore expanding their own technological facilities. (Existing and proposed 2006-2009)
We will continue to pursue links with local businesses (For example, Ice Mountain). (Existing and proposed)
We are investigating the possibility of using our Alternative School, Morley Stanwood Alternative School, as a GED testing site. (Proposed by 2007-2008)
We are initiating an Adult Education class to teach senior citizens basic computer use. (Proposed by 2007-08)
II. Professional Development
F. Strategies (Section 9)
How the District will ensure ongoing, sustained professional development for teachers, administrators, and school library media personnel to further the use of technology in the classroom or library media centers.
We have set the following professional development goals:
Ú Create a learning community with respect to technology and education
Ú Improve staff competence with technology
Ú Implement technology tools into new and existing curriculum and instruction
Ú Create pilots and model projects for utilization of technology in learning.
Ú Teachers will be able to integrate specific technology-based lessons into their subject areas
Ú All teachers will receive on-going training in the use of current software and equipment
Ú Teachers will be encouraged to develop and implement lesson plans that use multimedia resources existing in their classrooms (e.g., scanners, video projectors)
Ú Administrators will be competent technology role models.
Due to technology training within the District, our teachers currently display their technology proficiency on a daily basis, using their classroom and TTI computers for tasks such as attendance, student management, grade reporting and communication. For example, “Building Announcements” are sent by email. Electronic communication has changed our workplace culture over the past five years.
A portion of the 5 Professional Days in our school calendar will be devoted to Technology In-service training. Sessions will be based on recommendations from staff, technology committees, and administration.
In addition, staff and administration attend various conferences and workshops.
We have relied heavily on the Michigan Department of Education’s website when reviewing and establishing our technology goals.
Other web-based resources include:
Ø NCES Report - Internet Access in U.S. Public Schools http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2002018
Ø Guiding Questions for Technology Planning http://www.ncrtec.org/capacity/guidewww/gqhome.htm
Ø National Center for Technology Planning http://www.nctp.com/
Ø NetDay Compass http://www.NetDayCompass.org/
Ø Technology Plan Assessment Instrument http://www.wmich.edu/techcorps/assess.html
Time Line: Professional Development training will link technology to student achievement with the goal that staff will utilize technology in curriculum delivery. Specific refinements will vary from year to year as we (1) revisit our goals and (2) state and national standards and mandates change.
2006-07:
ME/SE: Staff will be trained in lab use and procedures, plus additional software implemented (specifically Kid Pix, United Steaming, Graph Club).
MS: Professional Development training will link technology to state and national goals and standards via the CSR grant.
HS: Career Pathways and United Streaming training will be provided as technology is deployed.
MSAS: Staff will be trained on accessing the Internet via the cable connection.
2007-08:
General goals for 2007-08 are similar to the 2006-07 goals; specific software training and equipment training will be designed to match our new purchases and reflect input from administration and staff.
2008-09:
General goals for 2008-09 are similar to the 2007-08 goals; specific software training and equipment training will be designed to match our new purchases and reflect input from administration and staff.
II. G. Supporting Resources (Section 10)
Source(s) of ongoing training and technical assistance available to our schools, teachers, and administrators:
Technology training has been and will continue to be provided via sources both inside and outside of the District. Specific sources are listed below. In-services will focus on ways for teachers and staff to become better prepared to implement our technology goals.
Ú Morley Stanwood Community Schools Technology Coordinator
Ú Morley Stanwood Community Schools Technology Group
Ú Regional Educational Media Center 2 (REMC 2) South
Ú United Streaming/Discovery Education Corporation
Ú Morley Stanwood Community School Web site
Ú Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District
Ú Michigan Department of Education Web Site
Ú IT Resources
Ú Alexandria Companion Corporation
Ú SDS Corporation
Ú Central Michigan University
Ú Grolier Educational Corporation
Ú Ferris State University
Ú Michigan Virtual University
Ú Library of Michigan
III. Infrastructure, Hardware, Technical Support, & Software
H. Needs/Technical Specification and Design (Section 11)
We believe we have done a good job providing technology for our students and staff. However, as we work to update our technology, we are faced with a grim fact: the cost of maintaining current levels of technology continues to increase. Much of our investment dollars for “new” technology will of necessity be upgrades and updates of our current systems. Coping with upgrade costs and compatibility issues is our greatest infrastructure challenge. Morley Stanwood Community Schools’ technology related costs have soared over the past twenty years.
Current status of hardware, software, network infrastructure, & telecommunications
We realized many of the goals stated in our previous technology plan. This means that we now have the following:
< A four building wide area Microsoft Network, with high speed internet access via a shared T1 line; all classrooms with Internet access
< Cable Connection at Morley Stanwood Community School
< Over 600 individual user accounts with storage on the network
< 6 wired and 1 wireless networked computer labs in the District,
< Word Processing, Spread Sheets, Data Bases,
< Specific Curricular programs such as (but not limited to) Accelerated Reader, Star Reading, Accelerated Math, Star Math, Library Search Programs, Multi-Media Encyclopedia, and Automated Accounting classroom software, Yearbook software, Graph Club, Math Blaster, Reader Rabbit
< A package of administrative tools: SDS student and financial software
< A Microsoft Exchange email program
< A Drive Shield desktop security system
< An advanced tape backup system using HP Ultrium technology
< An advanced network printing system with high-speed laser printers in each building and some in cases each class room
< Barracuda spam firewall
< Virus protection using Computer Associates with global push down updates to desktop computers
< An updated infrastructure: including many additional category 5 wiring drops and their associated hubs and switches
< A new central network server,
< Watchguard Firewall with Webblocker Internet Filtering Subscription
< A dedicated DHCP server
< GFI e-mail security and virus protection
< 1 Windows 2003 Server connecting to 25 Thin and 30 Tubby clients
< Sound fields in the elementary schools
< A Voice over IP Phone network in each elementary building with phones in every classroom
< Because we were innovative with the use of TTI program funds, an overwhelming majority of our teachers have “desktop” computers to access our network and the Internet from their classroom.
Services needed to improve instruction and student learning
Goals for acquiring technology
Ú Use updated technology to enhance teaching and learning
Ú Use updated technology to perform needed administrative functions
Ú Continue to update and upgrade network infrastructure including installing higher speed switches, upgrading servers, and network software
Ú Continue to update and upgrade hardware in all buildings (some of this will be done by acquiring Terminal Server Technology and using terminals rather than buying new pc’s)
Ú Update software in all buildings (this involves upgrades of all our systems as well as taking recommendations from technology committees involving new purchases, with one of the goals being to update all District web sites)
Ú Update telephone system in Middle School and High School.
We will endeavor to keep the technology we have current, via upgrades and license renewals. Our new technology must continue to do the following:
1. Encourage curricular integration of application software, which not only improves skills but also allows students to be independent workers with the ability to develop, research, revise, and publish various projects and presentations, including employability portfolio material (such as resumes and applications),
2. Enhance teacher productivity
3. Provide administrative tools.
We have identified additional technologies that will enhance teaching and learning in our District. Specific enhancements are listed below.
Updating/adding licensing of current technology including
Microsoft Office Suite
Accelerated Reader
Star Reading
Accelerated Math
Star Math
SDS student and financial packages
Computer Associates Virus Protection
Internet browsers
Barracuda Spam Firewall
Watchguard Firewall with updates for Internet filtering
Alexandria Library Software
GFI E-mail Security
Maintenance agreements and block time arrangements
i. Additional Technology
Windows 2003 software
Windows “Thin Client” terminal/server technology
Terminals and their associated licenses
Additional District printers
Additional infrastructure and software as needed
Technical Support available within the District
Ø Technology Director
Ø Knowledgeable staff
Time Line Hardware/Software
2006-07: T1 line connecting thin clients installed in MS and HS, continue with upgrades and maintenance of existing services.
2007-08: Continue with upgrades and maintenance of existing services in line with our acquisition goals; add software and hardware as needed to support curriculum.
2008-09: Continue with upgrades and maintenance of existing services in line with our acquisition goals; add software and hardware as needed to support curriculum.
III. I. Strategies to Increase Access (Section 12)
Ø We will carefully assess and address the needs of those students requiring assistive technologies through software and hardware.
Ø We will continue to support the TTI initiative, providing wireless network access in the High School Media Center and support for those staff using the technology in the buildings.
Ø We will continue to pursue our thin/client solution in order to provide updated, faster machines for students and staff alike.
Ø We will pursue grants and initiatives to help us accomplish our goals.
Ø We will provide training to new teachers on current technology as well as all staff on new software/technology purchased.
IV. Funding and Budget
It is necessary to preface this section with the idea that technology budgets must react to the latest technological innovations and funding availability. For example, ten years ago, no school budget reflected the fact that in 2006 the Internet would be an integral part of school administration, teaching and learning. We do not know what the future will bring; our future budgets are projections based on existing knowledge and are not “written in stone”. Also, with projected budgets for K-12 education being uncertain, our budgets are uncertain as well.
J. Budget and Timetable (Section 13)
2006-2007
Maintain and Upgrade Current Technology
¨ Budget Telecommunications costs......................................................................... *17,000
¨ Microsoft Server Licenses, ...................................................................................... 4,000
§ Upgrade all products as needed under the terms of SLA
¨ Renew SDS Support Contract.................................................................................. 5,000
¨ Renew Watchguard subscription and support............................................................... 200
¨ Renew Barracuda Spam Firewall ………………………………………………......400
¨ Renew Alexandria software support.......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Budget maintenance agreements/block time for
service and additional infrastructure................................................................... 30,000
¨ Budget Costs for supplies, equipment,
and repairs to maintain current levels................................................................. 30,000
¨ Renew our T1 Line Contract................................................................................. *13,000
¨ Renew the Point-to-Point connection…………………………………………...*9,000
¨ Maintain Drive Shield Desktop Security Patches, etc........................................ As Needed
¨ Computer Associates support...................................................................................... 500
*Budgeted costs on starred items do not reflect expected revenue of nearly an additional three times the budgeted amount. The additional money is anticipated from USF funds. For example, actual telecommunications costs for one year are expected to be $30,000.
Add Additional Technology
¨ Add software as agreed upon by staff and administration........................................... 7,000
¨ Add additional infrastructure..................................................................................... 7,000
¨ Add networkable printers as needed......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Add Thin Client technology stations......................................................................... 20,000
§ Add MS Office licenses each year per station...................................................... 2,000
§ Upgrade Accelerated Reader to work on Thin Client machines............................... 500
§ Add virus protection as needed.............................................................................. 900
¨ Link MOISD with Morley Stanwood WAN.......... (estimated)............................... 12,000
2007-2008
Maintain and Upgrade Current Technology
¨ Budget Telecommunications costs......................................................................... *17,000
¨ Microsoft Server Licenses, ...................................................................................... 4,000
§ Upgrade all products as needed under the terms of SLA
¨ Renew SDS Support Contract.................................................................................. 5,000
¨ Renew Watchguard subscription and support............................................................... 200
¨ Renew Barracuda Spam Firewall ………………………………………………......400
¨ Renew Alexandria software support.......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Budget maintenance agreements/block time for
service and additional infrastructure................................................................... 30,000
¨ Budget Costs for supplies, equipment,
and repairs to maintain current levels................................................................. 30,000
¨ Renew our T1 Line Contract................................................................................. *13,000
¨ Renew the Point-to-Point connection…………………………………………...*9,000
¨ Maintain Drive Shield Desktop Security Patches, etc........................................ As Needed
¨ Computer Associates support...................................................................................... 500
*Budgeted costs on starred items do not reflect expected revenue of nearly an additional three times the budgeted amount. The additional money is anticipated from USF funds. For example, actual telecommunications costs for one year are expected to be $30,000.
Add Additional Technology
¨ Add software as agreed upon by staff and administration........................................... 7,000
¨ Add additional infrastructure..................................................................................... 7,000
¨ Add networkable printers as needed......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Add Thin Client technology stations......................................................................... 20,000
§ Add MS Office licenses each year per station...................................................... 2,000
§ Upgrade Accelerated Reader to work on Thin Client machines............................... 500
§ Add virus protection as needed.............................................................................. 900
¨ Link MOISD with Morley Stanwood WAN.......... (estimated)............................... 12,000
2008-2009
Maintain and Upgrade Current Technology
¨ Budget Telecommunications costs......................................................................... *17,000
¨ Microsoft Server Licenses, ...................................................................................... 4,000
§ Upgrade all products as needed under the terms of SLA
¨ Renew SDS Support Contract.................................................................................. 5,000
¨ Renew Watchguard subscription and support............................................................... 200
¨ Renew Barracuda Spam Firewall ………………………………………………......400
¨ Renew Alexandria software support.......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Budget maintenance agreements/block time for
service and additional infrastructure................................................................... 30,000
¨ Budget Costs for supplies, equipment,
and repairs to maintain current levels................................................................. 30,000
¨ Renew our T1 Line Contract................................................................................. *13,000
¨ Renew the Point-to-Point connection…………………………………………...*9,000
¨ Maintain Drive Shield Desktop Security Patches, etc........................................ As Needed
¨ Computer Associates support...................................................................................... 500
*Budgeted costs on starred items do not reflect expected revenue of nearly an additional three times the budgeted amount. The additional money is anticipated from USF funds. For example, actual telecommunications costs for one year are expected to be $30,000.
Add Additional Technology
¨ Add software as agreed upon by staff and administration........................................... 7,000
¨ Add additional infrastructure..................................................................................... 7,000
¨ Add networkable printers as needed......................................................................... 3,000
¨ Add Thin Client technology stations......................................................................... 20,000
§ Add MS Office licenses each year per station...................................................... 2,000
§ Upgrade Accelerated Reader to work on Thin Client machines............................... 500
§ Add virus protection as needed.............................................................................. 900
¨ Link MOISD with Morley Stanwood WAN.......... (estimated)............................... 12,000
K. Coordination of Resources (Section 14)
Ú Our District will work closely with our ISD, keeping informed of current funding and technology opportunities
Ú Technology committees will review funding sources/make recommendations
Ú Superintendent will designate staff to review resources, attend conferences, etc.
Ú Technology Director will continue to pursue USF funding
Ú Superintendent will direct staff to review resources, attend conferences, and write grants
Ú School District along with our ISD, will share resources whenever possible
Ú We will continue to make use of our local capital outlay funds as possible
Ú Technology budget will be monitored and adjusted to respond to current situations.
VI. Monitoring and Evaluation
L. Evaluation (Section 15)
Morley Stanwood Community Schools: Technology Plan Evaluation
(Ongoing and annual updates of the assessments will be reported to all stakeholders.)
· Morley Stanwood Community Schools plans to review all areas of our technology plan as they apply to all buildings. Since technology has become an integral part of the operation of our District as well as a primary tool to meet our curricular goals for students, we plan to integrate our technology review within the framework of our existing school improvement process.
· The following groups will participate in the review:
District and building administrators, technology coordinators, building level technology/school improvement teams and the District School Improvement Team. Note: these groups receive input from and represent staff, students, parents, and Board members.
· Areas to be reviewed will include:
1. Acquired technologies and their interoperability
2. Curriculum integration of technology, including accreditation goals, student achievement, teacher training, teacher integration of technology, and productivity uses
3. Our links to other adult literacy providers
4. The role of professional development in expanding teacher facility with technology
5. A review of the sources for tech support and training
6. A description of the software and on-line resources available to staff and students
7. A comparison of the actual costs of the technology with projected expenses
8. The acceptable use policy’s effectiveness and any needs for revision
9. An assessment of how the plan’s timetable meshes with current practice.
· Reviews of the above will have four primary goals to determine success:
1. To develop a clear understanding of our progress in each of the above areas
2. To use those evaluations to determine updated goals for improved technology integration
3. To tabulate data and establish specific performance objectives
4. To update the plan to reflect these new insights (including setting new timelines for implementation).
Staff, Contractor & Volunteer
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
1. This policy on hardware and software applies to all staff, contractors and volunteers who use information systems technology regardless of job position. Morley Stanwood Community School District provides employees with the hardware and software needed to perform their jobs in an efficient and effective manner. The software used by employees is provided under license agreements that tell how and where the software can be legally used. It is the policy of the Morley Stanwood School District to comply with these license agreements.
2. Guidelines: