Berkeley Elementary School

EducationalTechnology

Plan2012-2016

The Mission

To provide a rich, technological environment that enhances and strengthens students’ basic skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Technology Needs Assessment

Key Strengths• Knowledgeable Faculty, Staff, and

Administration• Up-to-date technology in most areas• Current on technological standards and

practices

Significant Weakness• Lack of sufficient assistive technology for

ESE department

ESE Technology Goals

• 5 computers in each classroom (no more than 3 years old)

• Alternative keyboards• Audio books• Electronic math work sheets• Portable word processors• Proofreading programs• Speech-recognition programs• Talking calculators• Word-prediction programs• etc.

Budget & Timetable

Technology 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Abbreviation expanders (1)   $200      

Alternative keyboards (2) $80        

Audio books and publications (30) $150 $150 $150 $100 $50

Electronic math work sheets (50) $50 $50 $50 $50 $50

Freeform database software (5) $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

Graphic organizers and outlining $50   $50    

Information/data managers (1) $200        

Optical character recognition (1)       $300  

Personal FM listening systems (5) $75   $75    

Portable word processors (10) $200 $200 $200 $200 $200

Proofreading programs (3) $90        

Speech-recognition programs (2)   $300   $300  

Speech synthesizers/screen readers     $100    

Talking calculators (2) $200        

Talking spell checkers and electronic dictionaries (5)

$50 $50 $50 $50 $50

Variable-speed tape recorders (3) $60        

Word-prediction programs (1) $75        

TOTAL COST $1,580 $1,050 $775 $1,100 $450

Executive Summary

• Berkeley Elementary School will work to increase classroom integration through professional development opportunities and increased access to 21st Century technologies.

• The PTA will be a focus for increased student learning and leading opportunities, both within the schools and the community.

• Coordination of the different funding sources will be used to accomplish these goals, as well as the implementation of the classroom technologies.