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Technology Plan:
Scott County Schools
Georgetown, Kentucky
www.scott.kyschools.us
Prepared Date: December 31, 2011
Update to Plan Date: December 31, 2013
Plan Start Date: July 1, 2012
Plan Expiration Date: September 30, 2014
Approved Date: Pending Commonwealth Approval
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Acknowledgments
Technology planning is an important and continuous process in the Scott County Schools. We
strive for excellence of teaching and learning with technology by all stakeholders and supported
by a strong infrastructure. This document is a compilation of needs and goals representative of
the CDIP and CSIP in addition to the individuals identified below.
District Information Technology Services Staff School Technology Coordinators
Sheila Setser, CSE
Timothy Clarkston, Network Support Engineer
Matt Reed, Computer/Electronics Support Engineer
Central Office District Contributors
Patricia Putty, Superintendent
Matthew Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of
Student Learning
Chip Southworth, Secondary Education Curriculum
Director
Randall Cutright, Chief Financial Officer
Mike Luscher, Director of Facilities
Zan Rexroat, Director of Maintenance/Facilities
District Instructional Technology Services Staff
Jeanne Biddle, District Instructional Technology
Coordinator
Nora Oliver, Anne Mason Elementary
Ben Smits, Eastern Elementary
Ann Tallant, Garth Elementary
Mandi Hudson, Northern Elementary
Michael Coston, Southern Elementary
Candice Hutchison, Stamping Grd. Elementary
Carrie Garrett, Western Elementary
Marijean Long, Georgetown Middle
Cindy Sturdivant, Royal Spring Middle
Mary Jo Johnson, Scott County Middle
Jesse Smith, 9th
Grade
Julie Holzhause, Scott County High
School Board Members
Phyllis Young, Board Chair
Rebecca Sams, Board Vice-Chair
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ..........................................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................................... ii
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Planning Process / Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 3
Current Technology and Resources. .......................................................................................................................... ... 6
Curriculum and Instructional Integration Goals ......................................................................................................... . .9
Curriculum and Instructional Integration Goals - Evaluation ...................................................................................... 13
Student Technology Literacy Goals ............................................................................................................................ 14
Student Technology Literacy Goals - Evaluation ........................................................................................... ……16
Staff Training/Professional Development Goals ....................................................................................................... ..17
Staff Training/Professional Development Goals - Evaluation ............................................................................. ..19
Technology Goals ....................................................................................................................................................... .20
Technology Goals - Evaluation ................................................................................................................................ .24
Budget Summary ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix A - Scott County Public Schools Technology Readiness Survey ............................................................... 27
Appendix B - Scott County Public Schools Comprehensive District Improvement Plan ............................................ 28
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
The Scott County Technology Plan focuses on goals, vision, needs, priorities, and solutions for excellence in
infrastructure, integration, and implementation of technology for all staff and students. By providing students and
staff with accessible and effective technologies, all stakeholders will have the opportunity to develop job-embedded
skills that enhance learning, increase productivity and prepare for the future.
District Vision: Create a collaborative culture to ensure student learning.
Technology is an essential vehicle for maximizing the capacity of teachers and learners. We envision that
technology will be effectively supported for all students and staff to:
Provide global access to information
Provide access to general curriculum
Meet the instructional needs of all learners
Refine critical thinking skills and foster creativity
Provide a medium for expression and communication
Collect, assess, and use performance information
Improve the effectiveness of administrative tasks
Provide skills and proficiencies necessary for the workforce
Plan of Action:
If Scott County School administrators, staff and community work collaboratively to focus on high quality
instruction, then teaching, learning and student performance will improve for every student, in every classroom,
every day. The schools have knowledgeable staff and external resources – such as parents, community members,
business, higher education and network resources – working together to further the curriculum goals.
Goals:
A reliable technology infrastructure reduces downtime, decreases user frustration and increases productivity. Taken
as a whole, our strategies are designed to create a current, operational environment used by teachers and staff who
are trained to integrate technology into teaching, learning and administration.
Every student will graduate college and career ready.
All students and staff will work in a safe and positive learning environment that focuses on lifelong
learning and self-renewal.
The district will develop and maintain strong and productive partnerships with parents and the community.
The district will provide high quality, timely support services and resources to assure student and staff
success.
Planning Process / Methodology
The district technology plan is a plan for continuous improvement, monitored progress, and an organized focus on
goals for supporting instruction. The plan was developed by members of the Technology Department and District
Office Administration and is a living document – evolving along with the technology and curriculum it supports.
Effectiveness of the plan will be demonstrated by the knowledge of students graduating from Scott County Schools,
as well as increased use and integration of technology by teachers.
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Our goals and objectives were created to be a compliment and support of the overall district goals which ultimately
support the academic and instructional goals of our district.
The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) working collaboratively with key instructional stakeholders and the District
Superintendent is responsible for reviewing and revising the plan.
In reference to our previous year’s plan:
Goals that were met:
o Goal 1: Increase the level of technology proficiency for all certified staff and students in
compliance with the new refreshed NET*S standards for students, teachers (Standard 6), and
administrators (TSSA / ISLLC) in alignment with the Technology Program of Studies, and state
and national content standards..
o Goal 3: To increase the number of teacher, administrator/staff, and student instructional
computers and/or mobile computing devices by 20% each year with emphasis to reduce current
student to computer ratio to meet or exceed KETS IDEAL Minimum Standard of 3:1. On-going.
o Goal 4: Fund and support learning opportunities for teachers, students, and administrators focused
on technology trends at the local, regional, state, and national levels, new and emerging
technology, policy making, assessment, and integration of technology that supports informed
decision making and greater student achievement and technology proficiency.
o Goal 5: Continue and increase usage of Atomic Learning, a web-based subscription of video
learning tutorials accessible 24/7 for just-in-time learning by staff, students, and parents of
students in Scott County Schools.
o Goal 6: Increase funding to support the purchase of interactive intelligent classroom components
to expand classroom tools for teaching and rigorous learning opportunities.
o Goal 7: Increase participation in the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP). Provide
increased funding and support for active STLP participation across the district was a challenge
due to budgetary constraints.
o Goal 9: In alignment with eRate / Federal funding requirements, State, and District policies, we
will continue to address the essential need and urgency for awareness and integration of digital
citizenship, internet safety, social media, and social networking responsibilities and consequences
for all staff and students.
o Goal 10: Provide quality software, hardware, and professional development to support continuous
monitoring, data collection, and intervention and credit recovery services to schools and students
within the district aligned to Response to Intervention (RtI).
o Goal 11: Garth Elementary, Georgetown Middle, Southern Elementary - Install wireless access
coverage for the entire campus of the above listed schools. Replace older switching technology to
accommodate VOIP and wireless.
o Goal 12: Our current network infrastructure will be maintained and upgraded as needed to support
innovative communication, teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative needs. Older aging
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equipment will be replaced timely, as needed, to maintain efficiency toward a learning
environment.
o Goal 13: Establish support technicians (School Technology Coordinators) at every building level.
o Goal 14: Research/ Purchase necessary Software updates and licenses to ensure capacity
necessary for technology advancements.
o Goal 15: Continue implementation and support of the district-wide student information system and
utilize the data to determine technology needs and improve communications between parents,
students and staff.
o Goal 16: Provide an increased level of effective communication both within the district and with
the community via the network, email and/or district website.
o Goal 18: Provide and support CCTV systems to monitor every facility. On-going – All schools
except one have CCTV coverage.
o Goal 19: Implement technologies which support a “green” environment.
o Goal 20: Provide sufficient bandwidth, and voice and video capability to support technology
integration into teaching, learning and administration.
Goals that were not met and/or had unanticipated outcomes:
o Goal 2: Employ Technology Integration Specialists (TIS) at the district and building level to
support teachers to create engaging lessons with technology for students to comply with the new
refreshed NETS, the state Technology Program of Studies, state and national core content to
develop awareness of trends in educational technology that support teaching and learning for
preparing students for a successful future in a digital world. The specific goal was not met due to
budgetary constraints, however, the objective of this goal is being addressed using existing staff
and resources.
o Goal 17: Increase the number of computers and other emerging technologies in schools, including
a 5-year replacement cycle for all personal computing devices. The state legislature approved
$50M for IDU funds statewide to begin this process. The number of computers have increased,
however, due to budgetary constraints, we were not able to implement a 5-year replacement for
all devices – this will continue to be an on-going process.
Goals that are no longer relevant:
o Goal 8 Purchase of video conferencing equipment for every school and the central office to
provide administrators, staff, and student’s virtual learning opportunities supported by Internet 2
educational content (MAGPI and CRD) for professional development opportunities supported by
the tenets of the KETS Master Plan. Video conferencing is now performed by utilizing the Internet
and existing technology equipment.
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Current Technology and Resources
Scott County Public Schools technology staff are designated by a technical division – Information Technology
Department and an instructional division - Instructional Technology Department.
The Information Technology Department team consists of 3 district professionals, (1 Chief, 1 Network and 1
Computer Engineer), in direct coordination with each School Technology Coordinator, work diligently to improve
district-wide information technology in areas such as academic computing, administrative computing, enterprise
systems, networking, policy and planning, security, telecommunications and user support.
One full-time District Instructional Technology Coordinator supports instructional technology initiatives within the
district in addition to other job related duties. The Instructional Department provides technology professional
development, grant writing and instructional classroom technology training.
The following are only a few of the achievements made possible by an extremely dedicated technology team that are
working toward a common vision of “creating a collaborative culture to ensure student learning”.
·
o Main Data Technology Center: Installations and maintenance of a Centralized Data Center that
connects to each school via point-to-point fiber; threading to 27 District wiring rooms located
throughout our school facilities. These data rooms contain the necessary equipment to connect
our educational technology devices.
o Computer, Tablet and Projector Devices: Support of 2874 computers, 417 Projectors, 480+
tablet/handheld devices utilized by students, staff and administration.
o Network Switching Devices: 172 network switches provide 7,000 active ports to connect our
district devices. (computers, telephones, printers, projectors, tablets, etc.)
o District File and Application Servers with Storage Area Network (SAN): 27 District Network
Servers that provide access to files, printers, instructional applications, thin-client technology and
security.
o Enterprise Wireless: Academic buildings and many campus common areas were equipped with
full wireless internet coverage, utilizing more than 236 wireless access points across the district
and making our network more accessible to students and staff.
o Internet Filtering Appliance and Radius Security: These devices assist us in filtering content
that may be unsuitable for viewing and assisting in our compliance with CIPA “Children’s
Internet Protection Act”.
o Website Redesign: Our team collaborated with other administrative stake-holders in developing
and designing a more user-friendly website that focused on our parents, students and community
members. One module included the “On-line Classroom” for teacher’s to use in communication
with students – at this time, approximately 351 on-line classrooms are being utilized. Another
important aspect of this design was the implementation of the e-Communications module, which
allows instant notification to those that choose to subscribe – total e-Communications subscribers
now total 2,575. www.scott.kyschools.us
o Technology Helpdesk Ticket System: Our team implemented an electronic Helpdesk Ticket
System at all schools which has enhanced our customer care. Over the course of the past 4 years,
the district team has addressed more than 5703 helpdesk tickets, 1249 in the present
year. Beginning in February, 2010, the School Technology Coordinators started utilizing this
ticket system and have addressed 3715 tickets submitted by their school staff.
o Instructional Applications: Our team collaborates with instructional administrators to implement
and support instructional applications, such as, but not limited to: CIITS, Internet apps,
SuccessMaker, Compass Learning, AimsWeb, InfoCentre, RiverDeep, Renaissance Accelerated
Reader, FLRT (Fluent Language Reader), SRI, etc.
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o Administrative Applications: Our team collaborates with administrators to implement and
support administrative programs, such as, but not limited to, Infinite Campus Student Information
System, Munis Finance System, Horizon Food Service, Video-Insight CCTV Security Software,
Formunis Forms, TimeClock System, ChildCare Manager System, EPES Bookkeeping Software,
Versatran Bus Routing Software, HVAC Controls (Heating and Air), Lighting Controls, Internet
Apps, etc.
o Voice Over Internet Protocol – (VoIP) and Legacy systems: Approximately 880 telephones
(600-VoIP) consist of Nortel/Avaya hardware and a mixture of older legacy hardware. The older
equipment is scheduled for replacement as budgets permit and failures require.
o CCTV (Security) – Video-Insight hardware encoders and software were selected as part of an
initiative to improve our existing security measures to better protect our customers and district
assets. Approximately 600 + cameras are currently installed within the district.
Below are only a few of the initiatives on-going currently or are on tap for the immediate future:
·
Munis Financial System – migration and upgrade to the new financial system, selected by
Kentucky Department of Education.
Citrix/Hyper-V – setup, configuration and testing of a new virtualization system.
Security Systems – replace older failing hardware with newer technology, allowing for better
viewing and monitoring of our facilities.
Media Distribution System –Centralized system upgrade to enhance learning resources for both
students and staff.
Enterprise Remote Control Software – Software to enhance our abilities in assisting our
customers remotely.
Aesop Subfinder Migration – Collaborate with H/R personnel to ensure a successful migration
and implementation of this new software program.
Elementary School (New) – Technology Infrastructure Design and Classroom Audio
Enhancement System Selection.
In short, the major enhancements and future plans featured highlight the improvements made in the functionality,
robustness, and reliability of district-wide information technology and our team’s ability to respond to district
requirements. We look forward to contributing further to this district as it continues to grow in enrollment and
technology expectations.
Our strengths include our technology staff, our administration, students, parents, community, and infrastructure; our
weaknesses include budget resources (available funds) and aging equipment. All fourteen schools employ a school
technology coordinator on either a full or a part-time basis.
In order to provide detailed information as it relates to Scott County Public Schools Technology, attached is our
Technology Readiness Survey (TRS) effective December 1, 2011 (Appendix A).
District student enrollment continues to increase at an approximate rate of 3 -5% annually. With budget cuts and
decrease of federal and state KETS funding, technology purchases fall below the goal for annual replacement of
older and outdated computers.
Within the district, 14 locations are connected to WAN via fiber, 100% of LAN ports are 100MB or above, 100% of
classrooms are connected to the LAN, 100% of workstations are connected to the LAN, and 50% of instructional
devices connect wirelessly to the LAN.
Funding received for the Kentucky Education Network (KEN) continues to provide our bandwidth for a 45 MB
connection. This improvement facilitates greater use of web-based applications, video streaming by teachers and
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students and improved connectivity for enterprise systems (MUNIS, SIS, and CIITS). The network supports fiber
and gigabyte activity available to administrators, teachers, and students. It is the foundation for movement towards
online assessment, and future initiatives from the local and state level.
Should our bandwidth place restrictions upon the district for teaching with technology, the state will revisit the
needs of our district for a possible increase.
Our technical staff receives training and professional leadership skills during regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
In addition, on-line and electronic training materials are provided, as well as, attendance at the annual KySTE
technology conference.
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Curriculum and Instructional Integration Goals
Goal 1
Instructional technology staff will provide support and training necessary for teachers to successfully integrate
technology into instruction.
Action Plan: Projects/Activities
Project/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Teachers will
advocate and
provide
opportunities for
student to practice
safe, legal and
responsible use of
information and
technology
Students will
demonstrate
personal
responsibility for
lifelong learning
by the safe, legal
and responsible use
of information and
technology
Teachers and
students
improvement
in technology
usage and
integration
Lesson plans
will show
evidence of
student use
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Library Media
Specialists
(LMS)
Local
Provide examples of
technology use for
grade-specific
standards
Allows teachers
opportunity to
meet technology
standards
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Assistant
Superintendent of
Instruction
Local
Hold media
distribution trainings
on how to encode
and access content,
and how to create
and access school
and district media
libraries
Teachers will have
a better
understanding on
how to use on-
demand video
content to enhance
their instruction
Teachers and
students
improvement
in technology
usage and
integration
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Library Media
Specialists
(LMS)
School
Technology
Coordinators
(STC)
CSE
District
Teachers and
students will
collaborate, and
publish with peers,
experts or others
employing a variety
of digital
environments and
media
Students and
teachers will
communicate
information and
ideas effectively to
multiple audiences
using a variety of
digital
environments and
media
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Library Media
Specialists
(LMS)
KETS
Local
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When appropriate,
teachers will
integrate interactive
classroom tools into
classroom
instruction
Students will be
more engaged in
learning
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
School
Technology
Coordinators
(STC)
KETS
Local
Continue to support
use of web
applications and
tools that promote
student growth as
next generation
learners
Students will be
more engaged in
learning
Teachers and
students
improvement
in technology
usage and
integration
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Assistant
Superintendent of
Instruction
KETS
Local
Collaborate to
provide instructional
technology
integration support
to teachers; be an
active resource
participant.
Increased
technology
integration in
instruction;
increased staff
proficiency; on
demand assistance
Student
participation
and teacher
and student
evaluation of
effectiveness
of program
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Local
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Goal 2
Define professional learning activities for administrators on the use of the CIITS EDS to ensure improved teacher
effectiveness under the new teacher and principal effectiveness system, thereby improving instructional outcomes,
teacher effectiveness and leadership.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Provide trainings
for teacher leaders
across the district to
create district-level
common
assessment items
and a summative,
first semester
assessment
Teachers will
have a better
understanding on
how to access
and utilize
content to
enhance their
instruction
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
District
Hold district
professional
development
opportunities and
PD sessions at each
school throughout
the school year to
train teachers in the
continuous use of
CIITS.
Teachers will
have a better
understanding on
how to access
and utilize the
content to
enhance their
instruction
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
District
Identify CIITS
leaders at each
school to build their
leadership capacity
in CIITS to serve as
school-level point
of contact.
Teachers will
have a better
understanding on
how to access
and utilize the
content to
enhance their
instruction
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
District
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Goal 3
Develop our structure to promote the percentage of students utilizing next generation skills in the classroom.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Adoption of a
Bring Your Own
Technologies/Bring
Your Own Devices
(BYOT/BYOD)
system. Students
will utilize
personally owned
technology devices,
for research and
other instructional
activities
Students will
utilize
technology
throughout their
instructional day
as an integrated,
integral part of
instruction
This will
improve the
student to device
ratio and
improve the
ability for more
students to have
access to modern
technologies
Student work,
teacher
observation,
school and
district
observations
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process –
beginning with
pilot program
Teacher
School
Technology
Coordinator
(STC)
Superintendent
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
CSE
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Student
Families
Devices will
be available
for students to
utilize who do
not own
devices
Funding for
additional
devices will
come from
school,
district, state,
or federal
funding
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Curriculum and Instructional Integration Goals – Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation of the technology plan is continuous as we seek improvement, address changes and needs
- planned and unplanned at the building, district, state, and federal level.
Increased proficiencies and class-room integration by teachers will ultimately lead to increased technology
proficiency among students.
District and school level monitoring, conducted on a regular cycle, are used to evaluate the success of these
collaborative learning experiences.
Schools utilize ILPs to assist students in career planning
School technology committees meet throughout the year to review technology plans for completion and/or revision
of the planned activities, necessary budget adjustments, creation of new activities, and review of current and future
goals for supporting the district vision and brought to the SBDM council for approval.
Surveys will be developed for indicating interest and needs for professional development opportunities addressing
how to use current, new, and emerging technologies, quality of the professional development, and if extension of the
concept/topic is required for proficiency.
Information from surveys will be shared with schools for creation of their own professional development
opportunities as well as for district wide professional development.
Annual technology proficiency/standards assessment of all students, teachers, and administrators will take place via
online assessment tools and surveys.
Data from the web-based applications will be reviewed to determine usage by schools and to identify areas of
greatest interest for development of systemic growth through incentives and presentation opportunities to share best
practices and engagement of students through integration of these resources.
A survey will be sent to teachers at the end of each school year to assess their use of CIITS in the following three
areas, whereas, all teachers will be asked to complete the survey.
1. Lesson Planning,
2. Assessment Creation
3. Using the Data Module
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Student Technology Literacy Goals
Goal 1
All students will receive both direct and indirect instruction in technology skills as outlined in the district curriculum
standards. All 8th and 12th grade students will take part in a pre-assessment, receive group and individualized
technology instruction, and take a post-test to assess technology literacy.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
District
Technology
Assessment
Improvement in
technology
literacy based on
their pre-test and
post-test scores
Scores for
both teachers
and students
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
Twice yearly
District Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Local
Teachers utilizing
the computer labs
for classroom
instruction
Enhance
technology skills
and learning
based strategies
Lesson Plans 7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Teachers/Principals Local
Goal 2
Increasing our percentage of students utilizing next generation learning skills in the classroom.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Personally owned
devices (laptops,
tablets, etc)
Develop next
generation
learning skills
and increase
interactive
learning
Lesson plans,
observation,
usage data
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Principals
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Superintendent
CSE
School
Technology
Coordinators
(STC)
KETS
Local
Web-based
Develop next
Lesson plans,
7/1/2012-
District
Local
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Applications
(Skype)
generation
learning skills
and interactive
learning
observation,
usage data
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Teachers
Classroom
assessment
equipment (CPS)
Develop next
generation
learning skills
and interactive
learning
Lesson plans,
observation,
usage data
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Teachers
KETS
Local
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Student Technology Literacy Goals – Evaluation
8th and 12th grade students are assessed on technology skills and terminology at the beginning of each school year
to establish a baseline, and again at the end of the year to measure their progress.
Students are provided direct technology instruction at elementary, middle and secondary grade levels. Within the
school curriculum students are taught basic skills such as keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet applications,
multimedia development, as well as focusing on careers. Classes are taught with constant assessment of
comprehension throughout.
Library Media Specialists and School Technology Coordinators work with staff and students to implement
technology effectively and efficiently into all areas of instruction. One of the areas evaluated for certified staff is
technology. Continuous observations by district and school staff, also measure technology usage of staff and
students.
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Staff Training/Professional Development Goals
Goal 1
Provide adequate technology resources to support students, staff, and community to provide for learning.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
STC provide staff
trainings on current
technologies as
needed
Improving
teacher
technology
integration
skills
Increased
technology use
in classrooms
through
observation.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
School
Technology
Coordinator
(STC)
Principal
Teacher
Local
Individual
training sessions
as needed
Improving
teacher
technology
integration skills
Increased
technology use
in classrooms
through
observation.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
School
Technology
Coordinator
(STC)
Chief Systems
Engineer (CSE)
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Local
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
provide summer
PD’s for staff
training
Improving
teacher
technology
integration skills
Increased
technology use
in classrooms
through
observation.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Local
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
provide online
PD’s throughout
the school year
Improving
teacher
technology
integration skills
Increased
technology use
in classrooms
through
observation.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator
Local
CIITS leaders at
each school to
serve as school-
level point of
contact and provide
training throughout
the school year.
Teachers will
have a better
understanding on
how to access
and utilize the
content to
enhance their
instruction
Lesson plans,
observation,
student work
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Teachers
Assistant
Superintendent of
Student Learning
Local
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Goal 2
Update and maintain the district and school web sites to include relevant information to the school community,
including parents/guardians and community citizens
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Provide on-
going training(s)
as needed, so
that individual
schools enhance
and maintain
their content
management site
Providing better
communication
locally and
globally for
community, staff
and student use.
Updated web
sites with
relevant,
current
information
Use of analytics
to show the
number of
visits to school
and district
content pages
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Principal
School
Technology
Coordinator
(STC)
Library Media
Specialists (LMS)
District
Administrators
Information
Technology Staff
Local
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Staff Training/Professional Development Goals – Evaluation
All certified staff are assessed on technology skills and terminology at the beginning of each school year to establish
a baseline, and again at the end of the year to measure their progress.
School Technology Coordinators provide as-needed school wide trainings on current and new innovations in
technology.
PD sessions are also offered each summer. Topics are a combination of school requests and new innovations.
The Information Technology Team attend weekly and monthly meetings where celebrations are shared, issues are
addressed and new information is discussed. Professional leadership and training areas are identified and provided
as needed. One of the areas evaluated for certified staff is technology. Continuous observations also measure technology usage
of staff and students.
A survey will be sent to teachers at the end of each school year to assess their use of CIITS in the following three
areas, whereas, all teachers will be asked to complete the survey.
1. Lesson Planning,
2. Assessment Creation
3. Using the Data Module
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Technology Goals
Goal 1
Increase student access to technology throughout the curriculum.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Develop a
structured process
to enable students
to utilize
personally owned
devices, in
collaboration with
district owned
devices, to move
towards a one-to-
one environment
Technology
integration into
the curriculum
to enhance
student
interaction for
learning.
Classrooms
should have
multiple school
owned devices
available to be
utilized with
student owned
devices.
Availability
should be
evident in all
content areas
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process –
beginning
with a
designated
“Pilot”
program
Principal
School
Technology
Coordinator
(STC)
Central Office
Administrators
Site-Based
Decision Making
(SBDM)
Local
State
Federal
Goal 2
Train staff on technology integration throughout the curriculum.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
District
Instructional
Technology
Coordinator will
train teachers on
how to properly
integrate
technology across
the curriculum
Staff will
properly
integrate
technology
throughout
instruction
Observation
should show an
increase in usage
and effectiveness
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Classroom
teachers,
Administration
Local
Goal 3
Provide and improve upon the wireless infrastructure for all instructional facilities.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Adequate wireless
coverage will be
provided for all
schools in order to
increase technology
access for students
Wireless
infrastructure will
be maintained to
provide adequate
access for student
access
Student
technology
access should
be evident
throughout the
curriculum.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Information
Technology
Department
School
Technology
KETS
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District and
school
observation
should confirm
the increase in
availability
Coordinators
(STC)
Chief Systems
Engineer (CSE)
Goal 4
Our current network infrastructure will be maintained and upgraded as needed to support innovative communication,
teaching, learning, assessment, and administrative needs. Older aging equipment will be replaced timely, as needed,
to maintain efficiency toward a learning environment.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Implement
LAN/WAN
enhancements to
ensure
capacity necessary
for
technology
advancements.
Lease and/or
construct
1GB fiber
infrastructure
to connect new sites
with current wide-
area network.
Operate and
maintain an
efficient and secure
network
environment
that meets industry
standards
Improve and
maintain
network
efficiency to
provide flexible
and reliable
access for
students and
staff.
The services
detailed here
support
teaching and
learning, deliver
quick access to
student data,
and increase
student
engagement.
These elements
are critical as
administrators
and teachers
make decisions
that impact
instructional
practice,
curriculum
quality,
administration
and the school
environment.
100%
Availabili
ty
Chief System
Engineer (CSE)
General Funds
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Goal 5
Maintain School Technology Coordinators at every building facility.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Collaborate with
district
and building
administration to
ensure adequate
staffing to meet
technology and
school support needs.
Maintain and
support
software and
hardware
to promote and
enhance
instruction for
students and staff.
Adequate
technology
support
personnel is
available at the
school level to
assist with the
integration and
support of
technology.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Chief Systems
Engineer (CSE),
Superintendent,
Human
Resources,
Principals,
School
Technology
Coordinators
KETS
Local
Goal 6
Provide an increased level of effective communication both within the district and with the community via the
network, email and/or district website.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Provide and offer
training and support
for the content
management system
that provides teacher
classroom, school and
district web pages.
Web pages are a
means
to inform
students,
parents, and
community
members of
information
relevant to school
business.
The use of
analytics to
show
frequency of
site content
visits.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Chief Systems
Engineer (CSE),
Superintendent,
District
Administrators,
Human
Resources,
Principals,
School
Technology
Coordinators
General
Funds
KETS
Goal 7
Provide sufficient bandwidth, and voice and video capability to support technology integration into teaching,
learning and administration.
Action Plan: Strategies/Activities
Strategy/Activity Instructional
Outcome
Indicator Timeline Person(s)
Responsible
Funding
Source
Make sure bandwidth
is used effectively and
efficiently.
Maintain adequate
data flow.
Make sure staff and
students have
Analyze
bandwidth use
and make
decisions
based on data.
Increase leased
bandwidth when
A reliable
network
reduces
downtime,
decreases user
frustration and
increases
productivity.
7/1/2012-
6/30/2014
On-going
Process
Chief Systems
Engineer,
Network Support
Engineer
General
Funds
KETS
USF Funding,
if
applicable
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sufficient
telecommunication
capability.
Boost the speed,
flexibility and
interactive dimension
of district
communications.
necessary.
Update telecom
system
as needed.
Update and
maintain CCTV
and CATV
systems as
needed.
An
infrastructure
that allows the
learning
process to
continue with
minimal
interruptions.
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Technology Goals – Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation of the technology plan is continuous as we seek improvement, address changes and needs
- planned and unplanned at the building, district, state, and federal level.
The technology-related strategies presented in our plan are designed to support the district’s vision for an up-to-date,
technology-rich educational environment by providing each classroom with the tools necessary to enhance the
classroom in order to prepare students for next generation learning environment.
An annual inventory of hardware provides an accurate account of the age and number of workstations in the district.
In addition, this data is used to plan and budget for adjustments of current and future instructional and management
needs by students, teachers, and administrators.
Monitoring bandwidth traffic within the district and from the district to the state to ensures that fiber and gigabyte
activity is available to all students and staff.
We realize the importance of building and maintaining a robust and stable technology infrastructure to reach these
goals. A reliable network reduces downtime, decreases user frustration and increases productivity. Taken as a whole,
our strategies are designed to create a current, operational network infrastructure used by
teachers and staff who are trained to integrate technology into teaching, learning and administration.
High availability, trouble-free connectivity, dependable equipment and high-speed operation are vital as teachers
and students work online.
District and school observations will provide feedback as to the progress of the implementation of technology goals,
and also assist in identifying deficiencies.
Staff and student technology assessments will provide feedback on progress in individual growth.
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Budget Summary
School Year: 2012 – 2013
Annual Budget Summary
1) List the professional development and technologies to be acquired during each year of the agency’s plan.
2) List all funding sources for recurring services, anticipated purchases, and professional development.
3) Include the total of all technology resources to support the district’s technology initiatives.
4) Note: At least 25% of the funds allocated to an LEA through the Title IID ED Tech Program (Competitive
and Non-Competitive), must be allocated for professional development activities.
5) This information will be helpful in completing Item 25D on the E-Rate Form 471. \
6) The budget to support the District Information Technology is derived from general funds and KETS.
Staffing allocations are provided by local general funds.
Acquired Technologies and Professional
Development
Ed Tech Competitive
Title IID
Ed Tech Formula Title IID
E-Rate NCLB/other than Title
IID KETS
Other (Specify)
Professional Development
to promote best practices,
integration of new
technologies and learning
opportunities
*Cost Estimate:
$55,000.00
X
General Funds
Increase student access to
technology throughout the
curriculum
*Cost Estimate:
$200,000.00
X
X
General Funds
Provide and improve upon
the wireless infrastructure
for all instructional
facilities
*Cost Estimate:
$50,000.00
X
X
General Funds
Local
Infrastructure Support ,
including hardware and
software (ie.. Munis,
Infinite Campus, Library,
Instructional Programs)
*Cost Estimate:
$217,000.00
X
General Funds
TOTAL $522,000.00
*Estimated amount based upon funding from KDE and available General Funds.
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Budget Summary
School Year: 2013 – 2014
Annual Budget Summary
1) List the professional development and technologies to be acquired during each year of the agency’s plan.
2) List all funding sources for recurring services, anticipated purchases, and professional development.
3) Include the total of all technology resources to support the district’s technology initiatives.
4) Note: At least 25% of the funds allocated to an LEA through the Title IID ED Tech Program (Competitive
and Non-Competitive), must be allocated for professional development activities.
5) This information will be helpful in completing Item 25D on the E-Rate Form 471. \
6) The budget to support the District Information Technology is derived from general funds and KETS.
Staffing allocations are provided by KETS and local general funds.
Acquired Technologies and Professional
Development
Ed Tech Competitive
Title IID
Ed Tech Formula Title IID
E-Rate NCLB/other than Title
IID KETS
Other (Specify)
Professional Development
to promote best practices,
integration of new
technologies and learning
opportunities
*Cost Estimate:
$55,000.00
X
General Funds
Increase student access to
technology throughout the
curriculum
*Cost Estimate:
$200,000.00
X
X
General Funds
Provide and improve upon
the wireless infrastructure
for all instructional
facilities
*Cost Estimate:
$50,000.00
X
X
General Funds
Local
Infrastructure Support ,
including hardware and
software (ie.. Munis,
Infinite Campus, Library,
Instructional Programs)
*Cost Estimate:
$217,000.00
X
General Funds
TOTAL $522,000.00
*Estimated amount based upon funding from KDE and available General Funds.
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APPENDIX A
SCOTT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TECHNOLOGY READINESS SURVEY
December 1, 2011
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SUMMARY Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10
The information collected will be used by local school districts, local Boards of Education, Legislators and the Kentucky Board of Education to determine the needs for (1) implementing the KETS Master Plan for Technology
initiative, (2) technology funding, (3) on-line applications and (4) on-line testing.
Completion Date: December 1, 2012
REGION: 5
DISTRICT: Scott County
ADA: 7,388
NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 537
NUMBER OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS: 543
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Section 1: Student Instructional Devices/Desktop Virtualization/Home Access
Instructional Devices (Desktops/Laptops/Tablets/Netbooks) - Elementary Schools Total Percentage
Number of student Instructional Devices located in standard classrooms 352 43%
Number of student Instructional Devices located in fixed or mobile labs 475 57%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are carried and stay with student 0 0%
Elementary Student Instructional Devices - TOTAL 827 100%
Instructional Devices (Desktops/Laptops/Tablets/Netbooks) - Secondary Schools (Middle, HS, Alt)
Total Percentage
Number of student Instructional Devices in locations that have 3 or less student Instructional Devices 91 9%
Number of student Instructional Devices in locations that have 4 or more student Instructional Devices 939 91%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are carried and stay with student 0 0%
Secondary Student Instructional Devices - TOTAL 1030 100%
Grand TOTAL 1857
Desktop Virtualization - Elementary Schools
How many hardware based desktop virtualization cards (i.e N-Computing, Fiddlehead, MiniFrame) have you deployed in your district? 58
How many additional student instructional access terminals did this create in your district? 57
Desktop Virtualization - Secondary Schools (Middle, HS, Alt)
How many hardware based desktop virtualization cards (i.e N-Computing, Fiddlehead, MiniFrame) have you deployed in your district? 69
How many additional student instructional access terminals did this create in your district? 66
Home Access for Students
1. Percentage of students that have a computer at home? 85 %
1.a) Percentage of these computers that are less than 5 years old? 75 %
2. Percentage of students that have Internet access at home? 83 %
3. Percentage of students for each type of Internet connectivity? 100%
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3.a) Dial Up 4 %
3.b) Cable Modem 30 %
3.c) DSL (usually provided by telephone company) 44 %
3.d) Satellite Dish 8 %
3.e) Other 14 %
Home Access for Teachers
1. Percentage of teachers that have a computer at home? 95 %
1.a) Percentage of these computers that are less than 5 years old? 73 %
2. Percentage of teachers that have Internet access at home? 95 %
3. Percentage of teachers for each type of Internet connectivity? 100%
3.a) Dial Up 1 %
3.b) Cable Modem 43 %
3.c) DSL (usually provided by telephone company) 43 %
3.d) Satellite Dish 6 %
3.e) Other 7 %
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Section 2: Age, Mobility and Availability of School** Minimum Standard for PC Platform PC and Macintosh platform
Elementary Schools Total Percentage
Total number of student Instructional Devices 827
Number of student Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 498 60%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are laptops 330 40%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 0 0%
Total number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices 315
Number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 276 88%
Number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices that are Laptops 206 65%
Number of teacher Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 1 0%
Total number of administrator/other Instructional Devices 101
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 74 73%
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that are Laptops 28 28%
Number of administrator Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 5 5%
Secondary Schools (Middle, HS, Alternative)
Total number of student Instructional Devices 1030
Number of student Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 826 80%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are Laptops 285 28%
Number of student Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 1 0%
Total number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices 372
Number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 346 93%
Number of classroom teacher Instructional Devices that are Laptops 196 53%
Number of teacher Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 0 0%
Total number of administrator/other Instructional Devices 139
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Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 126 91%
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that are Laptops 61 44%
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 4 3%
District Office
Total Number of Administrator/Other Instructional Devices 90
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that meet or exceed minimum standards 85 94%
Number of administrator/other Instructional Devices that are Laptops 40 44%
Number of adminstrator/other Instructional Devices that are tablet PCs 0 0%
Of the Total 2874, how many Instructional Devices (desktop/Laptops/tablet PC) were purchased/acquired new, from all funding sources, for FY11? 211
How many Instructional Devices (desktop/Laptops/tablet PC) were surplused during FY11? 232
How many total Instructional Devices (mini computing devices) within the district were purchased/acquired new, from all funding sources for FY11? 380
1) Total Number of Instructional Devices Within the School District Total Percentage Ratio to 1
1a) Student Instructional Devices 1857 65% 3.98
1b) Classroom Teacher Instructional Devices 687 24% 0.79
1c) Administrators and other personnel Instructional Devices 330 11%
TOTAL 2874 100%
2) Total Number of Instructional Devices Within the School District that Meet or Exceed Minimum Standards Total Percentage
1a) Student Instructional Devices 1324 71%
1b) Classroom Teacher Instructional Devices 622 91%
1c) Administrators and other personnel Instructional Devices 285 86%
TOTAL 2231
3) Total Number of Instructional Devices Within the School District that are Laptops Total Percentage
1a) Student Instructional Devices 615 33%
1b) Classroom Teacher Instructional Devices 402 59%
1c) Administrators and other personnel Instructional Devices 129 39%
TOTAL 1146
4) Total Number of Instructional Devices Within the School District that are Tablets Total Percentage
1a) Student Instructional Devices 1 0%
1b) Classroom Teacher Instructional Devices 1 0%
1c) Administrators and other personnel Instructional Devices 9 3%
TOTAL 11
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Section 3: Instructional Device Software Instructional Administrative
Instructional Device Operating System Information Student Teacher Administrator/Other
1. How many total Instructional Devices use the following OS? 1857 687 330
Pre-Windows XP 31 4 11
Windows XP 1226 493 216
Vista 119 18 32
Windows 7 402 157 60
Mac OS 9 (and earlier) 34 0 1
Mac OS 10 45 15 10
Other:Instructional Devices that have an OS that's neither Windows or Mac (e.g. Linux) 0 0 0
TOTAL 1857 687 330
What percentage of all Instructional Devices does the district plan on upgrading to Windows 7 in the next 12 months? 10
Instructional Device Productivity Software Information Student Teacher Administrator/Other
2. How many Total Instructional Devices use the following Productivity Software?
Office 2003 or Earlier 958 344 102
Office 2007 450 184 108
Office 2010 322 130 91
Office 2004 for Mac or Earlier 1 0 1
Office 2008 for Mac 0 3 6
Open Office or Other 24 12 1
TOTAL 1755 673 309
3. Has the district began utilizing web-based productivity tools (i.e Office on-line, Google Docs, etc) Yes
3.a If you answered "Yes", what level of adoption have you achieved? Minimum (1%- 5%)
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Section 4: Other Computing Devices
Next Generation Instructional Devices District Owned
Personally Owned
1. Number of tablets (devices larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen) using the following operating systems
Apple's iOS (iPad etc) 205 25
Google's Android OS (Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom etc) 0 1
Other (Blackberry Playbook etc) 0 10
2. Number of E-Readers (Kindle, etc) 0 25
3. Number of Handheld Wireless devices (Ipod touch, MP3, etc) 328 350
4. Number of Smartphones (Windows Mobile, iPhone, Palm Centro, Palm Pre, Blackberry, etc) - Devices which provide wireless email, texting, internet access and other on-line services. 0 375
TOTAL 533 786
Personally Owned Computing Devices (Laptops/Tablets/Mobile Devices)
1. Has the district permitted personally owned devices to be brought to school by students? Yes
2. Has the district permitted personally owned devices to be brought to school by teachers? Yes
3. Has the district permitted personally owned devices to be brought to school by administrators? Yes
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Section 5: Technology Leadership
Service, Support and Training Resources
Total number of days CIO/DTC position is employed during the FY11 school year 260
1. Estimate the percentage of time the CIO/DTC spends performing the following tasks:
1.a) Justifying, obtaining, managing funding for existing technology services or new projects (e.g., e-rate discounts, NCLB technology funds, KETS EDTECH funds, other local, state or federal funds) 10 %
1.b) Planning, research, preparation, engineering, procurement and installation of new technology enabled projects or major enhancements to existing instructional or administrative systems 10 %
1.c) Integration and training of technology tools into instructional and administrative business processes 15 %
1.d) Operations and maintenance of existing instructional and technology services to schools and district office 25 %
1.e) Technology related written communications, meetings, customer satisfaction/complaint investigations, public relations, providing data requests, personnel issues, security, and vendor management 35 %
1.f) Other CIO/DTC Responsibilities 5 %
1.g) Other Responsibilities outside of CIO responsibilities (e.g., Facilities Director, Teacher, Supt) 0 %
TOTAL (Section 5 : 1.a - 1.g must Equal 100%) 100%
2. Number of schools with a STC? 14
3. Are they paid a stipend? If yes, how much on average? $ 0
4. Number of FTE in-house district/school technicians that focus on daily operations and maintenance? 2
5. Number of FTE outsourced district/school technicians that focus on daily operations and maintenance? 0
6. Number of FTE district/school Technology Integration Specialists (Technology/Curriculum Resource Teachers)? 1
7. Number of FTE students that assist with technology leadership, services, support and training? 0
8. Number of schools with active STLP? 13
9. Are STLP Leaders paid a stipend? If yes, how much on average? $ 0
Student, Instructional, and Leadership Technology Skills
Students
1. Has the district implemented technology skills for students as defined in the Program of Studies? Yes
2. Are these student technology skills evaluated? Yes
3. At what grade level do your students start formally learning and acquiring keyboarding skills? 3rd
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1. Has the district defined and implemented technology skills and knowledge assessments as part of the district evaluation plan for teachers? Yes
2. Has the district defined and implemented technology skills and knowledge assessments as part of the district evaluation plan for school leaders (central office and school level leadership)? Yes
Digital Citizenship
Please indicate which of the following nine elements of Digital Citizenship have been adopted as part of the district’s technology culture through either curriculum or an Acceptable Use Policy for students and staff?
Digital Access Digital Literacy/Education Digital Rights and Responsibilities
Digital Commerce Digital Etiquette Digital Health and Wellness/Safety
Digital Communication Digital Law Digital Security/Self Protection
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Section 6: Network Connectivity
School Wide Area Network (WAN) Connection to District Hub Site # Schools Percentage
1. Number of schools connected to WAN via the following connection speeds (please use advertised download speed coming into building, not actual speed in classroom or work area)
At or greater than 200kbps and less than 1.5mbps 0 0%
At or greater than 1.5 mbps and less than 3 mbps 0 0%
At or greater than 3 mbps and less than 10 mbps 0 0%
At or greater than 10 mbps and less than 25 mbps 0 0%
At or greater than 25 mbps and less than 50 mbps 0 0%
At or greater than 50 mbps and less than 100 mbps 0 0%
Greater than 100 mbps 14 0%
2. Number of schools connected to WAN via wireless 0 0%
TOTAL 14 100
Local Area Network Capacity within the Schools
1. What percentage of LAN ports are switched to 1GB or above? 65%
2. What percentage of your classrooms are connected to the local area network? 100%
3. What percentage of your Instructional Devices are connected to the local area network? 99%
4. What percentage of your Instructional Devices use wireless to connect to the school LAN? 50%
5. Number of schools with wireless coverage throughout the school 11
6. Number of schools with existing 1 to 1 instructional device initiatives 0
7. Number of schools with planned 1 to 1 instructional device initiatives over the next 12 months 0
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Section 7: Ease of Access to Telephonic Services.
1. Number of schools that have implemented a Traditional Phone system? 4
2. Number of schools that have implemented a Voice over IP (VoIP) system? 10
3. Number of schools that anticipate to replace/upgrade phone system in the next two years? 2
a) Upgrade/replace to traditional phone system 0
b) Upgrade/replace to Voice over IP (VoIP) system 2
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Section 8: Intelligent Classrooms 1. Number of electronic image projection devices available to classrooms? (mounted or mobile) 413
a) Number of mounted? 320
b) Number of mobile? 93
2. Number of Plasma/LCD wall-mounted units in classrooms? 1
3. Number of interactive white-boards (mounted or mobile) in classrooms? 200
a) Number of mounted? 125
b) Number of mobile? 75
4. Number of individual responder systems (using clicker type devices)? 55
5. Number of wireless interactive slates/pads? 21
6. Number of Document Cameras? 141
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Section 9: Video Conferencing/Web 2.0 Collaboration/On-line Assessment
Video Conferencing
1. How many Classroom-type systems (Tandberg, Polycom, etc) does your district own? 2
2. On average, how often are these systems used? Less than once a month
3. What other video-based communications does your district use?
a) Desktop-based (WebEx, Adobe Connect, Elluminate, Tandberg MOVI? Yes
b) Web-based (iChat, SKYPE, etc) Yes
c) One-way video broadcast (webcast, podcast, etc)? Yes
Web 2.0 Tools
Which best describes your district's use of Web 2.0 Tools (i.e. collaboration tools, social networking tools, etc) for instructional/educational purposes by teachers and district staff Encouraged and supported
Which best describes your district's use of Web 2.0 Tools (i.e. collaboration tools, social networking tools, etc) for instructional/educational purposes by students Encouraged and supported
Does your district have a Board Policy on the use of Web 2.0 Tools? Yes
On-line Assessment
Do your students use instructional devices (desktops, laptops, netbooks, etc) for formative testing purposes? Yes
Please indicate which of the following online formative assessment packages you use in your district (you may choose more than one)
G-MADE (Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation)
COMPASS (Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System)
GRADE (Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) EXPLORE
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) PLAN
PAS (Predictive Assessment Series from ThinkLink/Discovery Education) Study Island
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Technology Literacy
Number of 8th graders (school year 2010-2011) that are technology literate as referenced in the Program of Studies? 561
a) via Assessment 0
b) via Observation 23
c) via Assessment and Observation 538
Number of 8th graders (school year 2010-2011) that are not technology literate as referenced in the Program of Studies? 78
Number of 12th graders (school year 2010-2011) that are technology literate as referenced in the Program of Studies? 328
a) via Assesment 0
b) via Observation 240
c) via Assesment and Observation 88
Number of 12th graders (school year 2010-2011) that are not technology literate as referenced in the Program of Studies? 138
Number of teachers that are proficient in Standard 6? 533
Number of teachers that are not proficient in Standard 6? 10
Number of Library/Media Specialists that are proficient in Standard 6? 12
Number of Library/Media Specialists that are not proficient in Standard 6? 0
Number of Administrators that are proficient as per the Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) 33
Number of Administrators that are not proficient as per the Technology Standards for School Administrators (TSSA) 0
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APPENDIX B
SCOTT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(CDIP)
Plan Approval
by the Scott County Board of Education
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Comprehensive District Improvement Plan District: Scott County Public Schools Year: 2011-2012
SMART Goal Worksheet: District Goal(s): We will improve as next-generation learners in achievement, gap, growth, college/career readiness, and graduation rate. District SMART Goal
Strategies and Action Steps
Responsibility (Be specific)
Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness (short term and long term)
Our Reality: According to 2011 KCCT scores:
76.04% of all students are scoring P/D in reading
70.16% of all students are scoring P/D in math
According to 2011 ACT scores:
15% of all 11th
graders are meeting all 4 ACT benchmark scores
According to 2011 AP scores:
There were 353 qualifying AP scores in high school.
According to 2011 KCCT scores large achievement gaps exist between the following subpopulations:
White and African Americans in Reading – 18.5% P/D
White and African Americans in Math – 21.47% P/D
Non-disability and Disability in Reading – 38.75% P/D
Non-disability and Disability in Math – 37.87% P/D
According to 2010-2011 district data:
The graduation rate was
1. Continue to facilitate
groups of teachers and Building Administrators working towards a district-wide set of pacing guides and highly rigorous common assessments.
2. The district will use the
additional 2 contract days for teachers across the district to collaborate together discussing results on common assessments and instructional strategies
1. Superintendent, Directors
of Instruction, Building Administrators
2. Superintendent, School Board, Directors of Instruction, Building Administrators
1. Begin: 8/11
Continuous
2. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
List both short term and long term evidences: 1. Short Term
a. Groups/Teams of teachers/Building Administrators use time and resources to collaborate on pacing guide and common assessments.
b. The level of rigor of common assessments continues to increase.
c. The district pacing guide is continually in the process refinement to meet the needs of students.
2. Short Term a. There are two days
built into the calendar to allow district-wide collaboration.
b. The agenda for those days include
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88.76%
The # of dropouts in 2010-2011 was 41.
The College and Career Readiness % in 2010-2011 was 44%.
Our Goal(s): We will increase the % of all
students scoring P/D by at least 10%.
We will increase the % of 11th
graders meeting all 4 ACT benchmark scores by 3%.
We will increase the number of qualifying scores on AP tests by 40.
We will increase the % of students in the state identified sub populations scoring P/D by greater than 10%.
Increase the Graduation Rate to at least 91%
Increase the College and Career Readiness % to 68% by the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
We will implement a way to monitor every student’s progress towards at least one year’s worth of growth.
that may help their students achieve at high levels.
3. The district will continue to foster a Professional Learning Community (PLC) by focusing all instruction and instructional resources towards answering the 4 following questions: o What is it we want
students to learn? o How will we know when
they learn it? o What will we do when
they do not learn it? o What will we do when
they do learn it?
3. Superintendent, Central
Office Directors, Building Administrators
3. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
opportunities for collaboration between teachers and teams across the district.
3. Short Term a. An additional vertical
teams consisting of grades 4-7 is created and meets with each other to answer the 4 questions.
b. Vertical teams (K-5, 6-9, 10-12) meet to focus on collaborative efforts to answer the 4 questions.
c. Instructional resources are provided and focused on answering the 4 questions.
d. Teachers will use quality formative assessment effectively and design learning opportunities that allow students to participate in empowering activities in which they understand that learning is a process and mistakes are a natural part of that learning.
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4. We will continue to encourage more students to begin AP classes and achieve qualifying scores.
5. The district will celebrate student and teacher success at each monthly school board meeting in addition to an annual Proficient/Distinguished student celebration in order to foster a climate of success.
4. Superintendent, Directors of Instruction, Building Administrators
5. Superintendent, Directors of Instruction, Building Administrators, School Board, Teachers
4. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
5. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
4. Short Term a. Vertical alignment for
4th grade and above occurs.
b. Enrollment in Advanced Placement courses increases.
c. The number of students taking Advanced Placement tests increases.
d. The number of qualifying scores on Advanced Placement tests increases.
e. The number of teachers attending “Laying the Foundation” increases.
5. Short Term a. School Board
Meetings have an agenda item designed to celebrate student and teacher success (“Spotlight”)
b. Student and teacher celebrations will be communicated to parents and community on a regular basis through multiple avenues.
c. An annual celebration for students scoring Proficient and
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6. All schools will utilize a
Response to Intervention (RtI) model in which students will be provided with tiered interventions based on their level of need as monitored through AIMSweb and other school-level assessments.
7. Schools will create a process by which students in need of additional support will be “Named and Claimed” so as to monitor and ensure their progress towards Proficiency.
8. The district will monitor district-level and school-level achievement gaps.
6. Directors of Instruction, Building Administrators, Teachers, District RtI Coordinator
7. Directors of Instruction, Building Administrators, Teachers, District RtI Coordinator
8. Superintendent, School
Board, Central Office Directors, Building Administrators, teachers,
6. Continuous
7. Continuous
8. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
Distinguished on the KCCT is planned and occurs.
6. Short Term: a. Schools are using
multiple assessments including AIMSweb to determine student need.
b. Instructional resources will be provided and focused on implementation of RtI.
c. School schedules will evidence formation of tiered intervention groups
7. Short Term
a. A process will be evident for each school where staff monitor and support students performing below level.
8. Short Term:
a. % of students in state-identified sub populations at each
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SBDM Councils school will increase.
Long Term:
a. See Goals Column
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Comprehensive District Improvement Plan District: Scott County Public Schools Year: 2011-2012
SMART Goal Worksheet: District Goal(s): We will improve as next-generation professionals. District SMART Goal
Strategies and Action Steps
Responsibility (Be specific)
Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness (short term and long term)
1
Our Reality: In 2012-2013 all districts in Kentucky will pilot the implementation of new teacher and administrator evaluation rubrics. It is important for us, as a district, to begin creating structures to make this implementation successful.
Our Goal(s): We will fully implement
new state curriculum standards.
We will facilitate effective and engaging instruction to diverse learners in a diverse learning environment.
Assist building level administrators in verifying new state curriculum standards are being implemented.
Assist building level administrators in guiding teachers and staff in effective instruction to a diverse learning population.
1. The district will provide training for administrators and teachers focused on Classroom Assessment for Student Learning (CASL) which will provide a focus on the following components:
o Clear purpose for assessment
o Clear targets for student learning
o Sound design of assessments
o Communication to all stakeholders
o Increased student engagement and ownership of their own learning and progress
2. The district will provide training for administrators and teachers regarding what RTI is and the most effective RTI strategies.
1. Directors of Instruction, Principals, Teachers
2. Directors of Instruction, Principals, Teachers
1. Continue: 8/11
Continuous
2. Continue: 8/11 Continuous
List both short term and long term evidences: 1. Short Term:
a. Teachers will post student friendly targets in their classrooms.
b. Assessments will match the target type of the targets.
c. Student engagement will increase.
d. Students will monitor their own progress.
2. Short Term:
a. Conversations with teachers will indicate they understand RTI.
b. Teachers will implement effective RTI strategies.
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3. The district will provide training for
administrators and teachers on Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning (CHETL) which will provide a focus on the following areas:
o Rigor and Engagement o Relevance o Content Knowledge o Climate o Assessment
3. Directors of
Instruction, Principals, Teachers
3. Continue: 8/11
Continuous
3. Short Term:
a. Teachers and administrators will be knowledgeable of CHETL.
b. Teachers will effectively implement the characteristics of HETL.
c. Administrators will be able to guide teachers in implementing CHETL.
Long Term: See Goals Column
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Comprehensive District Improvement Plan District: Scott County Public Schools Year: 2011-2012
SMART Goal Worksheet: District Goal(s): We will improve as next-generation support systems. District SMART Goal
Strategies and Action Steps
Responsibility (Be specific)
Timeline
Evidence of Effectiveness (short term and long term)
1
Our Reality: New Program Reviews for writing, arts and humanities, and practical living and career studies are being implemented during the 2011-2012 school year. It is important to ensure appropriate structures exist in the district to collaborate on effective implementation of these program reviews.
Our Goal(s): All schools will effectively
implement program reviews in writing, arts and humanities, and practical living and career studies.
All schools will have at least 50% participation in the TELL survey.
1. The district will review school implementation and evaluation of program reviews prior to submission to the state.
2. The district will provide opportunities for the program review teams at each school to collaborate across the district as a way to facilitate understanding and knowledge of the program reviews.
3. The district will encourage teachers to complete the TELL survey in the Spring.
1. Directors of Instruction,
Principals, School-level Program Review Teams.
2. Directors of Instruction, Principals, School-level Program Review Teams.
3. Superintendent, Directors of Instruction, Principals
1. April/May 2012
2. February/March/April/May 2012
3. Spring 2012
List both short term and long term evidences: 1. Short Term:
a. The district provides timelines and due dates to the schools for district review of program reviews.
2. Short Term:
a. Meetings are scheduled for program review teams to meet together across the district.
3. Short Term:
a. Communication occurs to teachers encouraging them to complete the TELL survey.
Long Term: See Goals Column