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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Establish and maintain a budget for an effective professional development program.

Superintendent

Spring 2002

2

Commit adequate time to deliver continuous professional development designed to meet the individual and skill levels of all staff.

Superintendent

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Spring 2002

3

Provide alternative delivery options for staff development training, including on-line opportunities.

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Summer 2002

4

Develop teacher technology competencies based on the International Society for Technology in Education Standards.

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Fall 2002

5

Develop a design for reviewing the professional staff’s growth in integrating technology into the instructional program.

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Fall 2002

6

Provide extensive training to staff members in each building to become innovators in the instructional applications of technology. (Train the Trainer Model.)

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Winter 2003

7

Study the feasibility of offering incentives and assistance to technology innovators for the purpose of increasing their classroom and professional access to technological tools.

Superintendent

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Winter 2003

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Continue to integrate district technology competencies into all courses of study.

Director of Curriculum and Curriculum Committees

Spring 2002

2

Develop a web-based student technology competencies chart linked with sample lesson plans and glossary of terms.

Director of Curriculum and Tech Coordinating Committee

Fall 2002

3

Review and select software/electronic resources as part of the course of study review.

Director of Curriculum, Tech Coordinating Committee and Media Specialist

Spring 2002

4

Explore the use of technology to differentiate instruction.

Director of Curriculum and Director of Special Services

Winter 2003

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Develop a bank of instructional resources, professional development sites, and model lesson plans accessible on the district network and website linked to the district courses of study.

Tech Resource, Media Specialists, and selected staff members

Tech Coordinating Committee

Spring 2002

2

Provide the opportunity to access and contribute to staff generated instructional materials linked to the district courses of study.

Tech Resource, Media Specialists, and selected staff members

Tech Coordinating Committee

Spring 2002

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Explore the feasibility of implementing the state student information program (DSL) or other data storage and retrieval system

Superintendent/Curriculum Director/Technology Director

Summer 2002

Fall 2002

2

Establish a pilot program

Teachers, Principals, Curriculum Director

Winter 2003

Spring 2003

3

Establish timeline for integrating student performance data access system

Superintendent/

Curriculum Director/Technology Director

Spring 2003

Spring 2003

4

Implement system for integrating student performance data access system

Superintendent/

Curriculum Director/Technology Director

Fall 2004

Fall 2004

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Explore voice, video, and data capabilities for student access.

Technology Coordinating Committee

Fall 2002

2

Explore on-line learning opportunities for students.

Technology Coordinating Committee

Fall 2002

3

Consider the impact of credit based on-line learning opportunities in relationship to local and state graduation requirements.

High School Administration and Guidance Department, Director of Pupil Services

Fall 2002

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Create and administer tool to gather data on home technology access.

Director of Technology, Technology Resource Teachers, select group of teachers

September 2002-2003

2003-2004

2

Gather data on current models of effective communication within the district

3

Explore different electronic models of effective communication

4

Establish communication pilot groups

5

Implement and share results from pilot groups

6

Recommend model and plan implementation for 2003-2004

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Gather data on electronic communication practices

Technology Resource Teachers, Director of Technology, School Principals, school secretaries

August 2002-2003

2002-2003

2

Identify successful electronic communication methods from other school districts and organizations.

3

Establish pilot groups to implement strategies

4

Share results

5

Recommend model and plan implementation

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Design a distribution process and share the vision, assumptions, beliefs, and action plans.

a.        Include regular update on district wide external and internal communications

b.       At least one board presentation per year

c.        Inclusion in at least 2 faculty meeting per year

Technology Resource Teachers, Administrators, District Technology Committee, Community Relations Coordinator.

August 2002-2003

2002-ongoing

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Define role of parents on district technology committee

District Technology Committee, Administrators

October 2002-2003

2002-2003

2

Identify desirable characteristics of parent participants

3

Identify and invite qualified parents

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Develop process to determine content of report cards

Curriculum Director, Pupil Services Director, Administrators, Technology Resource Teachers, Director of Technology, teachers, parent group

November 2002-2003

End of 2004-05 school year

2

Examine alternatives to automating report card, including practices of other school districts

3

Develop and pilot prototype

4

Evaluate and make implementation recommendations

5

Implement

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Build the central FAQ/ user’s guide system

1. Generate categories and questions
2. Decide upon format for the FAQ/ user’s guide

Director of Technology, Technology Resource Teachers, Web Master, Technology District Committee

August 2002-2003

2002-2003 and ongoing

2

Communicate access and use

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Evaluate feasibility of purchasing and installing communications equipment/software to allow staff members/students remote concurrent access into the Westlake network from home computers

Director of Technology

2002-2003

2003-2004

2

Run pilot group of users

Jan. 2003

3

Evaluate and make implementation recommendations

4

Implement

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Identify current communication data collection and storage procedures

Technology Resource Teachers, Secretaries, Administrator, Support staff

2002-2003

2002-2003 and ongoing

2

Form a group to evaluate current practices and identify those that will benefit from standardization

3

Develop and publicize data collection and storage protocols

4

Implement and monitor

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Review schedule for upcoming school year and  do one of the following:

• Identify a computer for use by special area and roaming teachers.
• Submit a proposal to the Technology Coordinating Committee

Building principals

August 2002

Oct. 2002

#

Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Record percentage of time that computers are used for educational purposes

Building principals

Aug 2002

Dec 2002

2

Review collected data and compose appropriate recommendations for maximizing education use of computers

District Technology Committee

Jan 2003

Feb 2003

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Using inventory documents and purchase records identify the expected useful lifespan and upgrade needs for each generation of network and instructional equipment.

Technology Director / Media Specialists

Yearly

Annual Spring

April 2002

2

Explore alternative configurations to networked desktops (For example; Citrix, wireless, leasing)

Technology Director

Spring 2002 Ongoing

Annual Spring

3

As part of the yearly budget processes, allocate funds for the replacement of equipment identified as past its useful lifespan

Superintendent / Technology Director

Yearly

Annual Winter

#

Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Establish criteria for selection and allocation of equipment and software which falls outside of the curriculum review process

Technology Coordinating Committee

May 2002

June 2002

2

Establish a process for proposal submission to the Technology Coordinating Committee

Technology Coordinating Committee

May 2002

Sept 2002

3

Establish a process for acceptance of proposals and allocation of funding for proposals that meet established criteria

Superintendent / Technology Director

Sept 2002

Sept 2002

#

Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Assess budget to determine feasibility

Superintendent, Director of Technology, Director of Business Affairs

July 2002-2003

2002-2003

2

Identify appropriate skills

3

Establish procedures to interview and select candidate

4

Employ and train

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Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Identify students’ email needs

District Technology Committee, Director of Technology, Building Principals

Nov. 2002

2

Collect data from other schools that allow student email accounts

3

Evaluate date and formulate feasibility plan

4

Implement plan if warranted

#

Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Identify the core characteristics of district web pages

Technology Resource Teachers

Spring 2002

Summer 2002

April 2002

2

Explore options for navigating the district website

Technology Resource Teachers

Spring 2002

Summer 2002

3

Establish conventions and submission procedures for web page

District Webmaster / Technology Resource Teachers

Spring 2002

Summer 2002

#

Action Step

Assigned To

Starting Date

Due Date

Completed Date

1

Identify building, community and teacher websites

District Webmaster

Spring 2002

Summer 2002

2

Explore various options for posting websites

District Technology Committee

Spring 2002

Sept 2002

3

Establish standardized process for posting websites

District Technology Committee

Sept 2002

Westlake City School District

Technology Learning Outcomes

I= Introduced   D=Developing   U=Utilized

1.  The student as information navigator

A.  Information acquisition:  Use on-line and electronic resources to communicate, collaborate, and retrieve information

1.  Use the internet and other electronic resources for research and digital media retrieval

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2.  Use electronics to communicate and collaborate with others.  For example, communicate with outside groups, classes and experts via e-mail, and the Internet.

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2.  The student as critical thinker and analyzer using technology

A.  Source Verification:  Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems.

1.  Evaluate and critique the quality and credibility of electronic information

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3.  The student as creator of knowledge using technology, media an telecommunications

A.  Input and Output Devices:  Use input and output devices to successfully use modern technologies

1.  Use a variety of input and output devices such as keyboards, scanners, cameras, microphones, printers, projectors and CD-ROMS.

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B.  Productivity Tools:  Use a variety of technology resources and applications to remediate skill deficits, facilitate learning thought the curriculum, and support personal, academic and professional productivity

1.  Use word processing applications

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U

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2.  Use spreadsheet applications

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3.  Use database applications

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4.  Use draw and paint applications

I

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U

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U

5.  Integrate two or more applications

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U

6.  Use electronic resources to practice skills and remediate deficits.

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11/12

4.  The student as effective communicator through a variety of appropriate technologies/media

A.  Publishing: design, develop, publish, and present multimedia and on-line products using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences inside and outside the classroom

1. Create multimedia and/or on-line projects

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U

2.  Present multimedia and/or on-line projects to audience inside and outside the classroom.

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3.  Print, post, publish and/or distribute technology products

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11/12

5. The student as a discriminating selector of appropriate technology for specific purposes.

A.  Tool selection and use:  Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of takes and problems

1.  Make appropriate technology resource choices according to learning purposes and outcomes

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11/12

6. The student as technician

A.  Terminology and Usage:  understand and communicate, using accurate terminology, common used of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of terminology related to technology

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B. Basic Operations and Networking: understand and effectively utilize a networked computer system

1.  Access, print, save and retrieve resources using the network

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2.  Use basic operating system features.  For example, using help menus and control panels.

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C.  Troubleshooting:  Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems.

1. Employ basic technology troubleshooting and maintenance techniques

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7. The student as a responsible citizen, worker, learner, community member and family member in a technological age.

A.  Ethics:  Advocate and apply positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology and identify the consequences of misuse.

1. Understand and apply the basic workings of the copyright law and appropriate usage of materials, including city resources

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I

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2.  Demonstrate appropriate behavior for technology use and show respect for technology equipment.

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3. Apply and advocate the Westlake School District Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

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B.  Adapting to Changes in Technology:  Demonstrate knowledge of and make informed choices amount technology system, resources and services.  Assess the advantages and disadvantage of these systems in the workplace and in society as a whole

1. Understand the relationship that technology has to career opportunities, history, and to today's society and world.

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