Actual Plan

Tangipahoa Parish School System

Hammond Eastside Upper Technology Plan

2004-2009

Updated July, 2004

INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW

The goal of improving student performance and achievement is central to all the efforts of Hammond Eastside Upper Elementary. The belief that technological literacy is fundamental to success in the Information Age is a guiding rationale behind this plan for educational technology.

Increasing staff productivity and assuring efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the school system are other essential reasons used in formulating our goals and strategies. The success of the plan depends on the smooth meshing of educational technology, professional development, and curricular revisions, in order to accomplish the immediate end of improving student achievement and to attain the ultimate end of preparing students to prosper as productive workers and responsible citizens in the Information Age.

Tangipahoa Parish School System Mission Statement

The Tangipahoa School System, in alignment with the business and university communities, will empower students, teachers, other staff, parents and community members, to become life-long learners, productive workers, and responsible citizens in the Information Age.

Hammond Eastside Upper School Mission Statement

The purpose of our school is to provide all students with the educational skills needed to meet the challenges of the
21^st Century. All educators and students will have access to technologies that are effective tools for improving student
achievement by enhancing teaching and learning. As a result technology will enable our students to achieve his/her
maximum intellectual capacity and to become an independently contributing, responsible member of society.

Curriculum Integration
Goal 1:	The integration of technology into core subject areas will improve student achievement.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. Students will use software packages including productivity software and other software that promotes open-ended reasoning and higher-order thinking skills	Purchase and install software packages on classroom and lab computers. Train or provide update in-service teachers on how to use installed software	Principal and Technology Facilitator Principal and Technology Facilitator	By the end of the first six weeks By the end of the first six weeks
2. Students will use age appropriate technology to conduct research, to solve problems, to analyze data, to collaborate, and to communicate with experts and peers.	Teachers will provide technology rich lessons as evidenced by student portfolios, lesson plans, and observations. a) Teachers will provide evidence of 2 projects per semester in their professional portfolio b) Teachers will include a technology integration component in their personal professional development plan	Teachers, Principal, and Technology Facilitator	Ongoing throughout each year
3. Teachers and students will use the appropriate Thinking Map	Thinking Maps training will be provided to all teachers and students. Thinking Maps will be incorporated and noted in lesson plans.	Thinking Maps Teacher Mentor and Curriculum Mentor	Ongoing throughout each year

Professional Development
Goal 1:	The school administration will provide continuous leadership, guidance, and resources to schools to meet the rise and demand for educational technology skills.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. Educational administrators/leaders will routinely model appropriate use of technology resources to support administrative and instructional functions.	Use technology on a daily basis such a communicate using email, PowerPoint presentations, student information system and more	Principal All mentors and trainers	Ongoing
2. Educational administrators/leaders will use a variety of emerging technologies (i.e., e-mail, voice technologies, unified messaging, school intranet) to communicate with stakeholders	Use available technologies such as email, web pages, voice mail, and School Messenger to communicate with parents, community leaders, students, and faculty	Principal, faculty, students, and parents	Ongoing
3. Educational administrators/leaders will facilitate and assess the integration of technology and curriculum in instruction.	As part of the assessment and evaluation program the principal will incorporate technology integration with curriculum as performance objectives, personal professional development plans and observations. a) Technology integration will be required as part of lesson planning. b) Teachers will keep a portfolio of teacher and student products c) Exemplary work will be showcased on bulletin boards and school website d) Teachers will include a technology component in the personal development plan	Principal, Technology Facilitator, Teachers	Ongoing
4. Encourage principal and administrator attendance at LeadTech and other staff development activities	Provide opportunities for the development of technology skills	Principal, Technology Facilitator, and System Technology staff	Ongoing
5. Cultivate leadership within the school to guide the appropriate integration of technology and curriculum	Provide opportunities for faculty, students, and other stakeholders to demonstrate their leadership abilities a) Create a school level HOTT (Hands On Technology Team) using the Train the Trainer model b) Teachers will find 3 or 4 students to mentor other students Showcase exemplary examples of technology integration through the school level website, newsletters, newspapers, Open House, Technology Night, etc.	Teachers, Principal, Technology Facilitator, Parents, and Community Teachers, Principal, Technology Facilitator, Parents, and Community	Ongoing Ongoing

Goal 2	All educators will have opportunities for meaningful, sustaining training in the use of technologies that help students meet academic standards.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. Teachers will be provided professional development designed to prepare them to integrate technology into classroom instruction.	Complete a needs survey to determine professional development needs Using the results of the survey design and execute hands on, meaningful, sustaining faculty development that meets the ability levels of the professional Provide release time and opportunities for teachers to participate in training such as the Intech program, TangiTech sessions, and other off campus training sessions	Technology Facilitator, Technology committee, Principal, and Teachers Technology Facilitator and Technology committee Technology Facilitator, Technology committee, Principal, and teachers	During the first three professional days in August Ongoing Ongoing
2. The technology committee (made up of stakeholders) will develop a yearly training schedule based on the professional needs of the faculty and staff	Complete a needs survey to determine professional development needs Using the results of the survey plan and execute meaningful, sustaining faculty development at levels that meet everyone's technology literacy needs	Technology Facilitator, Technology committee, Principal, and Teachers Technology Facilitator and technology committee	During the first three professional days in August Ongoing

Goal 3	All educators, in order to assist in improving student performance, shall have access to curricular materials and resources that support the use of technology in teaching, learning and instructional management.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. Participate in the national and state technology professional organizations to ensure collaboration with other states to assist in maximizing resources.	Encourage and provide opportunities for faculty and staff to participate in organizations such as ISTE, LACUE, and others.	Principal, Technology Facilitator and Technology committee	Ongoing
2. Teachers will be trained in software that uses technology to perform administrative tasks efficiently: e.g. digital records, such as electronic grade books, IEP Maker, attendance, planning, grade books, Skillstutor, Accelerated Reader, etc	Meaningful hands on training will be planned and executed to provide teachers with the skills to successfully use key software such as JPAMS grade book and report card system, Skillstutor, and Accelerated Reader Instructional handouts will be located on the school website	Technology Committee, Principal and Technology Facilitator Technology Facilitator	Ongoing
3. To provide “just in time training” that address faculty technological needs	As new software and hardware become available such as handheld computers, hands on training will be made available as needed	Technology Committee, Principal and Technology Facilitator	Ongoing

Infrastructure
Goal 1:	Students and faculty will have access to equipment and software necessary to support the use of technology in teaching, learning and instructional management.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. The school will have a school-wide LAN connected to a district/system WAN at T-1 or better.	Work with the Parish Level Technology Coordinator and staff to maximize the available funds to create and maintain a LAN tied to the district WAN Each instructional room and administrative office will have a minimum of 2 Internet drops. Switches will be provided as needed to provide access to the network for more than two computers.	Principal, Technology Facilitator, Technology Committee, Technology Coordinator and staff Principal, Technology Facilitator, Technology Committee, Technology Coordinator and staff	Ongoing Ongoing
2. Instructional spaces and administrative offices will have multimedia computers with printing access and Internet connectivity.	Work with the Parish Level Technology Coordinator and staff to maximize the available funds to create and maintain a LAN tied to the district WAN a. determine minimum standards for multimedia computers and other equipment b. provide list of allowable to software and downloads c. work toward reaching a 5:1 student to computer ratio d. locate on TPSS website information about pricing of software, equipment, and other technological needs.	Parish Level Technology Committee, Principal, and Technology Facilitator	Ongoing

Goal 2:	To provide a method for continuous technology upgrades, maintenance, replacement of equipment/software and other technical assistance
Objective	Action Plan	Responsible Person	Timeline
1. The technology planning committee will complete a needs survey of equipment/software on a semester basis.	Create and distribute a equipment/software survey per classroom and lab Use results of survey to determine upgrade and maintenance needs Use the Parish level Helpdesk to receive advice and repairs. (helpdesk@tangischools.org) Actively search out funding sources such as Title I, grants and parish level funding to replace, upgrade, and maintain equipment and software	Technology Facilitator and teachers Technology Facilitator and teachers Technology Facilitator and teachers and Parish level HelpDesk Technology Facilitator, Teachers, and Principal	Each semester Each semester Technology Facilitator and teachers Ongoing
2. A core group of students and teachers will be developed to provide technical assistance to classrooms and labs.	Technology Facilitator will provide technical assistance, mentoring, and lesson plan ideas to the classroom teachers. At each grade level develop members for a school level HOTT (Hands On Technology Team) to help others with technical problems and lesson plan ideas Each teacher will find 3 or 4 students to mentor other students.	Technology Facilitator, Teachers, and Principal Teachers and Technology Facilitator Teacher and Technology Facilitator	Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing

Community Involvement
Goal 1:	Partnerships will be developed with key education stakeholders to maximize the effective use of technology resources.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. Hammond Eastside Upper will establish formal partnerships with local businesses. These partnerships will focus on school improvement, technology integration, and collaboration with the School Improvement Team.	Work toward forming partnerships that will focus on technology integration and student improvement Educate area businesses about the advantages of partnerships including Louisiana State tax advantages for donations to educational entities.	Principal, Technology Facilitator, Technology Committee, Technology Coordinator and staff Principal and parent liaison	Ongoing Ongoing
2. Involve parents and community members in the plan and acquisition of equipment, software, and materials needed for use in the classrooms and labs.	Survey community leaders and parents about knowledge and importance of technology use and education in the classroom Involve parents, students, and community members in the school’s needs assessment Involve parents, students, and community members as part of essential committees such as school improvement and technology Stakeholders will develop and periodically revise a policy for the Acceptable Use of technology. The school will disseminate and post on the school site the Parish level Technology Acceptable Use Policy	Parents, community leaders, teachers, students, and principal Parents, community leaders, teachers, students, and principal Parents, community leaders, teachers, students, and principal Parents, community leaders, teachers, students, and principal Principal, Technology Facilitator, and Technology Committee	Yearly Ongoing Ongoing Yearly Yearly

Goal 2:	The school in collaboration with the surrounding community will promote public awareness of student achievement through the use of educational technology.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1. All stakeholders will be made aware of key proceedings and opportunities that impact educational technology as it relates to standards-based school improvement.	Post key information on school web page and send home newsletters	Technology Facilitator, Principal, and members of the committees	Ongoing
2. Identify places in the community (i.e. public libraries) where students, parents and staff can gain access to the Internet after school hours	At Open House and in newsletters or flyers and post website provide information	Teachers, Principal, Technology Facilitator	Ongoing
3. Educational technology developments at the school will receive high profile coverage through a wide variety of media.	Designate a media contact person The media contact person will send articles and pictures to media on a regular basis	Principal Media Contact Person	Yearly Yearly

Goal 3:	Educators will utilize technology to maintain communications with parents.
Objective	Action Plan	Person Responsible	Timeline
1.Students, educators, and parents will use technology as a communication tool linking school, family, and community.	Teachers will create classroom websites Teachers will maintain a SchoolNotes.com account Teachers, parents, and administration will use email to communicate	Teachers, parents, and administration Teachers Teachers, parents, and administrators	Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
2. Continue to develop school websites to increase ease of use and to provide an efficient and effective communication tool	A school website will be created and updated on a regular basis. Teachers will create classroom websites	Technology Facilitator, teachers, and Principal Teachers and Technology Facilitator	Ongoing Ongoing

Correlation of Hammond Eastside Upper
Goals and Objectives to State Objectives

Objective 1: Access

All learners will have access to current and appropriate information technology resources.

Infrastructure: Goal 1 Objectives 1-2 Infrastructure: Goal 2 Objectives 1-2

Objective 2: Integration of Technology

Technology will be integral to standards-based student learning and school improvement.

Curriculum Integration: Goal 1 Objectives 1-3 Professional Development: Goal 2 Objectives 1-2

Professional Development: Goal 3 Objectives 1-3

Objective 3: Professional Development

All teachers will have access to ongoing professional development that prepares them to effectively use and integrate technology into the curriculum to enhance standards-based teaching and learning.

Professional Development: Goal 2 Objectives 1-2 Professional Development: Goal 3 Objectives 1-3

Objective 4: Instructional and Technology Leadership

Administrators will demonstrate leadership in the use of technology to support standards-based school improvement.

Professional Development: Goal 1 Objectives 1-5

Objective 5: Technology Policy, Accountability, and Leadership

The school administration will provide continuous leadership, guidance, and resources to schools to meet the rise and demand of educational technology.

Professional Development: Goal 1 Objectives 1-5 Infrastructure: Goal 2 Objectives 1-2

Community Involvement: Goal 1 Objective 2

Objective 6: Partnerships

Partnerships will be developed with key education stakeholders to maximize the effective use of technology resources.

Community Involvement: Goal 1 Objectives 1-2

Objective 7: Public Awareness and Understanding

All stakeholders will be made aware of key proceedings and opportunities that impact educational technology as it relates to standards-based school improvement.

Community Involvement: Goal 2 Objectives 1-2 Community Involvement: Goal 3 Objectives 1-2

Faculty/Staff/Administration Responsibilities

Curriculum Integration

1. incorporate Thinking Maps into lessons

2. provide technology rich lesson plans

3. keep a teacher professional portfolio

4. keep examples of student work in portfolios

Professional Development

1. model appropriate use of technology

2. provide exemplary examples for showcasing

3. attend professional development activities

4. foster leadership and technology skills in students

5. complete necessary needs assessments

Infrastructure

1. complete necessary needs assessment

2. when possible help others with technical advice

3. foster leadership and technology skills in students

Community Involvement

1. create a classroom webpage

2. maintain a SchoolNotes.com account

3. use email to communicate with other teachers, administrators, parents, and community members

Student Responsibilities

Curriculum Integration

1. participate in technology rich lesson

2. use software to create projects and activities

3. keep examples of student work in portfolios

Infrastructure

1. complete necessary needs assessment

2. when possible help others with technical/software advice

Community Involvement

1. use school/class/parish website to stay informed

2. take home information provided by the school to parents

3. read, follow, and sign Tangipahoa Parish School System Acceptable Use Policy

Parents/Community Members Responsibilities

Curriculum Integration

1. encourage students to use technology

2. complete any necessary surveys

3. provide help in meeting technology and curriculum material and support needs

Infrastructure

1. complete necessary needs assessment

2. when possible help others with technical advice

3. foster leadership and technology skills in students

4. provide help in reaching technology goals

Community Involvement

1. check school/class/parish webpages

2. parent should regularly check their child’s teachers’ SchoolNotes.com accounts

3. use email to communicate with other teachers, administrators, parents, and community members

4. participate in decision making committee at the school and parish level

5. encourage others to take an active interest in their school

Hammond Eastside Upper
Classroom Equipment/Software Survey

Gathering information helps assess technology needs of classroom teachers so plans can be made to meet the growing needs. Please complete and return to the office by ______________________.

1. How many computers are in your classroom? _______

2. How many computers in your classroom are connected to the Internet? _______

3. Can you access JPAMS from your classroom computer(s)? _______

4. Can you access Accelerated Reader from your classroom computer(s)? _______

5. Is Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) on your computer(s)? _______

6. Do you have a digital camera? _______

7. Do you have a flex cam? _______

8. Do you have Inspiration on your classroom computer(s)? _______

9. Do you have Thinking Maps on your classroom computer(s)? _______

If you answer NO to any questions (2-9) please email me the Tag # and Operating System (Windows 98 or XP).

For additional surveys access the printable version of the plan.

Hammond Eastside Upper
Technology Planning Committee Members

Mr. Bruce Bankston	Principal
Mrs. Johanna Vogelsanger	Wilson Reading Specialist
Ms. Mary McMahan	Technology Facilitator
Mrs. Jo Ann Prescia	4^th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Amy Russell	Lead Special Education Teacher
Mrs. Byrel Adams	5^th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Tongia Jackson	6^th Grade Teacher
Martin Fisher	Student
Linda Morgan	Parent

Evaluation
This plan as a whole will be revised on a yearly basis. Documentation such as lesson plans, teacher and student portfolios, formative and summative observations, teacher evaluations, skill and infrastructure surveys, academic achievement scores, sign in for activities, and much more will be considered as the plan is revised as needed. As goals are attained Hammond Eastside Upper will raise the bar toward great heights of technology integration.