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Sardis Technology Plan

Sardis High School

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

2012-2013

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Sardis Technology PlanGeneral Information

A. Years of the Plan: 2012-2013

B. School: Sardis

C. Date Submitted: October 19, 2012

Approval – Principal

Gerald Beard ____________________________ ___________________ _______________________________________Name Date Signature

Approval – School Technology Coordinator

Jessica Walden____________________________ ___________________ _______________________________________Name Date SignatureJennifer Johnson____________________________ ___________________ _______________________________________Name Date Signature

Approval – System Technology Coordinator

Melissa Shields _________________________ ___________________ _______________________________________Name Date Signature

Name Position Business or School

Gerald Beard Principal Sardis

Wendy Gibbs Assistant Principal Sardis

Jessica Walden School Technology Coordinator Sardis

Farrah Hayes Teacher Sardis

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Sardis Technology PlanJordan Humphreys Counselor Sardis

Heather Wilson Teacher Sardis

Ashleigh Lee Parent Sardis

Natalie Strickland Parent Sardis

Vision Statement In 1775, Samuel Johnson wrote, “Knowledge is of two kinds: we know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.” The tools for finding and communicating

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Sardis Technology Planinformation, however, have changed dramatically. Our schools were once physical places where the teacher dispensed ideas and students then recited back what had been learned. Students and teachers must now adapt to new models for learning if Alabama is to continue to thrive. Our future depends upon how schools educate young people in Alabama, using the learning tools of the 21st century: the tools of technology.

History of Sardis Sardis moved into the newly constructed building. It features a junior high wing and senior high wing, two computer labs, Internet accessibility in every classroom, a specialized distant education room, cameras throughout with direct feeds to the Principal’s office, and a new media center. The school’s design has a positive correlation with implementing new technologies.

The first Sardis school was built in 1905. In 1925 the Junior High was added. In 1924, the school building burned. In order to get funds to rebuild the school the people in the community put a property tax on themselves. The first Sardis High School was built in 1933. The second school was built in 1960 with volunteer labor. In 2004 construction began on the new school, which was built in two phases and was completed in the 2006-2007 school year.

Demographic Information Sardis City is located in a rural area on the northwest boundary of Etowah County (population of 103,459). It borders two other counties, Marshall (population 82,231) and Dekalb County (population 64,452). Sardis City is located at the center of these three counties with a combined population of 250,142.

The population of Sardis City has steadily increased since it was incorporated in 1963. The population at that time was 210 and is now 1,704. The number of households within Sardis City is 690 with 38% of those households containing school aged children. The average estimated income is $47,010, with the median home value at $119,008.

Developing and Approving Your Plan

Technology and Curriculum IntegrationTECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOMTECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Sardis High School, along with the Etowah County Board Of Education, promotes the Sardis High School, along with the Etowah County Board Of Education, promotes the integration of instructional technology and technology literacy in the classroom. integration of instructional technology and technology literacy in the classroom. All classrooms All classrooms have full connectivity with at least 4 data outlets per room. All teachers have at least one have full connectivity with at least 4 data outlets per room. All teachers have at least one computer in the classroom with internet connectivity for student use. The senior high computer computer in the classroom with internet connectivity for student use. The senior high computer lab has 30 computers and is used for business education classes and as an internet resource for lab has 30 computers and is used for business education classes and as an internet resource for classroom teachers and students. The junior high computer lab currently has 25 computers and is classroom teachers and students. The junior high computer lab currently has 25 computers and is used for one business education class and as an internet resource for teachers and students. The used for one business education class and as an internet resource for teachers and students. The Distance Learning Lab is fully functional with IVC and web-based classes being offered during Distance Learning Lab is fully functional with IVC and web-based classes being offered during both high school semesters. It houses Sardis’ IVC equipment and 30 tablet notebooks, and both high school semesters. It houses Sardis’ IVC equipment and 30 tablet notebooks, and provides students the option of taking distance learning classes and web-based classes. Sardis’ provides students the option of taking distance learning classes and web-based classes. Sardis’ Title I funds purchased a portable notepad cart with 20 laptops and one portable wireless access Title I funds purchased a portable notepad cart with 20 laptops and one portable wireless access point. point. Teachers are provided with numerous selections to utilize technology devices across the Teachers are provided with numerous selections to utilize technology devices across the curriculum. Teachers have the freedom to adapt their resources to fit their instructional plans. All curriculum. Teachers have the freedom to adapt their resources to fit their instructional plans. All teachers have ceiling mounted LCD projectors which are connected to computers with internet teachers have ceiling mounted LCD projectors which are connected to computers with internet

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Sardis Technology Planconnectivity. Both junior high and senior high science labs feature ceiling mounted LCD connectivity. Both junior high and senior high science labs feature ceiling mounted LCD projectors for instructional use. All math, science, and English teacher have InterWrite pads projectors for instructional use. All math, science, and English teacher have InterWrite pads which enhance mobility and teacher instruction. In 2009, a promethean board was purchased which enhance mobility and teacher instruction. In 2009, a promethean board was purchased along with 32 automated student response systems. In 2010, 4 more Promethean boards were along with 32 automated student response systems. In 2010, 4 more Promethean boards were purchased. Also, in 2011, ‘Digitally Engaged’ workshop was held at SHS to train teachers in the purchased. Also, in 2011, ‘Digitally Engaged’ workshop was held at SHS to train teachers in the usage of the digitally engaging students through multimedia resources. In 2011, an additional usage of the digitally engaging students through multimedia resources. In 2011, an additional Promethean board was purchased for an English language arts classroom. Promethean board was purchased for an English language arts classroom. Teachers have access toTeachers have access to two Smartboards in the school. One is mobile and one is housed in the Distance Learning Lab. two Smartboards in the school. One is mobile and one is housed in the Distance Learning Lab. Teachers can capture still moments and short videos with the department digital cameras and FlipTeachers can capture still moments and short videos with the department digital cameras and Flip cameras. The media center offers six student computers with internet connectivity. In 2012 we cameras. The media center offers six student computers with internet connectivity. In 2012 we were able to purchase two additional Promethean Boards for the math and science departments. were able to purchase two additional Promethean Boards for the math and science departments. We also purchased 8 netpads and five additional netbooks. Sardis added five wireless access We also purchased 8 netpads and five additional netbooks. Sardis added five wireless access points within our school. Five Bloggies were purchased for each of our five core subjects. These points within our school. Five Bloggies were purchased for each of our five core subjects. These cameras can be used in various classroom to engage students in their daily school activities. All cameras can be used in various classroom to engage students in their daily school activities. All of our math teachers (6) received IPads, with the purchase of our new math booksof our math teachers (6) received IPads, with the purchase of our new math books Teachers at Sardis digitally engage students through United Streaming and Discovery Teachers at Sardis digitally engage students through United Streaming and Discovery Education videos that are correlated with objectives and shown to reinforce the content area. Education videos that are correlated with objectives and shown to reinforce the content area. Teachers use of podcasts, blogs, Movie Maker projects, Animotos, and other technology projects Teachers use of podcasts, blogs, Movie Maker projects, Animotos, and other technology projects are documented in lesson plans. Sardis purchased are documented in lesson plans. Sardis purchased DANA devices that are used in the classrooms DANA devices that are used in the classrooms and students have the advantage of taking these portable devices for home use. and students have the advantage of taking these portable devices for home use. The business department uses Microsoft Office 2007, Front Page, and Think.Com, along The business department uses Microsoft Office 2007, Front Page, and Think.Com, along with kuders.com to teach beginning and advanced computing skills. All special education (SPE) with kuders.com to teach beginning and advanced computing skills. All special education (SPE) teachers have laptop computers with fingerprint identification and at least one student computer teachers have laptop computers with fingerprint identification and at least one student computer with internet connection. Also, SPE teachers utilize the computer program “e-aerobics” in their with internet connection. Also, SPE teachers utilize the computer program “e-aerobics” in their classes. All test remediation teachers have three or more student computers with internet classes. All test remediation teachers have three or more student computers with internet connectivity to utilize the USA test prep remediation website and other Alabama High School connectivity to utilize the USA test prep remediation website and other Alabama High School Graduation Exam remediation programs. All math, science, and language arts teachers have at Graduation Exam remediation programs. All math, science, and language arts teachers have at least one student computer in the classroom. least one student computer in the classroom.

MAJOR SOFTWAREMAJOR SOFTWARE All teachers are required to use STI/INow software. Through STI/INow, teachers must All teachers are required to use STI/INow software. Through STI/INow, teachers must post a daily morning attendance, compile and record a digital grade book, and create weekly post a daily morning attendance, compile and record a digital grade book, and create weekly lesson plans. Teachers communicate through Gmail and Google Chat on a daily basis. The lesson plans. Teachers communicate through Gmail and Google Chat on a daily basis. The

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Sardis Technology Planspecial Education SETS module for STI has been installed at Sardis and teachers are able to inputspecial Education SETS module for STI has been installed at Sardis and teachers are able to input and manage Special Education information. McAleer NexGen software is used for all accountingand manage Special Education information. McAleer NexGen software is used for all accounting at Sardis. This includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other school at Sardis. This includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other school accounting. Network management is implemented through Novell Zenworks. Zenworks allows accounting. Network management is implemented through Novell Zenworks. Zenworks allows the desktops to be locked while still giving students access to what they need. It allows software the desktops to be locked while still giving students access to what they need. It allows software updates to be pushed out to the desktop over the network and thus decreasing maintenance and updates to be pushed out to the desktop over the network and thus decreasing maintenance and upkeep costs. The library/media center recently upgraded to Follett online.upkeep costs. The library/media center recently upgraded to Follett online.

FUTURE PLANSFUTURE PLANS Sardis strives to enhance student learning through 21 Sardis strives to enhance student learning through 21stst Century Century technology skills in technology skills in information literacy, publishing, presentation, and multimedia planned to meet core course information literacy, publishing, presentation, and multimedia planned to meet core course objectives and technology objectives. A needs assessment was conducted at the end of the 2011-objectives and technology objectives. A needs assessment was conducted at the end of the 2011-2012 school year to determine the technology needs of Sardis High School. This needs 2012 school year to determine the technology needs of Sardis High School. This needs assessment concluded that teachers (80%) felt their technology needs were somewhat or assessment concluded that teachers (80%) felt their technology needs were somewhat or completely met, including access to technology professional development opportunities. Sardis completely met, including access to technology professional development opportunities. Sardis plans to continue to provideplans to continue to provide professional development activities to teachers and administrators to professional development activities to teachers and administrators to integrate 21st Century skills in activities and lessons; enhance teacher productivity by providing integrate 21st Century skills in activities and lessons; enhance teacher productivity by providing technology tools and skills to access research, facilitate curriculum development, and utilize technology tools and skills to access research, facilitate curriculum development, and utilize diagnostic and assessment tools; provide ongoing training on the use of standardized hardware diagnostic and assessment tools; provide ongoing training on the use of standardized hardware and software that supports District adopted-curriculum and state content standards; enhance and software that supports District adopted-curriculum and state content standards; enhance employee participation through a variety of training opportunities and incentives. Teachers are employee participation through a variety of training opportunities and incentives. Teachers are required to maintain a current teacher web page and are required to post blogs on the status of required to maintain a current teacher web page and are required to post blogs on the status of their classroom environments. More technology resources will be purchased to accommodate thetheir classroom environments. More technology resources will be purchased to accommodate the growing student population; it was 730 during 2011-2012 school year and is 751 currently during growing student population; it was 730 during 2011-2012 school year and is 751 currently during the 2012-2013 school year. This will enhance resources for students and teachers. Also, the statedthe 2012-2013 school year. This will enhance resources for students and teachers. Also, the stated communication plans will enhance the communication between teachers and the community. communication plans will enhance the communication between teachers and the community.

Infrastructure as Related to TechnologyInfrastructure as Related to Technology The Etowah County School District is currently wired with Category 5 or 6 copper cabling in every classroom. Highland Elementary School was destroyed by fire in May 2003. We now occupy a new facility on that campus as of August 2004. The new facility is wired completely with Category 6 cabling and connected with 100 mbps switches and multiple wireless access points utilizing 802.11G technology. The Etowah County School System completed the largest construction project ever undertaken in this system. We have replaced facilities at 5 of the 6 high schools. West End High School, Sardis High School, Southside High School, Gaston High School, and Glencoe High School are complete. These schools are wired with Category 6 and Category 5e copper and a fiber optic backbone. There are 802.11g wireless access points throughout each building. The networks are connected with 130 mbps switches to the desktop. All new construction was completed with Category 6 cabling and fiber optic backbones. The system’s protocol is TCP/IP, which is standard internally. Each classroom has a minimum of 6 RJ45 connections. In our existing facilities, every classroom has a minimum of four drops of Category 5 or 6 copper cabling. All elementary and middle school classrooms are connected to the Internet and local area networks with switched 100mbs connections with a 100mbps or 1 gbps backbone. In the high schools, the WAN bandwidth has been increased to 1 gbps to better meet the demands of ACCESS instruction. All schools have 130 mbps fiberoptic WAN internet connections. Internet connections are provided by the Alabama Supercomputer Authority and Charter. These connections are routed through the ECBOE Central Office. All file servers in the Etowah County School System are running Novell Netware 6.0 or 6.5. There are numerous Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 servers running specific applications such as STI District. A typical server hardware configuration is a Dell PowerEdge 2650 or 2850 with dual Intel Xeon processors. The servers have a minimum of three 36GB SCSI hard disk drives in a RAID 5 configuration and a minimum

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Sardis Technology Planof 4 GB of RAM. Network connectivity between schools is provided by either a switched 100mbps or 1 gbps fiber optic network provided by Charter and monitored by ITS in Wetumpka, Alabama. The 30mbps Internet connectivity from the Alabama Supercomputer Authority combined with a 3mbps Internet connection from ITS gives us a total of 33mbps of Internet connectivity.

Connectivity/WAN Connectivity Between SchoolsConnectivity/WAN Connectivity Between Schools The Etowah County Bus Shop has a Bellsouth DSL connection using a VPN back to the Central Office for connectivity. A 10 mbps Internet connection provided by Charter combined with a 120 mpbs Internet connection from Alabama Supercomputer gives the Etowah County School System a total of 130 mbps of Internet connectivity.

All Etowah County Schools including the Central Office are equipped with either Dell Poweredge 2650, 2850, R300 or R310 servers with 4GB of RAM, 3 36GB SCSI Hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration, and Intel Xeon processors. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008 are the operating systems on the school servers using Microsoft Active Directory. All locations have Cisco Catalyst 2950 switches to give 130 mpbs switched connectivity on all network backbones.

Future plans include placing Cisco 3560 layer 3 switches at the core of each local school network to allow additional management features and to increase the functionality of the system-wide network. The layer 3 switches will also provide the functionality necessary to add a voice-over IP telephone system in the future.

Other future plans include installing a Voice-Over IP network. Voicemail would be provided, administrators would stay in contact with their schools, and other personnel would be more accessible throughout the system. Because of the networking capabilities, telecommunication expenses would be reduced as a result of fewer phone lines.

Measures to Ensure Information SecurityMeasures to Ensure Information Security During the 2004-05 school year, a system-wide network security committee was formed. This committee used the COSN initiative on Cyber and network security as the basis for the need for this committee (http://securedistrict.cosn.org). This committee used the COSN Self Assessment Checklist to determine the current level of school district network security. Areas that were at an adequate level were noted as well as the areas that needed immediate improvement and other areas for long term improvement. The committee developed a mission statement for network security that was adopted at the May 2005 Board Meeting.

Areas that needed immediate attention were addressed. This included purchasing a back-up server with the capabilities of backing up all Central Office servers to tape. These tapes are rotated each day as well as a weekly backup that is stored off site. An increased emphasis on network security has taken place in school technology committee meetings with additional training on the reasoning behind the security procedures so employees will understand the importance of these procedures.

The System WAN is protected by a Cisco PIX firewall solution provided by the state as well as a Linux firewall solution designed by the Alabama Supercomputer Authority. This Linux solution is in place at the Central Office as well at each school. All wireless access points are currently protected by WPA and WPA2 security protocols with TKIP encryption. This solution enables a very high level of encryption that is more difficult to crack as well as making overall access to the wireless networks easier to access by users with appropriate credentials.

The Etowah County School District utilizes Trend Micro Officescan Antivirus software on all workstations and servers in the district. The software is automatically pushed out to all computers through a login script. The Trend software on the local and mobile workstations periodically, automatically and without end-user interaction, contacts a Trend server at the Central Office for updates to the software itself and the relevant virus databases. The Trend server is manageable through a web-based console that identifies all computers on the network, their level and status of antivirus protection (whether they are updated or are infected with a virus), and the version of the software currently running on that machine. A Lightspeed Total Traffic Control Box is used for additional content filtering management. This device provides very detailed information about network usage. It also gives us additional protection from viruses, hackers, and malicious content. http://www.lightspeedsystems.com/overview/ttc.asp

Sardis, along with the Etowah County School District is CIPA compliant. An Internet Safety Policy is in effect and has been since the implementation of CIPA. Our Internet Safety Policy contains two different

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Sardis Technology PlanAcceptable Use Policies. There is a student AUP and an employee AUP; both were recently updated in July 2011 to reflect emerging technologies and social media. The student AUP must be signed by the student and a parent/guardian and the beginning of each year. This AUP states that the school district will provide adequate supervision any time a student is using technology at school. The policy also states that adequate content filtering will be provided on all computers within the district. The policy stipulates that any student who intentionally breaks the Internet Safety Policy can be punished according to the Student Code of Conduct and board policies including losing technology privileges. These policies and AUP forms are available online at our district website: http://www.ecboe.org/internetsafety

The employee AUP is a contract signed by all employees who have contact with school technology. The employee AUP must also be signed by substitute teachers, pre-service teachers, and volunteer workers who might come in contact with school technology resources. The employee AUP states that inappropriate use of school technology resources can result in disciplinary action including and up to dismissal.

Content filtering is currently accomplished using a Lightspeed Total Traffic Control server. The Alabama Supercomputer side of the connectivity uses content filtering provided by Alabama Supercomputer. This gives our system a second level of protection. Currently, the network is designed to stop all Internet traffic within the WAN in the event of the R2000 failing. Future plans include increasing the management of the network using the Lightspeed reporting capabilities to maximize the load balance between the Charter Internet connection and the Alabama Supercomputer Internet connection. Plans are also in place to configure the two Internet connections so if one were to drop, all traffic would automatically be redirected to the other.

Beginning July 1, 2008, SchoolWires of State College, Pennsylvania, began hosting the Etowah County School System website. The data center holding the ecboe.org data is in an underground secure location with multiple redundancies.

During the 2007-2008 school year, the Etowah County School System installed a natural gas-powered generator for the data center, located at the Central Office. This generator is capable of maintaining the data center as well as the HVAC for the data center for an unlimited period of time.

Future plans include Parent Internet Safety trainings at each school location.

GOAL 1: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND MASTERY OF STANDARDS

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Sardis Technology PlanAll Alabama students, teachers, and administrators will effectively use technology as an integrated tool for teaching, leading, and learning to master local, state, and national standards.

Where we stand: Data sources: Action steps:

GOAL 2: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

All Alabama students, teachers, and administrators will benefit from a broad range of educational opportunities and resources through the use of technology.

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Students and teachers will continue to have access to technology

resources at Sardis. All classrooms are equipped with at least one student computer with Internet

connection. Teachers will be provided with

continuing education on how to integrate technology into

classroom instruction and how to teach

students to become skilled with using

technology to complete research and inquiry.

Teachers will be offered professional

development activities during school the school year and summer break. Teachers are required to

post blogs to their teacher webpage regarding their

classroom environment to increase

The information used to assess

and communicate accurate answers to the left hand

column’s questions

originated from the Impact

Results completed during the 2011-2012 school year,

teacher interviews,

student assignments, and observations at

Sardis.

Technology is integrated into the learning environment to create an educational atmosphere designed to promote selected course objectives and technology literacy objectives. On a weekly basis, approximately 25% of students use technology for research, 17% for inquiry, and 14% for communication. 24% of students use an educational based software program on a weekly basis. More than once a week 17% of students collaborate on technology based activities such as presentations and writing activities; 14% of students use technology for basic functions such as writing assignments on a daily basis.

The data related to teacher and administrator technology usage transcends that a select group of teachers are utilizing numerous modes of technology in the classroom; 41% of teachers use digital projector and 27% use presentation programs on a daily basis to deliver the lesson and 27% report using technology to deliver the lesson on a weekly basis; 24% of teachers are using computer technology to collect and analyze data to make adjustments to their lesson plans. Also, teachers are being provided with professional development activities to strengthen the usage of technology in the classroom, with 85% of teachers having attended one or two technology based professional development in the last 12 months, and 61% of teachers attended a summer technology workshop.

The data regarding teacher and administrator technology usage for communication confirms that teachers and administrators communicate with one another through technology resources—Gmail, the majority of the time (88%). Communicating with students and parents through technology continues to be the most popular mode of communication with approximately 30% of teachers communicating with parents through technology at least once a week and up to daily. Twenty-eight percent of teachers communicate with students daily or more than once a week through email, or other computer based technology.

Sardis Technology PlanWhere We Stand Data Sources Action Steps

GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT All Alabama teachers and administrators benefit from high quality, research-based professional development and supports necessary to achieve local, state, and national standards and courses of study.

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All teachers have at least one student computer in the classroom with internet connectivity to ensure technology is being administered. The senior high computer lab has 30 computers and is used for business education classes and Access classes and as an internet resource for classroom teachers and students. The junior high computer lab currently has 25 computers. The Distance Learning Lab is fully functional with IVC classes being offered during both high school semesters and houses 30 notepad computer used for web-based instruction and additional workspaces for students not involved in distance classes. Teachers are provided with ceiling mounted LCD projectors, computers, InterWrite pads, Promethean boards, and access to SmartBoards. However, no one (0%) believes we are completely preparing our students to participate effectively in the global community while 53% believe we are somewhat preparing our students for the global community. Teachers use technology to assess and evaluate student learning and needs. Forty-five percent of teachers report using the Internet to find lessons on at least once a week or on a daily basis. Students are encouraged to enroll in distant education classes each semester. However, teachers fail to participate in distant learning professional development, with 42% of teachers not using distant learning for professional development. 34% of teachers feel completely confident or confident to a high degree about their abilities to use distant learning for professional development purposes up from 12% last year. Only 7% of teachers use technology to communicate with the community at least once a week, including parents and students, with 24% using technology to communicate about once a week which is up from just 6% last year.


and communicate

accurate answers to the left hand



Results completed during

the 2011-2012 school year,

teacher interviews,


Sardis.

Teachers will be provided with the

opportunity to participate in professional

development via the Internet and web

broadcasts to become better equipped in preparing students

for the global community. Teachers will participate in on-

site and other professional development

workshops on how to integrate technology into the classroom and communicate

with parents through email and blogs.Teachers will be

encouraged to make regular blog postings to the school website regarding the status of their classes. This

allows students’ parents to access class information, stay updated, and communicate with

teachers.


GOAL 4: TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTUREAll Alabama students, teachers, and administrators will have access to the appropriate technology resources and infrastructure necessary to support teaching, leading, and learning.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 1) Availability—27% of teachers feel they have adequate equipment and resources to participate in technology professional development activities all the time. 2) Compensation—16% of teachers feel their compensation needs for technology professional development has been adequately met during the past 12 months. This is down 1% from last year.3)Quality—27% of teachers feel their professional development technology needs have been met completely or to a high degree over the past 12 months; with 32% on their needs being somewhat met.4) Release time—27% of teachers feel they have sufficient time and substitute replacements to participate in professional development.






teacher interviews,


Sardis.

Teachers will be provided with the

opportunity to participate in professional

development. Teachers will be

provided the opportunity to

participate in on-site professional

development workshops.

Teachers will be encouraged to participate in

summer technology

workshops which are offered

throughout the district.


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Electrical Wiring: I have not received any incidence of problems with the electrical wiring.

Infrastructure (Network Status): All classrooms are currently networked, as is the office. The library and field house iare also networked. Sardis has three computer labs, one for the senior high students, one for the junior high students, and the Title I lab that all support Business Technology classes and remediation classes. All labs are networked.

Resources (Hardware and software): Despite have two large labs (senior high and junior high) and one small lab (Title I), there are not sufficient opportunities to use a computer lab for supplemental technological exploration with core class instruction. Business Tech and remediation classes use the labs the majority of the time, thus hindering the option to use a lab for instructional purposes in a large core class. The junior high computer lab is available for use during 2st, 3rd, and 4th block, and teachers are encouraged to utilize its 25 computers for instructional use. A portable laptop cart for student use is available for teachers to check out for student use. It holds 20 notepad computers, five Ipads, and a portable wireless access point.

Security: Sardis uses appropriate district IT forms that require students, faculty, and staff to read and sign, in agreement, the terms of use policy regarding technology resources.

Distance Learning: Sardis’ Distance Learning Lab houses IVC equipment and 30 tablet notebooks. Students have the ability to participate in IVC and web-based classes during both semesters.






teacher interviews,


Sardis.

Students will continue to have the option of

distant education classes (IVC and web-

based).Ten additional

notepads (laptops) will be purchased for

common use and desktops will be purchased with

available money. Additional computers will be purchased to replace out of date

desktops in computer labs. Additional switches will be

purchased for data closets to allow for

more Internet access points in the classrooms.

Sardis Technology Plan2012-2013 Action Plan

Using the needs identified above, develop an Action Plan that will address the deficiencies for the following objectives with a minimum of three objectives of the school’s choice per goal. Schools may elect to address all objectives. Use the chart below to develop this Action Plan to remediate the objectives you have chosen. All objectives should remain in the school plan from year to year, affording schools the opportunity to address additional objectives in the future.

Goal #1: SARDIS students, teachers, and administrators will effectively use technology as an integrated tool for teaching, leading, and learning to master local, state, and national standards.

Year Objective Current Status per Indicator

(average)

Action Steps (Your technology budget will be developed based on these action

steps.)

Erate Budget Category

X 11-12X 12-13

1.1 Students meet the Technology Literacy Content Standards found in Alabama's Technology Course of Study.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%

X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Teachers will be provided with professional development regarding the integration of technology into lessons. The professional development opportunities will be designed around Alabama’s Technology Course of Study.

No E-Rate Relationship

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1.2 Student’s regularly make use of current and emerging technology in the learning process.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%

X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Teachers will be provided with numerous professional development opportunities designed to coordinate new technology with course objectives. Funds will be allocated to purchase educational software.


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per Indicator(average)


steps.)


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1.3 Teachers meet local, state, and national technology standards.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%

X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Teachers will be provided with professional development and software regarding the integration of technology into lessons.


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1.4 Teachers effectively and equitably map instructional technologies to specific content standards and levels of student learning.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Instructional technology upgrades will be purchased.


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(average)

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developed based on these action steps.)


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1.5 Teachers appropriately and regularly assign learning activities that integrate the use of technology tools.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Money will be allotted to purchase forms of technology, such as laptops, additional desktops, and Promethean boards, and interactive response systems.


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1.6 Teachers model the appropriate use of technology tools and resources

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Money will be allotted for purchasing laptops and InterWrite pads.


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1.7 Teachers use technology to gather and analyze data for improving student achievement.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Money will be allotted to purchase the upgrades in software to enable teachers to easily gather and monitor student data. Additional professional development will be provided for teachers.


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per IndicatorAction Steps

(Your technology budget will be developed based on these action

steps.)


X 11-12X 12-13

1.8 Educators use technology to communicate with stakeholders at the local, district, and state level.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69%X = 0%-29%

Professional development opportunities that specialize in the communication with the community via technology. On site workshops on utilizing the communication components of the new website.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

X PD

X Other


X 11-12X 12-13 1.9 Administrators meet local,

state, and national standards.X 4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


X 11-12X 12-13 1.10 Administrators use

technology to gather and analyze data to assess instructional effectiveness and monitor student achievement.

X 4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

NA


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


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Sardis Technology PlanGoal #2: SARDIS students, teachers, and administrators will benefit from a broad range of educational opportunities and resources through the use of technology.



steps.)


X 11-12X 12-13 2.1 Educators will foster

and nurture an environment that supports innovative uses of technology.

4 = 90%-100%X 3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Money will be allotted to purchase innovative forms of technology, ie projectors, and resources to utilize in the classroom.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

X Software

Parts

X PD

Other


X 11-12X 12-13 2.2 Technology resources

are provided to support the learning and technology needs of the school and community.

4 = 90%-100% 3= 70%-89% X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

More computers (laptops, desktops, hand held technology) will be purchased to meet the demands of the growing student population.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

X Hardware

X Software

Parts

PD

Other


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steps.)


X 11-12X 12-13

2.3 Distance learning opportunities are provided to enhance learning and access to curriculum content.

4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89%X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Distant education classes are offered through the system, and will be offered as money allows.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

X Other


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Sardis Technology PlanGoal #3: SARDIS teachers and administrators benefit from high quality, research-based professional development and supports necessary to achieve local, state, and national standards and courses of study.


Action Steps (Your technology budget will be



X 11-12X 12-13 3.1 Teachers,

administrators and school staff are provided high quality, research-based, job-embedded, technology professional development that is aligned with local, state, and national standards and course of study content standards.

4 = 90%-100%X 3= 70%-89%

2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

Action Steps (YP will be developed based on Professional development options will be offered for training during the school year and summer break. PD opportunities will be offered on-site and online.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

X Hardware

Software

Parts

X PD

Other


X 11-12X 12-13

3.2 Teachers and administrators are provided with adequate resources (such as release time, compensation, reimbursement, materials, etc.) to enable their participation in professional development opportunities within the district and off-site.

4 = 90%-100% 3= 70%-89%X 2=30%-69%

1= 0%-29%

Available money will be allotted for compensation of the materials used to sustain the professional development needs.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

X PD

Other


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steps.)


X 11-12X 12-13 3.3 Administrators use a

variety of evaluation data to make decisions related to technology professional development.

X 4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


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Sardis Technology PlanGoal #4: SARDIS students, teachers, and administrators will have access to the appropriate technology resources and infrastructure necessary to support teaching, leading, and learning.


Action Steps (Your technology budget will be



X 11-12X 12-13

4.1 Instructional spaces, library media centers, and administrative offices have sufficient network bandwidth to support the learning, communication and administrative goals of the district.

X 4 = 90%-100% 3= 70%-89%

2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

The current technology sufficiently meets the demands of students and faculty.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


X 11-12X 12-13

4.2 Districts have implemented the required Internet security tools to enable teachers, administrators, and students convenient, useful, and safe access to the Internet.

X 4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


X 11-12X 12-13

4.3 Schools will have a sufficient number of Internet-enabled computers and the infrastructure necessary to support learning, communication, and administrative goals of the district.

4 = 90%-100%X 3= 70%-89%

2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

Computers will be purchased to accommodate the growing student population,


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

X Hardware

Software

Parts

PD

Other


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per Indicator(average)

Action Steps(Your technology budget will be developed based on these action

steps.)


X 11-12X 12-13 4.4 Schools will have a

sufficient ratio of technology tools available to support the learning, communication, and administrative goals of the district.

4 = 90%-100%X 3= 70%-89%

2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

Computers, projectors, and other modes of technology will be purchased as money is available.


07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

X Hardware

X Software

Parts

PD

Other



(average)

Action Steps(Your technology budget will be



X 11-12X 12-13

4.8 Districts and schools will create and maintain websites as vehicles for communicating to parents, the community, and extending school resources to students outside of the school day.

X 4 = 90%-100%

3= 70%-89% 2=30%-69% 1= 0%-29%

Teachers will be educated on how to keep the community informed and involved with their classroom and the students through their websites.


07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Hardware

Software

Parts

X PD

Other


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Professional DevelopmentSessions Offered or Coordinated by the School (This Past Year)

Title Length # Attendees

New Teacher Website Training 08.07.12 3 HRS 05

Educate Alabama 08.06.12 1 HR 35

New Teacher Google Training 08.14.12 3 HRS 05

INow Training 08.03.12 6 HRS 35

Centricity 2 Training 08.11.126 HRS 11


Local School Inventory

Computers in Schools# of Computers

in Administration

# of Computers in Classrooms

# of Computers in Computer

Labs

# of Computers in Media Centers

# of Computers in

OTHER

Total # of Computer

s

School Enrollment

Computer to Student Ration

9 99 92 6 3 212 705 1:3

High Speed Internet Connected Computers# of Computers

in Administration

# of Computers in Classrooms

# of Computers in Computer

Labs

# of Computers in Media Centers

# of Computers in

OTHER

Total # of Computer

s

School Enrollment

Computer to Student Ration

9 99 92 6 3 209 705 1:3

Classrooms with ComputersClassrooms with

0 ComputersClassrooms with




4 ComputersClassrooms with> 5 Computers

Total # of Classrooms

0 28 15 6 4 3 36

Administrative Offices with Computers Classrooms with 2 Computers

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Offices with 0 Computers



Offices with> 3 Computers

Total # of Offices

0 7 1 0 8

Sardis Technology PlanHandheld Computers

Handheld Computers in Admin Offices

Handheld Computers in Classrooms

Handheld Computers in OTHER

0 25 30 (DISTNANCE LAB)

PrintersPrinters in Admin Offices Printers in Classrooms Printers in OTHER

5 53 1

Projectors

Projectors in Classrooms

Projectors in OTHER

Projector Total

How many of the total are mounted?

37 8 45 43

Interactive White Boards and Automated Response SystemsPromethean SmartBoards Automated Response

Systems (Clickers)

9 2 32

IVC Equipment

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Sardis Technology PlanLocation External IP Address

Distance Education LabIVC# 207.157.99.154

Scanners

Scanners in Admin Offices

Scanners in Classrooms

Scanners in OTHER

1 5 0

Digital Cameras

Digital Cameras in Admin Offices

Digital Cameras in Classrooms

Digital Cameras in OTHER

0 8 0

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Sardis Technology PlanAMENDED BUDGET FEBRUARY 2009

Budget Items Projected – October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013# Of Teacher Units 0 X $250.00 = State Allocation for 2008-2009

Activity/Item Description Funding Source Amount Budget Category Erate FundingCommon Purchases—LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS

Technology Hardware Software Parts

X PD Other

No E-Rate Relationship 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12

Common Purchases—computers, computer upgrades, instructional technology

Technology Hardware

SoftwareX Parts

PD Other


Common Purchases—general maintenance

Technology Hardware Software Parts PD

X Other


Professional development Technology Hardware Software Parts

X PDX Other


Common Purchases—LAPTOPS, DESKTOPS

TechnologyX Hardware X SoftwareX Parts

PDX Other


Hardware Software Parts PD Other


Hardware Software Parts PD Other


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Appendix

Supporting Documents

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Alabama State Technology Standards for Teachers

i. Identify and evaluate technology resources and technical assistance, (i.e., those available on-line and on-site within a school and district setting).

ii. Assess advantages and limitations of current and emerging technologies, and online/software content to facilitate teaching and student learning.

iii. Develop and implement a classroom management plan to ensure equitable and effective student access to available technology resources.

iv. Model safe, responsible, legal and ethical use of technology and implement school and district acceptable use policies, including fair-use and copyright guidelines and Internet user protection policies.

v. Design, implement, and assess learner-centered lessons and units that use appropriate and effective practices in teaching and learning with technology.

vi. Use technology tools (including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, webpage development, digital video, the Internet, and email) for instruction, student assessment, management, reporting purposes and communication with parents/guardians of students.

vii. Facilitate students’ individual and collaborative use of technologies including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, webpage development, digital video, the Internet, and email) to locate, collect, create, produce, communicate, and present information.

viii. Design, manage, and facilitate learning experiences incorporating technologies that are responsive to diversity of learners, learning styles and special needs of all students (e.g., assistive technologies for students with special needs).

ix. Evaluate students’ technology proficiency and students’ technology-based products within curricular areas.

x. Use technology to enhance professional growth (e.g., through accessing Web-based information, on-line collaboration with other educators and experts, and on-line professional courses).

Alabama State Technology Standards for Administrators Describe mechanisms for creating a shared vision for the comprehensive

integration of technology, communicating that vision, and facilitating a process that fosters and nurtures a culture to achieve the vision.

Develop a technology plan including resource alignment (e.g., funding, staff and time, hardware/software, total cost of ownership) and demonstrate leadership skills necessary to integrate technology to support effective learning and administration.

Facilitate the selection and use of technologies appropriate for curriculum areas, instructional strategies, and student-centered learning environments to maximize learning and teaching to meet the

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Sardis Technology Planindividual needs of all learners.

Apply and model technology applications and professional practices that demonstrate: knowledge of available technologies; existing Alabama and national technology standards for students, teachers, and administrators; related trends and issues; current research, and; professional development resources in order to enhance professional practices of educational leaders, increase job-related technology use, and improve the productivity of self and other school personnel.

Use technology to facilitate effective assessment and evaluation, including:

The collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and communication of findings to improve instructional practice and student learning;

The use of assessment of staff knowledge, skills, and performance in using technology to facilitate quality professional development and guide personnel decisions;

The use of technology to assess and evaluate managerial and operational systems; and

Assessment and evaluation of, using multiple methods, appropriate uses of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Demonstrate responsible decision-making that reflects understanding of social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology.

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