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Duplin County Schools
Technology Plan
2012-2014
March 20, 2012
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Table of Contents
Vision 5
Strategic Priorities Overview 6
Priority 1: Shared Services Model 8
Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices 12
Priority 3: Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital
Textbooks 15
Priority 4: Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development 18
Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for Your LEA 24
Appendices 27
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Duplin County Schools
Technology Planning Committee/MTAC
Member
Cary Powers Job Title/Position Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Kristen W. Hall Director of Technology and Media
Jason Ginn Network Administrator
Pam Wheeler Assistant Director of Technology and NCWISE Administrator
Kara Lee Instructional Technology Facilitator
Sylvia Draughn Instructional Technology Facilitator
Dena Jenkins Media Coordinator
JoAnn Aldridge Media Coordinator
Sarah Swartz Media Coordinator
Nina Gail Lanier Media Coordinator
Hatalee Anderson Media Coordinator
Jeannie Maready Media Coordinator
Shirley Bryant Media Coordinator
Beverly Outwater Media Coordinator
Laura Thornton Media Coordinator
Joreka Allen-Benson Media Coordinator
Sam Davis Media Coordinator
Susan Dempsey Media Coordinator
Julie Davis Media Coordinator
Tonya Patram Media Coordinator
Valerie Merritt Media Coordinator
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Duplin County Schools Technology Plan
2012-2014
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
The vision of Duplin County Schools is to become an exemplary school system which inspires,
challenges and empowers students and staff with technology tools to excel in a globally
competitive society.
The Duplin County Schools technology plan has been designed to reflect North Carolina’s State
Board of Education’s goal of future-ready schools for the 21st Century and aligned with other
Duplin County Schools initiatives such as a District-wide Early College Seamless Education.
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Duplin County Schools Technology Plan
Strategic Priorities
2012 - 2014
Summary of Strategic Priorities and Goals
Strategic Priority 1: A Shared Services Model Maximize the use of eRate funding to ensure equity of access
Install district-wide video distribution system
Install and support distance learning PolyCom system through joint grant with JSCC
Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices
Continue to meet with DCS 1:1 Team to finalize plans for implementing a 1:1 program
Employ additional technology facilitators and technicians
Distribute 1:1 device to targeted groups of students
Migrate from Novell network to Microsoft Active Directory
Strategic Priority 3: Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks
Install district-wide video distribution system
Purchase digital content
Purchase eBooks for district FollettShelf
Continue to provide professional development for digital resources such as: NCWISE Owl, LearnNC, SASinSchool, Discovery Education and other purchased digital content
Strategic Priority 4: A Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development
Provide professional development for teachers and administrators in the use of Google Docs, Web 2.0 tools, SMART software and the NCLTI 1:1 teaching model
Provide professional development for technology facilitators and media coordinators on new professional standards and new performance appraisal instrument
Continue to use STNA and LoFTI surveys to aid in professional development planning
Strategic Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts
Provide monthly professional development for principals and assistant principals infused with technology
Principals will continue to hold monthly professional development for teachers infused with technology
Install and support distance learning system through joint grant with JSCC
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Summary:
While Duplin County Schools has made great gains in the use of technology as instructional and
administrative tools, it is very clear that there is much room for improvement. As evidenced in
the Annual Media and Technology Report there is also a huge disparity among individual
schools in the district—particularly between the high schools and elementary schools. It is the
responsibility of Duplin County Schools to implement a strategic planning approach using all
available funding sources to ensure equity is achieved among all schools in the district. The
Constitution of the State of North Carolina, in Article VII, mandates that “. . .equal opportunities
shall be provided for all students.”
Equal access to technology and a 21st Century education are critical to the success of all students.
To this end, Duplin County has adopted a District-wide Seamless education initiative. This
initiative will afford ALL students the opportunity to earn a simultaneous high school diploma
and Associate’s Degree. Dr. Obasohan, Superintendent of Duplin County Schools stated, “. . .
This is something we can do and something we should do for all of our children. It is our duty to
ensure all students are equipped with the necessary academic preparation to be competitive in
today and tomorrow’s global society. . .we must provide all of our students with whatever
resources and support necessary to achieve their dreams. ” Additionally, schools in Duplin
County are working with World View an initiative of the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill and elementary and middle schools are partnering with the Global Schools Network to
ensure students will be competitive in a global society. 21st Century technology tools are an
integral part of these initiatives. To prepare students to be globally competitive and career and
college ready, the technology in Duplin County classrooms must reflect what students will
encounter in the real world.
In addition to equipping Duplin County classrooms with 21st Century technology equipment,
abundant professional development must be available. A continued focus on 21st Century
leadership must be realized for all administrators. Duplin County has partnered with the Golden
Leaf Foundation and the William and Ida Friday Institute to implement the North Carolina
Learning Technology Initiative (NCLTI) framework. This will include technology embedded
professional development for all teachers with the Common Core and New Essential Standards
at its core. Over the next few years, Duplin County plans to implement the NCLTI framework
for implementing a 1:1 technology rollout. In addition to this rollout, it is important to increase
access to digital resources.
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Strategic Priority 1: A Statewide Shared Services Model
Essential Questions for Duplin County Schools
How will we leverage collaborative purchasing to pay substantially less for technology
services and platforms?
How can a Statewide Shared Services Model assist in shifting primary support from
infrastructure to instructional needs?
How can a Statewide Shared Services Model enable increased infrastructure and
technology efficiency and sustainability?
How can a Statewide Shared Services Model provide higher service reliability?
How can a Statewide Shared Services Model facilitate more strategic budgeting models for
our LEA/Charter School?
Current Status and Moving Forward
Duplin County Schools (DCS) wired and wireless networking infrastructure is made up of
enterprise class switches for the Local Area Network and all locations are connected via a Wide
Area Network connection provided by an internet service provider. DCS currently utilizes the
state’s very reliable NCREN internet connection at a substantial cost savings. Many of DCS
services, such as firewalls and filters, file and print servers are at the main data center as well as
on local school servers. The main data center is housed in a metal structure that lacks sufficient
space. Most of the local school servers are in areas of high traffic and security exposure is high.
There is not a backup system for power, cooling or storage.
In the Fall of 2011, DCS migrated from a district owned and maintained Novell Groupwise email
system to a Google hosted cloud service at a cost savings. DCS is currently in the second year of
a five year contract with a firewall and filter service provider. DCS hopes to transition to the
NCEducation Cloud’s offering at the expiration of the contract. As other NCEducation Cloud
services such as digital tools and resources, Learner Management System (LMS), Learning
Object Repository (LOR), communication tools and identity management solution, become
available, DCS will utilize these resources as needed.
Recently, DCS has made gains by implementing the use of a strategic budgeting process.
However, there is still much room for improvement. To help reduce operating costs further and
continue to facilitate a more strategic budgeting model, DCS plans to make a concerted effort to
utilize a blended funding model to reduce isolated programmatic spending.
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Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:
Strategic Priority 1: A Statewide Shared Services Model
Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic
priorities of our plan...
ACRE
By participating in the shared services model offerings, our LEA/Charter will better prepare for the transition to online assessments,
digital textbooks and universal access to personal teaching devices.
Career and College Ready, Set, Go!
Put more technology into the hands of students and teachers to increase individualized learning options.
Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work
(A)(2) 5.2.1 – Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the state blueprint. DCS will implement the blueprint
and provide training and support for all required technology systems. DCS will also revert its required amount of $278,971 in
support of the NC Cloud.
Duplin County Schools Strategic Plan
5.2.1.2 Each school will develop a School Technology Plan which aligns to the DCS strategic plan
5.1.1.1 Align all budgets to the strategic plan
1. Statewide Shared Services Model
Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Year 2
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Yearly Evaluation
Evaluation
Method(s) DPI Use
Provide equitable and
additional access to mobile
devices
DCS 1:1 Planning Team will
continue to meet to develop plans
for implementation of a 1:1
program
<Director of Technology>
Distribute mobile device to
targeted group of students
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator,
Technology Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
Planning Team
agendas
Purchase Orders
Distribution
Plan/Timeline
Provide equitable and
additional access to digital
Purchase and install district-wide
video distribution system
Provide professional development
to administrators and media
Purchase Orders
Professional
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resources <Director of Technology> coordinators and use a “train the
trainer” approach to facilitate use
of video distribution system
<Director of Technology, Media
Coordinators>
Development
Agenda/Timeline
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
Reduce operating costs by
facilitating a more strategic
budgeting model
The Technology Department will
participate in the annual budget
planning process facilitating a
more strategic budgeting model
utilizing blended funding and
reducing isolated programmatic
spending
<Superintendent, Finance
Officer, Director of Technology>
The Technology Department will
participate in the annual budget
planning process facilitating a
more strategic budgeting model
utilizing blended funding and
reducing isolated programmatic
spending
<Superintendent, Finance Officer,
Director of Technology>
Departmental
Budgets
Grant Budgets
Budget Meeting
Agendas
Promote/maintain innovative
funding model by utilizing
NCEdCloud offerings and
alternatives
Investigate the feasibility of state
filter/firewall as a secondary
filter/firewall to the current
filter/firewall under contract
<Network Administrator>
Investigate use of state offered
Learning Management and
Identity Management System
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
With a positive outcome of the
feasibility study, 100% of traffic
will be routed through state
offered filter.
<Network Administrator>
Where feasible, implement use of
state offered Learning
Management and Identity
Management System
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
Filter Report
Feasibility
Report
Teacher Lesson
Plans
User database
Maximize E-rate in support of
instructional programs
Continue to utilize DPI eRate
consultant to maximize eRate
funding.
Attend state-wide meetings to
understand changes in guidelines
and to utilize eRate discounts for
instruction programs
Continue to utilize DPI eRate
consultant to maximize eRate
funding.
Attend state-wide meetings to
understand changes in guidelines
and to utilize eRate discounts for
instruction programs
Calendars,
Meeting Agendas
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<Director of Technology>
Purchase/install new layer 3
POE+ switches and new VM
ready servers
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
<Director of Technology>
Purchase/install new layer 3
POE+ switches and new VM
ready servers
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
Purchase orders
Provide content filtering in
accordance with the Children's
Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
Continue to utilize and maintain
LightSpeed content filtering
software in accordance with
CIPA.
<Network Administrator>
Continue to utilize and maintain
LightSpeed content filtering
software in accordance with
CIPA.
<Network Administrator>
Purchase Orders
Filter Reports
Provide reliable Internet
Access at a low cost
Continue to utilize NCREN
Internet Access
<Network Administrator>
Continue to utilize NCREN
Internet Access
<Network Administrator>
Maximize Network and
Technology Assistance services
to support instructional
programs
Continue to utilize NCDPI
Connectivity Services and
MCNC Client Network Services
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
Continue to utilize NCDPI
Connectivity Services and MCNC
Client Network Services
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator>
Calendar
Meeting minutes
MCNC
Assessments
To reduce costs, provide a
reliable Wide Area Network
(WAN) and applications
Begin migration of network
operating system from Novell to
Microsoft ActiveDirectory
<Network Administrator>
Continue migration of network
operating system from Novell to
Microsoft ActiveDirectory
<Network Administrator>
Purchase Orders
Microsoft EES
Agreement
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Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning
Devices
Essential Questions
What is universal access to personal teaching and learning devices?
Why do our teachers and students need access to personal teaching and learning devices?
How will we provide ample access to individual teaching and learning devices?
What models can be used for implementing universal access to personal teaching and
learning devices in our LEA/Charter.
Current Status and Moving Forward
Universal access to personal teaching and learning devices refers to a computing device assigned
to all members of the school body. A personal device could be a laptop or any mobile device
with internet connectivity.
Currently all school and central office administrators are provided with a personal device. While
our goal is to provide all teachers with a personal device, only 70% have one. According to the
Annual Media and Technology Report (AMTR) the DCS student/computer ratio is 2.3 students
per computer. Clearly, there is much work to be done to reach the goal of one device per
student. There has been much research conducted on the effectiveness of one-to-one programs.
The North Carolina State Technology Plan emphasizes that student scores are increased, students
collaborate more, and there is a dramatic increase in technology use by teachers and students in
schools where all have access to a personal device. It is evident that access to a personal device
for all teachers and students is a necessity to prepare students for learning and working in a 21st
Century society. As North Carolina plans to increase the use of on-line assessments, it is
imperative that every student and teacher have a personal learning device.
This past year Duplin County updated its wireless communication device policy to allow
personal wireless device use for instructional purposes. This will make resources available to
more students. Network security is vital in this situation and therefore, necessary to segment our
current guest wireless network into a separate wireless v-lan. While allowing personal wireless
devices is a step in the right direction, it is still essential that we work to ensure ALL students
have access to a device.
Duplin County Schools has partnered with the Golden Leaf Foundation and the William and Ida
Friday Institute to implement the North Carolina Learning Technology Initiative framework.
This partnership and model provides a coach, training, and support to facilitate a one-to-one
project plan, implementation, and professional development.
Research shows successful one-to-one implementation depends upon having highly qualified
technology facilitators and technicians in the schools. Duplin County currently only employs
one technology facilitator for the entire district. As we move forward with our one-to-one plan,
we must hire additional technology facilitators and technicians.
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Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:
Strategic Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices
Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic
priorities of our plan...
ACRE
Create a comprehensive, customized professional development system to provide teachers and administrators with the skills and
understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom.
Update the analysis of the technology infrastructure needed to support a 21st century curriculum and assessment system and to move
additional testing to appropriate technology formats.
Career and College Ready, Set, Go!
Increase virtual learning opportunities so every child no matter where they live can reach his or her potential.
Put more technology into the hands of students and teachers to increase individualized learning options.
Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work
(A)(2) 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 - Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the State Blueprint.
(C)(3) 1.2 – Duplin County Schools will upgrade its “Internet pipeline” to 1GB to increase access for online real-time assessments in
each school.
-Duplin County Schools will upgrade network wiring from CAT5 to CAT6 cabling.
-Duplin County Schools will upgrade network switches to increase Internet speed and access.
(D)(5) 1.1 – Duplin County Schools will create and distribute a calendar that embeds key RttT deadlines and all professional
development opportunities and post the calendar on the district website.
Duplin County Strategic Plan:
4.1.3.3—Secure funding to provide a one-to-one initiative for all students.
5.2.2.1 – Continue to utilize available funding to train all staff
5.2.2.2 – Pursue avenues to provide on-site instructional technology assistants
Priority 2: Universal Access to Personal Teaching and Learning Devices
Goals should be precise and measurable. See notes/guidelines regarding evaluation.
Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Year 2
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Yearly Evaluation
Evaluation DPI Use
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Method(s)
Develop a comprehensive
sustainable LEA plan for
universal access. Resources:
NCDPI, NCLTI, Educator
Recruitment & Development,
and District & School
Transformation
DCS 1:1 Planning Team will
continue to meet to develop plans
for implementation of a 1:1
program
<Director of Technology>
Employ 2 additional technology
facilitators and 1 additional
technician
Distribute mobile device to
targeted group of students
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator,
Technology Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
Employ 2 additional technology
facilitators and 1 additional
technician
Planning Team
agendas
Purchase Orders
Distribution
Plan/Timeline
Human Resource
Documents
Communicate your plan to all
stakeholders.
Communicate 1:1 plan via Points
of Pride (POP) on district
website, town hall meetings and
to local media
<Director of Technology,
Director of Public Relations>
Communicate 1:1 plan via Points
of Pride (POP) on district
website, town hall meetings and
to local media
<Director of Technology,
Director of Public Relations>
Newspaper
articles,
agenda/minutes
from town hall
meetings, POP
articles
Increase overall access to
personal learning devices.
Promote use of current school –
owned and personal devices in
school
<Director of Technology, Media
Coordinators, Technology
Facilitators>
Segment current guest wireless
network into a separate v-lan for
secure access to network by
personal devices.
<Network Administrator>
Begin implementation of 1:1 Plan
by distributing personal devices
to phase one group of students
<Director of Technology,
Network Administrator,
Technology Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
Professional
development
agendas,
purchase orders,
1:1 Plan
Switch
configuration
Utilize Personal Learning
Devices to promote student
owned learning.
Purchase additional wireless
arrays to ensure 100% coverage
<Network Administrator>
Purchase additional wireless
arrays to ensure 100% coverage
<Network Administrator>
Purchase orders
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Provide substitutes for release
time for targeted professional
development on Web 2.0 tools
and personal devices.
<Director of Technology,
Instructional Technology
Facilitators>
Provide substitutes for release
time for targeted professional
development on Web 2.0 tools
and personal devices.
<Director of Technology,
Instructional Technology
Facilitators>
Professional
development
plan, prior
approval forms,
evaluation forms
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Strategic Priority 3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning
Resources, Including Digital Textbooks
Essential Questions
What are digital teaching and learning resources? What are digital textbooks?
Why do teachers and students need access to digital teaching and learning devices?
What are the benefits of digital textbooks?
What are open educational resources and how can they is used?
How can access to these resources be increased in our LEA?
Current Status and Moving Forward
While personal devices for each teacher and student are important, those devices are powerless
without adequate access to digital resources. In the past, digital resources were purchased and
installed on computers. Currently, digital resources such as, NC Wise Owl, SuccessMaker,
ClassScape, and Follett eBooks are available on the Internet and are accessible on portable
handheld devices, laptops, tablets, and smart phones. These resources provide research tools,
databases, periodicals, encyclopedias, electronic books and multimedia curriculum support.
Duplin County Schools’ children were born since the beginning of the “information age.”
Digital music and media delivered through portable devices is the norm for these students. It is
vital that 20th
Century teaching and learning tools are not used to teach these 21st Century
students. Information and technology changes so quickly that it is important that we have
resources that can keep up with those changes.
Digital textbooks allow for continual updates as well as differentiated instruction. Digital texts
can be tailored to the learner. Additionally, digital textbooks are cost effective because they are
not lost, damaged nor become obsolete requiring replacement. One example of a digital text
book is the North Carolina History digital text book offered through LearnNC. While being
utilized by some teachers in Duplin County as a supplemental resource, a traditional text is still
required due to the lack of a digital device by all students.
Duplin County has purchased a district eBook collection for equitable access by all schools. The
eBooks have been well received and plans are to increase the shelf in the future. As Duplin
County moves forward with a one-to-one device plan, classroom use of the eBooks will increase
and additional purchases will be made.
Unfortunately, there is disparity among Duplin County Schools’ access to other digital resources.
Many schools, but not all, purchase digital content from outside vendors such as, Discovery
Education. It is important that ALL teachers and students have access to valuable digital
content. Duplin County plans to purchase and install a district-wide video distribution system
and digital content to afford all schools the opportunity to have access. It is likely that the
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NCEducation Cloud will have digital content available in the future as well. Duplin County will
look to the NC Education Cloud as a cost-saving alternative at that time.
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Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:
Strategic Priority 3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks
Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic
priorities of our plan...
ACRE
Update the analysis of the technology infrastructure needed to support a 21st century curriculum and assessment system and to
move additional testing to appropriate technology formats.
Leverage resources and tools to develop globally competitive lifelong learners.
Furnish educators the means to promote and sustain skills and professional standards needed for 21st century delivery of
instruction.
Foster and sustain state, national and international partnerships for innovative change.
Career and College Ready, Set, Go!
Increase virtual learning opportunities so every child no matter where they live can reach his or her potential.
Put more technology into the hands of students and teachers to increase individualized learning options.
Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work
(A)(2) 3.1 – Duplin County Schools will align its technology plan with the State Blueprint.
(B)(3) 1.1 – Duplin County Schools will provide a high school achievement coach and a K-8 achievement coach to provide
professional development to teachers related to the Common Core/New Essential Standards and college and career readiness.
Coaches will be based at a school within the district but will serve all schools.
Duplin County Schools Strategic Plan
4.1.3.3 – Secure funding to provide a one-to-one initiative for all students
3: Statewide Access to Digital Teaching and Learning Resources, Including Digital Textbooks
Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Year 2
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Yearly Evaluation
Evaluation
Methods(s) DPI Use
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Shift from traditional print and
paper-based resources to
affordable, current online
resources
Model use of Google Apps for
Education for collaboration and
sharing among all employees
from administrators to teachers
<Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendents, Director of
Technology>
Model use of Google Apps for
Education for collaboration and
sharing among all employees
from administrators to teachers
<Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendents, Director of
Technology>
Copier count
Paper purchases
Meeting agenda
Utilize procured resources such
as NC WiseOwl, and other
open education resources
Continue to provide professional
development using the train-the
trainer approach for NCWISE
Owl, LearnNC, SAS Curriculum
Pathways
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
Continue to provide professional
development using the train-the
trainer approach for NCWISE
Owl, LearnNC, SAS Curriculum
Pathways
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media Coordinators>
Professional
development
plan, agendas,
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
Use digital content aligned
specifically to Common Core
and NC Essential Standards
Continue to use and support
Destiny Library Management
System, SuccessMaker On-line
learning system and ClassScape
system for aligned content and
common assessments
<Director of Technology and
Media, Curriculum Directors>
Continue to use and support
Destiny Library Management
System, SuccessMaker On-line
learning system and ClassScape
system for aligned content and
common assessments
<Director of Technology and
Media, Curriculum Directors>
Destiny reports,
SuccessMaker
data reports,
ClassScape data
reports
Ensure equity to digital
teaching and learning
resources from school to school
in your LEA.
Purchase and install district-wide
video distribution system
<Director of Technology>
Provide professional development
to administrators and media
coordinators and use a “train the
trainer” approach to facilitate use
of video distribution system
<Director of Technology, Media
Coordinators>
Purchase Orders
Professional
Development
Agenda/Timeline
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
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Purchase digital video content for
use by all schools
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Purchase additional eBooks for
the district-wide FollettShelf
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Provide professional development
using a train-the-trainer approach
to media coordinators in the use
of digital video content
<Director of Technology and
Media, Media Coordinators>
Purchase additional eBooks for
the district-wide FollettShelf
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Professional
Development
Plan
Agenda/Timeline
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
Purchase Orders
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Strategic Priority 4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional
Development
Essential Questions
What skills are needed to transition to digital teaching and learning resources?
How can these skills be delivered and sustained to our LEA teachers and administrators?
How do teachers, administrators, and staff work with colleagues to guide our LEA toward
more effective uses of 21st Century tools for teaching, learning, and managing instruction?
How are teachers, administrators, and staff prepared to understand, implement, and assess
the span of skills and processes that students need to succeed in the 21st Century?
How are teachers, administrators, and staff prepared to apply 21st Century assessment
systems to inform instruction and measure 21st Century knowledge, skills, performance,
and dispositions?
Current Status and Moving Forward
Teachers must be proficient using technology for the transition to digital teaching and learning to
take place. Technology enabled teachers equals technology enabled students. To ensure all
Duplin County Schools teachers have the technology skills necessary and are knowledgeable, a
technology embedded professional development plan must be in place.
Technology professional development no longer means learning technology “skills” in isolation.
A more integrated approach must be used for teachers to better understand the application of
technology skills in the delivery of instruction. Duplin County personnel currently receive
professional development through a variety of resources including state and national
conferences, on-line courses provided locally and by outside agencies, IHE/graduate-level
courses, one-on-one instruction, and system-level face-to-face and on-line training opportunities.
Course evaluations are completed at the end of all locally offered courses. LoFTI (Looking for
Technology Integration) evaluations have been conducted as a means of determining if current
professional development transitions to classroom use. While course evaluations are excellent
and teacher enthusiasm is high, LoFTI survey data indicates that much improvement is needed
when it comes to teachers transitioning the skills learned in technology professional development
to classroom use.
Evaluation of IMPACT Model Schools indicates that teachers in schools with technology
facilitators who model technology use for teachers and provide follow-up support use technology
for instruction more effectively. Currently, Duplin County Schools only funds one technology
facilitator for the entire district. This position is responsible for providing professional
development to all teachers and administrators in Duplin County. There is little time for follow-
up support. Clearly, lessons learned from the IMPACT Model schools are important guidelines
for designing and implementing technology-enabled professional development that prepare
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teachers for utilizing digital tools and resources. It is imperative that moving forward Duplin
County works toward employing one technology facilitator per school.
Currently, Duplin County Schools, as a part of our RttT plan, is conducting technology
embedded professional development to transition to the new Common Core and Essential
Standards. Additionally, North Carolina’s Formative Assessment Learning Community’s On-
line Network (NCFALCON) is being utilized to deliver blended professional development.
NC DPI is currently writing new standards, job descriptions and evaluation tools for media
coordinators and technology facilitators. Once implemented, training will be delivered to central
office administration, school-level administration as well as the media coordinators and
technology facilitators themselves.
At the focus of the new standards is the need for media coordinators and technology facilitators
to be utilized to provide instructional support instead of release time for the teaching staff.
Unfortunately, in Duplin County Schools many media coordinators are not being utilized
effectively. There is much opportunity for growth in this area with more professional
development necessary. Additionally, media coordinators and technology facilitators must
provide the first level of professional development training at the school level in integrating the
new Information and Technology Essential Standards into the Common Core and other Essential
Standard areas.
Finally, as Duplin County Schools embarks on a 1:1 technology initiative, professional
development will be critical to its success. As evidenced in both the IMPACT Model Schools
initiative and the NCLTI Framework, the media coordinators and technology facilitators are the
keys and must be available in all schools.
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Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:
Strategic Priority 4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development
Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic
priorities of our plan...
ACRE
Create a comprehensive, customized professional development system to provide teachers and administrators with the skills and
understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom.
Career and College Ready, Set, Go!
Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work
(A)(2) Eval 1.1: DCS will put two and a half Leadership/Achievement Coaches in place to provide professional development for
principals, schools, and central office staff on the Common Core/New Essential Standards, analysis of data, and the district early
college initiative.
(B)(3) 1.1: DCS will provide a high school achievement coach and a K-8 achievement coach to provide professional development to
teachers related to the Common Core/New Essential Standards and college and career readiness. Coaches will be based at a school
within the district but will serve all schools.
©(3)1.1: DCS will create a transition plan as part of the overall county professional development plan for schools to begin using the
online IIS for the 2012-2013 school year.
DCS will provide IIS training to new staff members in subsequent years.
(D)(5)1.1: DCS will create and distribute a calendar that embeds key RttT deadlines and all professional development opportunities
and post the calendar on the district website.
DCS will join the Southeast Education Alliance (RESA) and utilize their resources to provide targeted professional development to
teachers and administrators
(D)(5)1.2: DCS will investigate and implement a professional development evaluation system.
DCS Strategic Plan
5.2.2.1: Continue to utilize available funding to train all staff
5.2.2.2: Pursue avenues to provide on-site instructional technology assistance for each school
5.2.2.3: Continue to attend local, state and national technology conferences to stay abreast of new technology trends in education
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4: A Statewide Model of Technology-Enabled Professional Development
Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Year 2
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Yearly Evaluation
Evaluation
Method(s) DPI Use
Implement a plan for
embedded technology-enabled
professional development for
teachers and administrators.
Continue to provide professional
development using the train-the
trainer approach for NCWISE
Owl, LearnNC, SAS Curriculum
Pathways
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
DCS will provide PD for Google
Apps for Education, Web 2.0
Tools, and SMART Software
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Continue to provide professional
development using the train-the
trainer approach for NCWISE
Owl, LearnNC, SAS Curriculum
Pathways
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media Coordinators>
DCS will provide PD for Google
Apps for Education, Web 2.0
Tools, and SMART Software
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Professional
development
plan, agendas,
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
Support models that promote
and further the ideals of
technology-enabled and
integrated professional
development
DCS will provide PD using the
NCLTI model to appropriate
teachers for teaching and learning
in a 1:1 environment
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media
Coordinators>
DCS will provide PD using the
NCLTI model to appropriate
teachers for teaching and learning
in a 1:1 environment
<Director of Technology and
Media, Instructional Technology
Facilitators, Media Coordinators>
Professional
development
plan, agendas,
STNA and
LoFTI surveys
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Prepare media specialists and
instructional technology
facilitators to support digital
reform.
DCS will provide PD to media
coordinators and technology
facilitators during monthly
meetings
<Director of Technology and
Media>
DCS will provide PD to media
coordinators and technology
facilitators during monthly
meetings
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Monthly
Agendas
Support technology integration
and professional development
Employ 2 additional technology
facilitators and 1 additional
technician
<Superintendent, Director of
Technology and Media>
Employ 2 additional technology
facilitators and 1 additional
technician
<Superintendent, Director of
Technology and Media>
Human Resource
Documents
Provide ongoing support and
professional development
necessary for use of data to
inform instruction.
Continue regular professional
development delivery by RttT
data coaches to administrators
and teachers
<Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction, RttT
Coaches>
Continue regular professional
development delivery by RttT
data coaches to administrators
and teachers
<Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction, RttT
Coaches>
Professional
Development
Plan, PLC
Notebooks, Data
Notebooks,
Agendas
Provide support for teacher
and administrator progress
and evaluation according to
MCREL standards.
Media Coordinators will provide
professional development and
follow-up support on
incorporating the new
Information and Technology
Essential Standards.
<Director of Technology and
Media, Media Coordinators>
Media Coordinators will provide
professional development and
follow-up support on
incorporating the new
Information and Technology
Essential Standards.
<Director of Technology and
Media, Media Coordinators>
Professional
Development
Plan, Agendas
Provide support for media
coordinators and technology
facilitators progress and
evaluation according to new
standards and performance
appraisal instrument
Provide training on media
coordinator and technology
facilitator standards
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Provide training on media
coordinator and technology
facilitator standards
<Director of Technology and
Media>
Professional
Development
Plan, Agenda,
Media
Coordinator and
Technology
Facilitator
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Evaluations
Ensure professional
development meets the needs of
administrators and teachers
and is being utilized in the
classroom
Administer STNA and LoFTI
assessments
<Director of Technology and
Media, Media Coordinators>
Administer STNA and LoFTI
assessments
<Director of Technology and
Media, Media Coordinators>
STNA, LoFTI
Survey results
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Strategic Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts
Essential Questions
Are your LEA/Charter leaders prepared to lead and create a vision for 21st century
education?
Are mechanisms in place for school leaders to create 21st century learning cultures?
Are professional growth programs/opportunities available to prepare teachers and
administrators to lead 21st century learning environments?
Current Status/Moving Forward
It is the goal of Duplin County Schools to ensure students receive a 21st Century education. A
21st Century education is one that prepares students to work in a high-tech environment and a
global economy. To achieve this goal, we must have classrooms with 21st Century equipment, as
well as teachers and administrators with 21st Century skills. To create a 21
st Century education
environment, it is necessary to have leadership that encourages growth and provides avenues for
change. Part of this growth includes producing globally aware administrators and globally
competitive students. Over the past year Duplin County has implemented several avenues for
leadership (board members, administrators, principals, and teachers) to explore and embrace
other educational systems.
Duplin County Schools afforded four educators the opportunity to tour India and their education
system. The trip focused on global education, particularly on the development of teacher
leadership. In India, teachers are leaders in the development of the community, industry and
education. This mindset is what Duplin County wants to emphasize for teachers. Additionally,
another group of educational practitioners were given the opportunity to complete an executive
study and visit of the Hidalgo, Texas Independent School District. These and other leadership
opportunities are what have lead to the adoption of the Duplin County District-wide Early
College Seamless Education Initiative.
Duplin County Schools has partnered with a number of outside agencies to increase leadership
capacity at all levels of the organization. Agencies include but are not limited to: The North
Carolina New Schools Project, The North Carolina Jobs Commission, Jobs for the Future, and
The William and Ida Friday Institute. These particular organizations are working with Duplin
County to build leadership capacity within schools to create more opportunities for ALL
students. An integral part of these partnerships is integrating and utilizing 21st Century
technology to its fullest potential. This includes the possibility of distance learning capabilities,
transition to a one-to-one environment, on-line learning and effective use of instructional
technology. While we have made the commitment to improve in these areas, there is still much
work to be done before we are fully operational in all areas.
It is very important to continually update policies and procedures to support the work of 21st
Century teaching and learning environments. Duplin County Schools is currently working with
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the State Board Association to update and revise all polices to ensure that they are current and
consistent with state law and best practices.
It is clear that Duplin County Schools has the vision for a 21st Century educational system. It is
necessary that this momentum continues. Leadership and collaboration will be required among
many constituencies to ensure that this learning environment is cultivated including 21st Century
technology skills and practices.
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Briefly describe/explain how your LEA/Charter plan will utilize and align with the strategies in place in other plans/ initiatives being
implemented in your LEA.
Alignment to Other Plans and Initiatives:
Strategic Priority 5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts
Duplin County Schools will utilize and align with the following key initiatives/plans to reach for the vision and complete the strategic
priorities of our plan...
ACRE
Create a comprehensive, customized professional development system to provide teachers and administrators with the skills and
understandings needed to use data to inform instructional practice and make formative assessments a daily practice in the classroom
Career and College Ready, Set, Go!
Increase the use of technology for providing professional development opportunities for teachers
Race to the Top Local and State Scopes of Work
(A)(2)EVAL 1.1- 5.1.1 Duplin County Schools will participate in the evaluation of the RttT initiatives as requested and use resulting
data and conclusions to improve effectiveness.
(D)(1) 1.2- 2.1 DCS will partner with Regional Alternative Learning Center (RALC) to provide an alternative route for licensure.
(D)(1)1.1- 2.1 DCS will partner with ECU and UNC-W to provide teaching candidates for high-need schools.
(D)(1) Objective 2.1 – 2:1 DCS will provide incentives such as tuition reimbursement to increase teacher certification in shortage areas
and to support dual certification where appropriate.
DCS Strategic Plan
2.1.1.1 – Retain and hire highly qualified teachers and principals, using district guidelines
2.1.1.2 – Hold all employees to high expectations and support them in meeting those expectations
2.1.1.4 – Collaborate with universities and colleges to recruit highly qualified principals, teachers and personnel into our system who
mirror the demographics of our communities
2.1.1.5—Continue to offer incentives/supplements to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, principals and personnel
2.1.2.2—Professional Learning Communities will provide opportunities for county-wide collaboration both vertically and horizontally
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5: 21st Century Leadership for All Schools and Districts
Suggested Goals/Targets Year 1
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
Year 2
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Yearly Evaluation
Evaluation
Method(s) DPI Use
Create 21st century learning
cultures
Teachers will demonstrate 21st
century skills proficiency as
evidenced by MCREL
Evaluations
<Assistant Superintendent for
Human Resources>
Teachers will demonstrate 21st
century skills proficiency as
evidenced by MCREL
Evaluations
<Assistant Superintendent for
Human Resources>
MCREL
Evaluations
Prepare teachers and
administrators to lead 21st
century learning environments
Principals will continue to hold
monthly PD for teachers infused
with technology.
<Principals, Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum
and Instruction>
Provide monthly PD for
principals and assistant principals
infused with technology
<Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction>
Principals will continue to hold
monthly PD for teachers infused
with technology.
<Principals, Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum
and Instruction>
Provide monthly PD for
principals and assistant principals
infused with technology
<Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum and Instruction>
Professional
Development
Plan, Principal
Meeting Agendas
Develop strategic partnerships
with community and business
to promote 21st Century
learning.
Install and support distance
learning system through joint
grant with JSCC.
<JSCC Distance Learning
Coordinator, Director of
Technology and Media, Network
Administrator>
Support distance learning system
through joint grant with JSCC.
<JSCC Distance Learning
Coordinator, Director of
Technology and Media>
Purchase Orders,
Agendas
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Appendix A: Policies and Procedures
Duplin County Schools Technology Plan
Policy, Procedure, & Guidelines Implementation Chart
Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines
LEA Policy
Code or
Procedure
LEA
Adoption,
Implementati
on or
Revision
Date
Policies Required
A. Materials Selection Policy including internet resources (GS §115c-98(b)) IFAC 7/2006
B. Disposal of Equipment / Replacement of Obsolete Equipment (GS §115c-518) FDBB 2/1993
C. Hardware and Software Procurement (GS § 115c-522, 115c-522.1) IFBK 11/2005
D. Copyright and Plagiarism Policy (PL §94-553, 90 Stat. 2541), ECJ 11/2005
E. Acceptable Use Policy (PL §106-554) IFAE 7/2009
F. Equipment/Materials Donation Policy (GS §115C-518) IFBD 2/1993
G. Data Privacy Policy (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99 (FERPA)) JR 10/2006
H. Inventory Control Policy (GS §115c-539, 115c-102.6A-C(5)) EC 2/1993
I. Access to Services Policy (GS §115c-106.2) JAA 2/1993
J. Online Assessment and Instruction Policy
K. Advertising and Commercialism Policy (GS §115c-98) KJ 2/1993
L. Procurement and Gift Policy DFK 2/1993
L. Internet Safety and Ethical Use including Cyberbullying and Harassment
(Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, CIPA, FERPA,GS 115C-407) 7/2009
M. Wireless Communication Device Policy 4318 9/2011
Procedures
A. Hardware and Software Deployment IFBK 11/2005
B. Equipment maintenance and repairs ECF 2/1993
C. Outdated Resources and Equipment Replacement IFAB 2/1993
D. Disaster Recovery of Data and Hardware IFBK 11/2005
E. Administration of Online Courses
F. Administration of Online Assessment
Guidelines
A. Policy Translation IAB 2/1993
B. Use of Digital Media and Resources IFAD 11/2005
C. Instructional Use of Videos IFAD 11/2005
D. Development of Online Resources