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NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PLAN
July 2012- June 2015
District Contact
Ms Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology and Training
Phone (716) 215-3197 Fax (716) 215-3178 mbuchnwcsdorg
2292 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn NY 14132
Components of the NWCSD Technology Plan
Section One Page 3
Mission
Section One Page 3
Vision
Section One Page 4
Beliefs and District Overview
Section Two Page 7
Instructional Goals
Section Three Page 11
TechnologicalHardware Goals
Section Four Page 17
Professional Development Goals
Section Five Page 19
ParentCommunity Communication
Goals
Section Six Page 21
Effective Data Collection Goals
Section Seven Page 23
Budget
Section Eight Page 25
Plan Evaluation
Section Nine Page 29
Stakeholders
Section Ten Page 31
Appendices
Section Eleven Page 33
Policies
httpwwwnwcsdk12nyusTechPlan
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Section One
Mission
The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals
Vision
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings
As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population
Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved
Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools
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Belief Statements
Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible
Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right
conditions
The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can
be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations
Learning is connecting with the real world
Learning should build confident and competent individuals
Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable
Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected
Children are capable of meeting high expectations
Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work
Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the
knowledgeexperience they bring with them
Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success
Adopted 5 I 700
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District Overview
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student
enrollment is 4035
The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary
School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town
Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)
The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School
Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology
Committee
The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology
implementations
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Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
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Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
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Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
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Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
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Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
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Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
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Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
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Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
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Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
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Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
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Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
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Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
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Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
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Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
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Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
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Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
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Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
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APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
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A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
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Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
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After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
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APPENDIX 2
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APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
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APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
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APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
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Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
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APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
2
3
Section One
Mission
The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals
Vision
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings
As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population
Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved
Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools
4
Belief Statements
Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible
Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right
conditions
The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can
be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations
Learning is connecting with the real world
Learning should build confident and competent individuals
Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable
Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected
Children are capable of meeting high expectations
Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work
Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the
knowledgeexperience they bring with them
Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success
Adopted 5 I 700
5
District Overview
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student
enrollment is 4035
The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary
School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town
Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)
The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School
Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology
Committee
The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology
implementations
6
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
3
Section One
Mission
The Niagara Wheatfield School District will serve its diverse community to enable its learners to attain the necessary knowledge skills and attitudes within a supportive environment so that students become responsible and productive individuals
Vision
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District will graduate successful students who are sought after by both post-secondary institutions and the work force due to their commitment to produce high quality work in both independent and collaborative settings
As facilitators of learning teachers will utilize a broad set of instructional strategies including technology to actively engage all segments of our diverse student population
Our schools will be community-oriented and model a team approach to education in which all members play an important role in the educational process Parents feel welcome to share their knowledge and are actively involved
Our schools will be student-centered offering an environment that is clean safe and inviting where people feel self-worth and a sense of purpose and achievement Because of inspired staff involved parents and motivated students the level of achievement will rank Niagara Wheatfield among the nations best schools
4
Belief Statements
Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible
Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right
conditions
The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can
be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations
Learning is connecting with the real world
Learning should build confident and competent individuals
Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable
Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected
Children are capable of meeting high expectations
Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work
Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the
knowledgeexperience they bring with them
Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success
Adopted 5 I 700
5
District Overview
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student
enrollment is 4035
The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary
School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town
Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)
The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School
Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology
Committee
The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology
implementations
6
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
4
Belief Statements
Learning is dynamic therefore instruction should be flexible
Each individual student is uniquely capable and talented and can learn under the right
conditions
The school environment needs to be safe nurturing and inspiring so that the learner can
be confident to take risks in order to reach high expectations
Learning is connecting with the real world
Learning should build confident and competent individuals
Learning is un-graded differentiated active collaborative interactive and not predictable
Learning happens when peoples heritage culture and beliefs are respected
Children are capable of meeting high expectations
Children learn best when actively engaged in meaningful work
Children differ in the way they learn the rate at which they learn and the
knowledgeexperience they bring with them
Children learn best when the community has a vested interest in their schools success
Adopted 5 I 700
5
District Overview
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student
enrollment is 4035
The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary
School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town
Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)
The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School
Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology
Committee
The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology
implementations
6
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
5
District Overview
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is comprised of four (4) towns ndashTown of Wheatfield Town of Niagara Town of Lewiston and the Town of Cambria Currently our K-12 student
enrollment is 4035
The district has four (4) elementary schools grades preK-5 ndash Colonial Village Elementary
School West Street Elementary School Errick Road Elementary School and the Tuscarora Indian School (grades P-K ndash 6) The district has one middle school grades 6-8(Edward Town
Middle School) and one high school grades 9-12(Niagara Wheatfield Senior High)
The district employs 378 teachers 13 administrators and 314 support staff Our district has a 31 of freereduced lunch students
The Board of Education and the Superintendent have placed our primary focus on the improvement of student achievement The district and each building site have a School
Improvement Team that works under the umbrella of the District Improvement Team as its planning vehicle Parents teachers and administrators serve on the District Technology
Committee
The district approaches the technology planning process as an extension of the District Improvement Plan Our instructional needs and vision lead the way for our technology
implementations
6
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
6
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
7
Section Two Instructional Technology Goals
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 1 Provide all students with technology literacy skills and equal access to tools to apply technology to Academic Concepts Research Communications Global Awareness and College Readiness Actions needed to achieve
goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Continue the implementation of the K-12 TWISTER Research Model and integrate this tool and technology into the district writing curriculum Appendix 5
Literacy Specialists job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Dr Palka Mary Ann Buch Literacy Specialists Research database vendor
2015 Revised writing curriculum Grade level technology definitions Staff development completed
Continue to expand access to technology through 11 Computing and BYOD Appendix 8 amp 9
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual purchases Annual review completed and program adjustments
Continue to assess the alignment of 11 Computing goals with instructional goals
11 Teachers District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Building Principals
Annual review Annual review completed and program adjustments
Support the revision of curriculum maps to align NETS standards with Common Core Learning Standardrsquos units of instruction Appendix 2 TPACK Model Appendix 3 NETS Appendix 4 Unit Plan PD
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
2015 Curriculum Maps contain links and resources identifying technologies appropriate for each unit
Promote the use of student Web 20 tools internet video conferencing to facilitate communications with external expert audiences
job embedded PD Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
8
Promote the use of YouTubeEdu Safari Montage BrainPop and BrainPop Jr to supplement our curriculum materials
Job embedded PD Curriculum Meetings Common Planning Individual Requests
Curriculum Committees Building Princials Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer
Ongoing Increased usage
Prepare our secondary students (those above the age of 13) for the online learning environment experienced in higher education to improve their college readiness
Volunteer faculty members
Mary Ann Buch BOCES Trainer Lead Teachers
2015 Selection and implementation of online tool by 25 of teachers Student improved skills working within an online learning environment Student Survey
Provide teachers with classroom projection systems interactive projector document camera
District Technology Committee
Mary Ann Buch Del Ambrosia Building Principals
2013 Installation in 80 of classrooms
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
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APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
9
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 2 Build a culture that promotes and models responsible digital citizenship that includes digital footprint intellectual property rights accessing and evaluating Internet information and personal safety utilizing the iSAFE Curriculum
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Implement the components of the iSAFE curriculum
iSAFE training for grade level and department lead teachers
Mary Ann Buch BOCES CSLO trainer Lead teachers
Annually thru 2015 Pre and Post assessments via iSAFE Monitor the number of inappropriate behavior discipline incidents Monitor Internet usage statistics Certificate of Participation
Implement a reporting tool for students to anonymously inform the district of Internet safety issues or bullying incidents (Dignity Act)
Teacher awareness Student awareness
Building Administration
2013 The number of incidents reported by students andor staff
Maintain a website of parental resources regarding Internet safety
Parent awareness Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Completed website Parental feedback
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
10
Action Plans for Instructional Technology Goals
Goal 3 Support innovative uses of technology to support technology integration Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Project Lead The Way
Summer training at RIT Paula Missana Mary Ann Buch
Sept 2012 Certificate of completion
Live Streaming ndash live broadcast of events student projects board meetings
Teacher volunteers Teacher volunteer Student interns
As planned Each board meeting
Feedback from the community
Utilize technology tools to enable the creation of differentiated instructional materials on demand
Teacher volunteers Sharing through social media
Teacher volunteer Ongoing sharing within the teacher learning community
Increased posting of teacher ideas and resources
Promote the use of personally owned devices in a ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo initiative
Faculty meetings Department meetings
Mary Ann Buch BOCES trainer
2015 Increase in the number of students and staff who utilize a personal device at school
Investigate alternative devices for mobile computing
Technology Committee Mary Ann Buch 2015 Purchasing recommendations
Pilot use of Social Networking tools
Teacher volunteers Building and District Administration
2015 Definition and policies for use of social networking tools 25 of secondary teachers implemented
Provide unique or assistive technologies upon request or based on IEP mandates Appendix 1
As requested Mary Ann Buch WNYRIC
As Needed Successful purchase and implementation
Section Three TechnologicalHardware Goals
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
11
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 1 Maintain the district infrastructure to provide the highest quality telecommunications system financially possible
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Install a managed ldquoBring Your Own Devicerdquo (BYOD) wireless network
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer HS Technology Committee
2013 Completed installation Complete Policy and procedures Training Completed
Implement network tools to provide remote access and web-based storage
New teacher orientation Online tutorials handouts Ongoing staff support upon request
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Sheldon Soman Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainer
2013 Completed installation Successful remote access Training completed
Evaluate the performance of the wired wireless and BYOD network bi-annually See Appendix 6 for current network drawing Appendix 7 for Server Listing
WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES MaryAnn Buch
Bi-annually 2013 2015 Recommendations for network improvements
Develop purchasing plan for recommended improvements
Mary Ann Buch
May of each year Possible E-rate application
Maintain the broadband WAN Internet Access telephone cell phones long distance and staff Email services (File E-Rate application)
WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES Technology Department Business Department
Ongoing 2012-2015 High speed uninterrupted Internet service phone and email
Monitor the tools used for Internet filtering and email spam filtering (File E-Rate application)
Al Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman WNYRIC-Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing 2012-2015 Utilizing Statistical Reports
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
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APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
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APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
12
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 3 Maintain an obsolescence replacement plan Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Identify those machines currently in inventory that meet the criteria set for obsolete computers
Technology Staff
May of every year Itemized listing of locations and machines
Purchase replacement computers with extended warranty as needed
Mary Ann Buch Sheldon Soman
July of every year Replacement computers
Recycle those machines that do not get returned to WNYRIC
Recycling Company November of every year Removal of obsolete computers
If computers are replaced but yet useful then identify possible uses
Mary Ann Buch Administration
November of every year Identified uses for recycled computers
Definition of Obsolete Computer
1 The machine can no longer be networked with current systems
2 The machine can no longer run the current version of district software applications or adopted operating system
3 The machine is 5 or more years old
4 The machine is no longer cost effective to support
5 The machine does not meet PARCCNYSED minimum specifications a Processor Speed 13 GHz RAM 1GBHard drive 1 GB with at least 512 MB available Resolution 1024x768 b Any computer that takes a noticeably long period of time (eg more than 10 seconds) to start and run applications should not be
used for computer-delivered assessments
Given this definition we will remove with out negotiation any machines that meet these criteria If computers do not meet these criteria we can
discuss options on how they might still be utilized For example a word processing station only
When computers are removed as obsolete they must be auctioned as excess equipment by the district or returned to WNYRIC We cannot give
them to staff students or organizations
We will implement this procedure for all computers regardless of their original funding source except those purchased with Tuscarora funds
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
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Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
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Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
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27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
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APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
13
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 4 Maintain a system of technical support to provide students and teachers with operational equipment and network services
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Provide first response at the Help Desk to complete service calls and timely solutions to reported problems requiring a technician
Technology Staff Ongoing Majority of calls resolved at the Help Desk Successful completion of service calls Acceptable response time
Provide ongoing training for the technical staff Appendix 10 Staffing Chart
Identify technical training needed by staff and arrange for delivery
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Successful rating on annual evaluation
Maintain repair service for technology equipment through the WNYRIC
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to hardware repairs and timely response
Maintain repair service for Audio Visual equipment through vendor
Mary Ann Buch Kara Sykes
Ongoing Successful closure to AV repairs and timely response
Monitor satisfaction rating of the work being conducted by the Technology Department via a web based survey
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Analysis of survey responses
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
14
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 5 Take steps to reduce the consumption of natural resources Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Virtualize servers to reduce the physical number of ldquoboxesrdquo to be powered and cooled Appendix 7 Servers
Sheldon Soman Ongoing No increase to the amount of power or cooling needed to support expanded systems
Utilize network management to shut down all computers projectors and to conserve energy NYSERTA Grant with the WNYRIC
Staff awareness of shut down times
Network Admin Team Ongoing Reduction in electricity usage
Implement 11 devices that are charged at home
Student Procedures Technology staff District students
2015 Reduction in electricity usage
Increase student and teacher electronic work
All staff and students Technology staff 2015 Reduction in consumption of paper
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
15
Action Plans for Technological Goals
Goal 6 Maintain legal licenses of instructional software administrative and network applications as new versions of the software are released
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Upgrade software applications when new versions are released
Mary Ann Buch August of every year Legal licenses of instructional software
Renew annual subscriptions to web-based services
Mary Ann Buch Annual purchase to maintain service
Ongoing access to services
Purchase newly identified instructional applications Research if the application can run in a virtualized environment
Mary Ann Buch Jan-June of every year Legal licenses based on targeted implementation
Maintain a listing of applications available to teachers and students Appendix 11Available Resources
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing as purchases are made
Access to available technologies on the district webpage
Maintain an accurate inventory of all technology hardware so that the number of licenses to be purchased will be accurate
Technology Staff Onoing Accurate inventory database and maps for each building
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
16
Section Four Professional Development Goals To achieve the annual targets of the School Improvement Plan for continuous improvement technology will be implemented accurately
and appropriately as an instructional tool
These terms have been defined as follows
1 Accurately - to use a technology tool software hardware or peripheral with confidence and without unnecessary interruption to instruction
2 Appropriately - to use a technology tool as a means to extend student learning with an understanding of student mental and physical development
3 Instructional Tool - to use technology tools when the task called for by the curriculum is supported or extended by a technology tool This requires a
deep understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards NETS and available technology tools Our instructional strategy is to teach technology
just in time instead of stopping instruction to teach technology in isolation as a separate curriculum
Action Plans for Professional Development Goals
Goal 1 Provide a multi-tiered approach to technology training Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide entry level training for beginning users of technology
Appendix 2 TPACK Model
New teacher orientation Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Administration observations Increase in the number of staff participating in ongoing training
Technology Teacher Leader in building support
As needed ndash peer to peer support
Technology Teacher Leaders
Ongoing support Increased collaboration
Units of instruction design
Appendix 4 PD Plan
Collaboration support during instructional design process
Technology Trainers Technology Teacher Leaders Building Principals Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing support Teacher self-reflection against the district APPR Rubric
Targeted staff development based on administrative observations
Appendix 12 PD Services
Job embedded support co-teaching in the classroom or 11 training grade level team or department support BOCES workshops
Technology Trainers WNYRIC ndash Erie 1 BOCES
Ongoing support Administration observations Log of support provided by trainers
Create online video lessons for teacher on-demand training
Technology Trainers Ongoing support Increased online materials
Provide ldquosharingrdquo of best practices at faculty meetings
Teacher Leaders Technology Trainers
Ongoing support Increased requests for further training
Revision process for all staff development
Mary Ann Buch Administration District Technology Committee
Annual modifications Revise staff development plan based on input and goals of the technology plan
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
17
Section Five Parent and Community Communication Goals
Action Plans for Parent Communication Goals
Goal 1 Increase parent communications by implementing a district Internet communications system of tools Actions needed to
achieve goal Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will
be completed Indication of Success
Provide teachers administrators and department staff with a website development tool
Monthly staff development opportunities for the expansion of information shared
Mary Ann Buch Technology Trainers
Ongoing implementation All teachers will have a classroom website and buildingrsquos will have a content rich website
Provide parents with a two way communications tool
Mary Ann Buch Administration Faculty
Ongoing Increase the number of communications
Provide parents with access to attendance and academic data to monitor their childrsquos progress
Ongoing Administration Teachers Mary Ann Buch
Ongoing Implementation of eSchool Data parent portal Increase the number of parents with accounts
Provide parents with summaries of the new Math CCLS in the form of ldquoParent Pagesrdquo on the district website
Debra Haseley Mary Ann Buch
2013 Completion of posting to the district website Parent Feedback
Provide the community with Internet access to Board of Education materials
Board Members Superintendent Secretary HR Office Business Office
Ongoing Posting of board materials within 24 hours of meetings
Provide parents with access to the district technology plan
Mary Ann Buch Ongoing Posted plan on district website
Automate the distribution of the district policy manual
Building Administrators Mary Ann Buch As policies are revised Online indexed policy manual
Automate the broadcast of messages to parents and staff via phone email and SMS
Building Administrators District Administration
Mary Ann Buch Annually Increase in successful deliveries ndash logs of delivered calls
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
18
Section Six Effective Data Collection and Efficient Administrative Systems Goals
Action Plans for Effective Data Collection Goals
Goal 1 Utilize our student information system and multiple data analysis tools to monitor student performance and report accurate and timely data to teachers administrators NYSED and Federal government
Actions needed to achieve goal
Staff Development Person(s) Responsible Date each action will be completed
Indication of Success
Review of all data collection procedures as they affect the accuracy of state reported student information
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Accurate reporting to NYSED via the data warehouse
Utilize the Data Warehouse to analyze test results identify sub-groups at risk identify trends evaluate programs or instructional strategies
As needed to identified staff
Building Principals Teachers
Ongoing Data analysis accessible to monitor student progress over time
Review all office information processing to identify areas in need of efficiency improvements
As needed to identified staff
Clerical staff Administration
Ongoing Improved internal processes
Investigate potential systems for district wide ELA and Math formative and summative assessments as required by NYSED APPR and Race To The Top
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of assessments systems Purchase of assessment systems
Investigate potential systems for teacher and principal evaluations as required by NYSED APPR
APPR Committee of representatives
2013 Selection of APPR system Purchase of APPR system
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
19
Identify the essential technology content and pedagogical skills needed to implement all systems Appendix 2 TPACK Model
Turn-Key Trainers Mary Ann Buch
2015 Completed staff development plans
Teachers and administrators will utilize formative and summative data to inform and guide instruction
Turn-key training with job-embedded support
Administrative Team Teacher Leaders Mary Ann Buch
2015 Successful delivery of formative and summative assessments APPR systems Data in the hands of teachers within 48 hours Teachers trained in data analysis
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
20
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
21
Section Seven Budget Coordination of Resources Many resources can be used to fund the Niagara Wheatfield CSD Technology Plan These resources include but are not limited to
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Annual Budget
Bond Issues
Capital Projects
State Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
BOCES Aid received by Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Grants received by the district from institutions or governmental entities
Budge Area 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Staffing
Hardware and Networking Costs
Professional Development
Maintenance and Service Costs
Curriculum and Software
Other
Total
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
22
Section Eight Plan Evaluation The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District participates in the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process This process provides for evaluation of CDEP action plans on a quarterly and annual basis Although the Instructional Technology Plan is a separate document the action plans are a component of the districtrsquos overall CDEP plan Thus enforcing the same evaluation process for the technology initiatives Each buildingrsquos School Improvement Team and the District Improvement Team will participate in monitoring and adjusting the Instructional Technology Plan In addition to this overall evaluation process the Instructional Technology Plan includes other measures of success Each action plan details indicators of success ranging from student achievement on NYS Assessments to the production of products documents software selections and staff development completion The Instructional Technology Plan does however incorporate several measures of success unique to this plan They are itemized and described below
NETS for Students (Appendix 3) ndash the content in curriculum maps will be assessed to determine where teachers are not addressing the indicators This would be used as an indication that staff development is needed This review is conducted annually
Technical Service Call Response Time ndash this measurement assesses our ability to provide support to our teachers in a responsive timeframe this data is reported monthly
Computer Inventory Analysis ndash this measurement assesses our implementation of the hardware to provide equitable access to all students this data is reported annually
Training Statistics ndash this measurement assesses the number of staff participating in training and for how many hours this data is reported monthly
Unmet goals are reviewed first to determine if the action plan is still relevant If so the action plan task(s) responsible individual andor staff development strategies are modified to increase success
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
23
Section Ten Stakeholders
Name Represents Mr Kerin Dumphrey Superintendent
Miss Jennifer Cawley Assistant Superintendent
Mary Ann Buch Director of Technology
Timothy Carter Senior High School Principal
Dr Laura Palka Edward Town MS Principal
Nora OrsquoBryan Errick Road Principal
Theron Mong West Street Principal
Charles Smilnich Colonial Village Principal
Elizabeth Corieri Tuscarora Principal
Cindy Mt Pleasant Elem Teacher ndash Tusc
Kristen Moran Elem Teacher - ER
Sandra Guerin Elem Teacher ndash West
Bradley Collins Elem Teacher ndash CV
Tracy Bloom HS Teacher
Dan Krolewski HS Teacher
Pete Cerny HS Teacher
Don Szatkowski HS Teacher
Darla Bubar MS Teacher
John Mikulski MS Teacher
Lori Godell MS Teacher
James Dailey BOCES trainer
All Board of Education Members
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
24
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
25
Section Ten Appendices
Appendix Number Appendix Description Page Number
1 Technology Application Process 27
2 TPACK Model
3 NETS Standards
4 Unit Planning PD Model
5 TWISTER research model 83
6 Current Network Drawing 85
7 Server Listing 86
8 Computer Inventory Analysis 87
9 Full Inventory Summary 89
10 Staffing Chart 90
11 Available Resources 91
12 Professional Development Chart 93
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
26
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
27
APPENDIX 1
A technology purchase request should be submitted when a group of teachers or an individual has determined that a specific technology will assist in addressing student achievement concerns or will improve curriculum and instruction Those submitting this application will be required to submit either a Unit of Instruction or submit a rationale connecting the selected technology with a dimension of the APPR Rubric or a rationale connecting the selected technology to specific student achievement concerns Purchase requests should be reviewed with Mary Ann Buch prior to finalizing this application DepartmentGroup or Individual Curriculum Area Unit of Instruction Title (Please attached full Unit Plan)
1
OR Dimension of the APPR Rubric (Only one is required please attach rationale)
1
OR Targeted student academic achievement concern and data to support this focus
1 Desired technology to be purchased (please attach additional pages if necessary) Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Purchase Requestrdquo
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
28
A technology investigation request should be submitted when a group of teachers has determined that student achievement improvements are needed or dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric are the focus for curriculum improvement but a technology solution has not been identified The investigation will include a series of facilitated meetings to review curriculum instruction and relevant technologies Meetings may be full day or after school sessions This process normally requires a year long commitment After selecting the appropriate technology tools up to (4) full day training sessions will be scheduled to provide the team with the necessary skills to successfully implement the technology Teams may require technology purchases as a part of their implementation These purchase requests will not be identified at the time of application Each team will be required to submit an evaluation of the technologyrsquos implementation Instructional Team Curriculum Area Student Achievement Goals (Identified during data analysis of Regents or Local Exams)
1 2 3
OR Dimension(s) of the APPR Rubric (only one is required)
1 2 3
Desired timeframe for the investigation period (Please prioritize with 1 being the highest) The investigations applications will be limited to (2) groups per year Spring semester Summer Fall semester Please submit to Mary Ann Buch Director of Instructional Technology
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application
ldquoTechnology Investigation Requestrdquo
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
29
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Application Ranking Rubric
Dimensions 4 3 2 1
Breadth of Instructional Impact
The technology requested will be utilized by all building students
The technology requested will be utilized by the curriculum department for all students involved
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course
The technology requested will be utilized by the students in a particular course for a single unit of study
The unit of instruction or investigation results align with the Student Work Rubric
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in each dimension
The application targets a single APPR dimension and utilizes technology to achieve a score of 4 in that dimension
The application targets multiple APPR dimensions and the utilizes technology to achieve a score below a 4 in the dimensions
The application targets a technology mentioned in the APPR but scores below a 3 on the dimension(s) targeted
Impact for 21st Century Learning
The application of technology creates a 21st Century classroom instructional model that could be replicated in all content areas
The application of technology is a 21st Century classroom instructional model that has a narrow focus for replication
The application of technology focuses on a narrow portion of 21st Century Learning
The application of technology automates traditional instructional practices
Relevance and Rigor The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor as well as real world work
The technology selected respects studentrsquos interests age and NYS curriculumassessment rigor
The technology selected would be of high interest to students
The technology selected is consistent with tools used in lower grade levels
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
30
After the implementation of your new technology tools submit this evaluation for review by the Instructional Technology Team and your building administration There are three components to the evaluation
1 Submit a brief narrative explaining your original goals and the selected technologies to address these goals Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
2 If you were targeting a dimension of the APPR Rubric please self-assess your curriculum and technology results against the rubric Review your successes or lack of success with your technology implementation
3 If you were targeting specific student achievement concerns please provide data that demonstrates the impact technology had on student achievement
Data may include comparing exam results student survey parent survey sample student work task grades marking period grades attendance homework completion expert assessments
Whatever ldquodatardquo will show the impact of the technology implementation
Please submit this evaluation by June 1
st to Mary Ann Buch
and your Building Principal
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Technology Application Implementation Evaluation
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
31
APPENDIX 2
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
32
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
33
APPENDIX 3
NETS Standards
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
34
APPENDIX 5
Niagara Wheatfield School District TWISTER Research Model
Information Literacy Instruction
The Library Media Specialists and the Director of Technology have conducted research for two years regarding research models and 21
st Century Information Literacy skills The stakeholders found no
existing model that incorporated all the thinking and topics for the 21
st Century So the group designed their own Grade K-12
research model The group created a website with all the information to support students whether they were working at school or from home Continued training and support will be provided as teacher and students become more familiar with the information literacy skills embedded in TWISTER and its integration into our Writing Curriculum
NWCSD TWISTER Model
NWCSD Writing Curriculum
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
35
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
36
APPENDIX 6
NWCSD WAN-LAN Network Drawing
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
37
Wireless Specifications
Access Point Trapeze MP-432 Antennas 6 Frequencies 24 Ghz 5 Ghz Protocol Support IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n (draft 20)
Laptop Specifications All laptops purchased by the district must support 80211N and 80211A operating at 5 Ghz In addition all laptops must have multiple antennas
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
38
Bergholz
Colonial Village
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
39
Errick Road
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
40
High School 1st Floor
High School 2nd Floor
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
41
ETMS 1st Floor
ETMS 2nd Floor
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
42
Tuscarora 1st Floor
Tuscarora 2nd Floor
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
43
West Street
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
44
APPENDIX 7
Niagara Wheatfield File Servers
BUILDING
SERVER TYPE OS PRIMARY USE
BERGHOLZ Physical Embedded OS For Offsite BackupTuscarora
BERGHOLZ Physical Win 2003 DHCP
BERGHOLZ Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Win 2003 DHCP
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP FastForward
COLONIAL VILLAGE Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ERRICK ROAD Physical Win 2003 DHCP
ERRICK ROAD Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
ETMS Physical Win 2003 DHCP
HIGH SCHOOL Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Mandarin
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS Tape Drive
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 50 VMWare Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 1
TECHDEPT Physical VMESXI4 VMWare Server 2
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-HS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-MS Win
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 E405-BERGELEM Win
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS FILE STORAGE - Tech Dept
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 SQL Server (transfinderHealthmaster)
TECHDEPT Physical Embedded OS InfortrendBackup and Image
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Apogee HVAC
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 VSPHERE 4 Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell HS Server File Storage
TECHDEPT Physical WIN2008R2 New Backup Server
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 65 Novell Elementary
TECHDEPT Physical Novell 60 Novell Bergholz
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2000 Phone Server - Nortel
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server - External
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Biels Scanning
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Safari Montage
TECHDEPT Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 Primary AD Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Wireless Server
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 1
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
45
TECHDEPT Physical UBUNTU Earobics
TECHDEPT Physical LINUX Boces Firewall
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 3
TECHDEPT Physical Win 2003 Terminal Server 4
TECHDEPT Physical Mac OSX Lion Server Management Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Solidworks License Server
TECHDEPT Physical Windows XP Nortel VoiceMailTapit PC
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 AntiVirus Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware Database Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-EXTERNAL
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Stoneware-Internal Relay
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP ToonBoom Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Update Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 HVAC - WestBerg
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Secondary Domain Controller
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Deep Freeze
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Mail Archive
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server HSLMCETMS
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Notes Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Internal Web Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Terminal Server Licensing
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 DHCP Server BYOD
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 HP Insight Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Print Server
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Future Use
TECHDEPT Virtual WIN2008R2 Windows Deployment
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 VSPHERE 5 Server
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Cameyo
TECHDEPT Virtual Windows XP Virtual Apps - Spoon
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 FastMath
TECHDEPT Virtual Win 2003 Infortrend Management Server
TUSCARORA Physical Win 2003 DHCPMaindarin
TUSCARORA Physical NA Daily Backup
TUSCARORA Physical NA Mac Server
WEST Physical NA WS Backup
WEST Physical Win 2003 DHCP
WEST Physical VMWARE ESXI 40 VMWare Server 3
WEST Physical Windows XP Telephone Tapit PC
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
46
APPENDIX 8
Computer Inventory Analysis
Building Computer Usage Total Number of Computers
Total Instructional Computers
Number of Students
StudentComputer Ratio
Bergholz Administration 35
Bus Garage Administration 7
Maintenance Administration 7
IT Department Administration 17
Colonial Village Administration 16
Classroom 198 239 563 261
Computer Tech Lab 30
Library Media Center 11
Other 0
Errick Road Administration 17
Classroom 268 277 621 221
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 9
Other 0
Tuscarora Administration 5
Classroom 102 120 132 11
Computer Tech Lab 12
Library Media Center 6
Other 1
West Street Administration 14
Classroom 216 229 404 291
Computer Tech Lab 0
Library Media Center 13
Other 0
Edward Town MS Administration 26
Classroom 572 627 981 261
Computer Tech Lab 38
Library Media Center 17
Other 0
High School Administration 60
Classroom 525 701 1416 351
Computer Tech Lab 164
Library Media Center 12
Other 0
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
47
Definition of Categories
Administration ndash Includes Principal Assistant Principal Secretaries Attendance Office Nurse Guidance IT Department Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy Psychologists Social Workers Physical Education Offices Library Media Center staff computers Teacher
work room
Classroom ndash Includes all regular classrooms Special Education Reading Remedial Services Wireless
computer labs(Any computer being used directly by teachers and students)
Computer Lab ndash Includes only the labs that are stationary
Library Media Center ndash Includes all computers in the Library Media Center being used by students
Other ndash Includes Maintenance staff computers
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
48
APPENDIX 9
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
49
APPENDIX 10
Niagara Wheatfield CSD ndash IT Department
StaffingOrganization as of 2011-2012 School Year
Director Security Officer Mary Ann Buch
Chief Information Officer Cathy Kern (1) 10 FTE
SuperintendentAsst Supt
Committees
Business Manager
Network Administrator Sheldon Soman (1) 10 FTE
Help Desk Receptionist ndash Kara Sykes (1) 10 FTE
Technician ndash Christina Ross Terri Sokol (2) 10 FTE
Shared BOCES Senior Technician ndash On Call BOCES Technician 6 FTE BOCES trainers (2) 6 FTE WANSecurity ThreatDisaster Recovery Internet Fire WallFilter
DirectorsPrincipals
Summer Interns (2) 10 FTE
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
50
APPENDIX 11
Niagara Wheatfield School District Available Resources
For Instruction
Please find posted on our district website for Instructional Technology a link titled FAQs for teachers This link contains attached files that provide teachers with the software titles available at their grade level or for their content area
FAQs for Teachers
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
51
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
52
Erie 1 Technology Staff Development Service ndash CSLOModel Schools
Regional Workshops One Day Workshops DistrictBuilding Based FTE Description of Services Offered in the summer fall
and spring minimum of 2 teachersbuilding (no max) lesson development is included collaborate with teachers from other districts CSLO Pamphlet
An introduction to some topics or grade level amp curriculum level specific content such as 3-5 Math or Middle School Social Studies) the latter designed to show websites and tech tools that support the curriculum Not detailed in CSLO Pamphlet ndash more to come for ALC dates
Any workshop can be replicated at NW or custom workshops can be created to meet needs Maximum 15 teachers in a workshop Same as CSLO Pamphlet 3 day workshops or one day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Full Time Equivalent ndash these are staff developers who work in district doing job embedded professional development They can meet with teachers before and after school or at prep times they can co-teach technology infused lessons FTE staff can also deliver full-day workshops Can be custom designed according to our Technology Expectations
Delivery Options 3 days ndash Not consecutive Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
1 day Should be targeted to district initiatives teacher leadership District Technology Committee Members
District is allotted 4 days x 6 buildings = 24 total days use from 71-630 Options
- Combine days and run district wide workshops
- Combine a portion of the days for district wide workshops and use remaining days in building
3 daysweek Scheduling Options
- Single day rotations - Response to calls - one week a month per
building - Response to planned
staff development - Mini lesson response - Make and Take sessions
Mary Ann Buch attends the TIF (Technology Integratorrsquos Forum) which meets the Regional service requirement for the district Therefore these regional workshops become optional instead of required
District Wide Technology Committee ndash committee representatives could attend the regional workshops and determine what content to turn key train
APPENDIX 12
53
54
SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
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SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
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Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
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SECTION TWELVE Policies Regulations and Procedures All Niagara Wheatfield School District technology policies listed below can be found on the Instruction Technology website
Technology Policies
Title Student Use of Educational Technology Policy
Employee Use of Educational Technology Policy
Educational Technology Acceptable Use Regulation
Employee Agreement Form
ParentalGuardian Letter
Parental Agreement Forms
Publishing Release Form for Students
Childrenrsquos Internet Protection Regulation
District Ownership of Technology
District Website Policy
Website Regulation
Website Training Checklist
Volunteer Agreement
Technology Purchasing Process (next page)
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56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
55
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies
56
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Technology Purchasing Guidelines
District 1st Priority Purchases
Purchases defined by the Instructional Technology Plan
Maintenance of our online research databases and previously approved technologies
Maintenance of our infrastructure
Grade level or curriculum needs based on our CDEP Plan to be addressed by a district-wide committee of representatives
Assistive technologies per IEP requirements District 2nd Priority Purchases
Grade level or curriculum needs as identified by building SITs
Technologies identified by teacher groups who participate in an curriculumtechnology investigation or submit an application
District 3rd Priority Purchases
Technologies identified by an individual teacher who has designed a Student Work Rubric Unit of instruction and who have reviewed the unit with an administrator
Technology Evaluation Filter Questions
Does the technology permit accessibility for students with special needs
Does the technology enable movement on the student work rubric towards a 4 type of task in one or more dimensions
Does the technology present the learning concepts or skills in a manner that differs from traditional instruction
Does the technology enable the teacher to differentiate instruction for learning styles ability levels or disabilities
Does the technology present concepts or skills in a manner that matches with the current research and district philosophies regarding the best practices for the learning identified
Does a technical evaluation deem that the technology will be a successful implementation with the districtrsquos current technologies