Pennsylvania Department of Education
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
333 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17126-0333
Educational Technology Report
Wednesday,
February 20, 2008
Entity: Lackawanna Trail SD
Address: PO Box 85
Factoryville, PA 18419-0085
Phone:
Contact Name: Robert Jurbala
Core Purpose
Mission
The mission of the Lackawanna Trail School District, in
partnership with our community, is to provide a safe and challenging learning environment where all students will
develop to their fullest potential. The educational programs provided will
enable students to become productive, responsible, technologically literate,
contributing members of a global society who respond effectively to an ever
changing world.
Vision
Each building in the Lackawanna Trail School District has a
vision statement that embodies what each building believes it must do in order
to accomplish the overall mission of the school district itself. Vision
statements were crafted after a review of current literature that stresses such
statements should be focused, measurable, and doable.
The vision of the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center is to provide an
environment for all children that is safe, educationally progressive, and filled
with experiences that will enable students to be prepared for success in
secondary school as measured by state and local assessment results.
The vision of the Lackawanna Trail Junior-Senior High School is to provide an
educational atmosphere where all students are safe, nurtured both
academically AND socially, with access to a wide variety of challenging courses.
During their high school years, students will be able to measure their acquired
knowledge by achieving proficiency on standardized, as well as teacher created,
assessments because of the education they receive from a highly qualified
faculty. Upon fulfilling all graduation requirements, students will have
then mastered the standards-based curriculum--making them fully prepared to
enter college, post-secondary vocational school, the armed services, or the work
force. Regardless of their post secondary choice, students will graduate
being technologically literate, being able to access pertinent information, and
will be able to effectively collaborate with others--making them productive
citizens.
Shared Values
The purposes of schools are
to:
All educators should:
All students:
All community members
should:
Needs Assessment
The school
district received smartboards, projectors, carts, and laptops through a grant,
which we consider very beneficial in the instructional classroom setting.
This "smartroom" technology has proved to be rewarding to our students as they
have become more engaged with the teacher and the lessons being taught. The
teachers who have the smartroom technology available are more engaged with their
students and have demonstrated a good practice of 21st century teaching skills.
As these teachers continue to keep their students excited about the lessons and
classroom activities, other teachers who do not have the same technology
available to them notice the difference and wish to share the same interaction
among their own students. Unfortunately the smartroom technology is only
available in twelve percent of our classrooms district-wide. We encourage
our teachers to integrate technology into their classroom, but at the same time
we acknowledge the resources are not always available for them to do so.
We have been moving toward the acquisition of more smartroom technology, that we
feel is a great need in our district for both our students and teachers.
We anticipate a change in the instructional strategies of our teachers as they
try to integrate technology into their lessons and encourage students to become
more engaged in learning. We realize that 21st century students represent
the first generations to grow up with new technology. They are growing up
in a society where computers, cell phones, video games, digital music players,
and video cameras are commonplace. These students are "native speakers" of
the digital language of computers, video games, and the Internet and sometimes
referred to as "Digital Natives". One of the biggest problems that we face
today in education is our students, the digital natives, are being taught by a
generation that can be referred to as the digital immigrants. We recognize
that it is important to allow our students to use their technology skills to
become more efficient and effective learners. Providing technology in the
classroom will enable teachers and students to share a common goal as they learn
together, and close the technology gap between them. Students will become
more motivated to learn and eager to participate in instruction, when they feel
that they are working with the teachers instead of for the teachers and helping
the teachers to learn while learning themselves.
The Lackawanna Trail school district keeps up-to-date with new technologies by
allowing administrators and faculty to attend conferences, while also
communicating with peers, reading literature, and networking with
colleagues from surrounding school districts. The technology coordinator
attends technology coordinator meetings at the local Intermediate Unit to stay
abreast of ongoing trends in technology, while sharing ideas with technology
coordinators in nearby school districts.
The following results are from surveys completed by our teachers and students
during the 2006-07 school year indicating strengths and weaknesses related to
technology:
85% of our teachers believe that student achievement can increase through the
use of computers.
90% of the teachers believe that student achievement can increase through the
use of varied technologies.
85% are interested in professional development on the integration of technology
into the curriculum.
83% of the high school students feel that they are prepared for the real world
after graduation in reference to their technology skills.
87% believe that they are ready for the real world with their presentation
skills.
69% believe that they are ready for the real world with their their ability to
write.
66% believe that they are ready for the real world with their their ability to
do mathematics.
65% of the students feel that time in class is spent listening to the teachers
talk.
50% report that time in class is spent in whole class discussion.
35% report time is spent working in small groups.
52% report time is spent answering questions from a book or worksheet.
48% report time in class is spent using computers.
As a district, we would like to see more integration of technology into the
classrooms. We would also like to see more technology made available for
teachers and students to access overall. Having technology in the
classrooms will enable teachers and students to work toward a common goal of
21st century learning. Upon acquiring more technology resources in the
future, our staff recognizes a great need for training on how to use the
resources that will be available to them, and how they can use best practices on
integrating the technology into their curriculum.
Goals and Strategies
Goal: FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE (for
districts and schools that graduate seniors)
Description: Graduate rate will meet an 80% threshold and/or show growth.
This is Pennsylvania's goal for graduation rate. Lackawanna Trail School
District is fortunate to attain over 80% every year. The district's goal is to
have a rate that exceeds 90% or shows growth from the previous year.
Strategy: Promote Community Awareness
Description: Parents and other stakeholders become and remain involved in
direct support of the district's goals.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Community
Online Information |
Expand the
current school website to provide the community with information regarding
school events, meetings, projects, and other pertinent school information. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Electronic
Mail Communication |
Promote
communication between parents and faculty via electronic mail. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Maintain
Open Line of Communication |
Keep
parents and community members aware of student progress and behavior. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: PARTICIPATE IN WAN CONNECTING IU18, IU19, AND DISTRICT MEMBERS
Description: To join an affordable, high-quality, Wide Area Network (WAN)
connecting our district to IU 18 and IU 19 and its member school districts and
vocational-technical schools using high-speed broadband connections.
Strategy: Commit to Join the NEPA WAN
Description: Commit to join the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) WAN at
100 Mbps-per district with affordable bulk Internet and Internet2 delivery.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Collaboration and Organization of the WAN |
Collaborate with all consortia members and service providers in an effort to
provide connectivity to all participating district members. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$7,200.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Professional Development on NEPA WAN Resources |
Professional development will be provided by service providers and the
district and IU staff. The district technology staff will work
collaboratively with the IU to oversee this effort. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: 9/8/2008 |
$3,000.00 |
|
|
||
|
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per School
Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
|
3 |
3 |
15 |
|
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
|
Lackawanna Trail School District |
|
Approved |
|
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
|
Administration and technology teachers will increase their technical skills
by receiving ongoing training related to the utilization of the PA Wide Area
Network (WAN). The WAN allows school districts access to content resources
via the Internet. Administrators and technology teachers will be able to
provide necessary technical support to classroom teachers. As a result,
teachers will be provided with a rich array of resources to support
instruction and enhance student learning/achievement. |
Technology
brings rich resources, new tools, and powerful learning environments to the
learning process. Students are often the earliest adopters of new
technologies. Educational technology, when properly applied, provides an
effective means for learning. |
For
classroom teachers, school counselors and education specialists:
For
school and district administrators, and other educators seeking leadership
roles:
|
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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|
Role |
|
Subject Area |
|
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
|
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Purchasing
of Hardware |
Purchase
the hardware components necessary to implement the connectivity of
Lackawanna Trail school sites to the WAN project. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$21,000.00 |
Goal: STUDENT ATTENDANCE (any school that does not graduate seniors)
Description: Student attendance will meet a 90% threshold and/or show
growth. This is Pennsylvania's goal for attendance. Lackawanna Trail School
District attains a rate beyond 90% each year. The district's goal is 95%
attendance or show growth.
Strategy: Effective Instructional Practices
Description: Lackawanna Trail will work to obtain and support the use of
classroom technologies to support the cultivation of engaging learning
environments.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Aquisition
and Implementation of Classroom Technologies |
Lackawanna
Trail will work to maintain and upgrade existing computers and will evaluate
the continued purchase of new classroom technologies to support teaching in
the 21st century. This may include, but is not limited to mobile computer
labs, PCs, LCD Projectors, Interactive White Boards (SMART, Promethean),
Digital Cameras, and Digital Video Cameras. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: STUDENTS WILL LEARN AND PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY USING 21ST CENTURY
SKILLS
Description: All students will learn and practice technology skills and
ethical use of technologies that will prepare them for the 21st century
workplace while maintaining alignment with the PA academic standards
Strategy: Embedding 21st Century Learning
Skills
Description: All students will use instructional technologies to attain
concept development, higher-order thinking, critical thinking, and applied
problem-solving skills.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Implement
Classrooms for the Future (CFF) Grant |
If
(additional) Classrooms for the Future grants are obtained, science and
social studies high school classrooms will be equipted with mobile wireless
labs, Promethean boards, projectors, webcams, digital cameras, and digital
video cameras. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$182,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Professional Development to Support the Implementation of New Technologies |
Provide
professional development to promote and enhance teacher and student use of
classroom technologies including, but limited to laptops, projectors,
interactive white boards (SMART or Promethean), Digital Cameras and Digital
Video Cameras. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Matt Rakauskas |
Start: 10/10/2008 |
$1,750.00 |
|
|
||
|
Number of Hours Per Session |
Total Number of Sessions Per School
Year |
Estimated Number of Participants
Per Year |
|
2 |
3 |
101 |
|
Organization or Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's Department of Education
Approval Status |
|
Lackawanna Trail School District |
|
Approved |
|
Knowledge and Skills |
Research and Best Practices |
Designed to Accomplish |
|
Participants will learn to integrate technology to support instruction. |
When used
effectively, technology can enhance instruction and contribute to an
increase in student achievement. |
For
classroom teachers, school counselors and education specialists:
For
school and district administrators, and other educators seeking leadership
roles:
|
|
Educator Groups Which Will
Participate in this Activity |
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|
Role |
Grade Level |
Subject Area |
|
|
|
|
Follow-up Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
|
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Purchase
New Teacher Workstations |
|
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$15,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Purchase
Smartboards and Projectors |
Purchase
smartboards and projectors for classroom teachers to promote 21st century
skills. Purchase smartboards and projectors each year in preparing our
classrooms for the future. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$12,500.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Replace
Library / Media Center Computers |
Purchase a
minimum of twelve new computers on a fixed cycle basis to replace and
maintain the existing computers libraries at the high school and elementary
center. This would be a three year rotation to keep computers up-to-date
with new technology and industry standards. The high school and elementary
libraries will each receive six computers, thereby enabling Internet access
and making library software available for student research and group
lessons.
|
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$12,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Upgrading
and Implementing Stationary Computer Labs |
Personal
Computers will be purchased to reflect the continuous upgrade of computer
labs located at the high school and elementary center on a four-year
replacement cycle. PCs previously housed in laboratories will be used to
upgrade district-wide classroom computers. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$50,000.00 |
Goal: TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT
Description: Maintain and update existing and new technologies to ensure
the district's existing network infrastructure is in compliance with industry
standards.
Strategy: Maintain and Improve Technology
Infrastructure
Description: Ensure the effective utilization of technology throughout
the educational environment.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Additional
Technology Support |
The
administration may need to review/study the need for additional technology
support to assist the Technology Coordinator as a result of increasing
dutes/responsibilities related to the operation and maintenance of the
district-wide technology structure. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Robert Jurbala |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Develop
and Implement Protocol for Proper Use of Technology |
Develop
and implement a protocol for teachers to practice proper use of technology
when using school district computers in classrooms and labs. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Maintain
and Update Antivirus Software |
Continue
to subscribe to antivirus software and update latest virus definitions to
maintain data integrity and prevent malicious intent. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$12,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Maintain
and Update Existing Technologies |
Purchase
hardware and software technology needed to ensure all existing technologies
are functioning appropriately. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$45,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Maintain
and Update Internet Filtering Software |
Maintain
and update latest version of internet filtering software to provide a safe,
secure learning environment for students while maintaining CIPA compliance. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$12,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Maintain
and Update Software Licensing |
Maintain
and update all software licensing to protect the network and maintain
compliance. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$8,500.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Partnership with Networking Consultant |
Continue
to work with ISS networking consultant to assist the district with
technology services including configuring our PIX firewall to provide and
maintain a safe environment for students to learn. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Purchase
Anti-Spamming Software |
Purchase a
software solution toward spamming and junkmail that will decrease unwanted
electronic mail and help increase network bandwidth. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$2,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Purchase
Network Hardware |
Purchase
switches, hubs, routers, cabling, and UPS' needed to maintain network
infrastructure and keep it current with industry standard equipment. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$13,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Revise and
Implement Technology Policy |
Revise and
implement a Technology Acceptable Use Policy for students, teachers and
administration. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: TO EFFECTIVELY USE THE WAN AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Description: To effectively use the WAN for providing quality, affordable
administrative and educational content directly into the hands of staff and
students.
Strategy: Develop and Support Administrative
Applications
Description: Develop and support administrative applications for
district-wide use.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Implementing Use of Equipment |
Implementing use of appropriate equipment to support educational
applications. Applications may include: Voice over IP (VoIP), Student
Information Systems, and Videoconferencing. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Develop Educational Applications
Description: Develop and support educational applications for
district-wide use.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Effective
Utilization of Technology |
Use new
technologies such as Video Streaming, Intern2, and other applications
offered through the WAN as a tool to facilitate 21st Century
student-centered learning which promotes lifelong learning in students. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Implementation of New Technology Services and Equipment |
Implementation of necessary and appropriate equipment to support educational
applications. Applications may include Content Management Systems (CMS),
Internet2, Videostreaming, and Videoconferencing. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Implementing Use of Video Conferencing Equipment |
Implementing appropriate use of Video Conferencing Equipment provided by the
E-Fund grant as part of the WAN project. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: WIDE AREA NETWORK COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Description: To provide benefits to the community-at-large by driving
deployment of new commercial infrastructure and encouraging regional
applications of technology.
Strategy: Establish Partnerships
Description: Establish partnerships with higher education and community
organizations for connectivity and content.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
|
Explore
Topics for Collaboration |
Staff will
explore various topics for collaboration. Topics shall include: emergency
services and physical security, economic development benefits, residential
broadband services, and dual enrollment with higher education. |
|
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for Implementation |
Resources |
|
Ed Gaidula |
Start: N/A |
$0.00 |
Staff Development
Staff development programs at the Lackawanna Trail school
district are focused on meeting identified needs and district goals.
Lackawanna Trail conducts an on-going needs assessment of the professional
staff, support staff, and administrators. District-wide surveys are used
to gather data indicating the strengths and weaknesses of technology and skills
of the professional staff and administrators. The superintendent, building
principals, curriculum coordinator, and technology coordinator assess the data
gathered from the surveys as well as any formal or informal suggestions made by
the staff. The data gathered is then used to plan the training needs for
staff and administrators. Staff development is offered many ways both
on-site and out of district via group sessions, individualized instruction,
presentations, and hands-on workshops. Our elementary computer
teacher instructs on-site classes through Wilkes University in the Master of
Education program in Classroom Technology. The convenience of offering
graduate classes in our own building provides a high participation of our staff
in the Classroom Technology program.
During the first teacher in-service day before the new school year begins,
teachers are informed of any network changes and technology updates. The
teachers may request assistance if they are not certain on how to handle the
change or perform a specific task that may be new to them. The technology
coordinator will assess the needs of the teachers and decide whether it is best
to work with the teachers as a group or on an individual basis. The
technology coordinator will work with the building principals to facilitate a
hands-on training workshop when needed.
Professional development is also available to staff through conferences,
graduate classes at colleges or universities, in-house training, out of district
training, and video conferencing. Some of the new professional development
instruction follows the train-the-trainer model, where the technology
coordinator trains a team leader teacher, who then shows the rest of their team
or department what they learned. Professional development is also
available on-site and out of district by our local Intermediate Unit 19.
While the district recognizes how much technology has changed over the recent
years, Lackawanna Trail will restructure its professional development program to
focus on integrating technology into the classroom, differentiated instruction,
emerging educational trends, 21st century teaching skills, and 21st century
learning skills. Our professional development plan will continue to focus
on enhancing the technology skills of our staff to promote a technology enriched
teaching/learning environment.
Budget
Summary: Potential
Funding Distribution
|
Funding
Source |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
|
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
$59,400.00 |
$41,900.00 |
$32,900.00 |
$134,200.00 |
|
020 -
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES |
$1,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
$1,250.00 |
$3,250.00 |
|
340 -
REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) |
$2,500.00 |
$41,000.00 |
$41,000.00 |
$84,500.00 |
|
390 -
EXTRA GRANTS |
$85,000.00 |
$85,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$170,000.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$147,900.00 |
$168,900.00 |
$75,150.00 |
$391,950.00 |
|
Goal: PARTICIPATE IN WAN CONNECTING IU18, IU19, AND
DISTRICT MEMBERS |
|||||
|
Commit
to Join the NEPA WAN |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding
Source |
|
Collaboration and Organization of the WAN |
$2,400.00 |
$2,400.00 |
$2,400.00 |
$7,200.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Professional Development on NEPA WAN Resources |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
020 -
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES |
|
Professional Development on NEPA WAN Resources |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$1,500.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Purchasing
of Hardware |
$3,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
$21,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
|
|||||
|
GRAND
TOTAL |
$6,400.00 |
$11,400.00 |
$13,400.00 |
$31,200.00 |
|
|
|
|||||
|
Goal: STUDENTS WILL LEARN AND PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY
USING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS |
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|
Embedding 21st Century Learning Skills |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding
Source |
|
Implement
Classrooms for the Future (CFF) Grant |
$85,000.00 |
$85,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$170,000.00 |
390 -
EXTRA GRANTS |
|
Implement
Classrooms for the Future (CFF) Grant |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$12,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Professional Development to Support the Implementation of New Technologies |
$500.00 |
$500.00 |
$750.00 |
$1,750.00 |
020 -
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SERVICES |
|
Purchase
New Teacher Workstations |
$0.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
340 -
REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) |
|
Purchase
Smartboards and Projectors |
$2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$12,500.00 |
340 -
REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) |
|
Replace
Library / Media Center Computers |
$0.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$12,000.00 |
340 -
REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) |
|
Upgrading
and Implementing Stationary Computer Labs |
$0.00 |
$25,000.00 |
$25,000.00 |
$50,000.00 |
340 -
REVENUE FOR TECHNOLOGY (EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER) |
|
|
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|
GRAND
TOTAL |
$100,400.00 |
$143,900.00 |
$55,150.00 |
$299,450.00 |
|
|
|
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|
Goal: TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT |
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|
Maintain and Improve Technology Infrastructure |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
2010-2011 |
Total |
Funding
Source |
|
Maintain
and Update Antivirus Software |
$12,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$12,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Maintain
and Update Existing Technologies |
$15,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$45,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Maintain
and Update Internet Filtering Software |
$12,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$12,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Maintain
and Update Software Licensing |
$3,500.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$8,500.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Purchase
Anti-Spamming Software |
$2,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$2,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
Purchase
Network Hardware |
$3,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
$13,000.00 |
010 -
ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET |
|
|
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|
GRAND
TOTAL |
$147,900.00 |
$168,900.00 |
$75,150.00 |
$391,950.00 |
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
TOTAL |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Monitoring
The Lackawanna Trail School District superintendent, building
principals, and technology coordinator are responsible for monitoring the
implementation of technology in the teaching / learning environment. The
technology coordinator is a district-wide position responsible for ensuring that
technology equipment and software are being utilized efficiently and
effectively at both the high school and elementary center. The technology
coordinator meets with the district administration to share and discuss
technology issues, needs, and future plans for integrating technology into the
classrooms. The technology coordinator and maintenance supervisor work
together to ensure that technology building applications are carried out
effectively. Also, the technology coordinator works with building computer
teachers to ensure that they have the technology needed to operate an effective
computer lab setting. Building principals hold regular staff meetings to
review technology applications and discuss any technology issues the teachers
may have, which are then shared with the technology coordinator for discussion.
The Technology Committee, which consists of the technology coordinator, district
administrators, teachers, students, business partners, and community members
meet each year to review the effectiveness of technology throughout the district
and identify any further technology needs.
Evaluation
The administration will conduct formal and informal
observations of ways that technology is being used throughout the school
district. The Technology Committee will use surveys, including student, teacher,
and community feedback, to determine the effectiveness of goals, strategies, and
activities. They will also identify any barriers and continue to work toward
completing objectives. Evaluation results will be shared with district
stakeholders.